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 compact Subaru SUV's, will make these skills easily transferable.

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Accessible

Need us to pick you up from home, school or work? We offer a pickup/drop off service in the Launceston area.

auto-transmisssion

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.

ANCAP* safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5

*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.

Let's make time.

Single Lesson

$ 115

Nxtgen Driving School offers professional, quality driving lessons in automatic Subarus — including the current-model Crosstrek and the trusted XV — both 5-star ANCAP safety rated and fitted with additional safety features by Nxtgen to protect learners and instructors alike.

We’re here to build strong foundations and equip the next generation of drivers with skills for life, not just to pass the test.

3 Lesson
Package

For the experienced learner
$ 330
  • A great way to enhance your existing driving skills or prepare for your practical driving assessment.

5 Lesson
Package

For the developing learner
$ 545
  • The perfect option for a learner that's ready to progress their learning and boost confidence.
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10 Lesson
Package

For the emerging learner
$ 1050
  • The safest way to ensure your learning experience builds your confidence and skills for life.​
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SAVING!

P1 Testing.

Please note, you can not book your test with Stacey if you have had a lesson with her in the last 6 months, as per Service Tasmania rules.

Please consider booking your lessons with Jack in the final 6 months, so that you are eligible to test with Stacey.

P1 Assessment
Hire Vehicle

For peace of mind on the big day
$ 160
  • Use a Nxtgen vehicle for your P1 assessment and take your test with confidence in a dual-controlled car.

P1 Assessment
Own Vehicle

For independent drivers ready to test
$ 140
  • Bring your own vehicle (must have had a professional lesson in the last month for safety) and show your skills behind the wheel.

P1 Assessment
& Familiarisation Drive

For those who like to be prepared
$ 195
  • Enjoy a warm-up drive before your test to settle the nerves and get familiar with the vehicle before your P1 assessment begins.

Your instructors.

Stacey Howard

Instructor

Jack Green

Instructor

Get in touch.

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.

Happy customers.

  • Jack was awesome. Our son did two lessons with Jack and loved it. He said Jack was really supportive, explained everything really well and didn’t make him nervous at all.... read more

    Tameka Smith Avatar Tameka S.
    August 14, 2025

    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 Barrett Avatar Michelle B.
    November 19, 2024

    I 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 Colson Avatar Jo C.
    August 25, 2024
  • Stacey’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 McCullagh Avatar 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 Lowery Avatar Sabrina L.
    May 5, 2023

    Oscar 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 Quill Avatar Nikki Q.
    February 16, 2023
  • Stacey'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 Gordon Avatar 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 Williams Avatar Briana W.
    December 16, 2022

    Stacey 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 Ketley Avatar Thomas K.
    September 16, 2022
  • I 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 Flanagan Avatar 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 Ward Avatar Clover W.
    January 24, 2022

    I 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 Peake Avatar Payton P.
    September 23, 2021
  • could not recommend enough, best instructor ever!! helped my road confidence and skills so much!

    Makai Plummer Avatar 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 Calder-Houstein Avatar Amber C.
    February 10, 2021

    Big 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 Patel Avatar Prinesh P.
    January 29, 2021
  • Highly recommend, Stacey was so helpful and knowledgeable. 5 star!

    Kareena Lockrey Avatar 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 Peck Avatar Nina P.
    November 9, 2020

    Great 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 Fontyn Avatar Rick F.
    October 23, 2020
  • A really nice neat car with an instructor that understands young drivers - concise and consistent! Pick up and drop off a real time saver!!

    Melissa Budgeon Avatar Melissa B.
    October 7, 2020

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Stacey Howard

As the founder and director of Nxtgen Driving School, Stacey brings over 20 years of driving experience and extensive customer service expertise from the Tasmanian Health Service. She is extremely proud of her growing small business and the fantastic reputation it has earnt, with families using Nxtgen to help all their children as the best reflection you can get.

A certified instructor and mother of two children, Stacey knows the importance of creating a safe, positive learning environment that helps educate and equip our young drivers with skills for life, not just obtaining a licence. She finds it most rewarding empowering mature age and young mother’s, to completely change their life with the freedom of independence.

Stacey’s calm, friendly teaching style encourages proactive driving habits, with a strong focus on steering technique, road awareness and building confidence. She is passionate and committed to helping the next generation of learners achieve their goals, and realise that safe driving goes far beyond what’s in front of them.

Jack Green

With over 30 years of experience behind the wheel and a Heavy Rigid licence, Jack brings a calm and confident approach to driver education. His background in the distribution industry has exposed him to every imaginable driving condition, fostering an enduring patience and respect for all road users, and to expect the unexpected.

As a father of two teenage girls and with one on P plates, Jack understands from his own experience the challenges parents face when teaching teenagers to drive, but also the pride that comes with seeing them gain independence. For him, driving instruction is more than teaching, it’s sharing skills for life that unlocks freedom and responsibility.

Jack is a certified instructor who is excited to be joining Stacey at Nxtgen, who also offers a relaxed teaching approach to ensure the same quality Nxtgen style of teaching experience. He is looking forward to guiding the next generation of young learners and mature age drivers, on their journey toward becoming safe, capable, and confident road users.

1hr = 2 hrs in your logbook up to a max of 10 lessons!