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Hi, I'm Mark, the owner of Margin Driving School in Launceston. I am an experienced trainer with a laid-back friendly personality. I quickly put students at ease so they focus on learning and growing in confidence, ready for their P’s test.
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frequently Asked Questions
I conduct lessons in Launceston and surrounds – within the area Exeter to Newnham to St Leonards to Youngtown to Hadspan. However, I am open to considering special requests if you live outside this area.
Some more experienced students need a general ‘polish’ (1-2 lessons). Others who are starting from scratch average around 7-10 lessons, but everyone is different. We can work out your personalised lesson plan once I have assessed you on your first day.
My lessons are $135 per 1.5 hour, which equtes to $90/hr (FYI RACT Std. lessons equate to $106/hr) NOTE: Our prices reduce the more lessons you purchase online – Book 5, get 5% off; Book 7, get 7% off; Book 10, get 10% off.
The 2.5hr licence test package is $225.
Our booking system accepts major credit cards.
I have an automatic car. I can provide a lesson in your own manual car as long as it is insured, registered and roadworthy.
I work Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm but often do a later night Tuesday to help people get night hours. I may do the odd earlier lesson or evening drive by special arrangement. Contact me to discuss your needs.
Yes, you will get an email and a text reminder before each lesson.
Sure, as long as your chosen vehicle is registered, insured and roadworthy (I will check these before we go for the lesson).
I have a 2018 auto Suzuki Swift (same cars used by RACT). It is a small, safety-feature-filled vehicle that is smooth and fun to drive. And, most importantly, it has a second brake pedal
When I think you are ready, I will advise you to book your test (NOTE: I do not do the assessments). My 2.5hr licence test package includes: pickup (please book pickup for 1hr before your test time); warm-up drive; accompanying to assessment location; post test Service Tas visit to get your P’s! (hopefully!); drop-off home.
You can use my car or your own (see FAQ for conditions) —whichever one you feel most comfortable in is best.
- Friendly, encouraging and professional service no matter what your driving experience.
- 50+ Ezlicence 5-Star reviews and 35+ 5 star Google reviews (check out the comments).
- Competitively priced with simple online booking system.
- I have the following professional qualifications: Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport – Car Driving Instruction) 2020 from PVET Institute. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 2020 National Training Masters.
- Free pick-up and drop-off in Launceston region!
Yes, we are fully insured and have police and working with children checks. The car is also fitted with front and rear dash cams.
Yes. We can arrange a gift voucher to suit your needs.