Advance Driver Training Bendigo
Locally Owned and Operated Bendigo Driving School
Advance Driver Training Bendigo is a proudly locally owned and operated driving school dedicated to providing high-quality driving education throughout Bendigo and surrounding areas.
Founded by Anthony Macdonald in early 2025, Advance Driver Training Bendigo was established in response to increasing demand for Anthony’s driving instruction services while working with Dixons Driving School. With the full support of the Dixons Driving School team, Anthony launched this new venture, which has since grown into one of Bendigo’s fastest-growing driving schools.
As a family-owned business, we take pride in delivering patient, professional and personalised driving lessons tailored to each student’s individual needs. Our goal is to help learner drivers develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become safe, capable and responsible drivers.
With more than 25 years of combined driving instructor experience, we have helped thousands of students throughout Bendigo and surrounding areas work towards obtaining their driver’s licences. As parents of two young children, we also understand the importance of quality driver education in developing safe driving habits that last a lifetime.
We are committed to providing every student with the guidance, encouragement and practical experience they need to become confident, independent and responsible drivers.
Qualified and Experienced Driving Instructors in Bendigo
Our driving instructors are fully qualified, accredited and insured, holding the latest Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training (TLI41222). We also maintain the required professional checks and certifications, including National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Child Safe Australia certificates.
We bring a wealth of experience, including:
25 years of combined driving instructor experience.
56 years of combined driving experience.
Extensive experience delivering thousands of driving lessons.
Comprehensive knowledge of VicRoads driving test requirements and preparation.
Strong local knowledge of Bendigo roads, intersections and traffic conditions.
Experience teaching learners of all ages, abilities and experience levels.
Our focus is on providing high-quality, personalised driver training that equips every student with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a safe, capable and independent drivers.
Personalised Driving Lessons in Bendigo
Every learner has different needs, experience and learning goals. Whether you're getting behind the wheel for the first time, building confidence in challenging traffic conditions or preparing for your VicRoads driving test, we tailor our driving lessons to help you progress at your own pace.
Our driving lessons and services include:
Beginner driving lessons for new learners.
VicRoads driving test preparation.
Overseas licence conversion.
Free myLearners driving lessons.
Adult driving lessons and refresher training.
Supportive lessons for anxious and nervous drivers.
Experienced instruction for learners with ASD and ADHD.
At Advance Driver Training Bendigo, we take a patient, supportive and individualised approach to driver training, helping students develop safe driving habits, improve their confidence and work towards achieving their driving goals.
Meet Our Bendigo Driving Instructors
At Advance Driver Training Bendigo, we understand that choosing the right instructor can make a significant difference to your learning experience.
Our instructors provide patient, professional and personalised instruction in a supportive environment, helping each learner progress at a comfortable pace.
Anthony Macdonald
Qualified Driving Instructor | Bendigo
Anthony is an experienced Bendigo driving instructor who provides personalised driving lessons for learner drivers, adults, nervous drivers and overseas licence holders.
He focuses on helping students develop practical driving skills, confidence and safe decision-making habits while preparing them for the Victorian driving test.
Sheridan Macdonald
Qualified Driving Instructor | Bendigo
Sheridan provides professional and personalised driving instruction for learners at different stages of their driving journey.
Lessons can be tailored to beginners, learner drivers, drivers preparing for their test and overseas licence holders who require additional training before obtaining a Victorian licence.
Proudly servicing Bendigo and surrounding areas, including Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk, Epsom, Huntly, Strathfieldsaye, Maiden Gully, and more.