Owned and operated by Warren and Donna McGraw, Mackay Driving School is led by Warren — a recognised Driver Training Specialist with extensive experience supporting new drivers, nervous learners, corporate clients and international licence holders.

Manual Driving Lessons

Our manual driving lessons focus on real-world driving skills, not just passing the test.

What’s included:

• Manual transmission vehicle
• 1-hour structured lessons
• Pick-up and drop-off within the Mackay urban area
• Calm, patient instruction — ideal for first-time drivers
• Progressive lesson plans tailored to each student’s ability
• All test-required manoeuvres covered
• Easy-to-learn techniques for clutch control and smooth gear changes
• Strong focus on safe, confident and defensive driving

Log Book Bonus:

If you are using a Queensland learner log book, 1 hour in a driving school vehicle equals 3 log book hours for the first 10 lessons.

Did you know?

A manual licence allows you to drive both manual and automatic vehicles, giving you greater flexibility and skill for life.

International Licence to Australian Licence Training

We offer specialised training for drivers holding an international licence who need to transition to an Australian (Queensland) licence.

This training is ideal if you:

• Are new to Australian road rules
• Need support preparing for the QLD driving test
• Want confidence driving in local road and traffic conditions

Training focuses on:

• Queensland road rules and signage
• Lane positioning, roundabouts and intersections
• Hazard perception and defensive driving
• Test preparation and assessor expectations
• Adapting existing driving skills to Australian standards

Lessons are tailored to your experience level and learning needs.

Suitable For

Our driving lessons are suitable for:

• Learner licence holders
• First-time drivers
• Drivers upgrading from automatic to manual
• International licence holders
• Nervous or returning drivers
• More experienced drivers wanting to refresh skills or maintain road confidence

Our Training Approach

•  Manual driving specialist Warren has over 25+ training experience
• Patient, calm and supportive instruction
• Skill-based, progressive training
• Safety-focused and test-ready
• Local Mackay knowledge

Suitable for:

• International Licence to Australian Licence Training
• People with learners licences.
• New drivers.
• Drivers wishing to upgrade to manual licence.
• More experienced drivers to maintain current knowledge and road skills and give peace of mind.

Gift certificates available