RMS Test Packages and Gift Certificates

Driving Test Car Hire

Driving Lesson Test Packages from Penrith Driving School include lessons prior to the driving test, as well as car hire for the RMS P1/driving test. Limited RMS test routes and other areas unfamiliar to students are used to assess a student’s ability before the driving test. Our vehicle can be hired if it has been used during your driving lessons for the RMS driving test. Driving test bookings and lesson packages must be paid in advance. We do not refund car hire costs after booking and require two full business days’ notice to reschedule.

Fees Still Payable

While most people attend their scheduled tests, if you do not pass or are unable to take the driving test, the car hire fee is still payable. Car hire may not be available for the driving test if we determine you are unable to drive our car. The full RMS hire fee is still payable, and we will cancel the driving test hire if we believe you cannot drive competently. It is advisable to take a lesson before your test date for us to determine if you can use our car. Please note that any payments made through PayPal that are cancelled by the customer will incur a refund fee (varies) which PayPal charges us for the cancellation. Refer to our T’s & C’s for further details on cancellations.

Driving Test Bookings

Driving tests should not be booked without first confirming availability with Penrith Driving School. Ensure we are available on the day and time of your driving test if you plan to use our vehicles for the RMS driving test.

Vehicles for the driving test must be provided by you or hired through a driving school. If using your own car for a driving test, ensure it is roadworthy, or the test will be cancelled. Penrith Driving School can book your RMS driving test on your behalf, but payment is required before we make the booking.

Students must ensure their log books are fully signed and complete with 120 hours of driving, including 20 hours of night driving, or they will not be allowed to take the P1 driving test. Click on this link to read the Guide to the Driving Test, which may help you avoid common pitfalls during the driving test.

RMS Test Car Hire

Car hire for RMS Driving Test: Manual or Automatic

Services Provided:

• 1-hour lesson prior to the driving test, subject to the pickup location.
• Pickup and drop off in lesson areas.
• All insurances included.

Suitable for:

• Students or drivers preparing for the RMS driving test.

Tests at other testing centres like St Marys, Springwood, Richmond, and Blacktown may incur higher rates. For cost inquiries, please contact us.

Key Skills Covered:

• Reverse parallel parking.
• Three-point turns.
• Kerbside stopping.
• Nose-first parking.
• Hill starts (manual).

We ensure that you meet all requirements to pass your driving test and assess your road rule knowledge. You should have a solid understanding of line markings, traffic lights, intersections, and roundabouts, as well as good decision-making skills required for the driving test.

Safety Checks:

Another crucial area is verifying that your driving meets safety standards, which is essential when driving independently. Passing your driving test depends on your ability to drive autonomously. Note: Manual driving tests are typically more challenging than automatic tests.
Lessons prior to a driving test are intended for individuals who already possess strong manual vehicle driving skills and need some refinement before taking the manual driving test. It is not designed to teach manual driving to those lacking confidence. If you are uncertain about your manual driving skills, consider additional lessons for an assessment.

Sharpen Up Your Driving:

Our expectation is that you can drive correctly without assistance from the instructor, as the RMS assessor will provide no help during a driving test. The lessons aim to sharpen your skills, address minor errors, and verify that you meet the driving test criteria.
Should your driving not meet the necessary standards, further practice or lessons may be required.

Lesson Course:

Lessons will take place in areas that relate to the criteria required and parts of the RMS test routes will be used for driving tests. These areas assess your decision-making abilities , vehicle control and driving skills.
As with academic exams, studying and practicing are essential to passing your driving test and for safe driving beyond the driving test.

Leave Enough Time:

It is advisable to schedule lessons 2-3 weeks before your driving test to avoid last-minute preparation. Students who procrastinate often struggle to pass their driving test. If your driving skills do not meet RMS standards, additional lessons or practice may be necessary.

Please confirm the driving test date with us before booking to ensure vehicle availability. Payment is required at the time of booking to secure the vehicle for your test. A cancellation fee applies with less than 24 hours notice.
Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information on cancellations.

Car hire for the RMS Driving Test

• 1-hour lesson prior to driving test
• Pickup and drop off
• All insurances

One hour of driving time may not be sufficient to cover all necessary requirements; therefore, we recommend scheduling additional lessons before your test. We do not lease our cars to students or drivers without first assessing their driving ability. Students or drivers must have completed a lesson with us before the day of the test. If we determine that you do not possess the skills to operate our car safely, we cannot permit its use for the driving test. The assessment lesson cannot take place on the test day.

Do not underestimate the complexity of the driving test, as accumulated errors can lead to failure, aside from the immediate fail items. This package does not guarantee passing the driving test. Please confirm your driving test date prior to booking to ensure vehicle availability. Payment is required at the time of booking.

A cancellation fee applies if cancelled with less than 2 business days notice. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information on cancellations.

Gift Certificates

Available for Automatic or Manual Driving Lessons.
Select the number of lessons required and fill out contact information or call us.
The recipient must contact us to arrange lesson days and times.
Gift Certificates are only for Lessons Not Car hire or Test Packages.

We can post the gift certificates to a nominated address and at times drop them off if local.
Gift certificates are hard copy only.
Payment is required prior to the purchase of gift certificates.
Gift certificates are valid for the period as per NSW Law from the date of purchase and are not transferable for cash.

If you purchase an automatic gift certificate then want to change to a manual vehicle a surcharge of the difference in price will be required.
Contact us at Penrith Driving School today for further information and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Please note any payments made by Paypal that are refunded will incur a refund fee (varies) which Paypal charges us.
Paypal fees are also included in any purchases through our website. Paypal is payment option but does attract fees.
To avoid these PayPal fees pay by bank/internet transfer or visa/master card over the phone.

Normal Driving Lesson Hours

Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 1 pm
All lesson types purchased such single lessons, lesson packages, RMS Packages and Gift Certificates will be available during these hours only.  
Driving lessons after 6 pm Monday to Friday and after 1 pm on Saturday or Sunday are charged at a higher rate as per price page. These are after-hours lessons so cost more if we give up our time, sorry we have families as well.