Mitcham Driving School

Mitcham Driving School
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Mitcham Driving School

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in Forest Hill VIC



  • Driving Lessons Across Forest Hill and Whitehorse


  • VicRoads-Accredited Driving Instructors


  • 5.0 Google Rating from 230+ Learners


  • $69 Auto / $85 Manual Per Lesson Hour


  • Free Pickup from Your Forest Hill Address

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Driving lesson in progress with a Mitcham Driving School instructor

Instructor reviewing road rules with a learner driver

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— GOOGLE REVIEWS · 5.0

What Our Forest Hill Learners Are Saying

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5.0

Very experienced driving instructor Brother Rahman, very polite and friendly. Insights given prior to my Overseas Licence Drive Test were very professional and precise. I was able to get my Australian Drivers Licence in just an hour of practical. Thank you Mitcham Driving School.


SHIRAZ SUHAYL ALI

SHIRAZ SUHAYL ALI

June 5, 2025

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5.0

very helpful, polite and welcoming. has good tips to help you.


Emily Henry

Emily Henry

June 5, 2025

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5.0

I passed first try!


Jashith Kamboj (Jash)

Jashith Kamboj (Jash)

June 4, 2025

Meet your Forest Hill instructors

A team of accredited driving instructors in Forest Hill

Every lesson for Forest Hill learners is delivered by an accredited Mitcham Driving School instructor. Each member of our team teaches in dual control automatic and manual cars and works regularly with learners sitting the VicRoads drive test at the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre at 93A Heatherdale Road, Ringwood, the closest drive-test centre to Forest Hill and the only VicRoads centre conducting drive tests in Melbourne’s east.

Nazrul Islam(Naz)

Founder & Lead Instructor
★★★★★
25 years experience
Naz is the founder of Mitcham Driving School and brings 25 years of teaching experience to every lesson. His background in education helps him understand how different people learn, so each lesson is calm, structured and confidence-building. He follows the 3F approach: Fair, Flexible and Friendly.
  • ✓BSc (Hons) Agriculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University
  • ✓Diploma, Nordic Agricultural College, Denmark
  • ✓VicRoads-accredited · VDIA Member

Dilini De Silva Godellawatta(Dil)

Driving Instructor
★★★★★
5 years experience
Dil is a qualified driving instructor and child & educational psychologist originally from Sri Lanka. With over a decade of teaching experience across IB, EYFS and primary systems—plus 5 years instructing both manual and automatic—she brings a calm, patient approach grounded in how learners actually build skill and confidence.
  • ✓MSc Applied Psychology (Educational & Child), Coventry University
  • ✓BA Educational Studies, Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • ✓AQF Level 7 · Manual & Automatic

Md Abdul Kader

Driving Instructor
★★★★★
Since 2022
Abdul Kader teaches a friendly, structured lesson built on years of research and teaching in universities and vocational settings. He works calmly with learners of every background and pace, focused on safe habits for life as well as test-day readiness.
  • ✓PhD Biological Sciences, Japan (2011)
  • ✓Certificate IV Transport & Logistics, Box Hill Institute (2022)
  • ✓Pickup & drop-off included

Why Forest Hill learners choose us

Why Forest Hill learners choose Mitcham Driving School

Mitcham Driving School holds a 5.0 Google rating across 230+ reviews and teaches Forest Hill learners on Canterbury Road, Springvale Road and Mahoneys Road every week. Here is what they point to most often.

5.0
Google Rating

Across 230+ verified Google reviews from learners across Forest Hill, Mitcham and eastern Melbourne.

VDIA
Accredited

VicRoads-accredited instructor and current member of the Victorian Driving Instructors Association.

Free
Forest Hill Pickup

Free pickup across Forest Hill 3131, plus Nunawading, Vermont and adjacent eastern suburbs.

Auto+Manual
Dual Control Cars

Modern automatic and manual transmission vehicles with instructor brake and clutch for safe practice.

