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NRMA Driver Training Learner Lesson School

Learn to drive with a trusted instructor

NRMA driver training school on the Central Coast focuses on low risk driving techniques to assist students to become safer drivers for life and not to just pass their driving test.

We appoint only the highest quality driving instructors, each chosen not only for their skills as professional educators but for their enormous passion for what they do. Regular re-training programs ensure that all NRMA driving instructors are fully abreast of changes in industry practice and modern education techniques. Our expert, friendly instructors cover areas across Gosford, Wyong, and Woy Woy.

We offer driving lessons at any stage of the drivers' license process - any age and any level of driving ability.

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Meet our instructors

Alex Hyslop

Experience: Alex is a highly experienced trainer with a Bachelor of Adult Education and a long career in professional instruction. Since moving to the Central Coast in 1989, he has delivered extensive training across NSW, including fire safety and warden training, developing a strong focus on road safety and learner development. He brings deep experience in adult learning and learner-centred education to driver training.

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Teaching Style: Calm, empathetic and highly supportive. Alex creates a safe and structured learning environment where learners can build confidence at their own pace. He tailors each lesson to the individual’s needs and learning style, using patience, encouragement and clear guidance to help reduce anxiety and develop practical driving competence.

Best For

  • Nervous or anxious learners needing a calm approach
  • First-time drivers building confidence from the ground up
  • Learners returning after a break or negative experience
  • Students who prefer patient, personalised instruction
  • Anyone wanting to feel comfortable and in control behind the wheel

Languages spoken: English

Dream Car: BYD Sealion 7

Favourite Australian Destination: Hobart

Fun Fact: Loves to travel and experience new places, with a bucket list that includes walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

Michael Croxton

Experience: Michael is the Manager of NRMA Driver Training on the Central Coast with an exemplary record in driver education. He is qualified to both train and assess driving instructors, and has extensive experience coaching and developing new instructors within the industry.

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Teaching Style: Relaxed and positive. Michael focuses on creating a calm learning environment that supports steady progress, helping learners build confidence and develop safe, consistent driving habits.

Best For

  • Building driving confidence
  • Developing safe driving habits
  • Learners who benefit from a relaxed, supportive approach
  • Strengthening overall driving competence and road awareness

Languages spoken: English

Dream Car: M3 BMW

Favourite Australian Destination: Queensland

Fun Fact: Been a trainer for over 30 years


Locations covered

Our driving school offers lessons in the following areas
Alison Avoca Beach Bar Point
Bay Village Bensville Berkeley Vale
Blue Bay Blue Haven Booker Bay
Box Head Brooklyn Bucketty
Budgewoi Peninsula Buff Point Bushells Ridge
Canton Beach Cedar Brush Creek Central Mangrove
Charmhaven Cheero Point Chittaway Point
Colongra Copacabana Crangan Bay
Dangar Island Davistown Dooralong
Doyalson North Durren Durren East Gosford
Erina Erina Heights Ettalong
Fountaindale Frazer Park Freemans
Glenworth Valley Gorokan Gosford
Greengrove Gwandalan Halekulani
Hamlyn Terrace Hardys Bay Holgate
Jiliby Kangy Angy Kanwal
Kiar Killarney Vale Killcare
Kincumber Kincumber South Kincumber Shores
Kulnura Lake Haven Lake Munnorah
Lisarow Little Jiliby Little Wobby
Lower Mangrove Macmasters Beach Magenta
Mangrove Mountain Mannering Park Mardi
Milsons Passage Moonee Mooney Mooney
Mount Elliot Mount White Murrays Beach
Niagara Park Norah Head Noraville
North Gosford Ourimbah Palm Grove
Patonga Pearl Beach Peats Ridge
Picketts Valley Pinny Beach Point Clare
Pretty Beach Ravensdale Rocky Point
Saratoga Shelly Beach Somersby
St Huberts Island Summerland Point Tacoma
Tascott Ten Mile Hollow Terrigal
Toowoon Bay Toukley Tuggerah
Tumbi Umbi Umina Upper Mangrove
Wadalba Wagstaffe Wallarah
Wamberval Warnervale Watanobbi
Wendoree Park West Gosford Wondabyne
Woongarrah Woy Woy Wybung
Wyee Wyee Point Wyoming
Wyong Wyong Creek Wyongah
Yarramalong Yattalunga

Members save up to 10% with pre-purchased driving lessons^

Members save up to 10% with pre-purchased driving lessons^

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Refresher lessons and senior assessments pricing

Refresher lessons, re-testing and senior assessments

Refresher lessons - 60 min $85 | 90 min $127.50

Great for anyone who wants to freshen up their driving skills and update their road rule knowledge at any stage in their driving lifecycle. The refresher can also target specific areas of concern as requested.

60 minute older driver assessment - $98

Ideal if you're a little more confident in your driving skills and road rule knowledge. The 60 minutes is a formal driver assessment for drivers 85+ years to retain their unrestricted licence as part of the NSW licencing scheme.

90 minute older driver refresher and assessment - $147

Great for refreshing your driving skills, and updating your road rule knowledge. The instructor uses the first 30 minutes to gauge your skills and confidence, and identify areas that may require further improvement prior to the assessment. The remaining 60 minutes is a formal driver assessment for drivers 85+ years to retain their unrestricted licence as part of the NSW licencing scheme.

Conditions of booking: Customers must lodge their medical with TfNSW at least 48 hours prior to their scheduled assessment time or cancellation policy will apply.

Driver rehabilitation and disabilities

60-90 minute lesson*

These lessons are designed to assist drivers who have a minor physical or cognitive disability. These lessons should only be booked following consultation with an NRMA instructor who has completed a Certificate in Driver Rehabilitation.

Assessment*

Usually conducted with an Occupational Therapist present following an 'off road' assessment.

*Please register your request for these services by phoning: 1300 696 762

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Very fun, safe, driving experience especially to those who are in need of hours and practicing different techniques!

— Ethan Liu

I started my first lesson completely clueless in driving, and I'm now a safe, confident and happy driver!

— K Richmond

I learnt how to be safer on the road, good hours and good people. Highly recommend

— Liam Callan

Now for the fine print
*Standard NRMA driver training terms and conditions apply. ^First time customers are required to purchase and complete an initial lesson prior to redeeming this voucher. Lesson voucher terms and conditions and members best price terms and conditions apply.
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