01 Automatic lessons Start with the basics, return after a break or build confidence in everyday traffic. View available lesson lengths Explore automatic lessons↗
02 Parking lessons Work on reverse parallel parking, observation and safe low-speed manoeuvres. Focused parking practice Explore parking lessons↗
03 Mock driving test Check how independently you drive and identify what needs more practice. Test-style practice Explore mock tests↗
01Residential streets & car controlBegin with seat and mirror setup, moving away smoothly and controlled stopping. Build a routine for checking driveways, pedestrians and parked vehicles before progressing to more demanding traffic.
02Plumpton Road & community journeysDevelop your planning around school and community destinations. Practise noticing signs, allowing space and selecting safe opportunities to turn. Follow the posted limits and adjust to the conditions you encounter.
03Station journeys & parking confidenceUse journeys around the Diggers Rest station area to discuss route planning and awareness of people entering or leaving vehicles. Practise low-speed control and parking in a suitable location chosen by your instructor.
Before test day Prepare calmly for your Victorian drive test. Work on observation, safe decisions and driving with less prompting. A mock test gives you practical feedback about what to improve before test day. Discuss your intended test centre and date with HIENZ before arranging a vehicle or test-day package. Lessons develop transferable driving skills; a particular test route or a pass cannot be guaranteed. Explore the test-day package →
01Diggers Rest Primary SchoolOn Plumpton Road. Parents and carers can discuss school-run confidence, scanning for pedestrians and choosing a safe place to stop. Lesson practice and any pickup arrangement depend on conditions and instructor approval.School information ↗
02Diggers Rest StationOn Old Calder Highway, near Welcome Road. If you travel by train, ask whether a suitable meeting point near the station can be arranged. Confirm the location and appointment first.Station information ↗
03Recreation Reserve & PavilionThe reserve and community pavilion are on Plumpton Road. Journeys to local activities can help you identify useful lesson goals, such as planning turns, watching for pedestrians and parking with care.Local information ↗