Michael

Coastwide driving instructor Michael
Michael
QLD ACCREDITED · MANUAL
MANUAL DRIVING SPECIALIST
MANUAL SKILLS · CONFIDENCE FOR THE ROAD

Learn to drive
with Michael

Get comfortable with manual driving, one skill at a time. Michael brings over 10 years of experience as an instructor and assessor, with calm, respectful coaching for beginners, nervous learners and drivers preparing for their test.

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LLEARNER
PLICENSED

Build the skills to drive with confidence.

Clutch control, road awareness and safe decisions, brought together in practical manual driving lessons.

Michael
Manual
Lessons
Manual
Vehicle
Silver Mazda 2
Also speaks
Spanish
Qualifications & lesson details

Queensland Accredited Driver Trainer, RYDA Presenter

Teaching area: View covered suburbs and booking options

Experience: Over 10 years as an instructor and assessor

Transmission: Manual specialist

Vehicle: Silver Mazda 2

ABOUT YOUR DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Clear coaching, backed by experience

Michael has over 10 years of experience as a driving instructor and assessor, helping learners understand the skills, confidence, and mindset required to gain their licence.

His background as a manager in a large workplace developed strong communication and coaching skills, allowing him to support learners of all ages and experience levels.

Michael’s calm, patient and respectful approach helps nervous drivers learn in a relaxed environment, making lessons enjoyable and effective.

He is also bi-lingual (Spanish), helping students from diverse backgrounds learn to drive with confidence.

His goal is to ensure every student becomes a safe, confident and independent driver for life.

YOUR TIME BEHIND THE WHEEL

Learning with Michael

A practical approach to manual driving, shaped around confidence, understanding and real road skills.

01

Make manual driving feel manageable

Clutch control and smooth gear changes are skills you can work on together. Michael’s calm approach supports beginners and nervous drivers as they become more comfortable coordinating the car.

02

Build awareness beyond the controls

Lessons cover practical situations such as parking, roundabouts, intersections and highway merging. Observation, hazard perception and safe decisions connect those individual skills to real-world driving.

03

Bring your skills together for the test

With experience as both an instructor and assessor, Michael understands driving standards and test preparation. His focus is helping you build the confidence and road skills you need for your licence and everyday driving.

With over 10 years of experience as a driver instructor and assessor, Michael understands exactly what examiners are looking for, including safe decision-making, observation and hazard awareness. 

What You Will Learn

  • Manual driving skills – clutch control, smooth gear changes
  • Parking: reverse, parallel and angle parking
  • Highway & merging techniques
  • Roundabouts, intersections and traffic awareness
  • Hazard perception and safe decision making
  • Driving test preparation and mock assessments

Where you can learn

Check the Suburbs Covered list below to find your suburb and see booking options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Michael help me pass my driving test?

Yes, lessons focus on test preparation, confidence building and real-world driving skills to help you pass.

Do you teach nervous drivers?

Yes, Michael is known for his calm, patient teaching style, ideal for nervous learners.

What areas do you cover?

Check the Suburbs Covered list below for Michael’s listed suburbs and booking options.

YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE

Book your next lesson
with Michael

Ready to build your manual driving skills? Explore lesson options in Michael’s covered suburbs. If you are unsure where to begin, the Coastwide team can help you find your next step.


Testimonials 5 Star Rating


Quotes

Michael, my instructor was really great. He was patient and shared all the tips that allowed me to pass my practical test in first attempt.

Dennis


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