Friendly, patient driving lessons across Adelaide's Southern Suburbs. Using over 30 years of on road experience to help nervous beginners, neurodiverse learners and returning drivers become safe, confident drivers.
Friendly, patient driving lessons across Adelaide's Southern Suburbs — using over 30 years of on road experience to help nervous beginners, neurodiverse learners and returning drivers.
About Bruce
Bruce Peckham is a motorbike rider, ex-truckie and dad — and he's spent over 30 years behind the wheel learning what it actually takes to become a safe, confident driver.
These days he puts that experience into teaching learner drivers across Adelaide's Southern Suburbs. Whether you're a nervous beginner, prepping for your VORT, or working through anxiety, ADHD or autism, Bruce adapts his approach to suit you — with plenty of patience, clear instructions, and (according to his students) a few too many dad jokes.
It's never about rushing you through. It's about making sure you're genuinely ready — and that you actually enjoy getting there.
Services
Bruce tailors both the content and length of every lesson to suit you — starting from 90 minutes, with longer sessions available by arrangement.
Step-by-step instruction that eases nerves while building safe driving skills, one drive at a time.
Focused VORT lessons — including a mock test — to help you confidently ace your Vehicle on Road Test.
VORT Test Day — $420
Includes use of the LWPDS vehicle, the assessor's fee, and the government test charge.
Lessons tailored to your pace, with extra support for anxiety, ADHD and autism — building confidence and safety.
Helping international and interstate drivers convert to a South Australian driver's licence with confidence.
Why Choose Bruce
Over 30 years of driving expertise, making learning efficient and enjoyable.
Experienced with anxiety, ADHD and autism, with patient methods to reduce stress.
Every lesson is customised to meet your unique learning needs and pace.
What students say
Bruce has helped hundreds of learners — from nervous first-timers to returning drivers — get on the road safely and confidently.
FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking your first lesson.
We provide driving lessons across the Southern Suburbs of South Australia, offering flexible lesson locations to suit your needs, ensuring convenience and accessibility for all learners in the area.
The Vehicle on Road Test (VORT) is a practical driving test required for obtaining a South Australian driver's licence. We offer expert preparation, including a mock test, to help you pass it successfully.
Yes! We specialise in teaching beginners, offering a supportive, patient approach to help new drivers gain confidence, learn essential skills, and prepare safely for driving on the road.
Yes. We adapt lessons for anxiety, ADHD, and autism with patient pacing, clear instructions, task-focused drills, extra time when needed, and supportive strategies to build lasting driving confidence.
Learn With Peckham's provides a late-model automatic vehicle for lessons. Bruce is also happy to teach manual — using your own manual vehicle.
Lessons run for 90 minutes, with longer sessions available if arranged in advance. Every lesson is structured around safe driving fundamentals and builds towards VORT readiness, including mock test practice.
Getting started
Call or message Bruce directly — he'll have a chat, answer your questions and find a time that suits you.
Mornings, afternoons, weekdays or weekends — lessons fit around your schedule.
Start learning at your own pace, in a modern, comfortable car — manual or automatic.
Reach out today and Bruce will help you take the next step towards a confident, safe driving journey.
Call — 0414 181 737
Follow along
Follow Learn With Peckham's Driving School for tips, student wins, and the occasional dad joke. It's a good way to get a feel for Bruce before your first lesson.
Get in touch
Call, email or send an enquiry below — Bruce will get back to you and help find a time that works.
Phone
0414 181 737