Welcome to Derive Driving School

Learn to drive cars and trucks with confidence

Whether you're gearing up for your first car lesson or upgrading your truck licence, Derive Driving School is here to guide your journey. With expert instructors, personalised lessons, and a strong focus on safety, we help you drive forward with confidence.

Car Driving Lessons

Driving Test Packages

$200

150-Min Test Package

Auto / Manual

Expert instructor support

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Driving Lessons

from $80

1 or 2-Hour Lesson – Auto / Manual

Night-time Lessons Available

Expert instructor support

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Senior Driver Assessment

$150

30-Min Senior Driver Assessment

Penrith, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains

Expert instructor support

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Truck Driving Courses

LR Truck Licence Upgrade Course

Upgrade your licence and open up new driving opportunities with our 1-Day Light Rigid (LR) Licence Course. This course is designed for drivers looking to legally operate light rigid vehicles such as small trucks, vans, or minibuses.

  • Full-day training in a Light Rigid (LR) vehicle
  • Final Competency Assessment (FCA) conducted on the same day
  • Experienced, RMS-accredited instructor and assessor
  • Use of our training vehicle for both training and assessment
  • Free second FCA attempt if required

MR Truck Licence Upgrade Course

Upgrade your licence and unlock new opportunities with our 1-Day Medium Rigid (MR) Licence Course. This course is perfect for drivers wanting to operate medium rigid trucks, buses, and school transport vehicles with confidence and compliance.

  • Full-day hands-on training in an MR vehicle
  • Final Competency Assessment (FCA) conducted on the same day
  • RMS-accredited instructors and assessors
  • Use of our MR vehicle for both training and assessment
  • Free second FCA attempt if required

HR Auto/Manual Truck Licence Upgrade Course

Upgrade your driving skills and career opportunities with our 1-Day Heavy Rigid (HR) Auto/Manual Licence Course. This course is designed for drivers looking to operate buses and heavy rigid trucks with either automatic or synchromesh manual transmissions.

  • Full-day practical training in an HR vehicle (Auto or Synchromesh Manual)
  • Final Competency Assessment (FCA) included on the same day
  • Guidance from RMS-accredited instructors and assessors
  • Use of our HR training vehicle for both training and assessment
  • Free second FCA attempt if needed

HR RoadRanger Truck Licence Upgrade Course

Gain the highest level of Heavy Rigid (HR) licence with our 1-Day HR RoadRanger Unrestricted Course. This course is designed for drivers who want to operate trucks and buses with a constant mesh (RoadRanger) gearbox — a requirement for many professional driving roles.

  • Full-day intensive training in a RoadRanger-equipped HR vehicle
  • Final Competency Assessment (FCA) conducted on the same day
  • Training and assessment by RMS-accredited instructors
  • Use of our RoadRanger HR vehicle for the course
  • Free second FCA attempt if required

HC Truck Licence Upgrade Course

Step up to the next level of your driving career with our 1-Day Heavy Combination (HC) Licence Upgrade Course. This course is ideal for drivers looking to operate prime movers with a single semi-trailer or heavy rigid vehicles towing trailers over 9 tonnes.

  • Full-day hands-on practical training in a Heavy Combination vehicle
  • Final Competency Assessment (FCA) included on the same day
  • Delivered by RMS-accredited instructors and assessors
  • Use of our fully compliant HC training vehicle
  • Free second FCA attempt if needed

HC RoadRanger Truck Licence Upgrade Course

Take your heavy vehicle driving skills to the highest level with our 1-Day Heavy Combination (HC) RoadRanger Unrestricted Licence Course. This course is designed for experienced drivers ready to master constant mesh (RoadRanger) gearboxes and operate prime movers with trailers over 9 tonnes.

  • Full-day training in a RoadRanger-equipped HC vehicle
  • Final Competency Assessment (FCA) on the same day
  • RMS-accredited instructor and assessor
  • Use of our RoadRanger HC vehicle for both training and assessment
  • Free second FCA attempt if required

Assessment Only – FCA Con B Removal

Ready to remove the Condition B (automatic-only) restriction from your heavy vehicle licence? This Assessment-Only Final Competency Assessment (FCA) is for experienced drivers who are confident operating synchromesh or RoadRanger manual gearboxes and meet all the eligibility criteria.

  • Final Competency Assessment (FCA) with an RMS-accredited assessor
  • Use of our manual transmission heavy vehicle (synchromesh or RoadRanger)
  • Assessment paperwork and reporting provided to RMS

Why choose us

Whether you're gearing up for your first car lesson or upgrading your truck licence, Derive Driving School is here to guide your journey. With expert instructors, personalised lessons, and a strong focus on safety, we help you drive forward with confidence.

Meet The Team

Meet Your Instructor

Brett Tipton

Throughout my career, I have continually sought opportunities to broaden my expertise and contribute meaningfully to every team I join. My experience spans technical, instructional, and leadership roles, allowing me to develop a comprehensive understanding of both operational and educational aspects within the transport and aviation sectors.

My approach to instruction is rooted in patience and clear communication, aiming to empower learners of all backgrounds to build confidence behind the wheel or in the cockpit. I am particularly enthusiastic about integrating simulation and hands-on training, recognising these methods as invaluable for skill development and risk management.

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