Skills for life.
Working together to develop the next generation of safe, competent
and confident drivers for today’s roads.
The NXTGEN difference.
It’s not only the quality experience and options we offer but also how we conduct ourselves.
Relatable
Learning in the family SUV, lessons in our Subaru XV compact SUV will make these skills easily transferable.
Accessible
Need us to pick you up from home, school or work? We offer a pickup/drop off service in the Launceston area.
Simple
Our automatic transmission vehicle lets you keep both hands on the wheel and focus on the road while you drive.
Safety first.
Learning to drive is a big step, and having the right car makes all the difference. The Subaru XV and the Subaru Crosstrek are both compact SUVs designed with safety, confidence, and comfort in mind — ideal for learner drivers and reassuring for parents. With Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, they offer strong grip and stability in all road conditions.
Both vehicles feature seven airbags, EyeSight® Driver Assist technology, and lane departure warning, helping drivers stay alert and protected.
Whether you’re behind the wheel of the XV or the Crosstrek, you’re learning in a car that’s built to be trusted for real-world safety, reliability, and peace of mind.
*The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives consumers consistent information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click on Check Availability and choose the lesson that suits you to view current openings.
Yes. As long as all learners are from the same family, you can use one package—just enter the correct learner’s details when booking each lesson.
Packages are valid for two years from the date of purchase.
Yes, you can purchase any of the packages as a gift, or just the one hour gifted lesson, once purchased, you will have the option to print out your gift certificate. If you want to keep it a surprise, put it in the learners name, but use your contact details and we can update these once the gift has been given.
We offer pick-up and drop-off in Riverside, Prospect, Youngtown, St Leonards, Newnham and anywhere in between. If you’re outside these areas, please choose a convenient meeting spot such as Riverside Pool, Kings Meadows Bunnings, Prospect Market Place, Target Mowbray, Riverbend Park, Royal Park (Park St), or Morty’s in the city.
Lessons will only be conducted in the dual control Nxtgen vehicles.
No. Both our vehicles—the Subaru XV and Subaru Crosstrek—are automatic.
Yes. We offer lessons in our automatic vehicles to cover everything required to prepare for your manual P assessment.
Yes. We recommend starting in an automatic to gain road experience, build confidence, and develop safe driving habits. Once you’re comfortable with vehicle control, you can switch to learning manual gear changes.
No. While cheaper lessons exist, we focus on value for money—quality instruction, clear improvement, and a positive learning experience. Just check out our reviews.
Yes. Our teaching uses a repetition-based approach to build muscle memory. Every lesson is tailored to your current level, progressing at your own pace as you master each skill.
Absolutely! For beginners, we start in a carpark to teach the basics of steering and foot control. Our instructors know quiet areas in most suburbs for a safe and gentle start on the road.
Yes. Both Nxtgen vehicles have dual control pedals, giving instructors access to a second brake if needed.
Let's make time.
Single Lesson
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Your Nxtgen experience includes an indiviually tailored hour lesson to best assist you in your driver training.
Nxtgen Driving School offers professional, quality driving lessons, in a current-model, automatic Subaru XV to build a strong foundation and equip the next generation of drivers with skills for life – not just pass the test.
3 Lesson
Package
For the experienced learner
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A great way to enhance your existing driving skills or prepare for your practical driving assessment.
5 LessonPackage
For the developing learner-
The perfect option for a learner that's ready to progress their learning and boost their confidence.
10 LessonPackage
For the emerging learner-
The safest way to ensure your learning experience builds your confidence and skills for life.
SAVING!
Stacey Howard
NXTGEN Driving Instructor
Stacey is the founder, director and instructor at Nxtgen Driving School, and will provide a quality learn-to-drive experience for the next generation of young drivers on our roads.
As a mother of two young children, she realises how important a safe and positive learning environment is to help educate and equip our youth with essential skills for life that reach beyond obtaining a licence.
A very friendly and calm professional who promotes a proactive style of driving, Stacey instils good technique and etiquette in every client to ensure they are aware there is much more to driving than simply what is right in front of them.
Stacey is a certified instructor with over 20 years driving knowledge and extensive customer service experience in the Tasmanian Health Service.
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Highly recommended Stacey our daughter wasn’t used to city driving and she improved so much after each lesson. Stacey was great with fitting her in with a double lesson and... read more
Michelle B.
November 19, 2024I highly recommend Stacey at Nxtgen. Pick up and drop off was so convenient. Both of my children responded positively to Stacey’s teaching style. They received invaluable tips for driving... read more
Jo C.
August 25, 2024Stacey’s relaxed and friendly approach is great for learner drivers. Pick up and drop off was so convenient. She gave Noah some great tips which were invaluable in passing his... read more
Michelle M.
March 13, 2024 -
Would recommend Nxtgen to anyone starting out. As a learner, not knowing a lot, been taught by Stacey definitely made it a lot easier and gave me a lot of... read more
Sabrina L.
May 5, 2023Oscar had lessons with Stacey at Nxtgen Driving School. Stacey gave him so much confidence with her great tips to help with parking, general driving and safety. I can’t... read more
Nikki Q.
February 16, 2023Stacey's care and patience and most of all her voice of confidence is what helped me get my Ps . Her calm and thorough style of teaching helped change and fix... read more
Rochel G.
December 18, 2022 -
Stacey is very patient and understanding and caring and will keep encouraging you until you obtain your licence. I would highly recommend NXT GEN Driving School for anyone who needs... read more
Briana W.
December 16, 2022Stacey was a great teacher helped me feel a lot more comfortable behind the wheel. It was a great style of teaching which made concepts other instructors tried to explain... read more
Thomas K.
September 16, 2022I would highly recommend Stacey and Nxtgen Driving School. These lessons gave my daughter so much confidence to drive safely and in preparing her to pass her test first go.... read more
Sophie F.
April 22, 2022 -
Stacey was very helpful and would definitely recommend getting lessons through Nxtgen! She made me feel very calm and comfortable.
Clover W.
January 24, 2022I personally can’t thank Stacey from Nxtgen Driving School! She was so patient throughout my driving lessons and I really enjoyed my driving lessons. I felt confident when going for... read more
Payton P.
September 23, 2021could not recommend enough, best instructor ever!! helped my road confidence and skills so much!
Makai P.
March 22, 2021 -
Absolutely loved staceys driving techniques, she very patient and very helpful in achieving the goals I needed to get in order to pass my test! Couldn’t recommend her enough 🤩🤩🥳
Amber C.
February 10, 2021Big shout out to STACEY who is an excellent instructor, she is calm, knowledgeable, friendly and most of all makes you feel at ease and that's what you want in... read more
Prinesh P.
January 29, 2021Highly recommend, Stacey was so helpful and knowledgeable. 5 star!
Kareena L.
November 12, 2020 -
nxtgen was amazing in helping me get my p’s ! stacey is very lovely and understanding. she explains terms really well & in easy to understand ways :)) would recommend... read more
Nina P.
November 9, 2020Great experience for our daughter. Stacey is very supportive at all times. She gave us a debrief at the end with what was covered during the lesson. Terrific car too,... read more
Rick F.
October 23, 2020A really nice neat car with an instructor that understands young drivers - concise and consistent! Pick up and drop off a real time saver!!
Melissa B.
October 7, 2020