Driving instructor teaching a female learner in a dual-control car

— ABOUT US

What Does Driving Lessons in Forest Hill Include?

A driving lesson in Forest Hill is a 60-minute one-on-one session with a VicRoads-accredited instructor, in a dual control automatic or manual car. Free pickup from any Forest Hill VIC 3131 address is included.

Forest Hill has no railway station, so almost everyone here learns to drive early. Lessons centre on Canterbury Road, Springvale Road and the car parks at Forest Hill Chase, which is where most local learners do their first reverse parks. Mitcham Driving School guides learner permit holders through 120 supervised hours, hazard perception, and the VicRoads drive test at the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre at Ringwood, across Forest Hill and the wider City of Whitehorse area.



  • Forest Hill routes covered weekly


  • Basic to advanced driving lessons


  • VicRoads drive test preparation



  • Free pickup across Forest Hill VIC 3131


  • Manual and automatic dual control cars


  • Ringwood test centre routes

— PRICING

How Much Does a Driving Lesson in Forest Hill Cost?

Driving lessons in Forest Hill cost $69 per hour for automatic and $85 per hour for manual, with packaged Lesson + Test rates published below.

Free pickup from any Forest Hill VIC 3131 address is included with every package.

Prices are the same across Forest Hill, Nunawading and Vermont.

Automatic Driving Lessons

Auto

Single Lesson

$69/ per hour

Lesson + Test

$220

Test Only

$190

Manual Driving Lessons

Manual

Single Lesson

$85/ per hour

Lesson + Test

$285

Test Only

$220

— DRIVING LESSONS

Driving Lessons We Offer for Forest Hill Learners

Forest Hill learners can access the full range of driving lesson types from Mitcham Driving School without changing instructor or vehicle, including manual, automatic, drive test preparation, and overseas licence conversion lessons. Each lesson runs as a sixty-minute one-on-one session in a dual control car with a VicRoads-accredited instructor, with free pickup from your Forest Hill address. See the full list of driving lesson services for detailed scope notes.

Mitcham Driving School dual control car interior — instructor explaining traffic signs to a learner during an automatic or manual lesson

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Manual Driving Lessons

Master manual driving lessons in Forest Hill with our patient, VicRoads-accredited instructors. We teach smooth clutch control, gear changes and hill starts in a dual control manual car, starting from your Forest Hill address.

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Driving instructor helping a woman steer during a driving lesson

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Automatic Driving Lessons

Build confidence with automatic driving lessons in Forest Hill. Auto lessons run from $69 per hour in a dual control car, with free pickup from any Forest Hill 3131 address.

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Nazrul, lead VicRoads-accredited driving instructor and founder of Mitcham Driving School, mid-lesson with a learner

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Automatic to Manual Conversion

Already hold an automatic-only Victorian licence? Forest Hill drivers can convert to a full unrestricted licence through structured manual driving lessons in a dual control car.

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Mitcham Driving School instructor showing traffic routes to a learner across the eastern Melbourne service area

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Driving Test Preparation

Get test ready with structured VicRoads drive test preparation on the actual routes used at the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre at Ringwood, the drive-test centre Forest Hill learners are booked into.

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Driving instructor guiding a learner during a lesson at Mitcham Driving School

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Overseas Licence Conversion

Overseas-licensed drivers in Forest Hill can convert to a full Victorian licence with overseas licence conversion lessons, covering hazard perception coaching, route practice and drive test booking.

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Driver distracted by smartphone while behind the wheel

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Dual Control Hire

Hire one of our dual control cars for supervised private practice between lessons. Useful for Forest Hill learners building hours toward the 120-hour logbook target with a supervising driver.

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Instructor explaining traffic signs to a female learner outdoors

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Pre-Drive Test Assessment

A pre-drive test assessment is a one-hour mock VicRoads test with detailed feedback, run on the actual route you will drive on test day out of the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre at Ringwood.

