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Driving lessons Silkstone

Q: How much is test preparation?

The 90-minute automatic mock test is $139.50 . The automatic test day package is $229 and government test fees are separate. Confirm your centre, time and transmission with the office before purchasing. See our driving test services for the options.

Choose automatic or manual driving lessons in Silkstone with Affordable Driving School. Find a current appointment with Tim and work towards more consistent, confident driving.

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Driving lessons Silkstone

Affordable driving lesson prices in Silkstone

Comparing driving schools in Silkstone? Our listed lesson prices include pick-up and drop-off. If you’re under 25, each hour with an accredited driver trainer counts as three logbook hours, for up to 10 hours of lessons. 10hours of lessons30logbook hours, if you’re under 25

1-hour driving lesson Silkstone

One-on-one, with pick-up and drop-off included.

Auto $93Manual $93

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5-lesson package Silkstone

Five hours, as 60-minute, 90-minute or 2-hour lessons.

Auto $445Manual $445

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Under 25: up to 30 logbook hours
10-lesson package Silkstone

Ten hours, mixed and matched as you go.

Auto $880Manual $880

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90-minute lessons from $139.50 and 2-hour lessons from $186, auto or manual. Give 48 hours’ notice to reschedule. Lesson vouchers last 3 years and can be transferred. Every package →

Driving school services

Driving lessons and test help in Silkstone

Lessons and test preparation, with test-day arrangements confirmed for the centre on your booking.

Automatic driving lessons Silkstone

Learn in a modern, dual-control automatic, picked up from home, work or school in Silkstone. Choose 60-minute, 90-minute or 2-hour lessons, each on a structured plan built around your experience.

From $93 an hour

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Manual driving lessons Silkstone

Our instructors introduce the clutch and gear stick and build on the skill level you already have, so a manual car feels manageable sooner.

From $93 an hour

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Pre-test driving lessons Silkstone
Plan test-day support from Silkstone around the centre and appointment on your TMR confirmation.
The test day package includes:
- Pick-up an hour before your test
- A pre-test lesson
- Help with check-in
- Your test in your instructor’s car
Confirm the centre, transmission and vehicle with the office before purchasing. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm AEST. Government test fees are separate.
Test day package $229

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Mock driving tests Silkstone

Ninety minutes: a drive under test-like conditions, error correction on your weak points, then a second test-style drive. We pick you up and drop you off.

From $139.50

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Driving test car hire Silkstone

Already test-ready? Ask the office about using a school car for your practical test. Confirm the centre, appointment and transmission first. Car hire and the test day package have different inclusions.

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Driving instructors Silkstone

Compare the current instructor profiles and lesson times below. Choose the transmission that suits your licence goal and confirm your pick-up details when booking.

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Lessons for nervous drivers in Silkstone

Tell your instructor what feels difficult before setting off. Agree a manageable starting point and build towards more demanding situations as your confidence grows.

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Licence upgrades and conversions

Hold an automatic licence? Our instructors can help you upgrade to a manual. Converting an overseas licence? We help with booking any Queensland driving test with Transport and Main Roads, and get you ready for it.

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Your next step

Find your lesson time.

Compare instructors and choose a starting point that suits you. Your booking is completed in Affordable’s calendar.

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Meet the instructors listed for Silkstone

Automatic & manual

Tim Carss

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Test centres

Plan your practical test.

Ipswich offers practical car testing. Use the exact centre and address on your booking confirmation, then confirm instructor and vehicle availability. This is an option to discuss, not an assigned centre or a promised test route.

Practical car testsIpswich TMR centre2 Colvin Street, North Ipswich QLD 4305Official centre details →

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Learning in Silkstone

More awareness. A little more space.

Tim Carss is currently listed for automatic and manual lessons in Silkstone. Read his profile and select the transmission that suits your goal before choosing a time. Explain what you have been practising and where you would like clearer feedback.

