Reviewed 7 September 2026
I’ve had an easy and amazing experience with this place Michelle my driving instructor was a very lovely lady very calm when explaining things to me. I highly recommend using CoastWide Driving School.
Reviewed 14 August 2026
Michelle helped me throughout the year to pass my driving test today, thank you to her and the customers service team:) They are amazing!!!
Reviewed 31 July 2026
Michelle helped me throughout the year to pass my driving test today, thank you to her and the customers service team:) They are amazing????
Reviewed 24 June 2026
Caring, professional and very easy to communicate with.
Michelle was the best!
Reviewed 1 May 2026
Michelle was great teaching my daughter her manual licence. She was especially patient and supportive of my daughter who was a timid learner. Michelle taught her the necessary skills and she passed her test first time round.
I highly recommend Coastwide Driving School!
Reviewed 27 April 2026
If you’re nervous about driving or just want to learn manual in a calm and comfortable environment, Michelle is the way to go! Michelle is friendly and supportive, she eases nerves, gives clear instructions, and critiques/teaches without making you feel bad for not knowing. I passed my ps test first try and its all thanks to Michelle!
Reviewed 26 April 2026
My daughter recently completed five lessons with Michelle, and I wanted to pass on how positive the experience was. Michelle was patient, calm, and incredibly supportive, which made a huge difference for my daughter, who can be quite anxious at times. Learning in a manual car was important to us, and Michelle’s clear instruction gave her real confidence behind the wheel. The practice test Michelle conducted was especially helpful and played a big part in my daughter feeling prepared for the real test, which she passed on her first attempt. We’re very grateful for the guidance and encouragement Michelle provided.
Reviewed 21 January 2026
I highly recommend Michelle to anyone who wants to get their manual license.
My daughter just passed her driving test on her first attempt.
Michelle is very patient, calm and lovely to talk to while driving around.
Michelle have done many mock tests with my daughter, making sure she was prepared and confident enough on test day.
Thank you Michelle, you are awesome!
5 Stars to you.
From MR and DR :)
Reviewed 11 November 2025
Hey Michelle!
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for taking me on my very first manual driving lesson! You were absolutely amazing from start to finish. I was a nervous going in, but you made me feel so comfortable and calm the whole time. You explained everything so clearly and were so patient and encouraging, it really made such a difference.
I also learned so many new things during the lesson from working the clutch to turns, and I can already feel my confidence growing thanks to your guidance. I’m aware I still have plenty more practice to do and would love to keep practicing with you.
I’ll definitely be booking more lessons with you!
Thank you again for being such a wonderful instructor, you truly made the lesson such a positive and enjoyable experience!
Reviewed 19 July 2025
Great driving instructor, really prepared me for the test and many different driving situations to build my confidence on the road in a manual. Lots of practice in the Greenslopes area made test day way easier as well because I knew the things around me.
Reviewed 25 June 2025
Michelle is the best instructor I've ever had, and I've had a good handful. I am an extremely nervous driver and I chose to learn manual. Four lessons with Michelle, and I passed my test first go. She is extremely patient, reassuring, and she creates an incredible teaching atmosphere whilst giving super helpful feedback. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed 22 May 2025
Thanks to you Michelle. Your expertise & patience helped Eden pass her test first go!!
Reviewed 16 May 2025
Michelle was incredibly patient, took me from zero confidence to passing my test and am now ready to take on my MR with confidence!
Reviewed 10 May 2025
Thanks Michelle and team Coastwide you make the process easy for parents, highly recommend Michelle for manual lessons.
Reviewed 6 May 2025
Hi Coastwide, big thanks to Michelle who did an awesome job to get Charlie to pass his manual test first go today. Test went great, thanks so much.
Reviewed 14 March 2025
Amazing at teaching, got my Ps on my first try with 0 errors.
Michelle is an amazing instructor, I couldn’t have done it without her.
Reviewed 14 March 2025
Amazing at teaching, got my Ps on my first try with 0 errors. Michelle is an amazing instructor, I couldn’t have done it without her.
Reviewed 17 December 2024
Michelle is amazing. Emily said she is so chill and made her feel comfortable. Thanks to Michelle Emily passed her manual licence first go.
Reviewed 17 December 2024
I went for my P test today and I passed.
A very big thank you to Michelle, who taught me all the road rules and was very patient with me when I had not driven a manual car before. 4 lessons later, and a lot of patience from Michelle, and I passed my test first go this morning, I 100% would recommend Michelle to anyone! She was lovely, and super excited for me when she found out that I had passed! Thanks Michelle - I appreciate everything you did to help me!
Reviewed 16 December 2024
I don't know what Michelle is going to do without her best and funniest student now that I have my P's.....
Michelle is the most patient person I have ever met. She is also one of the loveliest, she has a great sense of humor and is super supportive and student focused. It took me three years to go for my P's and when I did I got my license on my first attempt. I feel this is largely due to Michelle's teaching ability and attention to detail. If you are after a driving instructor I highly recommend Michelle, she has taken a somewhat nervous learner and turned me into a competent driver with a good combination of caution and confidence. Thank you Michelle. I hope to see you around. - Kai Bartz-Jennings
Reviewed 5 December 2024
A very patient and kind teacher. Helped me build my confidence and I would not have been able to pass my test with out her.
