Buderim Driving School
The Sunshine Coast’s Premier Driving School
With advanced driving skills and specialised knowledge of Australian Road Rules, Buderim Driving School provides high value lessons that will guarantee confident and safe driving.
Driving Lessons Sunshine Coast
A Highly Recommended Professional Driving School For You.
Are you looking for a Driving Instructor on the Sunshine Coast with advanced driving skills, specialist knowledge of Australian Road Rules and proven subject matter expertise?
Then look no further…. My name is Grant Schmidt, and I am an expertly qualified Driving Instructor who is fast becoming known for my excellence in teaching learners to become safe and defensive drivers for life!
Why Choose Grant As Your Driving Instructor?
- A former Police Officer with ten years’ experience including advanced driver training
- Volunteer PCYC Driving Instructor for three years working with disadvantaged youth
- Current Cert IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport – Car Driving Instruction)
- Current holder of a paid employment Working with Children Blue Card
- Current member of the Australian Drivers Trainers Association
- Current insurance for both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability
- Patient, Professional and Highly Recommended
Our Vehicle
We offer the use of a 4 -star ANCAP safety rated modern automatic vehicle; being a 2024 Hyundai Kona Sports Utility Vehicle, for all lessons and Test Packages.
Our vehicle is fitted with dual pedal controls, modified in accordance with and fully compliant with QLD DTMR, so that our Learners are taught in the safest possible way.
Our vehicle was purchased new and has a full maintenance and service history in accordance with the manufacturer’s logbook servicing requirements and its roadworthiness is always guaranteed.
Additionally, the vehicle has full comprehensive insurance, and it is fully covered regardless of the driver and / or their level of driving experience.
Packages Tailored To Your Needs
Whether you have just commenced learning to drive; wanting to practice specific driving skills or preparing for your upcoming driving test, we can expertly structure lessons to fit your individual needs.
If you’re wanting to log your compulsory night hours, we can provide flexible options, to suit your schedule, subject to availability.
Standard 1 Hour Lesson
Automatic Vehicle Only
$90
*Please note night driving is not included
Simulated Test Package
2 hr session including a mock test that covers all the required manoeuvres, Pre-Drive Checks and a detailed debrief on completion.
$199
Driving Test Package
2.5 hr session including, pick up, drop off, provision of our vehicle for the Driving Test and a 45-minute Pre-Test lesson refreshing all of the Test requirements.
$225
*Please note price does not include TMR booking fee
Brisbane Driving Package
Six-hour familiarisation drive incorporating
the CBD and surrounds, tunnels & Gateway Bridge.
$449
*Please note price includes all tolls and includes breaks – meals NOT included
Frequently Asked Questions
Former Police officer with a Diploma in Policing plus ten years’ experience in all aspects of Community Policing including Road Rules enforcement, education and Road Crash Investigations.
Former volunteer PCYC Driving Instructor for three years working with disadvantaged youth.
Accredited Driving Instructor with a Certificate IV in in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport - Car Driving Instruction).
Open, Heavy Rigid, Australian Driver Licence for all vehicles up to and including 57-seater Coaches.
Current Working with Children Blue Card.
Senior First Aid qualified, including CPR and AED.
Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Kuluin, Maroochydore, Minyama, Mooloolaba, Mons, Mountain Creek, Sippy Downs.
We accept payment via bank transfer for all bookings, with payment being due 48 hours prior to the commencement of the first lesson.
A text message reminder will always be sent to your mobile one day prior to each lesson. If you wish to cancel or re-schedule your booking, this is the time to do so to avoid cancellation fees.
Absolutely, and in addition to your home address, we are also happy to pick up or drop off at your school or workplace (if located within our service area).
Anyone wanting to learn how to become a safe and defensive driver for life.
7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 12pm on Saturdays and night driving subject to availability.
Yes, between every lesson, we wipe down and sanitise (with Hospital Grade Disinfectant wipes) all internal and external surfaces that may be handled during a lesson.
Yes, it does. Our vehicle is fitted with a three channel Dash Cam system that always simultaneously records high-definition video including audio on forward, rearward and internal facing cameras, during all lessons for the safety of both student and Instructor.
Please note that payment for a driving lesson with Buderim Driving School, means that you acknowledge and understand that you and / or your child consent to being recorded (both video and audio) during all driving lessons and that the said footage will only be used as legally authorised and not be placed online without the express permission of both student and parent.
Contact Us Today
- Monday - Friday 7.00am - 6.00pm
- Saturday 7.00am - 12.00pm
- Sunday Closed
Night driving lessons are offered subject to availability.
