Driving lessons in Dunedin

Learning Curves Driving & ConsultingDrive your future, master the road!

Patient, professional driving lessons in Dunedin from a former police officer and current VTNZ testing officer.

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19 yrsPolice service (Singapore & NZ)
VTNZ Driver Testing Officer
Former Crash Investigator
Dual-control Toyota Aqua
Evenings & weekends
5.0Rated on Google

Services

Lessons for every stage of the road

From your very first lesson to your full licence, plus parking, overseas conversions, parent coaching and workplace assessments.

Class 1 Beginners Course

No driving experience, or less than 5 hours of supervised driving.

Minimum 10 structured lessons before a mock test
Learn in a dual-control Toyota Aqua

$75 per 45-min lesson

Ready for Your Restricted Test

Over 5 hours of supervised driving and getting ready to sit your restricted.

Minimum 3 lessons
Skill appraisal: your strengths and weaknesses
Custom lesson to work on your weak spots
Mock restricted test
Extra lessons recommended if the mock test shows you need them

From $75 per lesson

Not sure which course you need?

Tell Saifudin a little about your driving so far and he’ll recommend the right starting point.

027 416 5742

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

No packages to decode. Saifudin confirms your total price before you book.

45-minute driving lesson

$75

In your own car or the instructor’s dual-control Toyota Aqua

One-hour mock test

$90

Test-day practice in the instructor’s car or your own

Parent workshop

$75

“Coaching Your Teen to Drive”: 3 hours, classroom & practical

Employee assessment

$150per employee

Company fleet vehicle, written report to HR

School Road Code course

$420per course

3 × 1 hr + on-site theory test (test fee not included)

Park Like a Pro

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One-on-one parking coaching in your own car

Orientation Drive

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1-hr NZ road rules session for direct overseas conversions

Lessons can be in your own car or the instructor’s dual-control Toyota Aqua.

How booking works

Three steps. No forms, no fuss.

Booking is a quick conversation with Saifudin: no accounts, no online payments.

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Get in touch
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Within 24 hours, Saifudin replies with available lesson times, your total price, and anything else you need to know.
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Confirm & you’re booked!
Reply to confirm. That’s it, you’re booked in. See you on the road!

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My story

From the beat to the driver’s seat

19 years seeing what goes wrong on the road. Now he teaches you how to get it right.

Then · 19 years in uniform

Protecting the public

13 years with the Singapore Police Force, including VVIP protection: driving and guarding heads of state, presidents, prime ministers, kings and sultans. Highly trained in defensive, offensive and protective driving.

Then 6 years with New Zealand Police, last posted in Taihape on one of the North Island’s busiest state highways, where he also worked as a crash investigator.

“I’ve investigated serious and fatal crashes. I know how quickly things go wrong, and how to prevent them.”

Saifudin standing in a river holding a walking stick, pointing to the sky

The turn · A new road

Choosing a different path

After policing, Saifudin ran his own ground-tour business, escorting VVIPs around Aotearoa until Covid.

Teaching was always part of him: Head Instructor in Silat (a South-East Asian martial art), trainer for new police recruits, and District Trainer for the NZ Electoral Commission.

“Teaching people has always been what I love most.”

Portrait of Saifudin smiling confidently with a harbour behind him

Now · Dunedin

Helping you master the road

Saifudin started LCDC teaching learners in Queenstown and has now moved to Dunedin. He is a VTNZ Driver Testing Officer holding I & O endorsements for Class 1, so he knows exactly what examiners look for.

Today he gives after-hours lessons in a dual-control Toyota Aqua, patiently guiding nervous first-timers, overseas drivers and parents alike.

Why LCDC

Safe drivers for life, not just test day

Our mission

To empower individuals with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become safe, responsible drivers for life. Through personalised instruction and a commitment to excellence, we strive to create a safer driving culture that positively impacts our communities.

Our vision

A future where every driver is equipped with the confidence, competence and mindfulness to make our roads safer for everyone.

Diagram of a car’s blind spots, with other cars hidden beside and behind it — Knowing your blind spots: one of the habits we build from lesson one.

Safety first

Safe driving is the foundation for saving lives and protecting communities.

Patient & understanding

A supportive, encouraging environment for every learner, especially nervous ones.

Tailored to you

Everyone learns differently, so lessons are shaped around your pace and needs.

Leading by example

Professional, safe driving behaviour demonstrated at all times.

Skills for life

Not just passing the test: knowledge and confidence that last.

Community impact

Safer roads and responsible drivers for the communities we serve.

A car waiting as a flock of sheep crosses a rural New Zealand road

Overseas drivers

New to NZ roads?

Driving here can feel different: give-way rules, rural roads, roundabouts… and the odd flock of sheep. Here’s which option suits you.

Licence from a Schedule 8 country?

You can convert without a practical test. A one-hour Orientation Drive shows you how NZ road rules differ from home. No scores, no pressure.

Licence from anywhere else?

You’ll sit the Full Class 1 conversion practical test. Conversion prep starts with an appraisal, a tailored lesson plan and a mock test.

Your instructor won’t be your examiner

Saifudin also works as a VTNZ Driver Testing Officer. Once you become an LCDC student, he will never conduct your practical test. Another testing officer is always assigned, so your test stays 100% independent.

This doesn’t affect parent workshop participants or employee assessments, as no driving instruction is given to the test candidate.

Part of the Driving Change Network

LCDC is a proud member and supporter of Driving Change Network, a national community working towards equitable and accessible driver education, training and licensing.

Visit drivingchange.nz (opens in a new tab)

Reviews

What learners say

5.026 reviews on Google

“I did 4 sessions here, his knowledge and easy going teaching style was amazing, very friendly and helpful had many good chats and laughs while still effectively teaching proper techniques, because of this I passed my restricted test easily first try! I could not recommend him enough!”

“I would absolutely recommend lessons from Learning Curves to any learner drivers before you take the Resticted test. My experience as a 'later in life learner' with a lot of anxiety, was extremely positive. He is super knowledgeable and has a great teaching style that is both relaxed and professional. Really thorough- focuses on exactly what you need to know and improve on, and built my confidence in a short space of time. He will tell you soon as you are ready to go for your test. I passed mine, first time! Im beyond grateful Organising lessons was also really easy, he is very accommodating and responsive to messages.”

“Saifudin is an excellent instructor, providing lots of detail and tips to become a better driver. I would 100% recommend this driving school.”

“Din was awesome as my instructor. He was very patient, explained everything in a easy to understand way, really got me ready for test day, and I wasn't nervous at all, because I was prepared. Passed my license on the first go. I would highly recommend Din to anyone.”

“I had a great experience with my driving instructor. I was already a confident driver but he pushed me to remember the small details that matter for the test and I aced it. He is very easy going and is helpful in many situations. Definitely recommend if you’re looking to book your driving test and need a few lessons”

“He was incredibly patience and supportive throughout my learning process. The clear instructions and constructive feedback have helped me build confidence behind the wheel.i feel much more prepared and comfortable driving and thanks to his guidance.”

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