Resources
JoeyDrive Blog
Practical guides for driving instructors and learner drivers, covering licensing, running a driving school, and using JoeyDrive.
For Instructors
Business
Tax and Expense Tips for Independent Driving Instructors in Australia
A practical overview of common deductions, record-keeping habits, and GST basics for independent driving instructors, plus when to call a tax agent.
Getting Started
How to Become a Driving Instructor in Victoria (2026 Guide)
Everything you need to become an accredited driving instructor in Victoria: the Driving Instructor Authority, Certificate IV, costs, and timeline.
Business
The Complete Guide to Running a Driving School in Australia
A practical, end-to-end guide to running a driving instruction business: pricing, scheduling, admin, marketing, and staying compliant.
Teaching
How to talk to parents who supervise learner driving hours
Practical advice for driving instructors on communicating with the parents supervising a learner's practice between lessons.
Getting Started
A new driving instructor's first 90 days: what to prioritise
A practical roadmap for the first three months as a licensed driving instructor, from setting up simple systems to reviewing what's working.
Teaching
How to teach nervous or anxious learner drivers
A practical guide to helping anxious learners build confidence behind the wheel without rushing them or losing momentum in the lesson.
Business
How to get more driving lesson bookings
Practical ways independent driving instructors can attract more learners, reduce friction in the booking process and turn good lessons into repeat business.
Business
How to price driving lessons as a new instructor
A practical guide to setting lesson prices as a new driving instructor, including local research, packages and when to review your rates.
Business
How to handle cancellations and no-shows as an instructor
A practical guide to setting a fair cancellation policy, reducing no-shows and protecting your time without creating friction with learners.
Business
How to reduce travel time between driving lessons
A practical guide to cutting dead travel time between lessons by grouping bookings by area and improving your schedule before it falls apart.
Getting Started
How to become a driving instructor in Australia
A practical guide to becoming a driving instructor in Australia, including the main licensing steps, training expectations and what to plan for in the first year.
Business
How much do driving instructors earn in Australia?
A realistic breakdown of driving instructor income in Australia: lesson rates, utilisation, employed vs independent, and what actually drives take-home pay.
Licensing & Rules
Looking for current figures rather than general guidance? See the logbook hours calculator or the P-plate restrictions reference.
Licensing
10 Common Reasons Learners Fail Their Driving Test (And How to Avoid Them)
The most common, avoidable reasons learners fail their practical driving test in Australia, and practical fixes for each one before test day.
Licensing
Learner driver logbook hours: what instructors need to know
A practical guide to how learner driver logbook hours work in Australia, what instructors should watch for, and how to track progress without relying on memory.
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Licensing
First-Time Driver's Guide: From Learner Permit to Full Licence
A start-to-finish roadmap for new drivers covering permits, lessons, logbooks, testing, and probationary licence rules.
Licensing
The Complete Guide to Getting Your Driver's Licence in Victoria
Everything Victorian learners need to know: L-plates, logbooks, hazard perception, and the drive test, explained step by step.
Getting Started
How to Choose the Right Driving Instructor: A Parent and Learner's Guide
A practical guide to picking a qualified, patient driving instructor who fits your learner's needs, schedule, and budget.