Call Liz: 0409 431 046
About FOCUSED
Welcome to Focused Driving School
Accredited by the Driving Instructors Association (DIA)
Hi, I’m Liz Lambert – the owner and operator of Focused Driving School, based in Glenroy and servicing Melbourne’s Northern and Western suburbs. With years of experience and a genuine passion for road safety, I provide personalised, professional driving lessons for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
As a proud mother of two, I understand the deep concern many parents feel when their teenagers start learning to drive. Unfortunately, many new drivers are taught just enough to pass the test—not enough to become truly safe and confident behind the wheel. That’s where Focused Driving School is different.
My goal is not only to help you pass your driving test but to ensure you develop the skills, awareness, and confidence to drive safely for life. Every lesson is tailored to your needs, delivered in a calm and supportive environment where you’ll receive my full, undivided attention. Whether you’re a first-time learner, nervous driver, or just looking to build confidence, I’m here to help.
At Focused Driving School, it’s more than just driving – it’s about building a mindset of responsibility and safety on the road. Let’s work together to create safer drivers, one lesson at a time.
Your One-Stop Driving School
Learn to Drive – No Matter the Conditions
At Focused Driving School, we don’t just prepare you to pass a test — we prepare you for real-life driving. From busy city streets to wet weather and nighttime conditions, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to handle it all.
Drive to Survive is our philosophy. Safe driving habits are taught from day one, helping you become a capable, alert, and responsible driver in any situation.
What I Teach:
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City Driving
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Suburban & Residential Areas
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Freeway & Highway Driving
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Dry & Wet Weather Conditions
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Night Driving
Because real driving happens in all conditions — and your training should too.
International Drivers Licence Welcome
If you hold an international driver’s licence, you can legally drive in Victoria for up to 6 months. After that period, you’ll need to pass a driving test with VicRoads to obtain a Victorian licence.
That’s where Focused Driving School can help. We specialise in supporting international drivers through the process — from building confidence behind the wheel to preparing you for the VicRoads test.
Let us help you make the transition to a full Victorian licence smoothly and successfully.
Our lesson Prices
Gift Cards Available
Looking for the perfect gift? Driving lesson gift cards are available upon request – a thoughtful way to support someone on their journey to becoming a confident driver.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
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All lessons must be paid for in advance.
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Cancellations require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. Cancellations made with less notice will incur a $50 fee.
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Learners are responsible for any traffic infringements or damage to the vehicle during a lesson. In the event of an incident, the insurance excess will be payable by the learner.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Frequently Asked Questions
City Driving ?
Hook Turns, Trams, Traffic, Pedestrians – all things that are in the city and things you need to learn how to drive with.
We teach you the art of a Hook Turn, how NOT to drive in front of a tram and how to manage Pedestrians “running for the lights”
Wet Road Learning ?
Like it or not, it rains, and all drivers need to know how to handle these conditions.
At some stage a driver of all levels will find themselves driving in the rain. The fundamental thing to realise is that wet-weather driving demands you drive much slower.
Exercise extreme caution if a deluge has followed a long dry spell. During a dry spell, engine oil and grease collects on the road. When it rains, the surface becomes slippery. Continued rain will eventually wash away the oil, but the first few hours are the most slippery so bear that in mind.
Drivers need to learn HOW to drive in these conditions.
Turn your headlights on
Drive in the tracks of a car ahead of you
Brake earlier and easier than normal
Avoid large puddles
Give trucks and buses extra distance
Traction and stability control are helpful on rain-soaked roads
How to manage aquaplaning if it happens
How to recover from a skid
In very heavy rain, STOP
Night Driving ?
Night driving is riskier than driving during the day because of the effect of tiredness and because it’s harder to see and judge things.
We teach you the safest ways to drive at night.
Digital Drivers Licence
Digital driver licences are now available in the myVicRoads app to all Victorian licence holders including learner drivers and p-platers. Download the myVicRoads app to access your digital licence.
What is a digital licence?
