27 years. Hundreds of students. One family.
L Plus P Driving School has been part of North Ryde since 1997. We're not a franchise or a chain — we're Mick and Sidra, and we still teach every lesson ourselves.
Meet the team ↓How it started
L Plus P Driving School was founded in 1997 in North Ryde, Sydney. What started as a commitment to teaching safe, confident driving has grown into one of the area's most trusted driving schools — built entirely on word of mouth, repeat students, and families who send us their kids after learning to drive with us themselves.
We've never been a franchise. We've never sent you a random instructor. Every student who books with us drives with Mick or Sidra — experienced, qualified, and genuinely invested in helping you pass.
Meet Mick & Sidra
Mick
Head Instructor & Founder
0469 370 978Mick has been teaching drivers since 1997. In that time he's helped hundreds of students get their licence — from nervous first-timers to overseas drivers starting from scratch. He knows every test route at Ryde, Silverwater, Castle Hill, Chatswood, and Hornsby, and he'll make sure you're prepared for exactly what the test requires. His students describe him as calm, thorough, and genuinely encouraging.
“My goal isn't just to get you through the test — it's to make sure you're safe on the road for life.”
Sidra
Senior Instructor
0451 331 140Sidra brings patience, warmth, and structure to every lesson. She's particularly known for helping nervous learners and students from diverse backgrounds who prefer a female instructor. Whether you're just starting out or converting an overseas licence, Sidra adapts to your pace and makes sure you feel confident, not rushed.
“Every student learns differently. My job is to find your pace and work with it — not against it.”
What we believe about driving education
Confidence over speed
We don't rush students through hours just to fill a quota. We teach until you're genuinely ready — and it shows in our pass rates.
Local knowledge matters
We've driven every test route in our area hundreds of times. That knowledge is something no national chain can replicate.
Driving is a life skill
Passing the test is the beginning. We teach you to be safe for every road you'll ever drive — not just the ones on test day.
Est. 1997
Founded in North Ryde
27
Suburbs covered
4.8★
Google rating
126+
Reviews
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