Ringwood
Heatherdale Road, Mitcham
For learners from 29 suburbs we cover, including Box Hill, Mitcham and Doncaster.
Learn more about lessons near the Ringwood test centreAutomatic lessons in Melbourne’s east and south-east
Automatic driving lessons across Melbourne
Patient one-on-one lessons with a fully accredited instructor, from your first drive to the day you hang up your L plates. From $70, 7 days a week.
- From $70
- per 60-minute lesson
- 60 suburbs
- Pakenham to Bundoora
- 7 days
- 8am to 6pm
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Our services
Which one sounds like you?
Everyone starts somewhere different. Pick the one that fits and see how we can help. Every lesson is one-on-one in our automatic dual-control car.
Not sure? Call or text Sam on 0432 599 278 and talk it through, or .
“I've never driven before.”Automatic lessons from the very start “Driving makes me anxious.”Calm lessons for nervous learners “Freeways scare me.”Freeway & city driving practice “Parking is my weak spot.”Parking & reversing lessons “My drive test is coming up.”Drive test preparation “I need a car for my test.”Test-day car hire with a warm-up “I drove overseas.”Overseas licence conversion “I haven't driven in years.”Refresher lessons
Why learners trust us
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Fully accredited instructor
Learn with a fully accredited driving instructor who teaches safe habits from your very first drive.
Dual-control, fully insured car
A modern automatic with a second brake on the instructor’s side, so every lesson is safe.
The same instructor every lesson
Sam teaches every lesson himself, so your progress never gets lost between sessions.
Honest prices, no hidden extras
From $70 a lesson, the same in every suburb. The price you see is the price you pay.
How it works
Three stops between you and your licence
Book online
Pick a time that suits — mornings, evenings or weekends. Confirmation lands by text.
Learn your way
Structured one-on-one lessons matched to your level, from first drive to test routes.
Pass your test
Use our car on test day with a warm-up lesson first — then drive off with your Ps.
Best guidance
We guide every learner personally —
We guide every learner personally —
that's how Pathfinder builds confident, safe drivers
Our lessons & packages
Find the right lesson for you
Automatic only, one-on-one, 7 days a week. Pick a single lesson or a test-ready option.
Where we teach
60 suburbs across Melbourne
From Berwick to Box Hill — find driving lessons near you.
Pakenham
Officer
Beaconsfield
Berwick
Narre Warren
Narre Warren North
Narre Warren South
Hallam
Hampton Park
Cranbourne
Cranbourne East
Cranbourne West
Clyde
Clyde North
Lynbrook
Lyndhurst
Endeavour Hills
Eumemmerring
Doveton
Dandenong
Springvale
Clayton
Mulgrave
Wheelers Hill
Glen Waverley
Mount Waverley
Notting Hill
Rowville
Lysterfield
Ferntree Gully
Knoxfield
Scoresby
Wantirna
Wantirna South
Burwood
Burwood East
Box Hill
Box Hill North
Box Hill South
Blackburn
Blackburn North
Blackburn South
Nunawading
Mitcham
Ringwood
Ringwood East
Ringwood North
Vermont
Vermont South
Forest Hill
Doncaster
Doncaster East
Donvale
Bulleen
Templestowe East
Balwyn
Balwyn North
Mont Albert North
Carlton
Bundoora
Test centres
VicRoads test centres we prepare you for
We teach on the kinds of roads around these test centres, so test day feels familiar. Find yours below.
Dandenong
For learners from 21 suburbs we cover, including Berwick, Narre Warren and Cranbourne.
Learn more about lessons near the Dandenong test centreHeatherton
For learners from 5 suburbs we cover, including Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley and Wheelers Hill.
Learn more about lessons near the Heatherton test centrePakenham
For learners from 3 suburbs we cover, including Pakenham, Officer and Beaconsfield.
Learn more about lessons near the Pakenham test centreCarlton
Lygon Street, Carlton
Where learners from Carlton sit their drive test.
Learn more about lessons near the Carlton test centreBundoora
Where learners from Bundoora sit their drive test.
Learn more about lessons near the Bundoora test centre
Student testimonials
What our learners say
★★★★★
Passed my test first attempt. My instructor was patient, calm and explained everything clearly. Highly recommend Pathfinder to anyone in the eastern suburbs!
★★★★★
Best value driving school in Melbourne's east. Flexible scheduling made it easy to fit around work. The 5-lesson pack was excellent value.
★★★★★
New to Australia and needed my Victorian licence quickly. Pathfinder made the whole process stress-free. Great instructors, highly recommend!
Recent passes
Real learners, real licences
Pathfinder students on test day at the VicRoads Mitcham (Ringwood) centre — no stock photos, just our learners who passed.
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Official resources
Helpful resources for learner drivers
Straight from VicRoads and Transport Victoria: everything you need between your learner permit and your Ps.
Getting your Ls
Getting your Ps
Pathfinder Driving School is an independent driving school and is not affiliated with VicRoads or Transport Victoria.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Automatic driving lessons start from $70 for a 60-minute lesson or $110 for 90 minutes, with discounted 3, 5 and 10 lesson packs and test day packages available. See the pricing page for every option.
We cover 60 suburbs across Melbourne — from Berwick, Cranbourne and Pakenham through to Glen Waverley, Box Hill, Ringwood and Doncaster.
We teach automatic only. Most Victorian learners now sit their drive test in an automatic, and it lets you focus on road craft, hazard perception and test routes instead of clutch control.
Yes — our test day packages include use of the instructor's car for your VicRoads drive test, plus a warm-up lesson beforehand to settle your nerves and run through the local test routes.
Book online in under a minute, or call, text or WhatsApp us on 0432 599 278. Confirmation comes straight to your phone by text message.
It varies with your age and experience, but many learners are test-ready after a structured 10-lesson pack alongside private practice. We track your progress each lesson so you always know what is next.
Packs must be activated within 6 months of purchase. Once activated, your pack lessons stay valid until you use them, so you can take them weekly, fortnightly or whenever suits your schedule.
From the blog
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Lessons available 7 days a week across 60 Melbourne suburbs. Book online or message us now.