Take the Wheel Driving School
Noranda, Western Australia
General Info
Take the Wheel Driving School is a new company based in Noranda who are here to help you reach your goal of passing your practical Driving Assessment (PDA). Take the Wheel is operated by Michael Brittain, a Certificate IV & Keys 2 Drive Qualified Driving Instructor. This is the highest level of instruction currently available. Michael believes that students learning to drive should be encouraged to learn to drive a manual car as this will give them a far greater scope to drive all types of vehicles in years to come. Learning to drive a manual car allows you to really be "in tune" or "at one" with your car. Using dual control vehicle teaching techniques, Michael can assist you to drive.
Reviews
Bria Ryder
17 Jul 2026
REPORT
Michael is a fantastic manual licence driving instructor - lovely chap and my son felt really comfortable being taught by him and…passed first time!
His very first session they talked for ten mins in ...
Michael is a fantastic manual licence driving instructor - lovely chap and my son felt really comfortable being taught by him and…passed first time!
His very first session they talked for ten mins in the car, then my son drove off smoothly with no stalling or jerking - I was impressed, that was not how my first foray into driving a manual went many years ago!
Thanks again Michael.
Highly recommend
G Hinson
9 Feb 2026
REPORT
started driving manual 10 months ago and never in my life did i ever think i would have my manual license, when i turned 16 my parents ensured that i needed to get my manual license, after many tears ...
started driving manual 10 months ago and never in my life did i ever think i would have my manual license, when i turned 16 my parents ensured that i needed to get my manual license, after many tears and arguments i finally agreed and they found me the driving instructor Micheal, after my first lesson with him i knew that i was going to get my manual license with him by side. Micheal is a patient, funny guys who makes you feel comfortable in the drivers seat he makes you feel safe and not overwhelmed i 100% recommend him for new drivers
Jimmy
1 Feb 2026
REPORT
My experiences with Michael were exactly what you would find in a brilliant driving instructor. I had only taken 1-3 driving lessons to fully nail my manual driving capabilities, coming from someone w...
My experiences with Michael were exactly what you would find in a brilliant driving instructor. I had only taken 1-3 driving lessons to fully nail my manual driving capabilities, coming from someone who had passed in an automatic vehicle roughly 2 years prior. Michael understands the current generation and can therefore create a encouraging and engaging learning environment, which, in my opinion, helps improve driving skills and decision-making, ultimately helping to develop a good, competent driver.
Due to the perception that manual vehicles are harder for students (it is a fact), Michael builds on that idea and turns it into a helpful, non-intimidating learning approach that has helped me and others understand how to drive a manual vehicle. Additionally, he provides plenty of room for you to improve your skills and honestly comments on whether you are ready to handle a manual vehicle. For me, he commented (in the first lesson) that I had already nailed the skills required to drive a manual car, and continued to be encouraging and helpful throughout until I had passed the driving test.
I am thankful to be your 53rd student to earn a perfect score in your career. Congratulations to James, too, who had also passed on the same day, and I wish you the best. Jimmy D.
jodie walsh
24 Jan 2026
REPORT
Michael was an excellent driving instructor. Calm and knowledgable. Very flexible and encouraging to my son.
Would highly recommend Mike .
Keith & Dani Telfer
20 Nov 2025
REPORT
Michael is a fantastic instructor, he helped my son become a confident, safe driver. After every lesson my son came back full of smiles. We recommend you to everyone, Kael passed his manual driving te...
Michael is a fantastic instructor, he helped my son become a confident, safe driver. After every lesson my son came back full of smiles. We recommend you to everyone, Kael passed his manual driving test first time with a clean sheet. Now let’s see if you can do the same for George.
Eng Chuan Lim
24 Apr 2018
REPORT
Michael is a very patient, jovial driving instructor and is very detailed in the specifics of helping me pass the test. He goes through very nooks and crannies and I'm very pleased with his professio...
Michael is a very patient, jovial driving instructor and is very detailed in the specifics of helping me pass the test. He goes through very nooks and crannies and I'm very pleased with his professionalism. Keep up the good work Michael!