Council lists Cambridge Street Reserve at 39 Cambridge Street, Silkstone. If you live or have a commitment nearby, the street is a useful reference when discussing the start. Give the actual address and agree where the lesson car can stop safely rather than relying on a reserve name alone.

Plan the start and finish together, particularly if the lesson sits between other commitments. A public reserve is not a promised collection point or practice ground. Tim can confirm the meeting arrangements and choose suitable roads for the driving you need to work on.

If passing parked vehicles feels uncomfortable, focus on observation, clearance and leaving yourself time to respond. Discuss the exercise before trying it and build the challenge gradually. The aim is a repeatable routine that adapts to the space available, rather than a memorised response to one street.

Automatic and manual learners need the same awareness of other road users and safe following space. Manual tuition also involves coordinating the clutch and gears while keeping those checks consistent. Ask for a clear takeaway you can reinforce during supervised driving.

Ipswich TMR conducts practical driving tests at 2 Colvin Street, North Ipswich. Use the details on your own booking confirmation when arranging preparation. If you need a test-day car, confirm the instructor, transmission and availability separately; a lesson slot alone does not secure that support.

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Local references: Council Cambridge Street Reserve address. Roads and meeting arrangements are agreed with your instructor.

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A learner’s experience with Affordable Driving School. Read the profiles above to choose an instructor currently listed for Silkstone.

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Why learners choose us

Why choose Affordable as your Silkstone driving school

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Your next step

From the first lesson to test day.

Start with a plan

Bring your current learner licence and tell your instructor what you have already practised. Check your seating position, mirrors and controls before moving off. Your instructor can explain how the dual controls support the lesson and agree a manageable starting point.

First-time Queensland car learners complete PrepL or the written road rules test before applying for a learner licence. Follow the conditions on your own licence.

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Make practice count

Under 25? You normally need 100 supervised logbook hours, including 10 at night. Up to your first 10 eligible accredited-trainer hours can count as 30 daytime hours. The same time cannot count as both triple credit and night driving.

Use each lesson to identify a skill you can reinforce during supervised practice. Keep your records accurate and ask about any requirements that differ for your circumstances.

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Prepare for the assessment

Pass the hazard perception test before booking your practical test. Have your logbook approved where required, check eligibility and confirm the car and centre. A mock driving test gives you feedback on observations, positioning and decisions without promising a particular result.

Need parallel parking or roundabout practice? Tell your instructor what needs work so the preparation has a clear purpose.

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FAQ

Driving lessons Silkstone: your questions

Lesson prices, local pick-up and practical test preparation. For anything else, call (07) 3863 1399.

A 1-hour lesson is $93 automatic or $93 manual. Five-lesson packages are $445 automatic or $445 manual; ten-lesson packages are $880 automatic or $880 manual. Pick-up and drop-off are included.

Tell Tim that this is a skill you want to improve. He can choose suitable roads and a level of difficulty that matches your experience, then give specific feedback on observation and space. Cambridge Street Reserve is a local landmark, not an advertised training area or guaranteed pickup point.

Both options are listed for this suburb. Filter the availability finder by transmission, read the instructor profile and check the service before continuing. Coverage and lesson times can change.

Bring your current licence, explain your previous practice and discuss any nerves or concerns. You and your instructor can choose a manageable starting point, check the controls and work on the skills that suit your experience.

No exact route or pass result is promised. Lessons and mock tests develop safe observation, car control and decision-making for the situations you encounter. Your assessor determines the test route.

Choose a transmission and instructor in the lesson-time finder, then select an available date and time. Continue to Affordable’s booking calendar to check the service and confirm the details. If you cannot find a suitable time, call the office, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm AEST.

The 90-minute automatic mock test is $139.50. The automatic test day package is $229 and government test fees are separate. Confirm your centre, time and transmission with the office before purchasing. See our driving test services for the options.

For eligible Queensland learners under 25, up to the first 10 hours with an accredited driver trainer can receive triple daytime credit. You normally need 100 supervised hours including 10 at night; the same lesson time cannot count as both triple credit and night driving.

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