"It's all about YOU"
Welcome to Helen's 'Learn to Drive'. Your inner Brisbane West, local, independent and reliable female driving instructor, specialising in helping students of all ages succeed on their driving journey. At Helen's, I understand that every driver is different and getting behind the wheel can be daunting. I strive to make learning to drive as relaxing and as fun as possible, whilst equipping my students with the skills necessary to be safe drivers and to pass their test first time. At Helen's, it really is all about you.
Many thanks for visiting the website we really do appreciate you taking the time to drop by. If you are looking for lessons for the first time, you may be surprised to learn that many driving schools are often booked out up for up to 3 months in advance and more so especially in busy times like school/university holidays.
We try very hard to reposed to calls, texts and voicemails but as a small independent company we may be driving, teaching or it may be after hours/closed, so we apologise if we don't respond.
Lesson times and availability for NEW students are released at 8.30am on the 1st of the month for that following month. This allows for exisiting students to secure more lessons and for test preparation and Test day lesson and use of car, where priority is given.
Existing students who require more lessons or Test preparation please text directly. New students looking to use Instructors car for the test and lessons to get test ready, (completed 75 hrs or more/ held their licence for at least 10 months and completed the Hazard perception test online or converting an overseas license), please TEXT me directly to organise test preparation lessons and booking in the test and use of car on test days where priority is given.
We do not offer PACKAGES as each student is unique and therefore no size sits all, once we have had the initial lesson subsequent lesson can then be organised if needed. We teach on each lesson it's never just a drive or a chat at the side of the road, students come away with lots of information and skills to practice at home. If you're looking for an instructor JUST to boost your hours then we may not be the right driving school for you.
We ONLY offer 90 minute or 120 minute Auto or Manual lessons as we have found this to be the optimum lesson time for student learning.
Minimum lessons, Maximum learning, LESS expense
We offer Manual and Automatic lessons, Automatic to Manual conversion and Test preparation. All complete beginners (with less than 20hrs of on road experience) will start in the Auto car to gain Road skills before progressing to Manual.
Servicing Brisbane's Inner West
SERVICE AREA
St Lucia, Indooroopilly, Taringa, Toowong, Bardon, Auchenflower, Milton, Paddington, Rosalie, Graceville, Chelmer, Corinda, Sherwood, Kenmore (roundabout), Chapel Hill and Fig Tree Pocket.
*** If you live outside the above areas, please specify on the booking where within the serviced area you would like to meet. We are happy to meet at the Toowong/ Sherwood test centres, Schools, UQ, Indro Westfield or Train stations within the area by pre arrangement. If your school is outside the serviced area we may still be able to start or finish there, please just request this in the booking.
DRIVING TEST
We specialise in the test areas of Toowong, Greenslopes and Sherwood. If you are close to finishing your hours (over 70 hours and have had your licence for around 10 Months or more ) then please text directly so we can organise the use of Instructor car, test and your pre test lessons/mock test.
Many test centres have a 8 -10 week lead time. Priority is given to Test day packages and Test preparation.
If you have already booked your test please text directly with booking details.
ALL new students are require to undertake a minimum of one or two lesson before test day to evaluate your driving.
To maintain our reputation, teaching standards and very high first time pass rate, we DO NOT hire cars just for a test or conduct any lessons in private cars.
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* Please book under the STUDENTS name
About Me
Delivering Exceptional Service to Students
Helen's Learn to Drive was established in 2021 and I have over 30 years of driving experience across the globe. I take pride in my ability to be able to break down the learning process and to make any driver feel comfortable, confident and safe behind the wheel. I don't sell packages as no size fits all and I NEVER oversell lessons, you will only have the lessons you need or want. My aim is to get you as safe and as confident as possible in the LEAST number of lessons. Each lesson is planned just for you, we don't just randomly drive round or sit in the car drawing pictures for half the lesson! ! My first time pass rate is usually above 90%
Opening Hours
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30am - 5pm
Sat: 6:30am - 2.30 pm
Fri/Sun/Mon: closed
What I Offer
Female Owned and Independent
We aim to have the same instructor every lesson
One-on-One Automatic & Manual Lessons
Customised Auto lessons tailored to you, in a 2023 Electric, 5 star ANCAP /dual controlled vehicle. Manual Lessons in a 5 star ANCAP/ Dual controlled car.
Test Prep - 2 hour Lesson
Personalised to ensure you're ready to pass, Very high 1st time pass rate
Night Lessons
Master driving in the dark
Qualified and Insured
