Professional Driving Lessons in Victoria & Northern Territory

Drivesafe Mate Driving School provides friendly, patient and professional driving instruction for learners in Melton, Point Cook (Cook Point), Darwin and surrounding suburbs. We help you pass your driving test with confidence.

Book Your Lesson Call 1800 181 313

Why Choose Drivesafe Mate Driving School?

We specialize in helping nervous first-time drivers, busy parents, international licence holders and returning drivers feel safe, confident and test-ready on Victorian and Northern Territory roads. Our instructors speak English, Punjabi and Hindi to help you learn in the language you are most comfortable with.

Experienced Instructors

Our calm, friendly and professional driving instructors explain road rules clearly and support you every step of the way. We understand that learning to drive can be stressful, and we're here to make it easier. Our instructors are highly experienced with light vehicles, heavy vehicles and commercial vehicle driving, with extensive local and interstate driving experience.

Instructor Qualifications: All our instructors are fully accredited and certified in their respective states. They undergo regular training to stay updated with the latest road rules and teaching techniques to provide you with the best learning experience possible.

  • Step-by-step lesson plans for beginners
  • Right-hand drive vehicles (Australian standard)
  • Help with mirrors, lane position, roundabouts and parking
  • Clear feedback after every driving lesson
  • Patient instruction for nervous drivers
  • Multi-language support: English, Punjabi and Hindi
  • Experience with light, heavy and commercial vehicles
  • Local and interstate driving knowledge
  • Ongoing support even after obtaining your licence
  • Personalized teaching approach for each student
  • Flexible scheduling to suit your availability
  • Comprehensive understanding of road safety

Comprehensive Test Preparation

Our instructors are familiar with local driving conditions and road networks in Victoria and the Northern Territory. We focus on building your confidence and skills across various road types and traffic situations to ensure you're well-prepared for your driving test.

Test Procedures: In the Northern Territory, our driving school and our examiner conduct driving tests. In Victoria, tests are conducted by official VicRoads examiners at designated test centers. We provide comprehensive preparation for both test formats.

  • Practice in local areas around Melton & Point Cook
  • Familiarization with Darwin road networks
  • Hazard perception training
  • Freeway and night driving available
  • Northern Territory: Tests conducted by our driving school examiner
  • Victoria: Preparation for VicRoads examiner tests
  • Mock test sessions to build confidence
  • Test route familiarization
  • Common test scenarios practice
  • Pre-test warm-up lessons available
  • Test day car hire service
  • Post-test feedback and improvement tips

Flexible Pricing

Fair driving lesson prices with flexible options: single sessions, lesson packages and test-day support including car hire for your driving test. We offer competitive rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees to make learning to drive affordable for everyone.

Pricing Options: Choose from single lessons, multi-lesson packages, or complete test day support. All pricing is clearly displayed with flexible payment options available to suit your budget and learning needs.

  • Single lesson options: 1 hour ($70) or 1.5 hours ($100) - Victoria
  • 5 lesson package: $325 (save $25 compared to casual rate) - Victoria
  • Test day support: $220 per test (includes warm-up lesson + car hire)
  • Northern Territory pricing: Call 1800 181 313 for current rates
  • Pay per lesson or upfront package options
  • Automatic or manual transmission lessons available
  • Pick-up and drop-off service (small fee applies, fee-free in some areas)
  • Home, school, or work pick-up available
  • Priority booking slots for package customers
  • Progress tracking included
  • Structured learning plans
  • No hidden fees - transparent pricing

Our Team

Meet our experienced and accredited driving instructors who are dedicated to helping you become a safe and confident driver.

Satpal Singh Cheema

CEO & Accredited Instructor
Victoria & Northern Territory

Inderpal Singh Bajwa

Accredited Instructor
Northern Territory - Darwin

Gurpreet Singh Cheema

Accredited Instructor
Cook Point, Victoria

Driving Lessons in Victoria

Drivesafe Mate Driving School proudly serves learners in Victoria, especially Melton, Point Cook (Cook Point) plus many surrounding suburbs.

Melton & Surrounds

  • Melton and Melton West
  • Brookfield, Kurunjang and nearby suburbs
  • Caroline Springs & Deer Park
  • Other nearby western suburbs by arrangement

We offer pick-up and drop-off from home, work, school or TAFE within our Melton service zone (small fee applies). Contact us to confirm if we service your exact suburb and for fee-free options in your area.

Point Cook (Cook Point) & Surrounds

  • Point Cook / Cook Point area
  • Tarneit and Truganina
  • Werribee and Hoppers Crossing
  • Other nearby western suburbs by arrangement

We also provide pick-up and drop-off from home, work, school or TAFE within our Point Cook service zone (small fee applies). Contact us to confirm if we service your exact suburb and for fee-free options in your area.

Northern Territory (NT) Service Areas

  • Darwin CBD & inner suburbs
  • Palmerston and surrounds
  • Casuarina, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek
  • Surrounding suburbs by arrangement

Our instructors are familiar with local driving conditions and road networks in the Northern Territory. We practice on real roads so you're ready for everyday driving and well-prepared for your test.

Learner Resources - Victoria

Essential resources to help you prepare for your learner permit test and driving test in Victoria.

Road to Solo Driving Handbook

The Road to Solo Driving handbook lists road rules that will help you drive safely on the road. Use this handbook as a guide for your learners and driver licence tests.

