Auto & Manual Instructors
Creating SAFE DRIVERS SINCE 1980
50,000+
Licenses Issued Our Services
At Hobson’s Bay driving school we provide;
- Learners permit to P’s license
- Experienced male and female instructors
- Automatic and Manual driving lessons with dual control vehicles
- Pre-Drive test assessment
- Test route familiarisation
- Mock test lessons including actual VicRoads routes
- Refresher driving lessons
- Intensive express icense
- Overseas License converions
- Melbourne City driving lessons
- Senior driving programs
- O.T and medical driver assessments
- Gift vouchers
RATED THE #1 SCHOOL IN THE WEST
When experience matters and achieving your license the first time is important to you then Hobson's Bay driving school is the driving school for you. Hobsons Bay driving school was established in 1980 and since then have put over 50,000 competent drivers on Victorian roads. At Hobson's Bay driving school we pride ourselves on a 99.8% first time pass rate.
We provide Auto and Manual tuition with the latest dual control vehicles. All our professional instructors are nationally certified and have the highest qualifications in teaching. They are experienced, patient and reliable and will tailor lessons to guide you through all aspects of driving from beginners to preparing you to achieving your license the first time. Our aim is to not only make our students superior drivers - ready to face the busy roads in all sorts of conditions but also help you achieve your P's on your first attempt.
Why Choose Us?
We understand that learning to drive isn’t cheap, many driving schools will take advantage of this and charge you a larger sum than necessary; not us.
Areas We Service
Hobson’s Bay driving school provide driving lessons to all residents in Hobson’s Bay, City of Wyndham & City of Maribyrnong including;
- Williamstown
- Newport
- Spotswood
- Yarraville
- Seddon
- West Footscray
- Footscray
- Kensington
- Flemington
- Altona North
- Altona
- Altona Meadows
- Laverton
- Point Cook
- Williams Landing
- Hoppers Crossing
- Werribee
- Truganina
- Tarneit
..and all suburbs in between!
Manual driving instructor Mickey is very friendly, patient, and is a great teacher on drives, even though he might be booked out for a week due to the amount of clients. Thanks to him, I passed the test on the first try!
Had amazing driving lessons with Micky as my instructor. He is easy to talk to and knows what he's doing.
Honestly one of if not the best instructors you can get. You'll not only ace your test if you getting your P's, you'll do it while also getting used to actually driving with people talking to you. Something that not a lot of instructors do unfortunately.
2 out of 2 stars. Would never come again
2 out of 2 stars. Would never come again
If you want to pass your driving test *and* leave with the confidence Mickey is your guy. He’s not just an instructor—he’s a driving wizard, a road Jedi, and probably part car himself.
Mickey doesn’t just teach you to pass; he teaches you to *drive* . No robotic, soul-draining lessons here—just expert guidance, a few laughs, and the occasional “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” (all in good fun, of course). Somehow, he knows exactly how *you* learn, which means no unnecessary faffing about—just straight-up skills that make you test-ready and road-ready.
Honestly, I think his pass rate is 100% because he simply refuses to let people fail. You *will* pass. You *must* pass. It’s Mickey’s way. Thanks, Mickey—now I drive like a pro (just, you know… within legal limits).
Thanks Mickey and HBDS
Mickey doesn’t just teach you to pass; he teaches you to *drive* . No robotic, soul-draining lessons here—just expert guidance, a few laughs, and the occasional “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” (all in good fun, of course). Somehow, he knows exactly how *you* learn, which means no unnecessary faffing about—just straight-up skills that make you test-ready and road-ready.
Honestly, I think his pass rate is 100% because he simply refuses to let people fail. You *will* pass. You *must* pass. It’s Mickey’s way. Thanks, Mickey—now I drive like a pro (just, you know… within legal limits).
Thanks Mickey and HBDS
Just passed my manual driving test yesterday and couldn’t thank Mickey enough.
He was able to make the lessons not only instructional and helpful but also very enjoyable and comfortable
Would definitely recommend to anyone.
He was able to make the lessons not only instructional and helpful but also very enjoyable and comfortable
Would definitely recommend to anyone.
I had manual lessons with ‘MICKEY’ and got my P’s on the very first attempt with no sort of driving experience before! He is such an amazing instructor. I used to look forward to the lesson each weekend as the learning experience with Mickey was so much fun and comfortable. Mickey is highly knowledgeable , trained me to get on to any sort of busy roads. Highly recommend (10/10) if someone wants to go for manual lessons.
Thank you ‘Hobsons Bay Driving School’!
Thank you ‘Hobsons Bay Driving School’!
Would definitely recommend to all those who want to have their driving skills tuned up. Many thanks to Mickey
Mickey was a very good and friendly instructor and helped me pass my manual driving test on my first try! I definitely recommend Hobsons Bay Driving School 😁
I’ve had Mickie as my instructor for just under 2 years and have never felt as confident and comfortable as i do with him. i went for my P’s test today and passed with 99% and have never felt more happy. Mickie is one of the best instructors that i have ever had, and highly recommended by myself and anyone else he has taught. excellent work and im very pleased 🙂
Mickey was awesome helped me heaps very nice bloke was very fun expirience.
