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Brisbane city · Surrounds

We don’t guess,
we know

We don’t just teach you to drive. We teach you to stay alive.

Detailed one-on-one lessons in corner turning, scanning and observation, so you drive safely for life.

Questions? Text 0437 933 923 or email asafestart@gmail.com

  • Automatic & manual
  • Pick-up from home, school or work
  • Sunday–Friday, from 6 am
Our students

Real students, real passes

Lucas, all smiles with his new P plate.

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  • Taught in detailOne-on-one, safety first
  • Accredited instructorsDual-control auto & manual cars
  • Sunday to FridayEarly 6 am lessons for school drop-off
  • We come to youHome, school or work
Why A Safe Start

Three reasons to choose us

From your first message to the day you get your P's, you'll have nothing to worry about.

Our values

We're committed to the highest standards of driver training, helping every student reach their potential in a safe and friendly environment.

Student holding her new P plate

One-on-one driver trainers

Your accredited instructor works one-on-one with you, giving you the best possible instruction so you can drive safely and confidently - and get your licence sooner.

Student holding her new P plate

Safe & friendly

Experienced, accredited driver trainers and dual-control cars mean a calm, personalised and stress-free way to learn.

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Prices & times

Simple prices: 2-hour lessons from $200

Weekdays or Sunday, with pick-up and drop-off included.

In Queensland, every hour with an accredited instructor counts as 3 hours in your learner logbook, up to 10 hours (30 logbook hours). Source

Lesson times

Sunday6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Monday6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday6:00 am – 1:00 pmFinishes 1:00 pm unless you have a driving test booked
SaturdayClosed

Fixed 2-hour lesson times

Fridays: 6–8 am, 9–11 am, 11 am–1 pm only.

Save with a package: Safe Start, Build Your Confidence, The Works. See packages or take the 30-second quiz.

Test Day, $300: a two-hour lesson right before your test, with car hire and insurance for the test. Find out more

Full prices & policies

We are with you

Support at every stage — right up to your P's

A Safe Start's driving instructors teach everyone who wants to get their Queensland driver licence in Brisbane. Our instructors have extensive experience with beginners, older drivers and overseas licence holders.

We teach in both manual and automatic dual-control cars for safe, stress-free driving lessons.

  • Real-world skills: reverse parking, 3-point turns, shopping-centre car parks and tight situations
  • Every lesson is 2 hours — long enough to make real progress
  • Fixed 2-hour lesson times from 6 am to 7 pm: 6–8 am, 9–11 am, 11 am–1 pm, 1–3 pm, 3–5 pm, 5–7 pm
  • We prepare you for the real Q-SAFE practical driving test

More about us

30logbook hours

Your first 10 hours with an accredited instructor count triple: up to 30 logbook hours.

That’s just five 2-hour lessons. Source: Queensland Government

Hall of Fame · Class of 2026

Passed with flying colours

Want to get added to the Hall of Fame? Book a lesson with us!

Penny smiling with her P plate after passing her driving test at Sherwood
Penny celebrating her pass with her mum

Penny

The lovely Penny, passing at Sherwood. Just a beautiful soul. Take care Penny, all the best for Year 12.

Lawson

Congratulations Lawson, passing first go in a manual! An excellent manual driver and a mad keen fisherman. Now you can drive yourself to all the best fishing spots. Tight lines and drive safe, Lawson!

Kobee smiling with her P plates after passing first go at Wynnum
Kobee celebrating her pass with her mum

Kobee

Congratulations Kobee, passing first go at Wynnum! All smiles with her P's, from a lovely family. Drive safe and all the best, Kobee!

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Reviews

What our students say

“He built up my confidence impeccably.”
Beth, 28 · Video on our About page

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  • Automatic & manualLearn in the car you'll drive
  • Dual-control carsHenry can take over if needed
  • Nervous drivers welcomeCalm, patient, one-on-one
  • Pick-up includedHome, school or work
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Driving lesson gift vouchers

Give a learner the gift of safe driving: lessons or packages, with your own message.

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Free tool

How many lessons will I need?

See how triple-time logbook hours add up and get a package suggestion.

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Service area

Lessons around Brisbane city

We teach in Brisbane city and surrounding suburbs, with pick-up and drop-off from your home, school or work. Outside these areas? Get in touch — lessons further out are by arrangement.

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Free app · no app store

Put A Safe Start on your home screen

One tap to book, track your skills, do the mock test or text Henry. It works on a weak signal and takes about 10 seconds to add.

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Got questions?

Get some answers from our FAQ

Can you take me to my test? Do you pick me up? What do I bring to my first lesson? We've answered the questions we hear most.

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Ready to get your P's?

Send a lesson request in two minutes, or text Henry on 0437 933 923. Pay cash on the day or online with PayPal.