Ella Tarquinio
5 Apr 2018
REPORT
Michael has been the best driving instructor I could ask for! Mike is always enthusiastic and helpful, has a great sense of humour and is very easy to get along with. Driving with Mike was a wonderful...
Michael has been the best driving instructor I could ask for! Mike is always enthusiastic and helpful, has a great sense of humour and is very easy to get along with. Driving with Mike was a wonderful experience, as he always motivated me to try my best and explained things in ways which were precise and easy to understand. Thank you so much for helping me pass my PDA, Mike - thanks for all your support!!
Ben Fletcher
22 Mar 2018
REPORT
Michael is a fantastic instructor, he is very friendly and supportive. He worked around my school hours and answered every question I had. I felt comfortable asking questions, no matter how simple the...
Michael is a fantastic instructor, he is very friendly and supportive. He worked around my school hours and answered every question I had. I felt comfortable asking questions, no matter how simple they seemed. I was successful in getting my manual licence on my first attempt after 5 lessons with Michael.
Eilish Jones
15 Feb 2018
REPORT
Michael is a great driving instructor who is always calm and never frustrated. Would highly recommend for learner drivers. I managed to pass my PDA first time in a manual thanks to his help.
jasmyn holt
6 Feb 2018
REPORT
Michael is the best driving instructor that anyone could hope for. He truly gave me the confidence and taught me precise skills that lead to passing my manual PDA first go. Would highly recommend this...
Michael is the best driving instructor that anyone could hope for. He truly gave me the confidence and taught me precise skills that lead to passing my manual PDA first go. Would highly recommend this driving school to anyone that needs help in learning. Always looked forward to my lessons, thanks again mike!
Kent Peters
27 Jun 2017
REPORT
Michael thank you so much for the tremendous work with Jaedon in him passing his PDA. Your professional, calm, and reassuring approach has been exactly the right fit for Jaedon. I have no hesitation...
Michael thank you so much for the tremendous work with Jaedon in him passing his PDA. Your professional, calm, and reassuring approach has been exactly the right fit for Jaedon. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending you as an exceptional driving instructor.
Kent Peters
27 Jun 2017
REPORT
Michael is a very experienced and calm driving instructor who not only knows how to draw the best out of his nervous learner drivers but also how to calm the anxious parents... He has been exceptiona...
Michael is a very experienced and calm driving instructor who not only knows how to draw the best out of his nervous learner drivers but also how to calm the anxious parents... He has been exceptional in the tutelage of our son for his driving test and we have a very calm and confident beginner driver. I would recommend Michael without any hesitation.
Siraj Allie
21 Jun 2017
REPORT
Patient. Friendly. Professional.
Michael is very professional when it comes to the job and achieving the goal of getting students to learn to safely drive a car and pass their driving assessment. He i...
Patient. Friendly. Professional.
Michael is very professional when it comes to the job and achieving the goal of getting students to learn to safely drive a car and pass their driving assessment. He is very friendly and knows how to maintain a calm environment especially for nervous drivers. With Michael's guidance I've successfully passed my manual PDA. I would highly recommend hiring Michael. He works well with anyone from high-school students right up to adults.
Kendra Koranis
21 Jun 2017
REPORT
Mike was a fantastic driving instructor for our daughter. He is incredibly friendly and patient, and made her feel relaxed each time she went out for a lesson. Always positive and constructive with ...
Mike was a fantastic driving instructor for our daughter. He is incredibly friendly and patient, and made her feel relaxed each time she went out for a lesson. Always positive and constructive with his feedback, Mike gave our daughter the confidence that she needed to drive a manual car and pass her PDA - thanks Mike! We can highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a driving instructor.
Charlien Van Wyk
30 May 2017
REPORT
Michael is polite, patient, trustworthy, accommodating and pivotal to passing a PDA! My daughter felt comfortable with him and felt she learned a lot.
