Welcome to Ben Davis Driving School

Your friendly, professional driving instructor based in Hamilton, NZ. Whether you’re a brand new learner, looking to pass your restricted or full test, or seeking advanced defensive driving courses, I’m here to help you feel confident behind the wheel.

Lessons & Pricing

Driving Lessons

Individual lessons are ideal for those who want flexibility in scheduling and prefer to pay as they go. Each session is tailored to your current experience level and driving goals.

  • $75/hr (April & May 2025) Coupon: AprilMay2025
  • $80/hr (from June 2025 onward)

Lesson Packages

Lesson packages are a great way to save money while committing to a structured and consistent learning experience. These packages are ideal for learners wanting to build skills progressively over multiple sessions — whether you’re preparing for a test or starting from scratch.

$220

3 Lessons

Perfect for brushing up on key skills or preparing for a test.

$360

5 Lessons

Ideal for learners who want to cover all key driving competencies.

$700

10 Lessons

Best value for long-term learning perfect for beginners or nervous drivers who want comprehensive, stress-free progress.

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Test Support Packages

These sessions are designed to help you feel calm, confident, and prepared for your official driving test. You’ll get a full practice session, test tips, and the use of the driving school car on test day.

$200

Restricted Test Practice + Car Use

2.5 Hours

$100

Full Test Practice + Car Use

1.5 Hours

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Courses

These sessions are designed to help you feel calm, confident, and prepared for your official driving test. You’ll get a full practice session, test tips, and the use of the driving school car on test day.

$240

Street Talk Defensive Driving Course

This NZTA-approved course helps reduce your restricted licence period and improves safe driving habits. It includes classroom sessions and real-world driving strategies.

$120

Advanced Driving Assessment

A comprehensive assessment for experienced drivers or those wanting feedback before re-sitting a licence. Also suitable for business fleet drivers and older drivers.

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Cancellation Policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: lesson can be moved at no charge
  • Less than 24 hours: no refund (at instructor’s discretion)

Pickup & Drop-off

Pickup and drop-off can be at your home, school, work, or a mutually agreed location. For example, we can start your lesson at home and finish at your workplace or school for convenience.

About

Ben Davis

I teach a wide variety of people from students who have never been behind the wheel before, to preparation for restricted or full tests. In addition, I also conduct defensive driving courses and I’m a qualified testing officer and assessor for fleet and business clients that undertake advanced defensive driving and 4-wheel drive courses.

In my car or in the classroom I try to create a relaxing, fun environment where students understand what is required to be a safe and defensive driver for their driving lifetime. I treat each new driver as an individual and discuss their skills and knowledge and adapt these to the challenges of driving on our roads. I’m passionate about teaching and helping anyone achieve their driving goals.

I like to create a learning environment where it’s about discussing the “not quite right moments” while we learn how to drive correctly.

Vehicle
2019 Toyota Yaris (Auto)

Manual Lessons: Student must provide their own vehicle

Teaching Area

Hamilton
New Zealand

Experience

Language:

  • English

Prior to starting my own business, I worked as:

  • Regional Manager for AA Driving School
  • Training Manager at Drive IQ Hamilton

I’m a qualified testing officer and assessor, experienced in:

  • Beginner driving instruction
  • Test preparation (restricted & full)
  • Defensive driving courses
  • Fleet and business driver assessments
  • 4WD advanced courses

Get in touch!

Every student is unique. I take time to understand your goals, strengths, and areas to improve — helping you become a safe and confident driver for life.

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