Jackie Gladwood – Driving Instructor Southern Gold Coast & Tweed Heads

Experienced QLD & NSW Driving Instructor Providing professional automatic driving lessons across the Southern Gold Coast, Tweed Heads and surrounding border communities.

With teaching experience dating back to 2017 and a previous background as an educator working with students from Years 1–9, Jackie is known for her calm approach, clear explanations and ability to help nervous learners become safe and confident drivers.

Whether you are preparing for a Queensland Driving Test, a NSW Driving Test, converting an overseas licence, or simply building confidence behind the wheel, Jackie provides structured lessons tailored to your individual learning needs.

Instructor Details

• Qualifications: Queensland Accredited Driver Trainer & NSW Licensed Driving Instructor
• Driving Lessons: Automatic
• Vehicle: White Hyundai Venue
• Experience: 7 Years Driving Instruction
• Previous Experience: 8 Years as an Educator
• Service Areas: Southern Gold Coast, Tweed Heads & Northern NSW

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Why Learners Choose Jackie

Jackie combines professional driver training with a genuine passion for teaching. Her lessons focus on:

• Building confidence for nervous and anxious drivers
• Driving test preparation for QLD and NSW
• Helping overseas licence holders adapt to Australian roads
• Easy-to-remember coaching techniques and driving strategies
• Safe decision-making and hazard awareness
• Structured, supportive and personalised lessons
• Teaching teenagers, adults and mature-age learners

What Jackie's Customers Say

Students consistently describe Jackie as:

• Patient, calm and supportive
• Excellent at reducing driving anxiety
• Easy to understand with clear explanations
• Highly effective at preparing learners for driving tests
• Friendly, professional and encouraging
• Focused on helping students pass while becoming safe drivers

Published reviews frequently mention:

• Passing driving tests on the first attempt
• Building confidence after years of driving anxiety
• Helpful memory tips and test techniques
• Support for overseas drivers adapting to Australian road rules
• Professional, friendly instruction in Tweed Heads and Southern Gold Coast test areas

Reviewers regularly describe Jackie as "patient", "supportive", "helpful", "professional", and "the best instructor", with many learners highlighting successful test passes and improved confidence behind the wheel. Based on published learner testimonials. 

QLD & NSW Driving Test Preparation

One of Jackie's strengths is helping learners prepare for practical driving tests in both Queensland and New South Wales.

Lessons can include:

• Mock driving tests
• Local testing routes
• Roundabouts and intersection management
• Parking techniques
• Observation and head-check skills
• Hazard perception development
• Confidence building before test day
• Test-day warm-up lessons

Whether your test is booked in Queensland or New South Wales, Jackie can help ensure you understand local requirements and are fully prepared.

Southern Gold Coast & Tweed Heads Driving Lessons

Jackie regularly teaches learners throughout:

• Banora Point
• Bilinga
• Coolangatta
• Currumbin
• Currumbin Waters
• Tugun
• Kirra
• Tweed Heads
• Tweed Heads South
• Tweed Heads West
• Palm Beach
• Elanora
• Burleigh Heads
• Burleigh Waters
• Varsity Lakes
• Terranora
• Bilambil
• Bilambil Heights
• Kingscliff
• Chinderah
• Cobaki Lakes

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Jackie help with both QLD and NSW driving tests?

Yes. Jackie is accredited to teach in Queensland and licensed to instruct in New South Wales, helping learners prepare for driving tests on either side of the border.

What type of car does Jackie teach in?

Jackie teaches automatic driving lessons in a white Hyundai Venue.

Does Jackie help nervous drivers?

Absolutely. Many learners specifically mention Jackie's calm, patient and supportive teaching style, particularly those experiencing driving anxiety.

Can overseas licence holders book lessons?

Yes. Jackie regularly assists overseas drivers in adapting to Australian road rules, road positioning and testing requirements.

Which suburbs does Jackie service?

Southern Gold Coast, Coolangatta, Tugun, Kirra, Currumbin, Palm Beach, Tweed Heads, Tweed Heads South, Tweed Heads West, Banora Point, Terranora and surrounding areas.

Do I need driving lessons before my test?

Professional driving lessons can help identify habits that may cause a test failure and improve confidence, safety and decision-making before your practical assessment.