Ruby Cottle
27 May 2017
REPORT
Mike is such a great teacher - he is always calm, patient, has a great sense of humour, quashes nerves, (parent nerves as well) and instills confidence while teaching those learning to drive to be a s...
Mike is such a great teacher - he is always calm, patient, has a great sense of humour, quashes nerves, (parent nerves as well) and instills confidence while teaching those learning to drive to be a safe and skillful driver. Mike is very easy and flexible to book lessons with and is very helpful in booking the driving tests. I cannot recommend Mike highly enough as a driving instructor and for making something that seemed quite daunting into a really positive and enjoyable experience.
Leigh-Anne Johnstone
25 May 2017
REPORT
I would definitely recommend Michael for anyone looking for a driving instructor for their children. Michael is a great instructor who helped my daughter Kaysey pass her manual licence first try. He h...
I would definitely recommend Michael for anyone looking for a driving instructor for their children. Michael is a great instructor who helped my daughter Kaysey pass her manual licence first try. He has a great personality and sense of humour making learning to drive enjoyable.
Zane Watson
10 Apr 2017
REPORT
Really good bloke, great to talk to. Really calm with his instructing which is comforting and just an overall great place to learn to drive. Cheers Mike.
Taylor Sokol
4 Apr 2017
REPORT
Very thankful that I had Michael Brittain as my instructor, he has been a very big help to me passing my PDA.
Kylie Shephard
16 Feb 2017
REPORT
Thankyou so much Michael you have been amazing to deal throughout the whole process and as Austin passed first time done a great job teaching him.
Bahubali Singh
18 Nov 2016
REPORT
Mike is an excellent instructor. He made me so confortable and confident about my driving. I would highly recommend take the wheel driving school to pass your driving assessment.
Shae Wilkes
8 Apr 2016
REPORT
Even though I didn't go through with manual I had Michael teach me go to drive all together and he is one of the best instructors to ever have, he not only taught me how to drive but also the road rul...
Even though I didn't go through with manual I had Michael teach me go to drive all together and he is one of the best instructors to ever have, he not only taught me how to drive but also the road rules along with it but also to control my nerves and I thank him a lot for that! ☺️☺️☺️
Ben T.
31 Mar 2016
REPORT
As a mature licensed driver that hasn't been behind the wheel in a number of years, I wanted a refresher course to rebuild my confidence. Mike understood my needs and reintroduced me to all of the en...
As a mature licensed driver that hasn't been behind the wheel in a number of years, I wanted a refresher course to rebuild my confidence. Mike understood my needs and reintroduced me to all of the environments I am likely to encounter in my day to day driving. He is very patient and reinforces safe driving habits. He is very personable and provides a relaxed atmosphere. Thanks so much mate.
Cameron McDonald
31 Mar 2016
REPORT
Big thanks to Mike and Take the Wheel Driving School! Thoroughly recommended them both! Whether it's starting to drive or refining what is necessary to pass your license test. I've learnt some things ...
Big thanks to Mike and Take the Wheel Driving School! Thoroughly recommended them both! Whether it's starting to drive or refining what is necessary to pass your license test. I've learnt some things from my daughter that Mike has taught her! Great dual drive manual car that my daughter found a treat to learn in.
Rebecca Gallahar
1 Jan 2016
REPORT
As a parent of my daughter, having just passed her manual driving licence, who had lessons with "Take the Wheel Driving School", I would like to say a big thankyou to Mike for helping her achieve this...
As a parent of my daughter, having just passed her manual driving licence, who had lessons with "Take the Wheel Driving School", I would like to say a big thankyou to Mike for helping her achieve this milestone.
Amy Foreman
19 Oct 2015
REPORT
Michael is the best driving instructor! Very calm and explanatory, i could not have passed my practical without him. Great pricing aswell which is a bonus. Have recomended him highly to a few of my fr...
Michael is the best driving instructor! Very calm and explanatory, i could not have passed my practical without him. Great pricing aswell which is a bonus. Have recomended him highly to a few of my friends. Thankyou for helping me pass my test!!
