New Learners

Beginner driving lessons, starting from your very first drive.

Q: I'm really nervous. Is that okay?

Completely. Metro instructors work with anxious first-timers all the time, and they keep every lesson calm and free of pressure.

If you have never driven before, your first lessons begin somewhere quiet so you can learn the controls and build confidence before you go near busy roads. There's no judgement and no rush.

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Teaching Queenslanders since 1965 Male and female instructors 100% money-back guarantee 4.9 from 336 reviews

1 Your first lessonQuiet-street start. Dual-control car. Free pick-up.

$93for a 1-hour lesson, or start with the intro pack below.

We start in a quiet street or car park
Controls, moving off and stopping, then steering
A patient instructor who is used to first-timers

Start with the intro pack

Real reviews

Learners rate us 4.9 out of 5

A few words from learners who started right at the beginning, including some who were pretty nervous about it.

4.9

★★★★★

336 Google reviews for Metro Driving School

★★★★★

Julie was an amazing instructor. She explained things in detail so the lessons really stuck, and was patient and never hard on me when I made a mistake. She was the easiest instructor to learn from, and I passed first go.

LLisaFirst-time learner

★★★★★

After a bad experience elsewhere I almost gave up. Meeting Kevin changed everything. He is patient and supportive, explained everything clearly and helped me believe in myself. Learning with him was the best decision I made.

PPitchayareeNervous beginner

★★★★★

Thanks to Julie for teaching Cassidy. She valued Julie's patience and her belief that Cassidy would pass first go. Julie's way of teaching really suits anxious learners who need a bit of reassurance.

DDamianParent, anxious first-timer

Beginner lessons are a good fit if

Everyone starts somewhere. These lessons are built for the very first stretch of learning to drive.

You have never driven a car before
You're nervous or anxious about that first drive
You have a fresh learner permit and want a confident start
You're a parent booking a first lesson for your teen

How we start you off

A calm, proper start behind the wheel

The first lesson is the hardest step, so we make it the easiest. Here's what a beginner can expect.

Quiet-area starts

First lessons begin somewhere calm, a quiet street or a car park, not peak-hour traffic.

The basics, properly

The controls, moving off and stopping, and steering before anything busy.

Patient and judgement-free

Our instructors work with first-timers all the time. Mistakes are simply part of learning.

A cost-effective start

A two-session intro pack gives beginners a solid, good-value first booking.

For parents

Booking lessons for your teenager

If you're booking for your son or daughter, you can arrange and manage the lessons while they work directly with the same instructor each time. Our instructors are qualified, experienced with first-time drivers, and teach in dual-control cars, so there's a second set of pedals if one is ever needed.

Lessons start somewhere quiet and move to busier roads only when your teen is ready, at a pace that suits them rather than a fixed timetable. The focus is on calm, structured lessons and safe habits that last well beyond the test, and your instructor is happy to let you know how each lesson went.

Plan your lessons

How many lessons might a beginner need?

Answer two quick questions for a rough guide and a package that suits. Everyone learns at their own pace, so treat this as a starting point rather than a promise.

Tell us where you're at

We'll estimate a lesson range and suggest a package.

How much have you driven before?

Never driven A little Some practice

Can you practise between lessons?

Rarely Sometimes Often

Your rough estimate

16 to 24 lessons

We'd suggestStart with the intro pack, then a 10-lesson packageBegin with the two-session intro, then build up with a package.

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14 to 21 lessons

We'd suggestIntro pack, then a 10-lesson packageBegin with the two-session intro, then build up with a package.

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12 to 18 lessons

We'd suggestIntro pack, then a 10-lesson packageBegin with the two-session intro, then build up with a package.

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13 to 20 lessons

We'd suggestIntro pack, then a 10-lesson packageBegin with the two-session intro, then build up with a package.

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11 to 17 lessons

We'd suggestIntro pack, then a packageBegin with the two-session intro, then build up with a package.

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9 to 14 lessons

We'd suggestIntro pack, then a 5-lesson packageThe intro gets you going, then a 5-pack keeps it steady.

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10 to 16 lessons

We'd suggestIntro pack, then a packageBegin with the two-session intro, then build up with a package.

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8 to 13 lessons

We'd suggestIntro pack, then a 5-lesson packageThe intro gets you going, then a 5-pack keeps it steady.

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6 to 10 lessons

We'd suggestThe intro pack to beginYou're picking it up quickly, so the intro pack is a strong start.

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Queensland learners under 25 need 100 logbook hours, including 10 at night, before the test. Your instructor's hours count too.

Beginner pricing

A gentle, good-value start

Automatic and manual cost the same, so choose whichever suits you. The two-session intro pack is the most popular way for a beginner to start.

Most popularIntro pack

Intro 2 x 90 min (auto)

$270

Two longer sessions to build the basics
The ideal first booking for a new learner

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Intro pack

Intro 2 x 90 min (manual)

$270

Same strong start, in a manual car
For a full, unrestricted licence

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Single lesson

1 hour lesson

$93

Try a single lesson before you commit
Automatic and manual the same price

Book a lesson

Ready to keep going after the intro? See 5 and 10-lesson packages or book online.

Good to know

Beginner questions

I've never driven at all. Where do we start?

In a quiet street or a car park. Your first lesson covers the controls, moving off and stopping, and basic steering before you go anywhere busy.

I'm really nervous. Is that okay?

Completely. Our instructors work with anxious first-timers all the time, and they keep every lesson calm and free of pressure.

Do I need my learner permit first?

Yes. You need a current Queensland learner licence (your Ls) before your first on-road lesson.

How long is a first lesson?

You can book a single 1-hour lesson, or the 2 x 90-minute intro package for a stronger start.

Should I start in automatic or manual?

Automatic is simpler for a first-timer, and manual gives a full unrestricted licence. Both cost the same. See our automatic and manual lesson pages.

Where we teach

Beginner lessons across South East Queensland

Metro teaches new learners right across the south-east and in Cairns, with the same local instructors and door-to-door pick-up. Choose your region for local lessons.

Brisbane Gold Coast Logan Ipswich Redlands Moreton Bay Sunshine Coast Cairns

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