RACV Drive School frequently asked questions

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We recommend booking professional driving lessons at the beginning of your driving journey to ensure you are learning and developing the best road safety techniques from the start.

As one of the Victoria’s largest driving schools our instructors can have wait times of up to 2-3 weeks during peak periods. We recommend booking a few weeks in advance for best availability.

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We have driving instructors across metropolitan Melbourne, Ballarat, Geelong, Warragul, and the Mornington Peninsula.

Use your tool to search in your area.

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Our instructors are regularly on the roads teaching and may not be able to respond to your call immediately.

Leave a brief voicemail message with your name and contact number. The instructor will get back to you as soon as they can.

An instructor’s availability can change regularly. During peak periods such as school holidays, our drivers may have wait times of up to 2-3 weeks.

If your preferred instructor is not currently taking bookings, you can:

Use our online tool to search for other instructors.
Call us on 1300 788 229 for help finding an available instructor.

An instructor listed on this website does not guarantee availability.

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There is no minimum number of professional driving lessons required in Victoria. To get your probationary licence you must be at least 18 years old and confident driving in a variety of conditions.

If you are under 21 there are additional requirements to meet. You must also:

complete at least 120 hours of supervised driving
complete 20 hours of supervised driving at night.

We recommend at least 5-10 hours with a professional instructor depending on your level of confidence and point in your learning to drive journey.

While you don’t need professional driving lessons, using an instructor ensures you develop the right road safety skills to become a safe and confident solo driver. Students using professional instructors have a higher chance of passing on their first attempt.

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You can choose to buy single lesson vouchers or get a discount on packages of 3 or 5 lessons.

Types of packages
Types of packages	RACV Member	Standard rate
45 minute lesson	RACV Member $57	Standard rate $57
60 minute lesson	RACV Member $72	Standard rate $72
3-lesson voucher (60 min)^	RACV Member $205 (save $11)	Standard rate $205 (save $11)
5-lesson voucher (45 min)*	RACV Member $256.50 (save $28.50)	Standard rate $285
5-lesson voucher (60 min)*	RACV Member $324 (save $36)	Standard rate $360

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You’ll need to book your lessons separately with your preferred instructor.

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You must provide your instructor with 48 hours notice when cancelling a lesson.

The full lesson fee is payable for any lessons cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled lesson time.

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Yes, RACV Drive School can accommodate lessons for a variety of different drivers, including learners, licenced drivers, and senior drivers. We can provide refresher lessons to identify any bad habits you may have picked up since becoming a solo driver and ensure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to stay safe on the roads.

Browse our road rules section for more information on understanding Victorian road rules.

Drivers over the age of 60 account for a significant portion of the lives lost on Victorian roads (according to the TAC). It’s important to stay up to date with the latest road rules and safety techniques.

Read our safe driving tips for more information on safe driving, including driving with a medical condition.

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Our instructors

Yes, RACV Drive School has female driving instructors located in various areas across Melbourne, Geelong and the Mornington Peninsula.

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Yes, RACV Drive School has manual driving instructors in various locations across greater Melbourne and Geelong.

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Prepare for your lessons

You need to bring:

your learners permit (it is a legal requirement to carry your permit while driving on Victorian roads)
your logbook or MyLearners app if this applies to your permit
any glasses or corrective lenses you need to wear while driving, if required
your RACV Drive School voucher or payment for your instructor.

At your first lesson you’ll get an RACV Drive School Training Program to help you keep track of your progress as you build your driving skills and knowledge on the roads.

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Yes, parents/guardians can sit in the backseat during a lesson.

This gives parents or guardians a chance to pick up any tips and tricks to support you as a supervising driver and get to know your instructor a little better.

We recommend parents/guardians sit in for one lesson only to allow instructors and students to focus on developing their road craft skills without too many distractions.

If a parent or guardian would like to sit in on a lesson, please discuss options with your instructor.

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All RACV Drive School instructors are equipped with 5-star ANCAP safety rated vehicles, so you don’t need to worry about having your own vehicle yet.

Our fleet has the latest technology and safety features, including dual controls to provide extra support to learners who aren’t yet confident on the roads.

Our instructors also have full comprehensive insurance for their vehicles, including Public Liability and Professional Indemnity.

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Book your driving test

Book your driving test online at VicRoads.

If you would like to use an RACV Drive School instructor on the day of your test, please discuss their availability prior to booking.

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There are a few costs to consider.

The instructor and car

If you would like to complete your licence test with an RACV instructor and use their car, we recommend booking a lesson with them prior to your test. Please check your instructors availability before booking with VicRoads. The duration of your test may vary.

Test only (no warm up lesson): $152
45 minute lesson + test: $215
60 minute lesson + test: $230
90 minute lesson + test: $278

We recommend booking enough time for a lesson with your instructor before the test. Check your instructors availability before booking with VicRoads.

Taking the test

The test is in two parts.

Hazard perception test: Free online, in-person fee applies.
Practical driving test: Test fee and appointment fee applies.

Visit VicRoads for fees.

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Yes, you can take your RACV instructors and their car on the day of your test. Instructors will not be allowed to communicate with you during the test or have any control over the vehicle.

You can book your instructor for a 45, 60 or 90-minute warm up lesson on the day of your test if you would like to complete your probationary drive test with them. This gives you some lesson time with the instructor beforehand, use of their car during the test and time to get home. The duration of your probationary licence test may vary. Please discuss instructor availability prior to booking with VicRoads.

If you opt not to use a professional instructor and to take your personal vehicle please ensure it meets VicRoads requirements.

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The length of the VicRoads driving test may vary, however is broken up into 3 sections:

Pre-drive check
On-road driving – stage one
On-road driving – stage two

Stage one will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and focuses on driving in less challenging conditions. It will include a low-speed parking manoeuvre — reverse parallel park or three-point turn.

Stage two will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and focuses on assessing your ability to safely execute normal driving tasks in busier traffic conditions.

Visit VicRoads for more information.

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Become an instructor

If you are interested in joining our driving instructor network, contact Driveschool-admin@racv.com.au.

To become a driving instructor in Victoria you need to:

hold a current full Victorian driver’s licence
pass a driver history check and national police history check
hold a current Working with Children Check
complete a Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport – Car Driving Instruction) (TLI41222)

For more information visit Safe Transport Victoria.

As an RACV Drive School instructor, you’ll:

manage your day with a flexible schedule
teach in your local area, helping local people
get regular guidance and support from a drive school with over 60 years of experience
grow your skills as an instructor with ongoing professional development sessions

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