A digital licence is a quick, easy, and secure way to provide your licence status, access licencing information to verify your identity, or prove you are over 18. Your digital driver licence can be accessed directly from the myVicRoads or Service Victoria app.
You can use your digital licence:
- to prove your right to drive
- as proof of age
- as proof of identity.
Payments ?
We Accept any of the following:
- Cash
- PayID to phone number
- Bank Transfer – to be made prior to lesson
Contact Us FAQ
P Plate Restrictions
Are there special rules for us ?
P1 Restrictions - RED ?
You must:
- carry a driver licence when driving.
- show Red P plates that can be seen from at least 20 metres away, on the front and back of your vehicle unless you’re:
- a member of the police force driving a vehicle for work
- a member of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) driving a vehicle for fire fighting operations
- driving an ambulance service or a Victorian State Emergency Service (SES) vehicle for work.
- have a zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
- drive an automatic vehicle and have an A condition on your licence if you were tested in one:
- If you want to remove this restriction, visit licence conditions and refer to the A – Automatic transmission section for more information.
You can’t:
- use a mobile phone of any kind (not even a hands-free, or hand-held to message) including a GPS
- read any text messages
- tow another vehicle or trailer unless:
- in the course of your employment as requested by your employer
- it’s solely used for agriculture, horticulture, dairy, pastoral, commercial fishing or similar
- there’s a full licence driver sitting beside you
- drive a probationary prohibited vehicle unless you’re:
- a member of the police force driving a vehicle for work
- driving the vehicle for work as requested by your employer
- driving for your business or to and from the work place of that business, and there’s an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
- learning to drive a heavy vehicle with a person who holds a full licence sitting beside you
- granted an exemption from this restriction by VicRoads.
Peer passenger restriction
You can’t:
- carry more than one peer passenger aged between 16 and less than 22 years old unless you’re:
- a member of the police force driving a vehicle for work
- driving an emergency vehicle for work
- driving an emergency vehicle in line with any contract terms
- driving with a full licence driver sitting beside you
- granted an exemption from this restriction by VicRoads.
P2 Restrictions - GREEN ?
You must:
- carry your P2 licence when driving
- show Green P plates that can be seen from at least 20 metres away, on the front and back of your vehicle unless you’re:
- a member of the police force driving a vehicle for work
- a member of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) driving a vehicle for fire fighting operations
- driving an ambulance service or a Victorian State Emergency Service (SES) vehicle for work
- have a zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)
- drive an automatic vehicle and have an A condition on your licence if you were tested in one
- If you want to remove this restriction, visit licence conditions and refer to the A – Automatic transmission section for more information.
You can’t:
- use a mobile phone of any kind (not even a hands-free or hand-held to message) including a GPS
- read any text messages
- drive a probationary prohibited vehicle unless you’re:
- a member of the police force driving a vehicle for work
- driving the vehicle for work as requested by your employer
- driving for your business or to and from the work place of that business, and there’s an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
- learning to drive a heavy vehicle with a person who holds a full licence sitting beside you
- granted an exemption from this restriction by VicRoads.
Who Is A Peer Passenger ?
This is someone who’s at least 16 but less than 22 years old, but doesn’t include:
- your spouse or domestic partner
- your sibling or step-sibling.
You won’t need to get an exemption if you’re a P1 driver carrying the above listed people.
What if I'm a probationary driver from interstate?
The same probationary restrictions from your state will apply if you’re driving in Victoria.
A P1 driver or corresponding novice driver must not drive a motor vehicle with more than one peer passenger.
A peer passenger is a person who is at least 16 but less than 22 years of age, but does not include a person who is:
- the spouse or domestic partner or
- the sibling or step-sibling of the probationary P1 driver or corresponding novice driver.
A corresponding novice driver is a person who holds a probationary or provisional licence issued by another jurisdiction or country and has held the licence for less than 12 months.
It’s a good idea to visit information for tourists and check out the the road rules before you drive here.
Call Liz: 0409 431 046
Based: Glenroy | NORTHERN SUBURBS