5.020 Google reviews

Learn to drive with someone who keeps you calm.

One-on-one driving lessons in Sunbury with Craig. Patient, thorough and genuinely good fun, which is why local parents keep recommending him to other families.

Lessons
One-on-one
Open
7 days
Based in
Sunbury
Bright Driver Academy's Mazda 3 learner car with a yellow L-plate, parked on a Sunbury street

“Adam achieved his licence on his first attempt”

Jeanine Furey, Google review

“Fun and calming approach”“Always on time, kind and experienced”“Light and full of humour”“Positive feedback after every lesson”“Helped him overcome his fears”“Gets to know your child”“Fun and calming approach”“Always on time, kind and experienced”“Light and full of humour”“Positive feedback after every lesson”“Helped him overcome his fears”“Gets to know your child”

What families say

A perfect 5.0 on Google.

Twenty Google reviews averaging 5.0, many of them written by parents who handed Craig the keys to their teenager’s confidence.

Read them on Google
We found Craig to be by far the best driving instructor we have dealt with in our family. Craig is professional and highly skilled but also brings a fun and calming approach to his driving lessons. Adam says, Craig helped him overcome his fears and nervousness on the road and supported and encouraged him throughout. Yesterday, Adam achieved his licence on his first attempt with a 100% pass rate! Thank you Craig, for your careful and thorough approach. Adam is going to be a very safe and competent driver.
JJeanine FureyGoogle review, 3 years ago
6 months ago
Craig was an excellent and knowledgeable instructor for my daughter. He was always on time, kind and experienced. Thank you Craig for helping Georgia get her licence with no issues at all.
EErin CollardGoogle review
a year ago
Craig was a perfect instructor new exactly what I needed to improve and got me there. Was very easy to drive with as he kept the session light and full of humour and helped me improve my driving skills to a high level. I highly recommend anyone looking to get their license to use Craig.
TTurlough Barton-SpillaneGoogle review
3 years ago
Craig was an amazing instructor for my son. He took the time to get to know him and helped him understand all areas of driving and made sure he gave him feedback on what he needed to work on. I would recommend Craig every time to anyone that wanted to obtain their license.
KKaren ShellnackGoogle review
4 years ago
Craig teaches your child how to drive safely on the road whilst providing great driving techniques. Craig provides positive feedback after every lesson and tips on what parents can work on when driving with their learner. Craig has a great approach and gets to know your child and his/her personality and works with what is best for each individual. He provides a fun and safe environment. I would 100% have no hesitation in recommending Craig to any parent wanting the best and safest experience for their child.
NNicki BiggsGoogle review
Rear view of the Bright Driver Academy Mazda 3 with its L-plate, on a quiet tree-lined road

Patience, every lesson.

Confidence built one drive at a time.

How Craig teaches

Patient, thorough, and never too serious.

Ask the families who’ve used him and the same things come up again and again. Here’s what a lesson with Craig is like, in their words.

  1. 01

    He gets to know the learner first

    Every learner is different. Craig takes the time to work out who he’s teaching, their personality and their nerves, and shapes each lesson around what suits them.

    He took the time to get to know himKaren Shellnack

  2. 02

    Calm in the passenger seat

    Nervous drivers don’t learn well when they’re tense. Craig keeps things steady and encouraging so confidence builds lesson by lesson.

    Helped him overcome his fears and nervousness on the roadJeanine Furey

  3. 03

    Feedback after every lesson

    You finish each drive knowing what went well and exactly what to work on next. No guessing, no vague “that was fine”.

    Positive feedback after every lessonNicki Biggs

  4. 04

    Serious skills, light mood

    Proper technique and safe habits, taught with a sense of humour. Learners actually look forward to getting in the car.

    Kept the session light and full of humourTurlough Barton-Spillane

Lessons

Everything a learner needs, one driver at a time.

Lesson times and prices are worked out with you directly. A quick call or text is all it takes.

One-on-one lessons

Just you and Craig in the car. Every minute of the lesson is spent on your driving, at your pace.

Nervous learners welcome

If driving makes you anxious, you’re in good hands. Craig’s calm, encouraging style is what his reviews mention most.

Getting ready for your test

Build the skills and habits you need to walk into your licence test prepared, with feedback on the areas that still need polish.

Tips for parents too

Craig passes on what parents can practise with their learner between lessons, so the hours you do together count.

Learn in Craig’s Mazda 3

Lessons are in Craig’s own Mazda 3 hatch, clearly marked with L-plates front and back.

Seven days a week

Lesson times are available Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Call or text to find a slot that fits school and work.

Ready to book a first lesson?

Give Craig a call, or send a text if that’s easier.

0408 379 760

From L-plates to licence

How it works

  1. 01

    Call or text Craig

    Tell him where the learner is up to and when suits. He’ll find a time that works.

  2. 02

    First drive together

    Craig gets to know the learner and how they drive, then works out what to focus on first.

  3. 03

    Build it up, lesson by lesson

    Clear feedback after every lesson, and tips for parents to practise with in between.

  4. 04

    Licence day

    Walk into the test prepared and confident, like the learners in the reviews above.

Front three-quarter view of the Bright Driver Academy Mazda 3 with its L-plate, parked on a grassy verge

Your classroom

A Mazda 3, L-plates on.

Learn in a car that’s easy to drive.

Lessons are in Craig’s own Mazda 3 hatch, clearly marked with L-plates front and back, so other drivers know to give you room.

  • Modern Mazda 3 hatchback
  • L-plates front and rear
  • Craig beside you for every lesson
Rear three-quarter view of the Mazda 3 learner car on a Sunbury street
The Mazda 3 learner car parked in a marked car park bay

“He provides a fun and safe environment.” Nicki Biggs

For parents

The practice hours at home count more with a plan.

After each lesson Craig lets you know how your learner went and what to work on together, so your drives around Sunbury pick up right where his lesson left off.

“Tips on what parents can work on when driving with their learner.”
Nicki Biggs, Google review

Get in touch

Book a lesson with Craig.

The quickest way is a call or a text. Or leave your details here and Craig will get back to you.

Lesson hours

Monday
9am - 5pm
Tuesday
9am - 5pm
Wednesday
9am - 5pm
Thursday
9am - 5pm
Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday
9am - 5pm
Sunday
9am - 5pm

3/73 Anderson Rd, Sunbury VIC 3429

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