Driving Lessons in Newcastle, Central Coast & Sydney

OWNER & DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Hi, I'm Fatema.

I'm the owner and instructor behind F One on One Driving Academy, and right now every lesson is taught personally by me. NSW-licensed, a clean driving record, and genuinely patient — I teach on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) in my 2024 automatic hatchback, fitted with dual controls. Whether it's your first lesson ever or you just need the local rules explained clearly, I'll meet you exactly where you're at.

Owner & driving instructor, NSW licensed
Dual-control 2024 automatic hatchback (blue)
Clean driving record
Lessons Saturday & Sunday

SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE

English Hindi Gujarati Marathi Urdu

Learning in your first language makes the road rules click faster — especially handy if you're converting an overseas licence.

WHY ONE-ON-ONE

Full attention. Your pace. Real confidence.

You learn at your own pace

No group classes, no rush, no comparing yourself to anyone else. Every lesson is shaped around where you're actually at today.

An extra brake, always ready

The car has dual controls, so there's always a second set of pedals. A hesitation or a wrong move never turns into a scary moment.

Real confidence, not just a pass

The goal isn't only passing the test — it's actually feeling comfortable behind the wheel afterwards, on any road, in any traffic.

LESSONS THAT FIT WHERE YOU'RE STARTING FROM

Ways to work with Fatema.

01

One-on-one lessons

Casual, no lock-in. Perfect for building hours steadily or brushing up on a specific skill you're not confident with yet.

02

Multi-lesson packages

Book several lessons upfront at a discount, tailored to how many logbook hours you're aiming for.

03

Pre-test confidence tune-up

A focused session before test day — last-minute tips, common mistakes to avoid, and the confidence to walk in calm. (We can't know your exact test route in advance, so this is about being genuinely ready, not memorising one path.)

04

Learner's → full licence guide

Already have your P's in sight? Targeted lessons to sharpen the higher-speed, independent-driving skills your final test will check for.

05

Overseas licence conversion

Already drive confidently overseas? Lessons focus purely on NSW-specific rules, signage, and test expectations — not driving from scratch.

06

Refresher & confidence lessons

Haven't driven in years, just relocated, or nervous on highways? Lessons to rebuild comfort and skill at your own pace, no judgement.

PRICING

Simple, straightforward pricing.

Single Lesson

$75 1 hour

Casual, no lock-in. Dual-control car and full attention included. Counts as 3 logbook hours under the 3-for-1 rule.

GREAT VALUE

Extended Session

$140 2 hours

An efficient way to bank hours in one sitting — 2 real hours counts as 6 logbook hours under the 3-for-1 rule.

PACKAGE DEALS

Booking multiple lessons upfront? Packages are available at a discount, tailored to how many hours you're aiming for and where you're starting from. Get in touch and we'll put a plan together.

Ready When You Are

THE LOGBOOK, EXPLAINED

Every lesson works triple time.

In NSW, learners under 25 need 120 logbook hours (including 20 night hours) before their test. Under the 3-for-1 scheme, every hour of lessons with a licensed instructor like Fatema counts as 3 logbook hours — up to 10 lesson-hours, or 30 logbook hours in total. Learners 25 and over are exempt from the logbook requirement altogether.

In plain terms: 10 hours with Fatema does the work of 30 hours logged any other way.

Rules can change — always confirm current requirements on the Transport for NSW website.

1 hr → 3 hrs logged per lesson, up to 30 hrs total

AREAS SERVICED

Three regions, one instructor.

COVERAGE IS GROWING

Share your postcode and we'll let you know if we're already there.

FAQ

Good questions.

Absolutely — this is a big part of what we do. Lessons focus on NSW-specific road rules, signage, and test expectations rather than teaching you to drive from scratch. Many students just need a handful of sessions to feel ready.

It genuinely depends on where you're starting from. An experienced overseas driver brushing up on NSW rules might only need 2–3 sessions; a first-time learner building toward the full logbook will need an ongoing package. Fatema will give you an honest, specific estimate after your first lesson — not before, since guessing without meeting you first wouldn't be fair to you.

Yes — pick-up and drop-off from home, work, or school is included within the Newcastle, Central Coast, and Sydney service areas. Just include your address when you enquire.

English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Urdu — so lessons can be taught in whichever language helps concepts click fastest for you.

Yes — multi-lesson packages are available at a discount off the standard hourly rate, tailored to how many lessons you're booking and what you're working toward. Get in touch and we'll put together current pricing for your situation.

It's a separate NSW Government-recognised course (5 hours: a 3-hour group workshop plus a 2-hour practical drive) run by accredited external providers, for learners under 25 who've already logged 50 real driving hours. Completing it adds 20 bonus hours to your logbook. It's worth doing alongside lessons with Fatema, but it's booked separately through an approved provider — ask us and we can point you in the right direction.

Just message ahead of time on WhatsApp — at least 24 hours' notice keeps it free of charge. Since lessons only run Saturdays and Sundays, earlier notice gives you the best chance of grabbing another slot in the same week.

GET IN TOUCH

Ready when you are.

Send an enquiry and we'll be in touch — or message directly on WhatsApp for the fastest reply.

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You learn at your own pace. We build the confidence.