Onroad is currently following the latest Health Advice from the NSW Government with all instructors santiising their vehicles between lessons and wearing masks at all times. Most of our instructors are fully vaccinated while others are in the process. While we are not conducting any driving lessons in LGA's of Concern, our instructors are available in other suburbs.
The Safer Drivers Course(SDC) is an initiative designed to improve the safe driving skills of young learner drivers. It typically targets drivers under the age of 25, who are at a higher risk of being involved in road accidents due to their relative lack of driving experience. Onroad Driving Education is a Registered provider for the Safer Drivers Course in various locations all over Sydney. Please visit the Safer Drivers Course page for more detailed information.
The TfNSW website and Centre for Road Safety provide an extensive overview of all Road Rules and other helpful stats and information regarding safety on NSW roads.
Check out the links below:
TfNSW Road rules: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/index.html
Centre for Road Safety: https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/index.html
Yes, Onroad Driving Education is a Registered NDIS Provider for Disability Driving Lessons. Our Provider Number is 4050014118. NDIS Disability Driving lessons are specifically tailored to individuals with disabilities and funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia. The NDIS is a government initiative that provides support and funding to eligible individuals with disabilities to help them live more independently and achieve their goals. Please visit our Disability Driving page for more detailed information.
Yes! Roundtrip is the only officially accepted digital log book app recognized by Transport for NSW for tracking your supervised driving hours. Key Benefits of Using Roundtrip: - Simplifies logging by recording time, location, weather, and supervisor details automatically. Roundtrip NSW Learner Logbook App - Allows manual entry of prior hours if you've already logged practice in a paper book. Roundtrip NSW Learner Logbook App - Avoids the risk of losing your physical log book. Click HERE to download the app.
Yes, Onroad Driving Education partners with reputable OT Assessors to provide you with the necessary OT Assessment. Our Occupational Therapists (OTs) and driving instructors have completed specialised training to work with drivers with different injuries and health conditions. Our staff have extensive experience and knowledge in this area, and can help all drivers to obtain, maintain or regain their driving independence. Please visit the OT Assessment page for more detailed information.
Yes, all our driving instructors are accredited by their local transport authority, so we provide driving lessons in dual-controlled vehicles. In fact, we prefer to use our cars for driving lessons. Dual-controlled cars are cars equipped with duplicate sets of controls—such as pedals, steering wheel, and sometimes even gears—allowing both the instructor (or supervisor) and the learner driver to operate them simultaneously.
Yes, when you book a driving lesson with Onroad , we offer a pick-up and drop-off service from your home or convenient location. Please note that your pick-up and drop-off location needs to be in same suburb or within reasonable distance if the location differs for each.
To legally operate as a NSW driving instructor, you must meet the criteria outlined in the Driving Instructors Regulation 2016. This includes: - Being at least 21 years old. - Holding a full, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence for at least 3 of the past 4 years. - Completing the TLI41222 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (or equivalent). - Passing a ‘fit and proper person’ assessment, including background checks and medical fitness. - Holding public liability insurance. - Maintaining accurate lesson records and adhering to a professional code of conduct. Click HERE for more information
Yes, we offer packages of 5,10 and 20 driving lessons at discounted prices, making it more affordable for you in the long run. We also have Afterpay packages where you can buy now and pay later as well as saving a huge amount overall.
Yes we apply a cancellation fee if you cancel within 24 hours. Please refer to our Terms Policy for more information
To effectively supervise a learner driver in NSW, keep these essentials in mind: Legal requirements: - You must hold a current full Australian driver’s licence. - You must maintain a BAC under 0.05 and not be under the influence of drugs. - Pre-driving session preparation: - Brush up on road rules, practice calm communication, and be familiar with log book learning goals. - Use ‘commentary driving’ — describing actions as you drive to model safe driving behaviour. Best practices during lessons: - Start in low-traffic environments and gradually build to more complex conditions. - Avoid distractions like phones or engaging music. - Offer calm, constructive feedback, and encourage learners positively. Click HERE for more information
Yes, you can book your DKT online HERE. We also offer help with the Driver Knowledge Test by making it easy to revise all the necessary materials you need. That way, you can book for the DKT and feel ready to pass it in no time!
Please visit the official TfNSW website HERE. You can also chat to your instructor during your driving lesson and they will be able to help you with more information as well as booking a test car for the day.
You must be at least 16 years old before you can apply for a driver licence (Car class C) in Australia. Are you ready to start your journey with driving lessons?
The Driver Knowledge Test is computer-based test is the first stage of the driver licence process and is composed of 45 questions. You are required to answer at least 41 questions correctly (12 questions correctly among the 15 general knowledge questions and at least 29 among the 30 road safety questions). We can help you with your Driver Knowledge Test.