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Learner driver practising safe steering in a dual-control car

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Learner Permit to P Licence

Our structured program takes Forest Hill learners from a fresh VicRoads learner permit through to a Victorian P licence, including hazard perception, drive test and final probationary check.

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Mitcham Driving School learner with their instructor checking the booking checklist for a lesson package

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Driving Lessons Plus Test Package

Packaged driving lessons plus drive test booking in one bundle. Auto Lesson + Test $220, Manual Lesson + Test $285. Free pickup from your Forest Hill address included.

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Instructor reviewing road rules with a learner driver

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Senior Driving Program

Senior driving lessons for Forest Hill drivers maintaining or refreshing their skills. Calm, patient lessons paced entirely to your comfort level.

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Mitcham Driving School instructor coaching a student on the road

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Fresher Driving Program

Refresher driving lessons for new or returning drivers in Forest Hill who need to rebuild road confidence and update their road rule knowledge.

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At Mitcham Driving School, we are committed to providing high-quality, personalised driving instruction that caters to your individual needs.

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Book your driving lessons in Forest Hill

Booking your first driving lesson in Forest Hill takes one short form and is confirmed the same business day, with no deposit required. VicRoads-accredited instructors, dual control cars, and free pickup from your Forest Hill address.



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— WHY CHOOSE?

Why Forest Hill Learners Choose
Our Driving School

01

Local Knowledge of Forest Hill Driving Routes

Our driving lessons in Forest Hill cover Canterbury Road, Springvale Road and Mahoneys Road every week. With no train station in the suburb, a licence matters more in Forest Hill than in most of Whitehorse, and our lessons are built around that. We plan your final lessons on the specific routes used out of the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre at Ringwood, because route familiarity is the single biggest factor in first-attempt test results.

02

VicRoads-Accredited Instructors

Every driving lesson in Forest Hill is delivered by a VicRoads-accredited instructor holding a current Victorian Driving Instructors Association membership, current Working with Children Check, current police clearance, and current public liability insurance.

03

Honest Pass Rate Conversations

Most of our Forest Hill learners pass on the first attempt because we drill the actual VicRoads test routes before test day. We do not promise a pass rate, because no honest driving school can, but route-specific preparation out of the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre at Ringwood is the biggest single predictor of success.

04

Safe Dual Control Environment

Every driving lesson in Forest Hill runs in a modern dual control car with an instructor brake and clutch, so the instructor can intervene safely if anything goes wrong. Lessons are calm, structured, and paced to the learner rather than the schedule.

05

Real VicRoads Test Preparation

Drive test preparation forms part of every Forest Hill package and covers roundabout judgement, hazard perception, parallel parking, three-point turns and car park and low-speed control, all on the roads used out of the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre at Ringwood.

06

Patient, Local Instruction

Our instructors are calm and patient, which matters most for nervous first-time learners and refresher students returning after a long break. Male and female instructors are available across Forest Hill and the City of Whitehorse.

07

Lesson Plans That Suit You

Every Forest Hill learner is different. Some need a single drive test prep lesson, others a structured package across 15 to 20 hours. We tailor each lesson to your starting point, your target test date, and how often you can fit lessons in.

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Full Range of Driving Lesson Types

From manual and automatic driving lessons to overseas licence conversion, refresher drives, dual control hire and senior driving lessons, Forest Hill learners can access the full range without changing instructor or vehicle.

— FAQ

Popular Questions

Most Forest Hill learners need between fifteen and twenty professional driving lessons in addition to their 120 supervised hours, with the exact number depending on prior experience and practice frequency. The questions below cover what new Forest Hill learners ask most often.

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Answered by NazrulVicRoads-accredited · VDIA member
ReviewedMay 2026

A driving lesson in Forest Hill is a sixty-minute one-on-one session with a VicRoads-accredited instructor in a dual control automatic or manual car. Each lesson includes free pickup from your Forest Hill VIC 3131 address and a structured progression through the skills assessed in the VicRoads drive test.

