About Formula
For most Kiwis, learning to drive and acquiring a driver’s licence is a major milestone in life. Whether it be getting from A to B for work, school or sport, going on weekend roadies, driving to the supermarket or just cruising around town on Friday night, driving provides a freedom that’s pretty hard to beat.
However, being in charge of a vehicle carries a massive responsibility. After all, with the average domestic car weighing in at 1500kg, a lot of damage can be done if not operated with adequate driving skills and constant attention to what’s going on around you.
So that’s why, at Formula Driving School, we properly prepare our customers to pass their driver licence tests and go on to be safe, fully aware and responsible drivers on New Zealand’s roads.
The Formula Car
At Formula Driving School we use the latest Ford Focus. It’s a reliable and comfortable vehicle with dual brake controls for the driving instructor and your peace of mind. Our car has an automatic transmission so if you want to learn in a manual you will need to supply your own vehicle. For first-time drivers wanting to learn to drive a manual vehicle we recommend a couple of initial lessons in our automatic Ford Focus before you progress to lessons in a manual. This way, you can concentrate on the driving fundamentals before becoming accustomed to a clutch and gear changing
Booking a Lesson
Booking a lesson with Formula is super easy. New customers just need to complete a short form with a few basic details along with your current driving level, and we’ll be in touch. Existing customers can simply text us their preferred lesson day and time.
Our People & Credentials
Our driving instructors are all NZTA accredited, which means you always get a fully qualified driving instructor to ride by your side and teach you to become a safe, responsible and confident driver.
Vance Hedley
With more than three decades of commercial driving experience, Vance brings a wealth of real-world knowledge and expertise to every lesson. Over the past 10 years, he has successfully helped hundreds of customers gain their licences, and pass their driving tests with confidence. Highly regarded within the industry by fellow instructors and driving examiners alike, Vance is known for his calm approach, professionalism, and ability to tailor lessons to suit each individual learner. His focus is on creating a supportive, enjoyable, and confidence-building environment that helps every student achieve success on the road.