★★★★★Google review
Really great instructor, patient and friendly. Made the lesson really enjoyable, explained everything clearly and gives good feedback. Highly recommend Damien to anyone looking for an instructor!
— Abbie Renton
MAROOCHYDORE-BASED · SUNSHINE COASTDriving lessons
Driving lessons
Sunshine Coast.
Local Independent Instructor
✓ Accredited & insured✓ Same local instructor✓ Dual-controlled automatic Corolla✓ Pickup from home, work or school*
* Pickup and drop-off within our service area.
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Real experiences from Sunshine Coast learners and parents.
★★★★★Google review
Highly recommend Damien. He was great building skills and confidence with our teen daughter.
— Ngaire Moran
★★★★★Google review
excellent driving instructor, very thorough, knowledgeable and super helpful definitely recommend
— Beth Moran
★★★★★Google review
Great help, clear and concise with feedback overall great experience, instructor was very polite.
— Levi Bassett09
★★★★★Google review
Super friendly and helpful for my first lesson :)
— Imogen Mazzarol
★★★★★Google review
Patient and helpful
— Lilly Grace
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All lessons in our dual-control automatic Corolla.
1 Hour Automatic Lesson
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Friday 30 October 2026
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Meet Damien
Damien is a Maroochydore-based driving instructor with a long history of coaching adolescents and several years working in heavy mining, where safety, training, hazard awareness and continuous learning were central to the job.
Having operated a wide range of heavy mining equipment — much of it left-hand drive — Damien is very comfortable teaching from the passenger seat and is always ready to guide, assist or take control when needed.
He brings that same calm, supportive and practical approach to driver training, helping learners build confidence while working through the areas they find challenging.
Whether you’re learning vehicle control, developing better hazard perception, perfecting U-turns and three-point turns, or preparing for your practical driving test, Damien provides clear, practical instruction to help you improve quickly and safely.
His goal is simple: to help you become a safe, confident and capable driver — not just for your test, but for the road ahead.
“Calm, supportive and practical.”P Plate Ready
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Automatic Lessons
Automatic lessons in the P Plate Ready Toyota Corolla fitted with dual controls.
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Accredited & Insured
Professional driver training with appropriate accreditation, insurance and safety-focused tuition.
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Practical Test Preparation
Build the observation, road positioning, manoeuvres and decision-making skills needed for your Queensland practical driving test.
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0403 926 636Contact P Plate Ready
Phone: 0403 926 636
Email: info@pplateready.com.au
Location: Maroochydore · Sunshine Coast
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