Driving lessons in Forest Hill cost $69 per hour for automatic and $85 per hour for manual. Lesson + Test packages are $220 (auto) and $285 (manual), bundling a final preparation lesson with the VicRoads drive test booking and the use of our car. Free pickup from any Forest Hill address is included. See the full driving lesson packages and pricing.

Yes. Free pickup is included with every driving lesson in Forest Hill VIC 3131 and the surrounding suburbs of Nunawading and Vermont. We collect from your home, school or workplace and drop you back to the same address afterwards at no extra cost.

Forest Hill learners sit the practical drive test at the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre, 93A Heatherdale Road, Ringwood. It is the only VicRoads centre conducting drive tests in Melbourne’s east, and testing is by appointment only. Your final lessons before test day are run on the actual routes used out of that centre.

Most Forest Hill learners need between fifteen and twenty professional lessons on top of their 120 supervised hours. The exact number depends on prior experience and how often you practise between lessons. Your instructor will give you an honest estimate after your first one or two lessons.

Yes. Mitcham Driving School delivers both manual driving lessons and automatic driving lessons in Forest Hill, in dual control vehicles. You can sit your drive test in the same car you trained in. We also offer automatic-to-manual conversion lessons for drivers who already hold an auto-only Victorian licence.

Most new Forest Hill learners start within three to seven days of their first enquiry. Same-day booking confirmation is standard, and no deposit is required to reserve your first lesson. Book online or call 0468 516 502 during business hours.

Yes. Every driving lesson in Forest Hill is delivered by an instructor holding a current VicRoads Driving Instructor Authority and a current Victorian Driving Instructors Association membership. All instructors carry public liability insurance, Working with Children Checks and police clearances.

Yes. Our dual control cars are registered in Victoria and meet VicRoads roadworthiness requirements for the practical drive test. Most Forest Hill learners book a Lesson + Test package, which includes a final preparation lesson, the use of our car for the test, and the VicRoads test fee.

Your lessons cover Canterbury Road, Springvale Road, Mahoneys Road and Forest Hill Chase car parks. With no train station in the suburb, a licence matters more in Forest Hill than in most of Whitehorse, and our lessons are built around that.

Cancellations made more than 24 hours before your lesson are free of charge. Inside 24 hours the lesson fee may apply, because the instructor time is already reserved for you. We do our best to reschedule any cancelled lesson within the same week at no extra cost.

— REAL FOREST HILL ROUTES

The Forest Hill Roads We Coach

Our Forest Hill driving lessons cover Canterbury Road, Springvale Road, Mahoneys Road and Forest Hill Chase car parks. These roads carry the conditions the VicRoads drive test assesses, so by test day the streets feel familiar.

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Canterbury Road

The main east-west arterial, with Forest Hill Chase fronting it. Multi-lane traffic and busy shopping-centre entries and exits.

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Springvale Road

A high-volume north-south arterial on the suburb's edge. Lane changes, signalised turns and sustained speed management.

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Mahoneys Road

Runs past Aqualink. A quieter collector, useful for early lessons, three-point turns and hazard scanning near a leisure centre.

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Forest Hill Chase car parks

Three retail levels and a multi-deck car park. Ramp control, tight reverse parking, and pedestrian awareness at walking pace.

We also teach driving lessons in
VermontVermontVermont SouthBurwood EastBlackburnMitchamRingwood
See our full driving lesson service areas for every suburb we cover.

— GET IN TOUCH

Free Pickup at Your
Doorstep in Forest Hill

Mitcham Driving School operates from Mitcham VIC, a short drive from Forest Hill, with free pickup included on every driving lesson booked from a Forest Hill address. Your lessons start at your doorstep, school or workplace anywhere in Forest Hill 3131, Nunawading or Vermont.

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