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Become a safe and confident driver with RACV

Learn to drive with one of Victoria’s oldest driving schools, helping educate learners for more than 60 years.

  • 6-stage program that helps you become a more confident driver
  • More than 60 instructors across Melbourne, Ballarat, Geelong, Warragul and Mornington Peninsula.
  • Safe and reliable fleet of cars with 5-star ANZCAP safety rating.

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You can search online using our tool or call us for help finding an instructor.

Lesson packages and prices

Buy single lesson vouchers or get a discount on packages of 3 or 5 lessons. For more information on booking your lesson or completing a VicRoads driving test contact your preferred Drive School Instructor.

Types of packages*
Types of packages*

RACV Member

Standard rate

45 minute lesson

RACV Member

$63

Standard rate

$63

60 minute lesson

RACV Member

$78

Standard rate

$78

3-lesson voucher (60 min)

RACV Member

$222 (save $12)

Standard rate

$222 (save $12)

5-lesson voucher (45 min)

RACV Member

$283.50 (save $31.50)

Standard rate

$315

5-lesson voucher (60 min)

RACV Member

$351.00 (save $39)

Standard rate

$390

* Prices effective from 1 August 2024

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Lessons to suit every type of driver

Whether you’re a new learner, more confident driver or just need to convert your licence, we have instructors and packages to suit you.

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Beginner learner

We recommend: 5-10 lessons. This will allow you to take things at our own pace and build up your confidence on the roads with the added safety of driving in a dual-control vehicle.

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Confident learner

We recommend: At least 3-5 lessons depending on your needs and experience, to develop lifelong safe driving skills and prepare you for your driving test.

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International licence converter

We recommend: 3-5 lessons before you sit your driving test. RACV Drive School instructors can help you get you up to speed with Victorian road laws and drive test criteria.

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How to book your lessons

  • Find an instructor using our search tool

    Use our tool to search for an instructor in your area.

  • Call the instructor and book your lesson

    Call the instructor directly to schedule your lesson at a time and day that suits you.

  • Buy vouchers for lessons (optional)

    45 and 60 minute lessons available, or explore our packages to save.

  • Meet your instructor

    Your lesson will start and finish at your agreed location. Pay with your voucher, or discuss other payment options.

Why use RACV Drive School

Comprehensive 6 stage driving program

Our 6-stage driving program focuses on developing better, safer, more confident drivers to help you pass your test.

Fully insured 5-star vehicles

Our fleet of reliable RACV cars are covered with comprehensive insurance and have ANZCAP 5-star safety rating.

More than 60 instructors across Victoria

Our expert driving instructors are thoroughly vetted with working with children, police and background checks.

One of Australia's oldest driving schools

We’ve been teaching Victorian’s to drive for more than 60 years.

Lessons to suit learners, licensed and international drivers

Our instructors can help you pass your test, get a licence conversion or grow your confidence, whatever stage you’re at.

Highly rated by our students

With many 5-star Google reviews, our students enjoy clear feedback from RACV Drive School instructors.

Choose a 4 or 6 stage driving program

For learners who want to go beyond the VicRoads 4 stages of learning, our 6-stage program focuses on developing better, safer, more confident drivers. Chat to your instructor about this if you’re interested.

Stage 1: Introduction to driving

You’ll learn about setting up seat position, mirrors, controls and steering position in the vehicle.

Stage 2: Road craft skills

You’ll learn about using mirrors, making turns, road signs and law, low speed manoeuvres, speed limits and forward planning.

Stage 3: Build on prior knowledge & experience

You’ll build on your skills and learn about gap selection, scanning and peripheral vision, safety margin, lane changing and more.

Stage 4: Road to solo driving

You’ll build up to undirected driving without instruction for small trips, commentary driving, parking techniques and planning your route.

Stage 5: Graduated licensing system criteria

You’ll practice criteria for your driving test, including pre-drive check, reverse parking, angle parking, three-point turns and safe decision making.

Stage 6: beyond test routes

You’ll practice interpreting road laws and gaining competency driving in different situations, assessing your own abilities and basic car maintenance checks.

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