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0455 114 279
8 Hadley Place
Noranda Western Australia 6062
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Take the Wheel Driving School
Noranda, Western Australia
8 Hadley Place
Noranda Western Australia 6062
General Info
Take the Wheel Driving School is a new company based in Noranda who are here to help you reach your goal of passing your practical Driving Assessment (PDA). Take the Wheel is operated by Michael Brittain, a Certificate IV & Keys 2 Drive Qualified Driving Instructor. This is the highest level of instruction currently available. Michael believes that students learning to drive should be encouraged to learn to drive a manual car as this will give them a far greater scope to drive all types of vehicles in years to come. Learning to drive a manual car allows you to really be "in tune" or "at one" with your car. Using dual control vehicle teaching techniques, Michael can assist you to drive.
Business Hours
Monday
06:30AM-18:30PM
Tuesday
06:30AM-18:30PM
Wednesday
06:30AM-18:30PM
Thursday
06:30AM-18:30PM
Friday
06:30AM-18:30PM
Saturday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Sunday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Reviews
Bria Ryder
17 Jul 2026
Michael is a fantastic manual licence driving instructor - lovely chap and my son felt really comfortable being taught by him and…passed first time!
His very first session they talked for ten mins in ...
Michael is a fantastic manual licence driving instructor - lovely chap and my son felt really comfortable being taught by him and…passed first time!
His very first session they talked for ten mins in the car, then my son drove off smoothly with no stalling or jerking - I was impressed, that was not how my first foray into driving a manual went many years ago!
Thanks again Michael.
Highly recommend
G Hinson
9 Feb 2026
started driving manual 10 months ago and never in my life did i ever think i would have my manual license, when i turned 16 my parents ensured that i needed to get my manual license, after many tears ...
started driving manual 10 months ago and never in my life did i ever think i would have my manual license, when i turned 16 my parents ensured that i needed to get my manual license, after many tears and arguments i finally agreed and they found me the driving instructor Micheal, after my first lesson with him i knew that i was going to get my manual license with him by side. Micheal is a patient, funny guys who makes you feel comfortable in the drivers seat he makes you feel safe and not overwhelmed i 100% recommend him for new drivers
Jimmy
1 Feb 2026
My experiences with Michael were exactly what you would find in a brilliant driving instructor. I had only taken 1-3 driving lessons to fully nail my manual driving capabilities, coming from someone w...
My experiences with Michael were exactly what you would find in a brilliant driving instructor. I had only taken 1-3 driving lessons to fully nail my manual driving capabilities, coming from someone who had passed in an automatic vehicle roughly 2 years prior. Michael understands the current generation and can therefore create a encouraging and engaging learning environment, which, in my opinion, helps improve driving skills and decision-making, ultimately helping to develop a good, competent driver.
Due to the perception that manual vehicles are harder for students (it is a fact), Michael builds on that idea and turns it into a helpful, non-intimidating learning approach that has helped me and others understand how to drive a manual vehicle. Additionally, he provides plenty of room for you to improve your skills and honestly comments on whether you are ready to handle a manual vehicle. For me, he commented (in the first lesson) that I had already nailed the skills required to drive a manual car, and continued to be encouraging and helpful throughout until I had passed the driving test.
I am thankful to be your 53rd student to earn a perfect score in your career. Congratulations to James, too, who had also passed on the same day, and I wish you the best. Jimmy D.
jodie walsh
24 Jan 2026
Michael was an excellent driving instructor. Calm and knowledgable. Very flexible and encouraging to my son.
Would highly recommend Mike .
Keith & Dani Telfer
20 Nov 2025
Michael is a fantastic instructor, he helped my son become a confident, safe driver. After every lesson my son came back full of smiles. We recommend you to everyone, Kael passed his manual driving te...
Michael is a fantastic instructor, he helped my son become a confident, safe driver. After every lesson my son came back full of smiles. We recommend you to everyone, Kael passed his manual driving test first time with a clean sheet. Now let’s see if you can do the same for George.
