We recognise that everyone’s journey is different. Whatever stage of the licensing process you are at, let us help you become a better and safer driver.
AA Driving School Auckland provides a wide range of training options from driving lessons, defensive driving courses through to corporate driver training. AA Driving School has a wealth of experience and expertise, and we pride ourselves on the quality and professionalism of our driving instructors.
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Auckland driving schools
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Auckland drivers
Edwin Lit Likes to show people the fun and joy of driving
Transmission
Automatic
What inspired you to become a driving instructor?
I enjoy driving and would like to share the joy and fun of driving with others. A challenge for me is to help other younger people drive safely.
What do you enjoy about your role the most?
Meeting and teaching people who one day could change the perception of driving, resulting in safe driving habits in this country.
Why did you choose the AA?
Great brand recognition. I believed in the AA to provide better services and customer satisfaction than rivals.
What locations do you cover?
Mt Wellington, Ellerslie, Penrose, Royal Oak, Remuera, Orakei, Greenlane, Epsom, Mission Bay, Parnell, Saint Johns, Kohimarama, Saint Helliers, Glendowie, Glen Innes, Panmure, Meadowbank and some areas of South Auckland.
Lynton Wall Enjoys meeting different people.
Teaching experience
27 years
Transmission
Automatic and manual
What inspired you to become a driving instructor?
I was in the UK and actually started as a bus driver instructor. I thought my skills were transferable to Driver Training and made the move to become a driving instructor for the AA.
What do you enjoy about your role the most?
Meeting different people and not being stuck in an office job. This keeps me out and about where I can enjoy teaching people and driving.
Why did you choose the AA?
The brand and the fact it is respected in the community.
What locations do you cover?
Onehunga, Panmure, Eastern Bays, Mount Wellington, Parnell, Greenlane, Remuera
Ian Morley A passion for driving and a desire to make NZ roads safer.
Transmission
Automatic
What inspired you to become a driving instructor?
I have always had a passion for driving and was a professional driver for 27 years, driving buses and trucks. I would see bad driving habits on a daily basis and wanted to make a difference.
What do you enjoy about your role the most?
I enjoy meeting people and giving students the skills to drive safely. I get great satisfaction out of giving students the skills to pass their tests.
Why did you choose the AA?
The AA is a recognised brand and very liked for what they have to offer their customers.
What locations do you cover?
Silverdale, Orewa, Hatfields Beach, Red Beach, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa, Army Bay.
Bryan Drake Enjoys seeing people gain the skills to drive safely.
Teaching experience
14 years
Transmission
Automatic
What inspired you to become a driving instructor?
I have come from a diverse teaching background. I've taught in a church, the army, police and a Singapore secondary school for six years. The opportunity came up to teach driving so I jumped at the chance.
What do you enjoy about your role the most?
Seeing people gain the skills to drive safely.
Why did you choose the AA?
I saw an advert with the AA that appealed and responded. If you ask me why have stayed with the AA, then I would add that it has the best profile and reputation of all other driving schools.
What locations do you cover?
Pakarunga, Botany, Manurewa, Manukau, Mangere East, Whitford and other areas in East and South Auckland.
Deepak Patel Enjoys motivating and mentoring his students.
Transmission
Automatic
What inspired you to become a driving instructor?
The opportunity to transfer great driving skills.
What do you enjoy about your role the most?
I enjoy motivating and mentoring my students to drive confidently and safely and to get them across the finish line.
Why did you choose the AA?
The AA is a widely trusted organisation with a lot of member and client support services.
What locations do you cover?
South Auckland and South East Auckland.
Shefali Patel Enjoys providing people with the opportunity to pass their driving tests.
Teaching experience
6 years
Transmission
Automatic
What inspired you to become a driving instructor?
I had my own café for a number of years and enjoyed the interaction with different customers. I also enjoy teaching therefore teaching people to drive provides the perfect mix of what I enjoy.
What do you enjoy about your role the most?
Providing people with the opportunity to pass their driving tests and giving them the confidence and belief that they can.
Why did you choose the AA?
I like the way the public look up to and trust the AA and I wanted to join the best. AA is the best.
What locations do you cover?
Titirangi. New Lynn, Avondale, Henderson, Glen Eden, Westgate and other areas in West Auckland.