The Authority In Gold Coast Driving Lessons Since 1959
Experience matters. For over 65 years, Rightway Driving has helped Gold Coast learners become safe, confident drivers. Choose automatic driving lessons or manual lessons, and get coached by instructors who know the Gold Coast roads, common test routes, and the skills assessors look for.
We specialise in patient, confidence-building instruction for beginners, nervous learners, and students returning to driving.
All instructors operating through Rightway Driving maintain an individual Child Safety management plan that can be viewed on their profile.
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Specialising in Queensland learner coaching and Gold Coast driving test preparation.
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- Review instructors available in your area (Instructors Menu)
- Click Book Now, select your preferred date and instructor
- Need to change your booking? Our flexible system allows you to make changes online.
Serving the Gold Coast since 1959.
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- Patient, professional driving instructors
- High standards for test preparation
- Serving Gold Coast families since 1959
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Local Driving Instructors Near You
Our local instructors bring strong knowledge of Gold Coast road layouts, busy junctions, and common test routes. We offer both manual and automatic driving lessons, with male and female instructors available in most areas.
Driving Lessons Offered In Gold Coast Suburbs
Southport
Robina
Ashmore
Bundall
Surfers Paradise
Broadbeach
Mermaid Waters
Burleigh Heads
Palm Beach
Helensvale
Coomera
Nerang
Varsity Lakes
Mudgeeraba
Ormeau
Pimpama
Looking for Tweed Heads / NSW info? See our NSW-specific licensing FAQ page (recommended) so we keep this page Gold Coast focused.
Gold Coast Driving Lessons FAQ
Quick answers to the questions Gold Coast learners and parents ask most.
1. What is the cost of a driving lesson on the Gold Coast?
Single lessons start from $93 per hour. Instructors set their own rates, so pricing can vary by instructor, vehicle type, and availability.
2. Do you offer automatic and manual driving lessons on the Gold Coast?
Yes. Rightway offers both automatic and manual driving lessons with local Gold Coast driving instructors.
3. How many professional lessons do I need before my Gold Coast driving test?
It depends on your experience and confidence. Many learners benefit from structured lessons focused on the skills assessed in the Gold Coast driving test, including local route practice and test-day preparation.
4. How do I get my learner licence in Queensland (Gold Coast)?
In Queensland you must be 16 and complete the PrepL course to get your learner licence. Driving lessons then help you turn theory into safe, practical driving skills.
5. How many logbook hours do I need in Queensland?
Learners under 25 need 100 logbook hours in Queensland. Your first 10 hours of professional instruction can count as 30 logbook hours (3-for-1 credit) where applicable.
6. What is the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) in Queensland?
The HPT is an online test required after you have held your learner licence for the required period. Lessons can reinforce hazard perception and safe decision-making on real Gold Coast roads.
7. If I pass my QLD test in an automatic, can I drive manual?
In Queensland, passing your practical test in an automatic can place a restriction on your licence. Manual lessons can help you gain manual skills and work toward removing that restriction where eligible.
8. What happens if I fail the Queensland driving test?
There is a mandatory waiting period before you can rebook. A targeted pre-test assessment can help identify what to improve before your next attempt.
9. Do you provide a car for the driving test on the Gold Coast?
Yes. Test-day options can include a warm-up lesson and use of a modern dual-controlled vehicle for your practical exam (subject to instructor availability and booking).
10. Do Rightway instructors comply with Queensland child safety requirements?
Yes. Instructors operating through the Rightway platform are required to maintain a compliant Child Safety and Wellbeing Plan, and an escalation process is available for any child safety concern.