About Us
Award-Winning Specialist Driver Training in Canberra. Panache Driver Training is Canberra’s oldest Mini Cooper–only driving school and one of Australia’s most recognised specialist driver training providers.
We are proud to deliver high-quality driver education that prioritises safety, confidence, inclusion, and real-world driving skills — not just test outcomes. Awards & RecognitionPanache Driver Training has been recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in road safety, inclusion, and innovation, including:
Teaching Drivers — Not Just Passing Tests. At Panache Driver Training, we teach ACT learners how to drive safely and confidently for life — not just how to pass a test. We use the ACT Log Book system to assess learner drivers for their provisional licence and provide targeted preparation for the ACT Government Practical Driving Test. Our training standards exceed minimum licensing requirements because safety is always our primary goal. NDIS Driver Training ProviderPanache Driver Training is a proud NDIS support provider, delivering specialist driver training to individuals with disabilities. We provide personalised, confidence-building instruction for NDIS participants, including learners with autism, neurodivergent profiles, anxiety, and other support needs. All lessons are tailored to individual goals, abilities, and learning styles, supporting independence, employment, and community participation. Defensive Driving Courses: We offer courses designed to improve hazard perception, risk management, and decision-making in real-world driving conditions. These courses are suitable for:
Caravan & Trailer Reversing CoursesOur caravan and trailer reversing courses help drivers gain confidence when towing and manoeuvring safely. Training includes:
Corporate Training & Car Club DaysPanache Driver Training also delivers corporate driver training and car club training days, tailored to the needs of organisations and enthusiast groups. These sessions can include:
Our Mini Cooper Training Fleet. We exclusively use Mini Coopers (Automatic & Manual) for learner driver training, selected for their exceptional safety and handling. In 2014, Panache Driver Training introduced the first F56 Mini Cooper Manual in Australia as a learn-to-drive vehicle. With a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, Mini Coopers provide superior protection while being enjoyable and confidence-building to drive. They are safe, responsive, and fun — and we know our students enjoy learning in them. We certainly do. 
Winner of
the 2024 ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Award for "Excellence in Innovation and Impact."
Recipient of the prestigious 2024 Corporate Vision Education and Training Award for "Best Specialist Driving School in Australia."
Our next course will be on TBA
. Booking your spot as soon as possible is highly recommended, as places tend to fill up quickly.
The 7th Indigenous Australian Road Safety Award.
The 7th Indigenous Australian Road Safety Award, the 6th Encouragement Australian Road Safety Award.
It was an honour meeting Sir Jackie Stewart
We had a great day today with Olympian Aislin Jones - ISSF Skeet taking our Mini for a drive around Parliament house. For the extension of the keys2drive program.
It is fantastic to see Darren Chester MP federal minister for infrastructure and transport getting behind this very worthwhile program.
we are so honoured to be awarded
the ADTA Sustainability Award 2020 /2021
It is so rewarding and humbling to see our work being recognized by our Peers.
myDRIVESCHOOL® was originally designed for the 15-18year old learner driver market. But, we have since discovered many more needs for the product, e.g., disability, indigenous, younger school-aged students, etc. We believe myDRIVESCHOOL® is a valuable tool supplementing our NDIS driving lessons giving our students the chance to keep practising in the safety of their own homes. As well as supplementing our existing school's programs.
myDRIVESCHOOL® programs are fully rebated by the NDIS as an assistive technology for specialized driver training. To find out more, please email us at: [email protected]
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All our instructors at Panache driver training are fully vaccinated against COVID 19!
Getting our team fully vaccinated was important to us because we pride ourselves on keeping the Canberra community safe.
We were thrilled to attend the ACT Chief Minister's inclusion awards night and receive a Commendation for Inclusion in Education and Training!
We are truly honored to be 2022 Finalists for the ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award for Lifetime Achievement Supporting People with Disability.
We are truly honoured to be
2019 Finalists for the ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award in Education and Training.
We would like to congratulate Jake Naylor for winning the Award.
We would also like to give a massive shout out to James O’Hehir and Kulture Break you are truly inspirational!
We had a great day today with Olympian Aislin Jones - ISSF Skeet taking our Mini for a drive around Parliament house. For the extension of the keys2drive program.
It is fantastic to see Darren Chester MP federal minister for infrastructure and transport getting behind this very worthwhile program.
Established in August 2008.
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We had a fantastic meeting this morning with Shane Rattenbury MLA about the proposed introduction of graduated licensing into the ACT.
Thank you minister for taking the time to listen to our views on the matter.
We would like to say a massive thank you to Candice Burch MLA for finding the time to meet with us today about the proposed introduction of graduated licensing into the ACT.
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We are proud members of the Australian Driver Trainers Association.
The Sneddon Hall & Gallop Be T
he Best You Can Be spots day is a high light of our year. It is great to see the Brumbies Canberra Raiders SES and the Hart Foundation getting behind this great day for kids with special needs also!
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We had the best day with Brumby Jack from Brumbies Rugby at the Snedden Hall & Gallop Be The Best You Can Be day.
We are very proud National Disability Insurance Scheme providers. Offering SPECIALISED DRIVER TRAINING 15_046_0129_1_3
The 2016 Mini Cooper Automatic ready to start working.
The 2017 Manual joins the fleet!