Thanks to hobsons bay driving in Williamstown for giving me my lessons which led me to getting my licenses. Couldn’t rate the driving lessons more highly I strongly recommend!!
Awesome guy, really knows what he’s doing. Made my test feel easy would recommend.
10/10 driving lessons, Definitely would recommend. GET MICKEY AS YOUR INSTRUCTOR 👑🔥!!
If i could give mickey six stars i would, hands down the best instructor in the west. Really thankful for the help he offers.
Highly recommend to anyone going for their licence, extremely knowledgable and help you prepare for all situations you will come across in the test. I ended up getting 100% on the test and couldn't have done it without my lovely driving instructor.
I just watched one of their learners drive down the inside of b-double through a narrow roundabout. No intervention was taken and no instruction was given to the driver. Instructors like this are why we have so many poor and dangerous drivers on our roads.
100% would recommend Mickey as an instructor. Gave good friendly advice for my auto to manual driving switch and helped me pass my test today. Easy to chat to and an experienced instructor.
Passed my driving test last week with Mickey!! Couldn’t recommend anyone else. 10/10 experience!!
Despite me losing concentration every 5 seconds Micky the manual teacher was able to teach and engrave every detail and naunce
Thanks Micky
Thanks Micky
I was recommended Mickey by a friend to help polish up the finer details that my own parental guidance may not have covered across 120 hours, and it only took him a handful of lessons to get my son ready to achieve a first time pass in a manual. I would definitely recommend Mickey, and plan to see him again in a couple of years to do the same for my second son. Thanks Mickey!
Just passed my manual driving test on a first try and I couldn’t recommend Mickey enough! Fun, chill, kind and extremely experienced. Makes driving seem easy and always has something interesting to chat about! Definitely learn from him if you can.
Mickey was such a great instructor, he made sure I was very ready for my test and was a lovely person to talk as well !!
I switched to hobsons bay driving school after 12 months without driving at all and after 7 years on my L plates. I was a nervous learner, especially at the beginning, and had a negative experience with an RACV instructor that made me hesitant about trying to learn again. My instructor helped build my confidence, and I always felt safe and in control. I got my license today at 25 🥳
I had micky as my instructor and he taught me everything I need to know to pass the test thanks micky your the best
Mickey was a great teacher , felt comfortable with every drive i had and really helpful , highly recommend
Mickey is a great driving instructor makes passing your tests easy, while teaching you all the fundamentals. 10/10 highly recommend.
Passed on the first go (100%) even though i was so nervous. Strongly recommend this driving school.
Mickey was an awesome instructor who helped me get my Ps in a manual on my attempt. The lessons were always so interesting and fun and definitely recommend!!
Had some lessons with Mickey, took me through everything I needed to do to pass and got 99%, highly recommended even he taught my mum.
Only had a couple lessons in a manual with Mickey, went for my test and got 96%.
Mickey is an amazing instructor and a great guy too, lessons were never boring with him and he helped me pass my manual test on the first try. Definitely recommend
Mickey is a legend. Each lesson was equally as enjoyable as it was educational. Couldn’t possibly recommend another driving school.
Mickey is a life saver, done a couple lessons an hour each, Just passed my MANUAL license first try.
Could not recommend Sheryl more. She was patient and knowledgeable. The lessons flew by quickly she helped me feel confident on the road which was more important to me than just learning how to drive. Thank you!
Mickey was a amazing instructor, they made learning to drive a comfortable and exciting experience and taught everything in not only a digestible way but fun way :)) would 100% recommend
Just gone for my driving test at deer park for my first and I scored a 99% pass. Very very happy and recommend Hobson bay driving school to anyone because I found it very helpful!
Just had a driving test in Werribee passed with flying colours, 97% first time. I recommend Hobsons bay driving school to all my friends and anyone looking for a good driving school. If I can anyone can.
Mickey is an excellent driving instructor. My son learnt to drive manual and passed on his first attempt. Mickey was patient and supportive and made learning to drive an enjoyable and stress free experience. Would highly recommend.
Was planning on getting 1 or 2 lessons but hobsons bay driving school was to good I had to get 6-8 lessons and today I passed. Thanks very much for the help.
Mickey was my instructor he was great is a great guy and helped my get my P’s. Would recommend to help you get your P’s
Absolutely amazing staff at the Hobsons Bay driving school. I only had around 7 or 8 lessons and was still able to get 100% on my test. Thankyou so much. Such an amazing company
I want to kindly thank Hobsons Bay Driving School so much for helping me with my confidence when driving! Just completed my Drive Test with 100%! Can’t recommend enough!
I can’t recommend Hobsons Bay Driving School enough! Always patient and reassuring. Hobsons Bay Driving School taught me all the basics and walked me through EXACTLY how the driving test would go so there were absolutely no surprises. I really couldn’t have done it without Hobsons Bay Driving School!
