Driving Lessons in Blackburn South
Blackburn South sits between two big roads, Canterbury Road to the north and Burwood Highway to the south. It’s a quiet, family suburb, which makes it a great place to learn. CoolCat Driving School gives driving lessons right across Blackburn South 3130, in a dual-control automatic or a classic manual Mazda MX-5. You can book online or call 0407 185 519.
Learning between two highways
Blackburn South’s layout is a natural learning ladder. Your first lessons happen in the quiet streets in the middle of the suburb. Then we move to Middleborough Road and Blackburn Road, which run north–south with traffic lights and right turns. Finally, we head out onto Canterbury Road and Burwood Highway for faster, multi-lane traffic.
That way, every new challenge comes only when you’re ready for it.
Where we pick you up
- your home, anywhere in Blackburn South 3130
- your secondary school, after class
- the Canterbury Road shops
- your job, for a lesson after work
Shopping strips and local streets
The shops along Canterbury Road are good for practising parking, pulling out into traffic and watching for pedestrians. The streets around Eley Park and the Wurundjeri Walk are great for slow-speed control, U-turns and reverse parallel parking. Some quiet intersections still have a milk bar on the corner, and that’s where we practise give-way rules at uncontrolled intersections.
School zones
With local schools including Orchard Grove Primary and St Luke the Evangelist, there are 40 km/h school zones to watch for at drop-off and pick-up times. We’ll make spotting them second nature.
Test day
Blackburn South learners test at VicRoads’ Mitcham Testing and Inspection Centre, 93A Heatherdale Road, Ringwood. It’s a straight run east along Canterbury Road, then north on Heatherdale Road. We’ll make the drive there part of your preparation.
Blackburn South driving lessons: prices
- Automatic, 60 minutes: $80
- Automatic, 90 minutes: $120
- Manual in the MX-5, 60 minutes: $100
- Our car for your test: $190
Packs of 3 or 5 lessons save you money. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead at no charge.
Blackburn South questions
Do you practise on Burwood Highway?
Yes, once you’re confident. It’s a great road for practising higher speeds and lane changes.
How many lessons will I need?
It depends on your experience. After your first lesson we’ll give you an honest estimate.
Is pick-up free?
Yes. Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Blackburn South are included.
Book a lesson: book online or call 0407 185 519. Nearby: Blackburn, Forest Hill and Vermont South.