Manual Driving Lessons in Canberra

" G’day, I just wanted to take an opportunity to send my thanks to my instructor, Joshua. I’ve taken these lessons to bring my manual driving ability up to speed in preparation for a new car, after only ever driving automatic transmission cars. I found Joshua to be incredibly professional, calm and knowledgeableas he takes me through manual driving. After only two, 1 hour lessons, I am feeling confident I can jump in and operate most manual transmission vehicles." - Michael

"I would like to share my positive experience my driving instructor- Joshua Tyler. Joshua is a very professional driving instructor who is very patient and understanding. I have had negative experiences with a driving instructor before but Joshua was the complete opposite. I have always had anxiety over driving but Joshua’s patience and calm energy always made me feel so comfortable. very much recommend Joshua here." - Mrs. Thet Wai Wai Tin

"I did my manual lessons with Josh, he is a great instructor and teacher and I always felt confident during my lessons." - Blake

"Josh was very relaxing and a great teacher to help me get to understand what I needed to." - Mr. Darcy Mitchell

"How can I summarize my review with just a few words – JOSH IS A MIRACLE WORKER! My 17-year-old [daughter] really struggled with the coordination required to drive a manual car (or perhaps it was the poor tuition received from me). She had over 50 hours of driving behind her (40 hours with an auto and the most recent 10 hours in a manual). I was so close to giving up and selling the manual car as it was always a stressful experience for the both of us when she did her driving practice. All of that changed when we met Josh. From our very first interaction, Josh put both my daughter and myself at ease with his calm, patient and encouraging manner. I noticed a significant improvement with her gear changing after her first 2 hour lesson with Josh. It was all uphill from there. After every lesson with Josh she continued to gain confidence with her driving. Josh has some great YouTube resources on his website. I wish I had seen those many months earlier. Learning to drive with Josh in her own car I felt was a huge bonus as it gave her familiarity and confidence. After 13 hours of expert tuition from Josh she gained her license. Things I would do differently - book in Josh so much earlier than what I did. If you are looking for a driving instructor, I can highly recommend Josh to you. Thanks to his guidance my daughter now drives with skill and confidence. You won’t regret choosing Josh as your instructor! — Mr. David Taylor (Dec. 2025)

"Both of my sons have gone through the competency based accreditation path with Josh to get their manual drivers licenses. He is a good calm instructor who provides feedback and instruction in a positive context. Going down this route with Josh has given both my boys a clear, controlled path to getting all their competencies signed off and removed the random elements associated with doing a one off test via the govt shopfront. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Josh to anyone who wants to improve their driving skills and get their licensing sorted out with minimal fuss." — Mr. Trent Rawlings (Apr. 2024)

" Josh is the best instructor ever! He has been incredibly patient, never showing any sign of frustration when I repeat the same mistakes. His teaching approach is thorough and thoughtful, ensuring I not only understand the rules but also "feel" the car, the road, and the driving experience. I’m so grateful to him and highly recommend his instruction!" - Ms. Larisa Dorzhiva