N°2113 — Sydney, NSW
Driving lessons
in North Ryde.
Home to Macquarie University and the Ryde test centre — the roads most learners here will be tested on are our daily office.
NSW state average · Service NSW Ryde
Service NSW Ryde
Shop 1U05/6, Level 1, Macquarie Shopping Centre, Cnr Waterloo and Herring Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113
Open weekdays, tests by appointment only. One of the busier Sydney centres because of Macquarie University student demand.
Our approach
We run every mock test on the actual routes examiners use at this centre.
Where we come to you.
Prefer somewhere else? Tell us when you book — we're flexible.
What catches out North Ryde learners.
Multi-lane roundabouts at 80 km/h
North Ryde's test routes include roundabouts on Epping Road and Lane Cove Road where traffic moves at 80 km/h. Learners need decisive gap selection and confident lane discipline — hesitation here is one of the most common reasons for a fail here.
Heavy bus and cyclist traffic near Macquarie Uni
Waterloo Road and Herring Road have constant bus movements and cyclists heading to campus. Head checks and mirror discipline aren't optional here — examiners watch for them every single lane change.
Frequent construction and changing road layouts
The Macquarie Park business district has had rolling construction for years. Learners who only practise on the weekend often haven't seen the current lane configurations on weekday test days.
Your school not listed? Ask when you book — we probably still pick up.
Simple, honest rates.
Casual lessons
| 1 hour | from $70 |
| 1.5 hours | from $100 |
| 2 hours | from $130 |
Packages
| 5 hours | $325 |
| 10 hours30 logbook hrs | $600 |
Test preparation
| Mock test | $80 |
| Test day package | $170 |
| 6 hrs + test day | $500 |
Rates start from $70/hr near North Ryde. Final rate confirmed instantly when you book.
North Ryde is one of Sydney's more challenging test areas — pass rates sit around 50%, below the state average. The combination of high-speed arterial roads, heavy business-district traffic, and the complex layout around Macquarie University means a lot of learners who are fine on quiet streets get caught out on test day. Our lessons focus on the exact roads and intersections examiners use, at the times of day the test actually runs.
From our instructors, Mick & Sidra
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