About Us
Focus Driving School is owned by Ben Eliot who has many years experience as a Driving Instructor in Cairns. Ben is also a qualified Defensive Driving Course Instructor. Focus is a family owned and operated business.
Having studied at St. Augustine’s College, Ben then attended James Cook University where he completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Human Services. Previously Ben worked in communications and sales & marketing for both national and international companies.
As a driving instructor Ben gets a real ‘buzz’ when his students pass. Although Focus Driving School is one of the most competitively priced driving schools in the region, the business has successfully developed a reputation for ‘outstanding professional service at fantastic rates’.
Focus offers both Auto and Manual lessons. To book Auto either call the Focus office direct on 0432 106 081 or book online.
For Manual you can call Ben direct on 0458 700 008 or the Focus office.
OR simply complete the booking form below – its easy.
Learner Licence
Getting your learner licence
You can apply for a learner licence in Queensland when you turn 16.
You need to pass a road rules test before you can get your learner licence.
We suggest you complete the new interactive test online. It is called PrepL.
To prepare for the test, study the Queensland’s road rules. There is also a road rules refresher test.
Practicing the test online will help you decide when you are ready to take the test.
Your Learner logbook …
Apply online for your learner logbook
If you are 25 or older, you are not required to complete the learner logbook, however, it is recommended that you do.
For previous, interstate or overseas driving experience find out how to record your hours.
Focus also provides refresher courses and driving lessons to upskill jobseekers.
*Note: If you choose an automatic, you may only operate an automatic vehicle. Any new vehicles which you rent or buy must be automatic as well. If you want to drive a manual car in the future, you would be wise to learn on a manual which automatically allows you to drive both kinds of vehicles.
Bookings
Booking your first lesson with a professional driving instructor.
Call Ben 0458 700 008 or Focus Driving School Office on 0432 106 081. We will always endeavour to return your call within the hour.
Or use the booking form below, it’s easy.
| Lessons | Prices | |
| Prepaid Powerpack | 5 x 1 hour lessons | $395 |
| Prepaid Powerpack | 5 x 1.5 hour lessons | $580 |
| Awesome Foursome | 2 x 1.5 hour lessons plus 2 x 1 hour lessons (4 lessons total) | $395 |
| 2 x 1.5 hour lessons | $240 | |
| 1.5 hour lesson | $130 | |
| 1 hour lesson | $85 | |
| Test Package | We book the test for you, pre-test & hire of vehicle | $240 |
| Drive PRO Pack | We book your Driving Test for you, ‘Taking Safety to the Next Level’ | $460 |
| Pre-test & hire of vehicle | Pre-test lesson & hire of vehicle | $170 |
| Test booking & Car Hire | We book the test for you & hire of vehicle | $155 |
| Hire of car only | $85 | |
Remember 1 hour with a professional driving instructor gives you 3 hours in your logbook.
Our prepaid packages of 5 lessons give you 15 hours in your logbook.
And our prepaid packages of 10 lessons give you 30 hours in your logbook.
Payment is due prior to each lesson/s either in cash, by EFT or buy booking online.
Order a Gift Voucher as a gift to a friend, relative or even yourself!
Hi Ben and Evelyn
I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to the both of you for everything you’ve done for me. After four attempts at the driving test, I honestly felt like giving up, but your patience, belief in me, and constant support truly made a difference.
You not only taught me how to drive, but you also helped me build the confidence I needed to succeed. I’m so thankful for your understanding and the way you always pushed me to keep going even when I doubted myself.
Thank you so much for standing by me through this journey – your patience and encouragement meant the world to me. I wouldn’t have made it without you both.
Why Focus?
Your safety is our business, we have the necessary:
Business and Public Liability Insurances
Blue card and Police clearance.
Our Instructor/s also undertake a Defensive Driving Course.
Ben drives a Mazda Sports Hatch with low mileage which is well maintained on a regular basis.
Why Focus – Because that’s what you’ve got to do to learn how to drive properly
Contact Us
Ben: 0458 700 008
Office: 0432 106 081
Email: info@focusdrivingschoolcairns.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusdrivingschoolcairns
Instagram: @focusdrivingschoolcairns
You will enjoy learning to drive with FOCUS
