Driving lessons in Mitcham 3132 in the CoolCat Driving School dual-control Toyota Corolla
Your Mitcham driving lesson starts at your front door.

Driving Lessons in Mitcham

Mitcham is home for CoolCat Driving School, so driving lessons in Mitcham are truly local. Chris lives here, so these are the streets he drives every day, not a suburb on a map. If you live, study or work in Mitcham 3132, your instructor is only minutes away. That makes it easy to fit lessons around school, uni or a shift. You can book online or call 0407 185 519.

Where we pick you up in Mitcham

Lessons start and finish wherever suits you. Popular Mitcham pick-up points include:

  • your home, anywhere in Mitcham 3132
  • Mullauna College, at the end of the school day
  • Mitcham and Heatherdale stations, if you’re coming home on the train
  • the Whitehorse Road and Mitcham Road shopping strip
  • your workplace, for lessons in a lunch break or after work

The test centre is just around the corner

Melbourne’s eastern suburbs test at VicRoads’ Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre at 93A Heatherdale Road. It sits on the Mitcham–Ringwood border, near Heatherdale station. It took over testing from the old Burwood East and Mooroolbark centres, so it’s one of the busiest test centres in the east.

For Mitcham learners, that’s a real advantage. We can practise the exact roads examiners use, at the same times of day, without a long drive to get there. By test day, the area around Heatherdale Road will feel like your own neighbourhood, because it is.

Mitcham roads we practise on

Mitcham has a bit of everything a new driver needs to master, all within a few kilometres:

  • Whitehorse Road (Maroondah Highway): multi-lane traffic, lane changes, buses pulling out and busy signalised intersections.
  • Mitcham Road and Heatherdale Road: the main north–south routes, with right turns across oncoming traffic and pedestrians around the stations.
  • Quiet streets around Antonio Park and Walker Park: ideal for first lessons, three-point turns and reverse parallel parking.
  • EastLink, on Mitcham’s north and east edges: for freeway merging and keeping a safe gap at 80–100 km/h, once you’re ready.

Automatic or manual, from your doorstep

Most learners choose automatic lessons in our dual-control Toyota Corolla. If you want a manual licence, you can learn in a classic 1990 Mazda MX-5, which is a fun way to master the clutch. Manual lessons need a current Victorian learner permit with at least 50 hours logged.

Mitcham driving lessons: prices

  • 60-minute automatic lesson: $80
  • 90-minute automatic lesson: $120
  • 60-minute manual lesson (Mazda MX-5): $100
  • Test car hire at the Heatherdale Road test centre: $190

3- and 5-lesson packs save you more. See all prices on our home page.

Mitcham learner questions

Is the test centre actually in Mitcham?

It’s called the Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre, but the address is 93A Heatherdale Road, Ringwood. It’s right on the border, a few minutes from most Mitcham homes.

Can I do a lesson straight after school?

Yes. Afternoon pick-ups from Mullauna College and other local schools are popular. Book early, because those times fill up first.

How many hours do I need before my test?

If you’re under 21, you need 120 logged supervised hours, including 20 at night. We’ll give you an honest view of whether you’re test-ready.

Ready to start? Book online or call 0407 185 519. Also nearby: Nunawading, Vermont, Ringwood and Donvale.