Penrith · Hawkesbury · Blue Mountains
Learn to Drive With Confidence
Penrith's trusted driving school for car and truck licence training. Patient instructors, structured lessons, real results.
Our Services
Car licence lessons and truck licence upgrade courses for all experience levels.
Car Lessons
Manual and automatic driving lessons for learners at every stage. From your very first drive to test-day preparation.
- ✓Manual & automatic transmission
- ✓Night driving lessons available
- ✓Pre-test evaluation included in test packages
- ✓Senior driver assessments
Truck Licence Courses
Licence upgrade courses for LR, MR, HR, HC and RoadRanger vehicles. FCA included. All training at Cranebrook.
- ✓LR, MR, HR and HC licence upgrades
- ✓RoadRanger (manual gearbox) training
- ✓Final Competency Assessment included
- ✓RMS-accredited HVCBA assessors
Why Choose Derive?
We teach you to drive safely, not just to pass the test.
Patient Certified Instructors
Our instructors are certified professionals who take the time to work at your pace. No rushing, no pressure.
Structured to Your Ability
Lessons are tailored to where you are right now — whether you're a complete beginner or just need to build confidence.
Pre-Test Evaluation Included
Car test packages include a 1-hour pre-test evaluation and written report so you know exactly where you stand before test day.
Flexible Scheduling
Day, evening, and night lessons available. We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
What Our Students Say
5.0 stars across all reviews. Don't just take our word for it.
“Best driving instructor I've ever had — very happy with my lessons and passed my Ps first go. Thanks Brett for staying cool, calm and collected. Great bloke with a witty sense of humour.”
Leanne Valentini
January 2026
“Brett has been the driving instructor for both our children and they have both passed first go. He is very friendly, professional and made our kids feel comfortable and safe. We would recommend him to anyone!”
Kevin & Damla P.
December 2025
“Excellent service — would highly recommend.”
Alysha S.
November 2025
Your Instructors
Local professionals who care about your progress.
Brett Tipton
Principal Instructor, Derive Driving School
Brett is the founder and Principal Instructor at Derive Driving School, bringing over two decades of experience across transport, training, and instruction. He holds a Class MC heavy vehicle licence, a Private Pilot Licence, and has progressed from bus driver to trainer at CDC NSW. Brett founded Derive in 2022 with a commitment to patient, safety-focused instruction for drivers at every stage — from first lessons to heavy vehicle licence upgrades.
Darren Dougherty
Driving Instructor, Derive Driving School
Certified driving instructor with a commitment to patient, structured, and safety-focused instruction.
Ready to get started?
Book your first lesson with Derive Driving School today.