Dan gerard driving instruction

Are you a young driver eager to conquer the Central Otago roads? Or perhaps an experienced driver looking to brush up on your skills? Either way, you've landed a the right place. At Dan Gerard Driving Instruction, we're not just a driving school; we're a community of professional driving instructors committed to enhancing your driving skills and road confidence.

Why Choose Us for Your Driving lessons in Queenstown?

Quality & Price: when it comes to driving lessons in Queenstown, we offer the perfect blend of quality and patience and we aim to train drivers to the highest possible standard. During July, each lesson is $85, and we offer savings with our prepaid 'six pack' of lessons for $480.

PRICE RISE AUGUST

We have absorbed dramatic increases in our fuel and insurance etc however it has come to the point where we have to pass some of

these increases on. From 1st August our lessons will increase to $90 each and a prepaid 'six-pack' will be $510.

 

Booking your driving lesson is a breeze - click our "BOOK NOW" page.

Convenient Meeting Spots: We offer a variety of meeting locations to suit all levels of driving experience. Our meeting points include:

• Pak n Save Carpark (Suitable for intermediate & advanced drivers and mock tests)
• Summerfields Pharmacy (50m from Frankton Bus Shelter)
• Wakatipu High School (drop off zone)
• Hayes Cafe Carpark (suitable for beginners)
• Franks 11th Avenue (suitable for beginners)
• Events Centre carpark

No matter what your skill level or experience, we've got a convenient location for you.

Pick up Flexibility: We run our driving lessons in the general Frankton area, where the best training is, and where the driving test routes are. There are some areas we can't reach due now due to traffic such as Arrowtown, Downtown Queenstown, Arthurs Point, Jacks Point, Sunshine Bay, Kelvin Heights or Fernhill. If unsure please check with us first.

Tailored Driving Lessons for All:

Learner Driving Lessons for Beginners: Our lessons for learner drivers start in an automatic car, either a Suzuki Swift or Nissan Leaf EV, all fitted with dual controls for safety. You'll learn everything from basic steering to acceleration speed control. Of course you can bring your own manual car if you want to.

Intermediate & Restricted Licence Training: For those with some driving experience, our instructors will conduct a brief driving assessment. Lessons include a range of skills from emergency braking to correct lateral position and give way rules. 

Full Licence Test Refresher: Preparing for your full driving test? Our trainign ensures you consistantly demonstrate essential driving skills to the testing officer. You'll learn hazard detection and response which is important to help you pass.

Street Talk defensive driving course: This course teaches safe defensive driving and will reduce the wait time for the full licence test. Those under 25 years of age have their wait time reduced from 18 months to 12 months. Those 25 years of age or older have their full licence wait time reduced from 6 months to 3 months.

Employee Advanced Driving Assessment: Our NZTA-approved instructors offer sessions that include coaching and a written report. Priced at $195.50 this is ideal for employees driving company vehicles.

 

Winter Driving Courses: (Contact Dan for more information)

• Option 1. Snow chain fitting courses (1-3 hours). Learn fitting, use and removal of snow chains. Some theory included. Suitable for individuals or groups 6-8 people. $100pp
• Option 2. Snow chain workshops + Winter driving theory (3-4 hours). Includes everything in Option 1, plus indepth theory, advice on driving on snow/ice roads, vehicle features & technology. $300pp. Suitable for 1-16 people.

Adult/Company Road Safety defensive driving courses - For company employees or those refered by the courts, their lawyer or NZ Police diversion scheme. This 2.5 hour course is for individuals or groups. Priced at $300pp.

 

 

 

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