David Carnell

A High School teacher with a passion for driving. I first started driving heavy vehicles professionally in 2007 and continued driving part-time after I started teaching in 2009. Since then, I have had the opportunity to teach a variety of subjects, including Science, Mathematics, Special Education and HPE, across all primary and secondary year levels whilst still driving whenever I got the chance. 

In early 2018, I had a light-bulb moment and after consultation with my wife, decided to combine my passion for driving with my teaching skills and start Carnell Car School.  

In the car I have a relaxed demeanor with excellent communication skills and my goal is to individually tailor lessons based on your driving needs. This flexibility and individual focus has meant that every learner driver I teach has the best opportunity to pass their practical driving test. All levels of learners, whether beginner, international licence conversion or confident, (almost) test ready students are welcome. No matter what your background or experience level, I focus on creating the best environment for you to learn.

I look forward to assisting you in meeting your driving goals.

The Mighty Jimny

This compact SUV is the perfect car in which to learn how to drive. With a high driving position and great visibility you will find it easy to see potential hazards on the roads. The short wheel-base and small turning circle make all those technical maneuvers a breeze to learn and easy to repeat time and time again. 

With a slightly lower-than-standard gear ratio and an engine designed to produce lots of torque low in the rev-range, the Jimny is less likely to stall than most other small vehicles on the roads today. This all contributes to a simpler, easier and more straight-forward driving experience with Carnell Car School. 

This late model Jimny has a manual gearbox, fitted with bar-type instructor pedals (Dual Controls Queensland) and a full set of instructor mirrors.

Automatic or Manual lessons in your own car are by negotiation. Please contact David to talk through the requirements if you wish to take lessons in your own vehicle.

Driving Lessons to be paid for by Cash or Bank Transfer.

Beginning and ending lessons at different locations by negotiation. Please discuss this with David prior to the commencement of the lesson if you would like to make use of this option.

The Test Package includes a 1 hour pre-test drive and briefing, use of the Carnell Car School vehicle to complete the practical driving test with the TMR assessor, and a post-test drive to student's preferred location (home, school, work etc.) within a 10km radius of the test centre.

The Works Package includes: advice and practice for the PrepL Online Learning course, 100 log-book hours of driving lessons (including at least 10 night hours), a small group basic maintenance course, booking and payment for a practical driving test, test package, a 5 year licence (upon passing the practical driving test).

The Basic Maintenance Course is a 3 hour practical course that can be taken in small groups (maximum 4 people) for $150 each. This course will help you take care of your vehicle more comprehensively and will include the following: a brief overview of vehicle parts and function, a brief overview of some things to look for when purchasing used cars, refuelling a vehicle, checking tread levels on tyre, changing a tyre, checking and adjusting tyre pressures, checking and topping up fluid levels, checking and changing fuses, checking and change light bulbs, changing a battery. Carnell Car School will provide a vehicle for all practical aspects of the course but if any participant would like to bring their own vehicle to learn with, this could also be accommodated.

The Towing Course is coming soon. Stay tuned for more details.

For any Further Information on any services offered by Carnell Car School or to book, please contact David at [email protected] or 0434 190 922.