A big, spread-out estate suburb with hundreds of quiet streets to find your feet on, and instructors who know every connector between them. Automatic and manual, picked up from your door.
Our instructors cover Sunnybank Hills seven days a week. Tell us when suits and we'll match you with the right one.
Straight from Sunnybank Hills learners
What Sunnybank Hills says about learning with us.
Real learners, real licences. Every review below is from someone taught by an instructor who covers Sunnybank Hills.
“Muzzy from RAC driving school is the best teacher. Such a good driving instructor, I passed my driving test first go. Very affordable, easy to book lessons. All round great experience.”
Corey · taught by Muzzy
“It was an amazing journey with Nichole! She was so patient, kind and reassuring. I enjoyed every moment of my lessons and felt more and more comfortable behind the wheel. I would 100% recommend Nichole to any new driver!”
Bethany · taught by Nichole
“Ejaz was awesome. He went above and beyond with my son on the day of the examination, made sure he was really well looked after, and my son passed the practical driving exam first time! Thanks team!”
Daniel · taught by Ejaz
“I used RAC School of Motoring for my practice Ps test and actual test. Highly recommend, was on time and very helpful. My instructor was Muzzy, definitely recommend him.”
Dean · taught by Muzzy
“Nichole was very nice and friendly. She made me feel very comfortable and was very informative.”
Ashley · taught by Nichole
“I am very impressed with the way Ejaz from RAC School of Motoring taught my daughter to drive. He has a really good mix of patience, kindness and experience!”
Els · taught by Ejaz
Learning around Sunnybank Hills
Where you'll practise, and where you'll test
Sunnybank Hills is large, so we plan lessons around where you live. Here are the schools we pick up from, a few of the suburb's many parks and quiet streets where beginners find their feet, and the practical test centres closest to you.
Schools we pick up from
Parks & quiet areas
Practical test centres
The roads you'll learn on
Learning to drive in Sunnybank Hills
Sunnybank Hills is one of the larger, more spread-out suburbs we cover, with hundreds of estate streets, courts and crescents and an unusual amount of parkland threaded between them. Its main roads, Jackson Road, Hellawell Road and Gowan Road, are connectors rather than big arterials, so there's an enormous amount of low-pressure room to get the fundamentals solid before you take anything busy on.
That layout genuinely suits nervous and first-time drivers. We can spend whole early lessons on the quiet streets around Sunnybank Hills State School, then start linking Jackson Road and Hellawell Road together as your confidence grows, building toward the longer drive out to the Logan Central test centre in stages rather than all at once.
Where you'll sit the test
Your test at Logan Central
The nearest practical test centre to Sunnybank Hills is Logan Central (43–45 Jacaranda Avenue), about 9.8 km south. It's a slightly longer run than some suburbs, so we build it into your lessons on purpose: getting you comfortable on the roads and roundabouts around the centre well before the day, rather than meeting them for the first time on your test. TMR lets you sit anywhere, so Greenslopes and Sherwood (both around 11–12 km) are options too, and every test-day package includes a warm-up lesson and the car.
Do you get embarrassed every time you get dropped off and picked up by Mum or Dad? Are you tired of waiting to be able to take that dream road trip with friends? Learning to drive can give you more independence for everyday travel.
I bet you're so excited you could burst, but in all seriousness, learning to drive can not be taken lightly.
Choosing a driving school should not be taken lightly. Type 'Driving Lessons Sunnybank Hills' or 'Driving School South Brisbane' into Google. More driving schools than you can count are listed, but which driving school do you choose?
Here are some of the benefits of taking your Sunnybank Hills driving lessons with RAC School of Motoring
Current lesson prices
When we ask learner drivers what the most important factor is when choosing a South Brisbane driving school, they all say price. Compare current lesson and package prices on RAC’s booking website. Low cost, high quality driving lessons Sunnybank Hills residents love. Current RAC packages and prices
Flexibility
Being young these days is hectic and tough. We can start and finish your driving lessons from your Brisbane home or South Brisbane school or college.
Automatic driving lessons South Brisbane
RAC offers automatic and manual lessons. Check the individual instructor’s profile for the transmission they teach. RAC instructor profiles
Calm lesson environments
All our students describe our driving instructors as professional, friendly and calm natured. Lessons follow a calm, patient approach so you can learn at your own pace. At RAC School of Motoring you'll learn to drive at your own pace.
Plan your driving practice
Queensland learners under 25 generally need 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, recorded in an approved logbook unless an exemption applies. Eligible Queensland learner hours with an accredited trainer can count at triple time for the first ten driving hours. Night hours and bonus time have separate recording rules. Queensland learner logbook guidance
Choosing your instructor
We get requests all the time for male and female instructors. Browse current RAC instructor profiles and contact the team about your preferences. Give us a call today to book your lessons now. RAC instructor profiles
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Pre-test driving lessons South Brisbane
If you want to pass the driving test then you'll need to prepare. Practise driving skills and discuss test preparation with your instructor. The test route and result are not guaranteed. Build familiarity with local roads while practising the driving skills assessed in the practical test.
Driving lessons in Sunnybank Hills: your questions answered
How much are driving lessons in Sunnybank Hills?+
Compare current lesson and package prices on RAC’s booking website. All prices include free pickup and drop-off in Sunnybank Hills. Current RAC packages and prices
Where is the nearest driving test centre to Sunnybank Hills?+
Logan Central (43–45 Jacaranda Avenue) is the closest, about 9.8 km south. It's a little further than some suburbs, so we build practice around the centre into your lessons before test day. TMR lets you book any centre, and Greenslopes and Sherwood are both within about 11–12 km. Every test-day package includes a warm-up lesson and the car.
Do you offer both automatic and manual lessons in Sunnybank Hills?+
Yes. We have both automatic and manual instructors covering Sunnybank Hills, all teaching in modern dual-controlled vehicles. Not sure which suits you? We'll help you decide when you book.
Do you pick up from Sunnybank Hills homes and schools?+
Yes, every lesson includes free door-to-door pickup and drop-off, whether that's home, work, or a Sunnybank Hills school like Sunnybank Hills State School.
How many driving lessons will I need?+
Queensland learners under 25 generally need 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, recorded in an approved logbook unless an exemption applies. Eligible Queensland learner hours with an accredited trainer can count at triple time for the first ten driving hours. Night hours and bonus time have separate recording rules. Queensland learner logbook guidance