Download the handbook:
Road to Solo Driving Handbook (PDF)
Source: VicRoads website

This comprehensive handbook covers:

  • Road rules and legal requirements
  • Learning to drive and hazard perception
  • Managing risk (alcohol, drugs, speed, fatigue, seatbelts)
  • Rules and responsibilities for drivers
  • Sharing the road safely with other road users
  • Parking, penalties, and legal responsibilities
  • Test yourself questions

Note: The learner permit test questions are based on this handbook. You will also need to know the information in the Road to Solo Driving to pass your drive test to get your licence.

Learner Kit Resources

When you become a learner driver, you can choose to use the myLearners app or you will receive a copy of the Learner Kit. The Learner Kit includes essential guides to help you and your supervising driver throughout your learning journey.

Download the Learner Kit guides:

  • Guide for Learners (PDF)
    Helps you structure your driving practice and keep track of your progress as you work towards your Ps. Includes information about the four stages of learning to drive and how to achieve 120 hours of driving experience.
  • Learner Log Book (PDF)
    You must use this log book to show you have gained at least 120 hours of driving practice to get a licence, if you are under 21 years of age at the time of your licence test. Includes the Declaration of Learner Log Book Completion.
  • Guide for Supervising Drivers (PDF)
    Explains how your supervising driver can help you right through your learner period. Essential reading for parents, guardians, and anyone supervising a learner driver.

Important: You must read pages 1 to 3 of the Learner Log Book and complete the Declaration of Learner Log Book Completion after you have logged at least 120 hours of driving practice. If you do not complete the Learner Log Book correctly or fail to provide a completed Declaration, you will lose your booking and test fees, and a minimum six week wait could apply before you can take your drive test.

Source: VicRoads website

Additional VicRoads Resources

For more information and resources, visit:

Northern Territory Learner Resources

For Northern Territory learner driver resources and information, please visit the Northern Territory Government driving website or contact us at 1800 181 313 for assistance.

Driving Lesson Prices & Packages - Victoria

Simple, flexible pricing for learners and overseas drivers. We can usually pick you up from your home, school or work and drop you off after the lesson within our service areas (small fee applies, fee-free options available in some areas). Prices shown below are for Victoria. Northern Territory pricing may vary - call 1800 181 313 for current NT rates or to book.

Single Lesson

1 hour - $70
1.5 hours - $100

Perfect for a quick refresh before your VicRoads test or to try our instructors. One-on-one instruction with detailed feedback.

  • ✓ 1 hour or 1.5 hour one-on-one driving lesson
  • ✓ Right-hand drive vehicles (Australian standard)
  • ✓ Automatic or manual (area dependent)
  • ✓ Detailed feedback after your lesson
  • ✓ Comprehensive test preparation in local areas
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5 Lesson Package (Victoria)

$325

Pay upfront and save compared to $350 casual price (5 x 1 hour lessons)

Best value for learners needing logbook hours and full test preparation. Structured plan from first drive to test with the same instructor wherever possible.

  • ✓ 5 x 1 hour one-on-one driving lessons
  • ✓ Discounted rate when paid upfront
  • ✓ Structured learning plan
  • ✓ Priority booking slots
  • ✓ Progress tracking
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Test Day Support

$220

Per VicRoads test booking

Complete test day package: 1 hour lesson before your test, then use our dual-control car for your VicRoads driving test. Everything you need for test day success. VicRoads test booking fee is paid separately to VicRoads.

  • ✓ Pick-up before your test
  • ✓ 1 hour warm-up lesson before test
  • ✓ Car hire for your driving test
  • ✓ Drop-off after completion
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Single Lesson

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1 hour or 1.5 hour lesson (Northern Territory)

Perfect for a quick refresh before your NT MVR test or to try our instructors. One-on-one instruction with detailed feedback. Call 1800 181 313 for current Northern Territory pricing.

  • ✓ 1 hour or 1.5 hour one-on-one driving lesson
  • ✓ Right-hand drive vehicles (Australian standard)
  • ✓ Automatic or manual (area dependent)
  • ✓ Detailed feedback after your lesson
  • ✓ Comprehensive test preparation in local areas
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Lesson Package

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For 5+ lessons (most popular)

Best value for learners needing logbook hours and full NT MVR test preparation. Structured plan from first drive to test. Call 1800 181 313 for current Northern Territory package pricing.

  • ✓ Save per lesson compared to casual rate
  • ✓ Structured learning plan
  • ✓ Priority booking slots
  • ✓ Progress tracking
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Test Day Support

Call for Pricing

Per NT MVR test booking

Complete test day package: 1 hour lesson before your test, then use our dual-control car for your NT MVR driving test. Everything you need for test day success. The NT MVR test booking fee is paid separately to NT MVR. Call 1800 181 313 for current Northern Territory pricing.

  • ✓ Pick-up before your test
  • ✓ 1 hour warm-up lesson before test
  • ✓ Car hire for your driving test
  • ✓ Drop-off after completion
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What Our Students Say

Local drivers across Melton, Point Cook (Cook Point) and Darwin recommend Drivesafe Mate Driving School for patient, supportive lessons.

"I was very nervous before starting driving lessons but my instructor was calm and explained everything step by step. I passed my VicRoads test in Melton first try."

Sarah - Learner Driver, Melton, Victoria

"Great driving school in Darwin. We practiced the MVR test routes and tricky intersections so my test felt easy. Highly recommend for overseas licence conversion."

James - Overseas Licence Conversion, Darwin, NT

"Very flexible with lesson times and always on time for pick-ups. My daughter loved her driving lessons around Point Cook. The instructor was patient and professional."

Parent of Learner Driver, Point Cook, Victoria

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from learner drivers in Victoria and the Northern Territory about our driving lessons, booking process and what to bring.

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