Our school, your local instructor

About Coastwide

An established driving school. A personal approach to learning.

Coastwide Driving School has been part of local driving education since 1959. Today, we connect learners with experienced, accredited driving instructors across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and surrounding South East Queensland regions.

Our purpose is to help you develop safe driving habits for life, with lessons shaped around your experience and the way you learn.

Trusted by Parents, Loved by Students.

Teaching learners since 1959

  1. 1959Coastwide is established

    Our driving school has a long history in learner education.

  2. Today

    Local instructors. Individual choice.

    You can browse instructors, choose someone who suits your needs and book driving lessons online. An established school and a local instructor network bring that choice together.

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The people behind your lessons

Find a driving instructor who suits you

Learning to drive is personal. You might be choosing your first instructor, helping a family member get started or returning to driving after a break. Being able to ask questions and understand the explanation matters.

Our instructors bring different backgrounds and teaching approaches. Read their driving instructor profiles to learn about their experience and how they teach. Check their service area, transmission and available lesson times as you compare.

Coastwide instructors meet Queensland requirements and teach in dual-controlled vehicles. Structured lessons and feedback help you understand what you are practising and what still needs attention. You can also change instructors if your preferences or availability change, subject to another suitable instructor being available.

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What we help with

Driving lessons for different starting points

Beginner driving lessons introduce the skills and habits you will use behind the wheel. As your experience grows, driving test preparation focuses on Queensland test requirements, assessment criteria and areas that need more practice. Safe driving and test readiness belong together.

We offer manual driving lessons and automatic driving lessons. Transmission options and lesson times depend on the instructors serving your area.

For nervous learners or people returning to driving, calm explanations and a considered pace can make practice feel more manageable. Refresher driving lessons give licensed drivers space to rebuild confidence or update skills.

We also offer preparation for drivers converting an overseas licence to a Queensland licence. Our international and mature learner information is a useful starting point for discussing the support you need.

Across South East Queensland

A school with local connections

Our Brisbane driving instructors work across the city, including North Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. Local knowledge helps instructors choose practice suited to nearby roads and traffic conditions.

We also provide lessons in Redcliffe, Caboolture, Logan and the Lockyer Valley. The lesson options and booking times you see depend on the instructors available for your suburb.

On the Sunshine Coast, our service area includes Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa and surrounding areas. Check an instructor's profile for their particular coverage before booking.

Choosing your lessons

How Coastwide works

You and your family can compare local instructors before choosing who to book with.

  1. Compare local instructors

    Read profiles and check the location, transmission, teaching approach and available lesson times.

  2. Choose and book online

    Select a suitable instructor and lesson. Check the price and any package details before completing your booking.

  3. Practise with a clear purpose

    Work through structured lessons with your instructor, using feedback to guide your practice and prepare for your Queensland driving test.

Before you book

How much do Coastwide driving lessons cost?

Prices depend on the instructor, lesson type and package you choose. Check current prices when booking, or view our driving lesson packages to compare the available options.

Can I choose or change my driving instructor?

Yes. You can choose by location, availability and your preferences. If those needs change, you can book with a different suitable instructor, subject to availability.

Do lessons include the instructor's car?

Yes. Lessons take place in the instructor's dual-controlled vehicle. Check the instructor's profile to see whether they teach in an automatic or manual car.

Meet your local driving instructors

Take a look at the people teaching in your area, read about their approach and find lesson times that work for you.

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  • Brisbane Office: South Brisbane, Qld 
    Lockyer Valley Office: Laidley, QLD 4341
    Sunshine Coast Office: Birtinya, QLD 4575
  • Mail: 
    PO Box 3149
    Victoria Point West
    QLD 4165