Driving lessons and the Safer Drivers Course in regional and metro NSW

One-on-one lessons that build real hazard awareness, and a five-hour course that takes 20 hours off your logbook. Taught by instructors including former NSW Police officers.

Course entry: NSW learner licence, under 25, with at least 50 logbook hours (including 10 at night).

Behind The Wheel Driver Education instructor and learner driver in a dual-control car
Former NSW PoliceInstructors with over 50 years of combined experience
Dual-control carsModern automatic and manual training vehicles
Across regional and metro NSWMid North Coast, Hunter, Newcastle, Sydney, New England and beyond!

Safer Drivers Course

Five hour course = twenty logbook hours

Finish the course and 20 hours go into your logbook. You also leave with the hazard awareness that keeps you safe once you are driving on your own.

  1. 3hrs Interactive workshop. Proactive hazard perception, led by experienced facilitators including former NSW Police officers.
  2. 2hrs In-car coaching. Put road safety into practice behind the wheel with a coach beside you.

$140per learner

Free for concession card holders

Who can book

  • NSW learner licence holders under 25
  • At least 50 logbook hours completed, including 10 night hours. The night hours are part of the 50, not extra.
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Driving lessons

One hour driving lesson = three logbook hours

Every one-hour lesson counts as three hours in your logbook, up to 30 bonus hours. Learn at your own pace with an instructor who matches your confidence.

  • One-on-one lessons tailored to your skill level
  • Modern dual-control automatic and manual cars
  • Thorough preparation for the NSW practical driving test
  • Patient male and female instructors across regional NSW
Karen Foster, Behind The Wheel Driver Education

BTW is an approved course provider of the Transport for NSW Safer Drivers Course. Safer Drivers Course logo

Meet your instructors

Expert driver education

Karen and Wayne Foster from BTW have 50 years of combined policing experience between them and many years of experience in the driving and education fields. Karen's experience and qualifications:

  • Over 14 years of policing experience in the NSW Police Force.
  • Automatic and manual accredited instructor. Driving lessons are available in Sydney (Hills District & Upper North Shore areas) and also in Forster/Tuncurry.
  • Driving Instruction Certification: Certificate 4 Course in Transport and Logistics.
  • Current NSW Driving Instructors Licence (No: 011837).
  • Current accredited Course Facilitator and Car Coach for the Transport for NSW Safer Drivers Course. Courses are held in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter & Mid North Coast regions of NSW.
  • Current Working with Children Certificate - #WWC1064564E.

Get 20 logbook hours

3 hrs theory + 2 hrs practical = 20 hrs in your logbook

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1 hour driving lesson = 3 hours in your logbook

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Behind the Wheel Driver Education

Questions? Call us.

0427 951 600

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