Automatic driving lessons in Mount Barker and the Adelaide Hills
One-on-one lessons with Nicky, a licensed SA driving instructor, in a dual-control automatic. We pick you up from home, school or work and take it one lesson at a time. Everyone has to start somewhere.
- Licensed SA driving instructor
- Registered Nurse, 25+ years
- Dual-control automatic
Who my lessons are for
All welcome, whether it's your first time behind the wheel or your first time in years.
New learners
Just got your Ls? We start with the basics on quiet streets and build up your confidence and skills from there.
Nervous drivers
If driving makes you anxious, we go at a pace that suits you. Nerves are normal and nothing to be embarrassed about.
Getting back on the road
Haven't driven for a while, or new to Hills roads? Book a lesson or two to feel comfortable again.
Getting test-ready
Practising the manoeuvres and habits you'll be assessed on, so you know what to expect on the day.
Meet Nicky, your instructor
Nicky is a licensed South Australian driving instructor and the person behind Wings. She taught both of her children to drive before making it her job, so she knows what it's like for parents to hand over the keys and trust someone else to teach their child. Lessons are calm, supportive and planned around each learner.
Nicky has also worked as a Registered Nurse for more than 25 years, much of it teaching students. She moved to SA from the UK in 2014 and lives in the Hills with her family and several mini dogs who give her the run around.
- Licensed SA driving instructor (DV 8787)
- The same instructor every lesson
- Working With Children Check held
- Registered Nurse, 25+ years
Lesson lengths and prices
Every lesson is one-on-one in an automatic car, with pick-up and drop-off included.
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
Lesson packages
Book five or ten 90-minute lessons together for 10% off, and use them any time over 12 months.
Confidence Bundle
7.5 hours of automatic lessons at $90 an hour. Book them as 60, 90 or 120-minute lessons in any mix, with 12 months to use them.
Progress Bundle
15 hours of automatic lessons at $90 an hour, enough to take you from early lessons to test-ready. Book them as 60, 90 or 120-minute lessons, with 12 months to use them.
How booking works
Enter your suburb
Check my real-time availability in your area
Choose a time and lesson length
Book online in a couple of minutes. You'll get a confirmation as soon as it's booked.
I'll pick you up
From home, school or work. Bring your learner's permit and wear comfortable flat shoes.
Lessons around Mount Barker and the Hills
We teach in and around Mount Barker, Littlehampton, Nairne, Hahndorf and Woodside, plus suburbs within about 10 km of each, including Blakiston, Totness, Wistow, Brukunga, Balhannah, Oakbank, Echunga and Lobethal.
We practise on the roads you'll actually drive: Mount Barker's roundabouts, narrow Hills roads, 25 km/h school zones and the South Eastern Freeway.
The SA driving test is changing in 2027
From the first half of 2027, government examiners will run practical driving tests in government cars, replacing both the VORT and the CBT&A logbook method. Until then, nothing changes for current learners.
Read my guide to getting your Ps in SA →
Common questions
Can you pick me up from school or work?
Yes. We can pick you up and drop you off at home, school or work anywhere in my service area. Just add the address when you book.
What days do you teach?
Lessons currently run Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Every free time shows in the booking calendar, up to 30 days ahead.
How many lessons will I need?
There's no set number. It depends on how much driving you do between lessons and how confident you feel. After your first lesson I'll give you an honest idea of where you're at and what to work on.
Do lessons with an instructor count for more logbook hours?
Yes. Under current SA rules, your first 5 hours with a licensed instructor can be logged as 15 hours towards the 75 supervised hours you need for your Ps.
Everyone has to start somewhere
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