Eng Chuan Lim
24 Apr 2018
Michael is a very patient, jovial driving instructor and is very detailed in the specifics of helping me pass the test. He goes through very nooks and crannies and I'm very pleased with his professio...
Michael is a very patient, jovial driving instructor and is very detailed in the specifics of helping me pass the test. He goes through very nooks and crannies and I'm very pleased with his professionalism. Keep up the good work Michael!
Ella Tarquinio
5 Apr 2018
Michael has been the best driving instructor I could ask for! Mike is always enthusiastic and helpful, has a great sense of humour and is very easy to get along with. Driving with Mike was a wonderful...
Michael has been the best driving instructor I could ask for! Mike is always enthusiastic and helpful, has a great sense of humour and is very easy to get along with. Driving with Mike was a wonderful experience, as he always motivated me to try my best and explained things in ways which were precise and easy to understand. Thank you so much for helping me pass my PDA, Mike - thanks for all your support!!
Ben Fletcher
22 Mar 2018
Michael is a fantastic instructor, he is very friendly and supportive. He worked around my school hours and answered every question I had. I felt comfortable asking questions, no matter how simple the...
Michael is a fantastic instructor, he is very friendly and supportive. He worked around my school hours and answered every question I had. I felt comfortable asking questions, no matter how simple they seemed. I was successful in getting my manual licence on my first attempt after 5 lessons with Michael.
Eilish Jones
15 Feb 2018
Michael is a great driving instructor who is always calm and never frustrated. Would highly recommend for learner drivers. I managed to pass my PDA first time in a manual thanks to his help.
jasmyn holt
6 Feb 2018
Michael is the best driving instructor that anyone could hope for. He truly gave me the confidence and taught me precise skills that lead to passing my manual PDA first go. Would highly recommend this...
Michael is the best driving instructor that anyone could hope for. He truly gave me the confidence and taught me precise skills that lead to passing my manual PDA first go. Would highly recommend this driving school to anyone that needs help in learning. Always looked forward to my lessons, thanks again mike!
Kent Peters
27 Jun 2017
Michael thank you so much for the tremendous work with Jaedon in him passing his PDA. Your professional, calm, and reassuring approach has been exactly the right fit for Jaedon. I have no hesitation...
Michael thank you so much for the tremendous work with Jaedon in him passing his PDA. Your professional, calm, and reassuring approach has been exactly the right fit for Jaedon. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending you as an exceptional driving instructor.
Kent Peters
27 Jun 2017
Michael is a very experienced and calm driving instructor who not only knows how to draw the best out of his nervous learner drivers but also how to calm the anxious parents... He has been exceptiona...
Michael is a very experienced and calm driving instructor who not only knows how to draw the best out of his nervous learner drivers but also how to calm the anxious parents... He has been exceptional in the tutelage of our son for his driving test and we have a very calm and confident beginner driver. I would recommend Michael without any hesitation.
Siraj Allie
21 Jun 2017
Patient. Friendly. Professional.
Michael is very professional when it comes to the job and achieving the goal of getting students to learn to safely drive a car and pass their driving assessment. He i...
Patient. Friendly. Professional.
Michael is very professional when it comes to the job and achieving the goal of getting students to learn to safely drive a car and pass their driving assessment. He is very friendly and knows how to maintain a calm environment especially for nervous drivers. With Michael's guidance I've successfully passed my manual PDA. I would highly recommend hiring Michael. He works well with anyone from high-school students right up to adults.
Kendra Koranis
21 Jun 2017
Mike was a fantastic driving instructor for our daughter. He is incredibly friendly and patient, and made her feel relaxed each time she went out for a lesson. Always positive and constructive with ...
Mike was a fantastic driving instructor for our daughter. He is incredibly friendly and patient, and made her feel relaxed each time she went out for a lesson. Always positive and constructive with his feedback, Mike gave our daughter the confidence that she needed to drive a manual car and pass her PDA - thanks Mike! We can highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a driving instructor.
