Driving Lessons in Ringwood
Looking for a patient, local driving instructor in Ringwood? CoolCat Driving School teaches learners across Ringwood, Ringwood East and the surrounding eastern suburbs, with pick-up from home, school or work included. Learn in a modern dual-control automatic Toyota — or learn manual the fun way in a classic 1990 Mazda MX-5.
Book a lesson online, or read on for how we help Ringwood learners get test-ready.
VicRoads test preparation for Ringwood learners
Most Ringwood learners sit their practical test at the Mitcham VicRoads Testing & Inspection Centre, just up the road near Heatherdale station. It’s one of the busiest test centres in Melbourne’s east, and it’s known for features that catch out first-timers: large multi-exit roundabouts that demand early signalling and correct lane choice, frequent speed-zone changes, and quiet residential side streets where examiners ask for reverse parallel parks and three-point turns.
We run your lessons on the actual roads around the centre, so you’re not seeing them for the first time on test day. When you’re ready, you can also use our dual-control car for the test itself.
Automatic or manual — your choice
Automatic lessons run in a modern dual-control Toyota Corolla: $80 for 60 minutes, or $120 for a 90-minute session that covers more ground before your test.
Manual lessons are our point of difference: learn to drive a manual in a classic 1990 Mazda MX-5 roadster for $100 per hour. Few driving schools anywhere offer anything like it. Manual lessons require at least 50 logged supervised hours, so you can focus on clutch control rather than the basics.
Lessons that suit every Ringwood learner
Whether you’re a nervous first-timer, a teen working through your 120 logbook hours, or a returning driver brushing up before your P’s, we move at your pace — quiet streets first, building real confidence before busier roads. Lessons are also available in Italian, French and Mandarin if that helps you or a family member feel more comfortable behind the wheel.
Pick-up and drop-off included across Ringwood, Ringwood East, Heatherdale and nearby suburbs.
Ringwood lesson pricing
- 60-minute automatic lesson — $80
- 90-minute automatic lesson — $120
- 60-minute manual lesson (Mazda MX-5) — $100
- VicRoads test car hire (Mitcham) — $190
Save with 3- and 5-lesson packs — see all prices.
Ringwood driving lessons — common questions
Where do you pick up in Ringwood?
From your home, school or workplace anywhere in Ringwood, Ringwood East and nearby — pick-up and drop-off are included.
Which test centre will I use?
Most Ringwood learners test at Mitcham VicRoads. We teach the real roads around that centre.
Do you really teach manual?
Yes — in a classic 1990 Mazda MX-5. It’s a genuinely fun way to master a clutch.
Can I use your car for my driving test?
Yes. Test car hire at Mitcham VicRoads is $190.
How many hours do I need before my test?
Under-21 learners need 120 logged supervised hours. We’ll give you an honest assessment of whether you’re test-ready — no false promises.
Can I cancel?
Yes — cancel at least 24 hours before your lesson at no charge.
Book your Ringwood driving lesson
Ready to start? Book online now or call 0407 185 519. Prefer manual? See our manual lessons in the Mazda MX-5.
Nearby suburbs: we also teach in Ringwood East, Mitcham, Donvale and Vermont.