Perth · You Know The Road. Learn The Gears.
Automatic To Manual
Licence Conversion In Perth.
Already hold a WA automatic licence? Build on your road experience with focused manual driving lessons. Get comfortable with the clutch, gears and the next step towards your manual licence.
From $80 / 60 minutes · One-to-one driving lessons
Same Road Sense. A New Set Of Controls.
Find Your Rhythm.
One Skill At A Time.
Automatic-to-manual lessons focus on what changes when you add a clutch and gears. Choose a skill on the gear map to see how your driving lesson can help.
Select A Skill To Explore
Your Lesson Focus · Clutch
Find The Bite Point.
Start with the control that makes manual driving different. Your instructor can break clutch coordination into manageable actions and help you feel how the car responds.
- Clutch control and moving off
- Controlled stopping and low-speed practice
- Clear feedback at your pace
Your Lesson Focus · Hill Starts
Bring Control To The Incline.
Work through moving off on a hill with a clear sequence and time to practise. Build coordination and confidence before adding more demanding traffic situations.
- Hill starts and controlled stops
- Combining the clutch, brake and accelerator
- Keeping observation part of the manoeuvre
Your Lesson Focus · Manoeuvres
Make Small Movements Feel Smooth.
Practise the slow-speed situations where manual control matters. Keep checking your surroundings while you coordinate the pedals and make measured decisions.
- Parking and controlled manoeuvres
- Slow-speed clutch coordination
- Observation and safe positioning
Your Lesson Focus · Gear Changes
Find A Smoother Rhythm.
Connect gear selection with what the road needs next. Practise changing gears without losing attention to observation, positioning and planning ahead.
- Smooth gear changes
- Appropriate gear selection
- Bringing controls and road awareness together
Your Lesson Focus · Traffic
Put The Skills Into Everyday Driving.
Combine familiar road sense with your new manual controls. Work on the situations that need more practice so the extra actions become easier to manage.
- Intersections and roundabouts
- Planning ahead and lane changes
- Smooth control in changing traffic
Your Lesson Focus · PDA Ready
Prepare For The Assessment.
Review your manual driving skills, identify gaps and discuss readiness for your Practical Driving Assessment. Ask about a lesson vehicle and warm-up options before finalising test-day arrangements.
- A practical review of your driving
- Focused work on skills that need attention
- Confirm test-day vehicle availability
Your lessons are tailored to your experience and progress. There is no fixed number of lessons, and a lesson package does not guarantee test readiness or a pass.
Explore Manual Driving LessonsA Clear Price For Your Practice
Manual Upgrade
Lesson Prices.
Book 60, 90 or 120 minutes of focused manual driving tuition. Government application and assessment fees are separate. All prices are in Australian dollars.
60Minutes
Single Driving Lesson
An hour to review your skills and practise a clear next step.
$80per lesson
Book Single Driving Lesson90Minutes
Driving Lesson Plus
More time to bring manual control and everyday driving together.
$115per lesson
Book Driving Lesson Plus120Minutes
Double the Fun
Two hours for focused practice and practical feedback.
$150per lesson
Book Double the Fun*Within our service areas, subject to driving instructor availability. An enquiry does not confirm a booking.
Make Room For More Practice.
Starter Pack: 5 × 60 minutes, $385, use within 2 months.
Road Map to Success: 10 × 60 minutes, $750, use within 3 months.
From C-A To C Class
Your WA
Manual Upgrade Route.
Driving West provides the driving lessons and PDA preparation. WA Driver and Vehicle Services manages the licence upgrade, application and assessment.
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Learn Under The Right Conditions
Current WA C-A licence holders do not need another learner’s permit to learn manual. You must display L plates, have a qualified supervisor, maintain a zero blood alcohol level and drive at no more than 100 km/h, or the posted limit if lower.
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Apply For Your Upgrade
Submit the DLA1 application in person with the required identification. The process includes an eyesight test and an application fee. Check the current official steps before you attend.
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Pass A Manual PDA
To remove the automatic-only restriction, you must pass a Practical Driving Assessment in a manual vehicle. Your driving instructor can help you prepare; your result depends on your driving on the day.
Requirements checked against WA Driver and Vehicle Services guidance on 8 October 2026. Use the official guidance for your circumstances.
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Manual Instructors.
Northern Suburbs.
Our manual driving instructors serve north of the river. Ken speaks English, Chinese and Bahasa; Angie speaks English and Maltese. Tell us your preferred driving instructor, pickup suburb and lesson times.
Ken
North Of The River
English, Chinese, Bahasa
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Angie
North Of The River
English, Maltese
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Pete
North Of The River
Manual driving lessons
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Steve
North Of The River
Manual driving lessons
View Driving Instructor ProfileOur team will confirm pickup coverage, driving instructor availability and lesson times. Driving instructor and language requests are subject to availability.
Meet The Full Driving West TeamClear Answers Before You Start
Manual Upgrade.
Your Questions.
From learning conditions to lesson prices, find the details that help you plan your upgrade.
Call Our Team: 0406 782 459Can I upgrade my WA automatic licence to manual?
Yes. A current WA C-A licence holder can work towards a C-class licence by following the WA upgrade process and passing a Practical Driving Assessment in a manual vehicle. A C-class car licence permits manual and automatic cars within that class. Check the official manual licence upgrade steps.
Do I need another learner’s permit to learn manual?
If you already hold a current WA C-A licence, you do not need another learner’s permit to learn manual. Learning conditions still apply, including L plates and a qualified supervisor. Read the official learning conditions.
Can I practise manual driving alone with an automatic licence?
No. While learning manual on a C-A licence, you must have a qualified supervisor beside you. You must also display L plates at the front and rear, have a zero blood alcohol level, and observe a maximum of 100 km/h or the posted speed limit if lower. Check all WA supervision and learning rules.
Do I have to pass a manual driving test?
Yes. You must pass a Practical Driving Assessment in a manual vehicle to remove the automatic-only restriction from your WA licence. Driving lessons help you prepare but do not guarantee a pass.
What will we cover in automatic-to-manual conversion lessons?
Your driving instructor can focus on clutch control, finding the bite point, smooth gear changes, hill starts, stopping and manoeuvres. You will combine these skills with observation, positioning and safe decisions in traffic.
How many manual upgrade lessons will I need?
There is no fixed number. Your previous manual experience, confidence, supervised practice and progress all matter. A first lesson helps identify the skills to develop and a suitable next step.
How much do manual conversion lessons cost?
Single Driving Lesson is $80 for 60 minutes, Driving Lesson Plus is $115 for 90 minutes, and Double the Fun is $150 for 120 minutes. Government fees are separate. Compare lesson packages and test-day options.
Can I use a Driving West car for my manual PDA?
Ask our team about a manual test-day vehicle and warm-up lesson before finalising arrangements. Availability, pickup coverage and test-day options must be confirmed. View our current test-day options.
Where do you offer manual upgrade lessons, and can I request a language?
Our manual driving instructors serve Perth’s northern suburbs. Ken speaks English, Chinese and Bahasa. Angie speaks English and Maltese. Tell us your suburb and preferences so we can confirm a suitable driving instructor.
Does sending a booking enquiry confirm my lesson?
No. An enquiry lets us check your suburb, needs, driving instructor availability and lesson times. Our team will confirm your arrangements. Please include any existing PDA booking when you enquire.
Ready For Your Next Gear?
Tell us your suburb, manual experience and preferred lesson times. We will help you plan your next driving lesson.