Charlien Van Wyk
30 May 2017
Michael is polite, patient, trustworthy, accommodating and pivotal to passing a PDA! My daughter felt comfortable with him and felt she learned a lot.
Ruby Cottle
27 May 2017
Mike is such a great teacher - he is always calm, patient, has a great sense of humour, quashes nerves, (parent nerves as well) and instills confidence while teaching those learning to drive to be a s...
Mike is such a great teacher - he is always calm, patient, has a great sense of humour, quashes nerves, (parent nerves as well) and instills confidence while teaching those learning to drive to be a safe and skillful driver. Mike is very easy and flexible to book lessons with and is very helpful in booking the driving tests. I cannot recommend Mike highly enough as a driving instructor and for making something that seemed quite daunting into a really positive and enjoyable experience.
Leigh-Anne Johnstone
25 May 2017
I would definitely recommend Michael for anyone looking for a driving instructor for their children. Michael is a great instructor who helped my daughter Kaysey pass her manual licence first try. He h...
I would definitely recommend Michael for anyone looking for a driving instructor for their children. Michael is a great instructor who helped my daughter Kaysey pass her manual licence first try. He has a great personality and sense of humour making learning to drive enjoyable.
Zane Watson
10 Apr 2017
Really good bloke, great to talk to. Really calm with his instructing which is comforting and just an overall great place to learn to drive. Cheers Mike.
Taylor Sokol
4 Apr 2017
Very thankful that I had Michael Brittain as my instructor, he has been a very big help to me passing my PDA.
Kylie Shephard
16 Feb 2017
Thankyou so much Michael you have been amazing to deal throughout the whole process and as Austin passed first time done a great job teaching him.
Bahubali Singh
18 Nov 2016
Mike is an excellent instructor. He made me so confortable and confident about my driving. I would highly recommend take the wheel driving school to pass your driving assessment.
Shae Wilkes
8 Apr 2016
Even though I didn't go through with manual I had Michael teach me go to drive all together and he is one of the best instructors to ever have, he not only taught me how to drive but also the road rul...
Even though I didn't go through with manual I had Michael teach me go to drive all together and he is one of the best instructors to ever have, he not only taught me how to drive but also the road rules along with it but also to control my nerves and I thank him a lot for that! ☺️☺️☺️
Ben T.
31 Mar 2016
As a mature licensed driver that hasn't been behind the wheel in a number of years, I wanted a refresher course to rebuild my confidence. Mike understood my needs and reintroduced me to all of the en...
As a mature licensed driver that hasn't been behind the wheel in a number of years, I wanted a refresher course to rebuild my confidence. Mike understood my needs and reintroduced me to all of the environments I am likely to encounter in my day to day driving. He is very patient and reinforces safe driving habits. He is very personable and provides a relaxed atmosphere. Thanks so much mate.
Cameron McDonald
31 Mar 2016
Big thanks to Mike and Take the Wheel Driving School! Thoroughly recommended them both! Whether it's starting to drive or refining what is necessary to pass your license test. I've learnt some things ...
Big thanks to Mike and Take the Wheel Driving School! Thoroughly recommended them both! Whether it's starting to drive or refining what is necessary to pass your license test. I've learnt some things from my daughter that Mike has taught her! Great dual drive manual car that my daughter found a treat to learn in.
Rebecca Gallahar
1 Jan 2016
As a parent of my daughter, having just passed her manual driving licence, who had lessons with "Take the Wheel Driving School", I would like to say a big thankyou to Mike for helping her achieve this...
As a parent of my daughter, having just passed her manual driving licence, who had lessons with "Take the Wheel Driving School", I would like to say a big thankyou to Mike for helping her achieve this milestone.
Amy Foreman
19 Oct 2015
Michael is the best driving instructor! Very calm and explanatory, i could not have passed my practical without him. Great pricing aswell which is a bonus. Have recomended him highly to a few of my fr...
Michael is the best driving instructor! Very calm and explanatory, i could not have passed my practical without him. Great pricing aswell which is a bonus. Have recomended him highly to a few of my friends. Thankyou for helping me pass my test!!
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