It would be best to have automatic driving lessons to begin with. We do suggest that as it is the easier option and will help you gain confidence on the road and in traffic but we also have manual driving instructors available in certain areas. However, if you wish to learn manual you can also do so after passing your practical driver test. We have a great manual driving course available.
The demerit point system in Australia is designed to promote safe driving practices and reduce road accidents by penalizing drivers who commit traffic offenses. The Demerit Point Scheme allocates penalty points for various offences. A certain amount of demerit points can lead to suspension of your driver licence.
Each Australian state and territory administers the demerit point system with slight variations:
Click HERE for more detailed information.
That totally depends on your skills, learning abilities and consistency with driving. We are determined to be showing you the safest and most practical way to learn how to drive but every student is different. We will not push you to go for your test until you are ready to drive safely and are familiar with all road rules. The more effort you put in during your driving lessons, the better the reward will be.
Your instructor will fill in your log book after every driving lesson. If you are learning with a supervising driver, we highly recommend our Supervising a Learner Online Course, which will go through how to fill the log book in correctly.
Your driving lessons go for 1 hour each, unless you have booked a longer session. Your instructor will pick you up and then drop you off at the given address. The instructor may also discuss your 20-point safety analysis which might take a few minutes.
It depends of the origin of the overseas licence as well as your driving skills. Your instructor will assess your skills at the start of your first driving lesson and go through the 20-point analysis report. We offer help with overseas licence conversion but if you have any further questions, you can contact our office on 1300 667 623 or info@onroad.com.au. Click HERE for more information.
Yes, you are able to hire one of our instructors' cars for your Practical Driving Test at a reasonable rate. This includes pick up 1 hour prior to test start, a 45 minute warm up lesson and drop off after the test. Our cars are subject to availability and only available to existing clients. If you are a new client you must complete at least one lesson 24 hours before the test date.
We pride ourselves in offering flexibility to all our students, which includes offering driving lessons on weekends. Please note, however, that weekends are our busiest times so we advice you book a few days ahead.
Yes, we allow our students to learn in their own car. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL BYO (Bring Your Own Vehicle) LESSONS: You must have comprehensive car insurance and the learner's name inside the policy. You are entirely liable for any damage or claim whatsoever, so please ensure you are fully covered for your peace of mind.
Please find more information regarding learner vehicles in NSW here.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/driver-and-rider-licences
Yes, all our instructors are licenced by their local transport authority and offer 3-for-1 driving lessons. Please call us on 1300 667 623 or visit our website to make a booking.
Yes, all our instructors have a valid Working with Children Check and this is something we take very seriously.
Under Part 2 of the Child Protection Act 2012 anyone involved in child related work needs a Working with Children Check. For more information please refer to the official website:
https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check
As part of the licensing process you are required to first pass the Hazard Perception Test in order to progress to your P1 licence.
The Hazard Perception Test is a computer-based test that measures your ability to recognise dangerous situations and respond appropriately. You can book your Hazard Perception Test HERE.
Please jump on the TfNSW website to locate your closest Service Centre.
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/service-centre
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The main difference is that automatic cars don’t have a clutch pedal to operate it and also have a simplified gearbox; it's a smooth transition driving from point A to point B. The car itself selects the right gear for the speed and road conditions. Manual transmission cars require you to switch between different gears, giving you full control over how the car performs.
If you are interested in learning how to drive a manual car, we have a Specialised Manual Driving Course that can help you!
Yes we do accept credit cards. You can easily do this when booking on our website. Please note that a 2% fee applies to all card payments to cover the cost of processing the payment.
We have a varied range of vehicles: Toyota, Suzuki, Mazda, Subaru, Nissan, Kia, Ford and Mini Cooper (select suburbs only.) Your region, suburb and the instructor you book will determine which car you will be learning in. All our vehicles are 5-star ANCAP rated for your safety. You can view your instructor's vehicle on their profile page HERE.
The requirements to book your driving test vary from state to state. Please contact your local Transport Authority during office hours, book online or download their free mobile app to select your test date and time. If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask your driving instructor.
Unfortunately, our online courses do not offer any log book credit. If you live in NSW and would like to gain 20 Log book hours please visit our Safer Drivers Course page. Please note you need to be under the age of 25 and have 50 log book hours already accrued.
We offer a promising career path as a Driving Instructor through our sister company Academy of Road Safety. Upon completion of your TLI41222 - Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training, you can apply to work as a driving instructor and would like to work for Onroad.
Please click HERE and choose which application you would like to fill out. If you have not yet completed your qualification, click HERE.