Micky is hands down the best instructor around! Approachable, knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable at every stage of the lesson. Definitely recommend him for those wanting to learn manual transmission. Thanks Micky!
100% recommend hobsons bay driving school, if your wanting to learn manual there’s no other point going anywhere else. Mickey is without doubt the best instructor ever, he has decades of experience and lots of knowledge he’s also one the nicest and funniest persons I know, he makes the whole experience a fun and enjoyable time and also gives you the best chances of passing your test. Thanks for helping me pass my p’s love you mickeyyyyyy💋🐐🐐
I live in Williamstown, did my first and only driving test in Weribee and passed with flying colours (97%) thanks Hobsons bay driving school near Williamstown. I recommend these lads to all my fellow Williamstown lads (and surrounding areas).
Ring them up lads, hella sick, +affordable. 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ring them up lads, hella sick, +affordable. 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Fantastic driving school. Absolutely great teachers, knows their stuff. Got my license straight away, 100%.
Mickey is a fantastic instructor who helped my daughter pass 1st time. I will be sure to send my 3 other children to learn to drive with him, when the time comes for them to learn to drive.
I had a few refresher (manual) lessons with Mickey and he was great instructor! He made me feel comfortable and relaxed behind the wheel, which is exactly what I needed to get my confidence back. Thank you!
Mickey is probably the best teacher i could've asked for. He's fun to be around which makes it easy to learn but also knows exactly what he's talking about. No matter how bad you do for first few lessons he'll make sure to turn you into someone who can drive properly and safely. Would highly recommend.
I'm a 32 year old woman who for some reason or another never got around to getting my licence. I was determined to learn to drive a manual car. I am so glad to have found Mickey who was an amazing instructor.
The first thing that stands out with Mickey is that he's incredibly patient, calm and never gets stressed out. He's always paying attention but also relaxed and approachable.
We did practice tests on the actual roads where the real test was going to be. So upon the day of the test I knew exactly what was required and passed with flying colours. Just like many others before me, I couldn't be any more grateful and appreciative of Mickey getting me to where I am.
The first thing that stands out with Mickey is that he's incredibly patient, calm and never gets stressed out. He's always paying attention but also relaxed and approachable.
We did practice tests on the actual roads where the real test was going to be. So upon the day of the test I knew exactly what was required and passed with flying colours. Just like many others before me, I couldn't be any more grateful and appreciative of Mickey getting me to where I am.
Mickey helped me learn manual and pass my drive test in only a few lessons. Really knowledgable and fun guy to have as a teacher. Very happy I went with Hobsons Bay, it’s 100% worth investing your time and money into becoming a good driver for you and everyone else around you. Thank you Mickey, enjoy your break!
Cannot express my gratitude towards this driving school, especially Mickey. I had a couple lessons and mock tests before my actual test which really taught me the confident I needed in the types of roads I would be tested on and will experience as a solo driver. Not only is Mickey an incredible instructor with loving support and kindness, he’s also a bloody good driver. Thanks heaps Mickey ✌️
Mickey was such a fantastic driving instructor. So encouraging and friendly. My daughter just passed her manual P's with Mickey. It was a fantastic experience. 100% recommend.
100% recommend Hobsons Bay Driving school! Loved having Mickey as my driving instructor, excellent at teaching how to drive and how to pass the test, made me feel comfortable and confident in the car!
Awesome instructor who is patient, relatable and a great teacher for any new drivers. Helped me pass my P's first time with no points deducted. Would recommend for anybody that feels they need any lessons but want someone good to drive with. Thanks Mickey
I have so many wonderful things to say about Hobsons Bay Driving School having had lessons in automatic years ago and most recently learning how to drive manual with Mickey. Such great experience and have most certainly built up my confidence to drive auto and manual vehicles. I felt very prepared and comfortable during my test. I highly recommend them!
Awesome driving school, Mickey was a great driving instructor that went out of his way to make sure I felt comfortable and confident for my driving test. From a few weeks of lessons I passed my test first time and I'm very happy I went with Hobson's Bay Driving school.
Mickey is the best driving instructor in Melbourne, there I said it. His approach is fun, friendly and full of knowledge and tips. He does what other instructors don't. Take you to the hard places. Super heavy traffic, city driving etc. Such a pleasure to learn from him
I love this driving school!! In my own reality I thought I was never going to get my license or even pass my driving exam. But, I had lessons to use as a voucher so I used 4 of these lessons from my voucher. Then my amazing instructor Mickey said that I would be ready in July (a massive surprise to me). Then I did a few more lessons with Mickey including 2 practices at Deer Park and miraculously I passed !!! FIRST TIME PASS MANUAL!!! For someone who could barely drive! Mickey is an amazing instructor! He has the perfect balance of giving feedback and being a wonderful friend to the driver. If anyone is intimidated by gaining trait manual license I would go with Mickey! He is amazing there is no better! ❤️❤️❤️
I’m from Williamstown and really had a great experience with Hobsons Bay Driving school. They were so knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Hobsons bay driving school helped me refine my driving skills and pass my test first time! I would recommend to anyone in Hobsons Bay Area.
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