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Learning to drive in inner-city Brisbane

From the CBD and Fortitude Valley to New Farm and South Brisbane, a patient local instructor picks you up from home, work or study. Metro has taught Queenslanders to drive since 1965, automatic or manual.

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Getting your licence in the inner city

Inner-city driving asks for a particular kind of confidence. One-way streets, bus lanes and steady traffic run through the CBD and Fortitude Valley, with pedestrians and tight parking to read around South Brisbane, New Farm and Teneriffe. Crossing the river on the Story Bridge and the inner-city bridges soon feels routine with a bit of practice.

Plenty of our inner-city learners are adults, students or new arrivals getting used to Australian roads, so lessons start from wherever you are and move at your pace. You keep the same instructor throughout, and pick-up from a city office, QUT Gardens Point or home is included. Newer to the city, or driving right across it? Start with learning to drive in Brisbane for every area we cover.

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Suburbs we cover around Brisbane's inner city

Pick your suburb for local lessons, instructors and pricing. If you don't see yours, get in touch and we'll point you to the nearest instructor.

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Learners rate us 4.9 out of 5

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336 Google reviews for Metro Driving School

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Having lessons with Tim was amazing. He made me feel really comfortable while driving and helped me become a responsible, safe driver. He helped me get my P's in one try. Thank you Tim.

MMariel S.Passed first try

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Kevin is the most amazing instructor. He helped me gain the confidence I needed to pass my test and drive safely, always. He was the best instructor I've ever had.

EEleanor F.Building confidence

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Colin is very patient and has his learner driver's best interests at heart. He goes through all sorts of possible situations with you and makes you more confident in your own driving. Thanks to him I passed my test on the first try.

AAlexa A.First-time test pass

Inner city driving lesson questions

Which inner-city suburbs do you cover?

We teach across inner-city Brisbane, including the CBD, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Newstead, South Brisbane and Teneriffe. Pick your suburb above to get started.

Do you pick up from uni, work or home?

Yes. Free door-to-door pick-up and drop-off is included, so a lesson can start from home, a city office, QUT Gardens Point or wherever suits you in the inner city.

Can I learn as an adult or someone new to Brisbane?

Yes. Many of our inner-city learners are adults or new to the city, and lessons are built around wherever you are up to, whether you are starting from scratch or getting used to driving in Australia.

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Other parts of Brisbane we cover

Based outside the inner city? Have a look at Metro's Brisbane lessons, or choose another part of town below.

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Book a driving lesson around Brisbane's inner city

Pick a time and an inner-city instructor will meet you where it suits, whether that is a city office, a campus or home. You can also explore driving lessons across the city if you are learning further out.

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