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What do driving lessons include?

Driving lessons include courses about car controls and operators, driving rules and safety issues, and essential habits to master on the road. For starters, your driving tuition also covers basic practices like starting the car, covering the clutch and brake, or moving around quiet roads. While most driving instructors can bring their four wheels for the task, feel free to use your own if you want! Although to avoid any unfortunate incidents during your driving lesson, make sure to have your vehicle diagnosed and serviced in advance. Here’s what to expect from your car driving lessons:

Automatic driving lessons

There are more things to learn from your automatic driving lesson than simply braking and accelerating. When you book automatic car driving lessons near you, instructors will introduce you to the automatic gearboxes, which commonly contain letters and numbers signifying park, reverse, neutral, and drive. Understanding the brake and accelerator pedals is easy, so your instructor may focus on teaching you about the mirror, speed, and how to shift gears when driving up or down a slope, in traffic jams, or when parking. Having automatic driving lessons near you also lets you drive around, starting from a quiet parkway or backstreet and maybe reversing around a corner. Since this car is significantly easier to manoeuvre, it wouldn’t take long before you start practising around busier public roads.

Manual driving lessons

Due to its complicated controls, driving and mastering a manual car can be a little more intricate than learning an automatic vehicle. Braking and accelerating are easy, but clutch pedalling can be more challenging. One of the best ways to get a clear grasp of its functions is learning the biting or friction point. Once you’ve got the hang of it, your instructor lets you know how to shift gears to maximise your fuel consumption. Driving on hills is optional but still a critical element of your manual driving lesson. If you don’t know how to control your clutch and change gears on a slope, chances are you might start rolling down. To avoid such conflicts, ask your instructor for tips and tricks when getting manual driving lessons near you.

Advanced driving lessons

If you want to take your driving skills to the next level, you can also turn to Airtasker for intensive driving lessons near you. An experienced driver takes charge of this task. Usually, it includes a range of defensive and performance driving courses to help you drive more efficiently on public roads and highways. No need to overspend on advanced driving tuition! Nearby instructors on Airtasker can teach you how to control your vehicle when faced with difficult situations like wet and slippery road surfaces. If needed, you can also ask your Tasker how to deal with a sudden breakdown before bringing your vehicle to a mechanic shop. 

In such unfortunate cases that you can no longer move or drive your automobile, it is better to stay where you are and let a mobile car repair expert come over and help you out.

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Driving lessons for L plater

$55

Petersham NSW, Australia

24th Feb 2024

A person driving to prepare for P plate test, 24 years old

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$400

Sydney NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2024

I need a patient person to take me lessons and prepare me for my licence.You must be patient.This should be a minimum of six lessons and the person must guarantee my passing the test.

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Manual driving lessons: own car / full license experienced

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Marrickville NSW, Australia

12th Feb 2024

Looking for an on-going manual driver who can assist me in the change from auto to manual driving. (I'm 30 and on my full license) Looking for 45min lessons. I'm an experienced driver with a new manual car. Hoping to find someone on-going until i feel comfortable. - Due date: Before Sunday, 18 February 2024

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Rosebery NSW, Australia

28th Nov 2023

I need an experienced driving instructor who has the knowledge of test routes for Botany Service NSW. I have done a number of lessons already but hoping to brush up on my knowledge and do my test early Jan 2023 when the roads are quiet. I do not have a car, and I have only driven auto. I will also need to borrow your car for the test in the future. - Due date: Flexible

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Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia

17th Sep 2023

Looking for someone who is a safe driver that can teach me to drive an automatic car. Don't need a lot of continuous in depth lessons, but just enough for me to pass my L test. Prefer someone who knows what the driving examiner is focused on examining. Will probably need 3 drives. Easy job for someone who drives daily or frequently! This will take place around mid October, we can discuss your preferred times and dates later. I can borrow a car if needed but prefer someone who has a car, as this will make things a lot smoother. - Due date: Flexible

Driving lessons for learner

$30

Potts Point NSW, Australia

29th Aug 2023

I need to get driving lessons, I’m 37, had my L’s for a long time, I need to get my P’s before I move to Europe. Will be looking for AUTOMATIC lessons A certified instructor is needed + insurance for a learner - Due date: Flexible

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Waterloo NSW, Australia

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I have been on my L plates for a year and looking for an instructor to take me out in their car so I can get a lot more time in the car and sit my test in the next few months - Due date: Flexible

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Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia

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Manual Driving Lessons

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Surry Hills NSW, Australia

15th Jun 2023

Hello, I am after someone with driving manual car experience in Sydney. I have my manual car. - Due date: Before Thursday, 22 June 2023

Driving lessons

$20

Alexandria NSW, Australia

18th May 2023

Need driving lessons, I have a car - Due date: Flexible

Driving lessons - Tempe

$60

Tempe NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2023

Update: ONLY looking for certified instructor with own automatic car thanks. Driving lessons for L plater with some driving experience, just need practice and practical driving on the road. Flexible on days and times.

Automatic Car Driving Lessons

$50

Hillsdale NSW, Australia

29th Mar 2023

Seeking automatic car driving lessons. Car must have dual control pedals. Pickup and drop off from Hillsdale will be preferred. - Due date: Flexible

Driving lessons neurodivergant friendly

$55

Marrickville NSW, Australia

6th Mar 2023

Hi I am looking for a neurodivergant friendly, licensed driving instructor. I need the instructor to give simple and clear directions, be patient and friendly. I'd like to learn to drive somewhere quiet like a car park first. You would need to pick me up in a professional car and take me to the location and take me home. I live in marrickville. - Due date: Flexible

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$800

Sydney NSW, Australia

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I am currently holding a learners licence and want to learn driving for my P license. I have basic knowledge as I drove in a different country before. I would ideally want 15 lessons (which includes parallel parking). Please reach out.

Driving lessons for over 25yo

$40

Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

24th Jan 2023

Hi, My name is Alex and I am almost 26. I am looking for some driving lessons to help with finishing touches before my test. I know how to drive but just need to do some more parking and actual test route practice. I also don't need to log my hours due to age. I am a nursing student so I'm having a bit of trouble finding an affordable instructor. Hoping for someone around $40-50 an hour. Thanks so much, Alex.

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Waterloo NSW, Australia

21st Jan 2023

Got my learners license and need help building confidence in driving. Need some guidance and use of your automatic car - Due date: Flexible

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$99

Glebe, New South Wales, Australia

15th Jan 2023

Just need someone to let me drive in their car to practice for my P's in an automatic.

Driving lessons

$40

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

9th Jan 2023

I have a driving license but its been a while since I drove and don’t know Sydney roads. Would need someone with patience to help me get more confident. Don’t own a car! - Due date: Before Wednesday, 11 January 2023

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$40

Marrickville NSW, Australia

24th Nov 2022

Hi I’m looking for a driving instuctor for 1 hour - Due date: Flexible