No manual gear changes
Without a clutch and manual gear changes, learners can devote more attention to steering, observation and surrounding traffic.
Automatic Driver Training
Automatic Driving Lessons in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs
Learn to drive confidently in an automatic dual-control vehicle with patient, professional instruction from Advice Driving School. Personalised lessons are available for beginners, developing learners, overseas licence holders, nervous drivers and learners preparing for their VicRoads Drive Test.
Established in 2018
Open 7 days
Dual-control vehicle
Personalised training
Learn in an automatic car
Professional automatic driving lessons designed around you
Learning to drive is a major step towards greater independence. Advice Driving School provides structured automatic driving lessons that help learners develop practical skills, sound judgement and confidence in everyday road conditions.
Automatic vehicles remove the need to operate a clutch or manually change gears. This can allow learners to place more attention on steering, observation, traffic awareness, speed management and safe decision-making.
Your instructor will assess your current level and adapt each lesson to your experience, confidence and goals. Complete beginners can start with basic vehicle controls, while developing learners can focus on more complex traffic conditions and Drive Test preparation.
Why learn automatic?
Benefits of automatic driving lessons
Automatic lessons can provide a simpler starting point for learners who want to concentrate on road awareness, vehicle positioning and safe driving decisions.
Easier in busy traffic
Automatic vehicles can be simpler to operate in stop-start traffic, at intersections and during low-speed manoeuvres.
Reduced learning pressure
Learners who feel nervous or overwhelmed may find it easier to develop confidence without coordinating a clutch and gears.
Greater focus on observation
Lessons can concentrate on mirrors, blind spots, hazard detection, road positioning and safe decision-making.
Simpler low-speed control
Learners can practise parking, reversing and low-speed control without managing clutch balance.
Drive Test preparation
Develop the safe habits, judgement and practical skills assessed during the Victorian Drive Test.
Who we support
Who can book automatic driving lessons?
Our automatic driving lessons are suitable for learners at many different stages. Training is adjusted to your current ability rather than following the same lesson for every student.
You can book a single lesson, ongoing training or focused preparation before your VicRoads Drive Test, subject to availability.
Check Lesson AvailabilityStart with vehicle controls, seating position, steering, braking and basic observation.
Improve road positioning, gap selection, intersections, lane changes and hazard awareness.
Assess readiness and improve the driving skills commonly required during the Drive Test.
Become familiar with Victorian road rules, local conditions and safe driving expectations.
Build confidence through calm instruction and gradual exposure to more demanding road environments.
Refresh practical skills after a break from driving or adjust to changing road and traffic conditions.
What you will learn
Practical skills covered in your lessons
Lesson content depends on your ability and progress. Your instructor may cover foundational skills, traffic situations, parking manoeuvres, higher-speed roads and practical test preparation.
Cockpit and vehicle controls
Steering and smooth braking
Mirror and blind-spot checks
Safe road positioning
Speed selection and control
Intersections and turning
Roundabouts and traffic flow
Lane changes and merging
Parking and reversing
Hazard identification
Gap selection
Independent driving skills
How it works
Book your automatic lesson in four steps
Choose your service
Select an automatic driving lesson or contact us to discuss your current experience and training goals.
Select a suitable time
Book online or contact our team. All lesson times are subject to instructor and location availability.
Complete your lesson
Your instructor assesses your skills and provides practical coaching suited to your ability.
Continue your progress
Follow a structured learning plan and practise the priority skills identified during your lesson.
VicRoads preparation
Prepare for your automatic Drive Test
Advice Driving School provides focused preparation for learners planning to undertake their Victorian Drive Test in an automatic vehicle.
Your instructor can assess your current performance, identify unsafe habits and help you strengthen the skills required for safe, independent driving.
- Observation and head-check routines
- Safe speed choice and road positioning
- Intersections, turns and roundabouts
- Lane changes, merging and gap selection
- Parking and low-speed manoeuvres
- Independent decision-making
Inclusive driver education
Specialised support for eligible learners
We provide personalised automatic driving instruction for different learning needs and circumstances.
Automatic lessons for eligible NDIS participants
Advice Driving School may provide driving lessons for eligible NDIS participants where driving support aligns with the participant’s approved goals and available plan funding.
Training can focus on confidence, safe vehicle control, road awareness, practical decision-making and greater independence.
Learn About NDIS Driving Lessons
Funding and eligibility depend on the participant’s individual
plan, circumstances and approved supports.
Eligible government-supported learner lesson
An eligible new learner may be able to access a free driving lesson through an applicable government-supported learner driver initiative.
Availability is subject to the relevant program’s current requirements, funding, conditions and individual eligibility.
Check Program Information
A free lesson is not automatically available to every learner.
Eligibility must be confirmed before booking.
Local automatic lessons
Serving Melbourne’s northern suburbs
Advice Driving School provides automatic driving lessons from Mickleham and across selected northern Melbourne suburbs.
Local training helps learners gain practical experience on residential roads, busy intersections, multilane roads, shopping areas, roundabouts and other everyday traffic environments.
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Automatic driving lesson FAQs
Do you provide automatic driving lessons for complete beginners?
Yes. Complete beginners can start with seating position, vehicle controls, steering, braking, observation and basic road positioning before progressing to more complex traffic situations.
Are your training vehicles dual controlled?
Automatic lessons are conducted in an appropriate training vehicle equipped with instructor controls to support a safer learning environment.
How many automatic lessons will I need?
The number of lessons differs for every learner. It depends on previous experience, confidence, practice outside professional lessons, learning pace and the standard of safe driving required.
Can I prepare for my VicRoads Drive Test in an automatic car?
Yes. Advice Driving School provides practical Drive Test preparation in an automatic vehicle, subject to instructor, vehicle and booking availability.
Do you provide automatic lessons for nervous drivers?
Yes. Lessons can be adjusted for nervous learners using a calm, gradual and supportive approach that builds confidence without unnecessary pressure.
Can overseas licence holders book automatic lessons?
Yes. Overseas licence holders can book lessons to become more familiar with Victorian road rules, local traffic conditions and safe driving expectations.
Are automatic driving lessons available for NDIS participants?
Lessons may be available to eligible NDIS participants where the service aligns with approved goals and appropriate funding under the participant’s individual plan.
Do you operate seven days a week?
Advice Driving School operates seven days a week. Specific lesson times and locations remain subject to instructor availability.
How can I book an automatic driving lesson?
You can use the online booking page or call Advice Driving School on 03 9900 0889 to discuss lesson availability.
Ready to start automatic driving lessons?
Book professional automatic driving instruction with Advice Driving School and build the practical skills needed for safer, more confident driving.