Top Start Driving School: Professional Driving Instructor in the Whitsundays

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Patient

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Caring

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Supportive

Imparting Key safety skills

established for over 30 years

Boosting Logbook Hours

Helping You Drive With Confidence

Are you looking for a reputable driving instructor in the Whitsundays? Top Start Driving School will go the extra mile for you. Our patient instructors will work with you at your own pace, imparting the skills you need to drive safely and qualify for your licence. Whether you are a new driver or an experienced one who wants to brush up on your skills, we can help.


Top Start Driving School was purchased in 1991 by Kev Stead. Kev's daughter, Sandy, took over the running and operation of the business in 2017. With our experienced instructors, you're assured a tailored lesson plan to suit your individual learning abilities. We will give you vital driving knowledge to last a lifetime!


Call 0458 476 489 to book in lessons with Top Start Driving School. We operate in Proserpine, Cannonvale, Airlie Beach and Jubilee Pocket.

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Why Choose Us?

When you choose our Whitsunday driving instructors, you’ll benefit from:


  • More than 30 years’ worth of collective experience
  • Patient & calm instruction
  • The option of having either automatic or manual driving lessons in dual-controlled motor vehicles
  • Boosted logbook hours: 25 years and under every 1 hour you drive with Top Start Driving School counts for three hours in your logbook. A maximum of 10 actual hours can count for 30 logbook hours
  • Competitive rates (just $90 per lesson)
  • The option of one or two-hour lesson blocks (depending on student’s requirements) 


Contact us today to find out more. We even sell gift vouchers ($90 per hour) for professional driving lessons, which make for great gift.

In the driving lessons we facilitate, we’ll help you learn the skills needed to pass your P-Plate test and remain safe on the road. Both manual and automatic lessons are available.

Driving Tests are conducted by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Top Start offers pre-testing or mock tests from Tuesdays to Fridays to ensure you have the necessary skills to successfully prepare you for your assessment.

Testimonials

I highly recommend Top Start. Their professionalism, patience and caring attitude is beyond words. Thank you for all you did for my young man

My three children did lessons with Kev. He was patient, understanding and made the kids fell at ease. All achieved their Ps first go. I would recommend Kev to anyone that wants to have children learn to drive with confidence and excellent road knowledge. Number four Daughter is next for her licence, and I know she will be in great hands learning to drive under your instruction. Thanks Kev.

100% recommend Sandy! Recently upgraded y licence from auto to manuals! Sandy gave me the best tips to breaking bad habits and getting me started for my new career. Cannot thank her enough! Xx

I cannot recommend Sandy or Top Start Driving School highly enough. Beautiful caring and efficient. Thank you so much. You are the best…

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Locations We Service

Top Start Driving School offers expert, supportive driving lessons in Airlie Beach, with manual and automatic options, flexible scheduling and a strong focus on building confidence for learners at every stage.

In Cannonvale, Top Start Driving School delivers calm, friendly driving instruction tailored to each learner’s unique experience. Convenient pick-up and drop-off services make lessons easy, accessible and stress-free for locals.

Top Start Driving School provides professional, patient driving lessons in Proserpine, helping learners feel safe, prepared and supported. Choose manual or automatic lessons with flexible times to suit your lifestyle.