Reviewed 27 November 2024
Michelle was an amazing instructor, always kind and a great teacher. She helped me round out my driving and i wouldn’t have passed my test without her.
Reviewed 15 November 2024
I needed to upgrade from my automatic licence to my manual licence for work. I'd never driven a manual before, so it was completely new to me/slightly overwhelming. Michelle was such a patient & supportive instructor, her teaching & feedback style was clear and simple to follow, and she helped me to get over my nerves & feel more confident driving a manual. When it was time for me to sit my manual driving test, I passed on my first attempt! Michelle was friendly and really easy to get along with, it was a great experience driving with and learning from her. I can't recommend her enough, she was a blessing.
Reviewed 11 October 2024
*From Google
Coastwide has been amazing during my time using them from the instructors Allesha and Michelle right down to the customer service side I couldn't recommend a better company to help you reach your licence goals!
Reviewed 26 September 2024
I had a fantastic experience with my driving instructor, Michelle. She was supportive, patient, and gave me valuable tips that made all the difference in helping me pass my driving test.
Reviewed 16 August 2024
Michelle from Coastwide Driving School was amazing.. Did a great job with our son to show him the finer points of obtaining his license & he passed on the first go & on his 17th Birthday .. We give Michelle 10 stars
Reviewed 20 July 2024
Very insightful, helpful and friendly! Could not have passed my test without the lovely Michelle!
Reviewed 26 April 2024
Very nice and easy to understand. Always very patient, so glad she was my instructor.
Reviewed 13 April 2024
I had 7 lessons with Michelle who was absolutely amazing. She was super kind and coached me through things that I wasn’t able to do. She helped calm my nerves on test day and even coached me to pass on my first try.
Reviewed 8 March 2024
Passed my P’s test first time thanks to Michelle. She’s a great instructor always happy to have a chat and always knows exactly what you need to work on to improve as a driver. Couldn’t have done it without her.
Reviewed 9 February 2024
I had Michelle as my driving instructor, she was very lovely and calming, and helped me pass first go. I would highly recommend Michelle, for anyone looking to get a manual license.
Reviewed 25 January 2024
Just wanted to say a big thank you for teaching my youngest son to drive.
Matthew passed his test first go at the Southport testing centre today.
A big thank you to Walter and Michelle who taught Matthew to drive - and for their amazing patience.
Both my sons got their licence thanks to Coastwide.
Next will be grand-kiddies but probably not for about 20 years!
Wishing you all lots of success.
With deepest appreciation.
Reviewed 28 October 2023
Michelle is a highly knowledgeable and accommodating instructor. She provided me with a strong foundation of practical skills and safe driving techniques, which helped me to pass my driving test with 0 errors.
I highly recommend booking with Michelle!
Reviewed 14 October 2023
I booked with Michelle for my first ever lesson and she completely changed my mindset about driving. Previously, I held a deep fear of getting in the car and going for a drive, but after meeting Michelle my confidence improved significantly and I felt motivated to jump in the car to refine my skills. She exemplified a rich understanding of driving and teaching, allowing me to further develop my manual understanding. She also gave clear, direct instructions, explanations and examples, while maintaining her patience with my mistakes. She's got me hooked! So If you're looking for an amazing instructor--Michelle will exceed expectations.
Reviewed 31 August 2023
Michelle was a great instructor for my son. Was able to work around his strengths and weaknesses to encourage him. My son was able to pass first try.
Reviewed 15 August 2023
Michelle is a great instructor with good language skills in helping you to drive. I found driving with her comfortable and was able to ask as many questions as I needed to gain knowledge on the road rules.
Reviewed 5 August 2023
Thank you so much Michelle! She is the best instructor that I can find. I wanted to learn manual as it enables me to drive both manual and auto. She is really good at explaining and picking up things I need to notice. She's also really friendly and supportive. I feel really lucky to have Michelle as an instructor to help me get my Manual license. I will 100% recommend Michelle to anyone who wants to learn Manual.
Reviewed 4 June 2023
Thanks to Michelle, I was able to pass my driving test first try! She was super friendly and helped my driving improve heaps. I highly recommend her for anyone learning manual!
Reviewed 23 March 2023
Michelle is a wonderful driving instructor - I can't imagine anyone better to prepare me for my driver's license. She was extremely patient and understanding, especially during the first lesson, which helped with my nervousness. I definitely wouldn't have been able to do this without her. Thank you Michelle :)
Reviewed 16 January 2023
Thank you Michelle for your patience and calm, concise instructions. I enjoyed taking new and unknown routes to practice manoeuvres as it challenged me to be calm and focused and to remind me to take it slow. Thank you Michelle for being an amazing instructor!
Reviewed 3 December 2022
Good morning
I would like to say a special thank you to Michelle Armfield. Michelle was the driving instructor for my child. Michelle took the learning at a pace that suited my child and was really supportive. Even once the lessons ended, Michelle still took the time to follow up and was one of the first people we contacted when the passing the driving test. I would highly recommend Michelle for anyone looking for a kind, compassionate, understanding driving instructor.
That's again Michelle, you have been truly awesome.
Linda Drake
Reviewed 16 August 2022
Awesome job!
Reviewed 22 April 2022
A very big thank you goes to Michelle for helping me to gain my licence. She has been very patient, kind and I have enjoyed having her as my instructor.
Reviewed 9 March 2022
Michelle was a fantastic instructor, patient and extremely helpful. Put all my nerves to rest.
Thank you!
Reviewed 3 February 2022
Michelle deserves 5+ stars!
My training 'behind the wheel' of a manual car was made much easier thanks to her.
She is calm, patient and a very down-to-earth person and I am fortunate to have had her as my driving instructor.
Thank you Michelle.
Reviewed 14 October 2021
She was very insightful and made me feel comfortable and safe in scenarios that I was uncomfortable or awkward with.
Reviewed 19 August 2021
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Reviewed 19 August 2021
Excellent
Reviewed 7 August 2021
Four stars for the website
It would be useful to be able to reschedule through the website. I need to reschedule but I have had to cancel and wait for a refund instead before I can make another booking
*Edit* Thanks Zara - We have logged this issue for an upgrade - we find it frustrating to :-)
Five stars for Michelle Armfield
Michelle has been absolutely fantastic, highly recommend her as an instructor
Reviewed 1 July 2021
Michelle was my instructor for a number of driving lessons and then for my test day lesson and test. Michelle was very friendly and supportive throughout all my lessons and allowed me to pass my test at the first attempt. Many of my friends had to sit the test more than once before they passed. Michelle did an excellent job. Thanks Michelle.
Reviewed 17 April 2021
I really enjoyed driving under Michelle’s instruction. She was incredibly patient and supportive in teaching me. Thank you Michelle.
Reviewed 19 March 2021
Michelle was really nice and supportive. She gave me really good feedback on what I had to improve on after each lesson and gave me great tips to help me pass my test. She explained everything clearly which meant it was easy to understand.
Reviewed 27 January 2021
A big thank you to Michelle! I couldn’t of passed my p’s test without her! She is an amazing instructor! Michelle is patient, calm, very friendly, knowledgeable and makes the learner feel comfortable and safe at all times. Beginning out as a nervous driver, Michelle has boosted my confidence after my first lesson with her.
I 100% recommend Michelle as a instructor and will continue to recommend her to my relatives and friends as well.
Reviewed 11 January 2021
After my first lesson with Michelle, I began to notice improvements in my driving. Her friendly and calm attitude enabled me to quickly gain confidence behind the wheel, and she has always gone above and beyond to educate and prepare me for the road. Michelle was happy to answer every question I had and was able to spot and gently corrected my mistakes so that I could develop better driving habits.
Thanks to her instruction, I was able to pass my driving test on my first attempt.
Reviewed 9 December 2020
Michelle Armfield was my instructor and did a great job. Very patient and helpful. Always on time and excellent client service.
Reviewed 31 October 2020
Michelle A is an excellent instructor, good comunicator and very attentive with the learner.
Walter C is an easy going instructor, wise and in very good spirits.
I've enjoyed the large experience this driving school has and I am very happy with my decision of learning with them!
Reviewed 1 September 2020
Great service by Coastwide. Michelle was fantastic. Very friendly, relaxed & knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Reviewed 25 July 2020
Thank you to Michelle who took the time and effort to help Rory through his exam by travelling to Ipswich which is out of her district, she is fantastic and caring for her student dedicating her own time to help him pass. She is an asset to your company. Thanks again Michelle ( Yvonne and Rory)
Reviewed 25 June 2020
Michelle is a wonderful driving instructor with a very calming manner. She gave clear instructions and was very knowledgeable. She encouraged me to tackle new challenges and helped me to develop into a safe and confident driver. My Mum's happy knowing that I was taught everything I need to know to be as safe as possible when I venture out on the road alone.
Reviewed 24 June 2020
The lessons were really good and my instructor Michelle was so nice. I felt really relaxed and quite confident when doing my driving exam thanks to Coastwide Driving School. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for lessons.
Reviewed 22 June 2020
Michelle was so helpful from my very first lesson, if I ever had a little hiccup she helped me through it and told me how to prevent it from happening. Without her I wouldn't have passed today
Reviewed 11 July 2019
Hello, I'd like to send a really big thank you to Michelle Armfield for all her patience, advice and tips over the past few months, especially tips about the timing of lodging log books and test information. I went for my licence on 3 July and passed first time. I will always carry Michelle's sound advice and safety tips with me and aim to have a long and safe future on the roads. Thank you again, its been a really great experience.
Reviewed 5 June 2019
Michelle is always patient and full of good advice.