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Cape Town's Driving Academy — Est. 2009

Professional Driving
Lessons in Cape Town.

Professional driving lessons, learner's licence preparation, and patient expert instructors helping students across Cape Town become safe, confident drivers.

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Based in Athlone, Cape Town — Est. 2009
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17+
Years of Experience
Est. 2009
by Hassan Lombard
Code 8 & 10
Manual & Automatic
17+
Years Experience
Est. 2009
Hassan Lombard
Code 8 & 10
Manual & Auto

Trusted By Students Across Cape Town

Qualified Instructors
K53 Preparation
Manual & Automatic
Test Day Vehicle Hire
Patient & Professional
What We Offer

Everything You Need
To Get on the Road

From your learner's licence all the way to passing your K53 test — we provide a complete, holistic service.

Learner's Licence Preparation

Road signs, rules of the road, mock tests, and full exam preparation so you walk in confident.

  • Road signs & markings
  • Traffic rules & regulations
  • Mock tests included
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Manual Driving Lessons

Learn complete vehicle control with experienced, patient instructors on Code 8 manual vehicles.

  • Code 8 manual vehicle
  • Mock tests for knowledge assessment
  • Vehicle hire for test included

Automatic Driving Lessons

Perfect for first-time or nervous drivers. Code 8 automatic lessons in a relaxed, supportive environment.

  • Code 8 automatic vehicle
  • Ideal for anxious drivers
  • Vehicle hire for test included

Code 10 Heavy Vehicle

Professional Code 10 instruction for heavy vehicles. Structured lessons with an experienced instructor.

  • Code 10 truck lessons
  • K53 heavy vehicle prep
  • Truck hire for test included

Mock K53 Tests

A full simulation of the official K53 driving test to identify gaps and build your confidence before the real thing.

  • Realistic test conditions
  • Identify weak areas
  • Build test confidence

Starter Packages

Special packages designed for newly licensed drivers who want to build confidence before driving on their own.

  • Newly licensed drivers
  • Build road confidence
  • Patient, supportive lessons

Practise Your K53 for Free

Test your road signs and rules knowledge before your learner's licence exam — free, online, anytime.

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About Torque

Why Students Choose
Torque Driving Academy

Established in 2009 by Hassan Lombard, Torque Driving Academy started as a one-man operation and has grown into a thriving driving school. We provide a holistic service with a relaxed approach that eases anxious learners while equipping them with the skills to drive safely and confidently.

  • Patient, skilled & dependable instructors
  • Manual & automatic vehicles available
  • Learner's licence preparation included
  • Vehicle hire for test included in packages
  • Mock K53 tests before your real test
  • Starter packages for newly licensed drivers
  • Based in Athlone, Cape Town since 2009
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Google Reviews

What Our Students Say

Real reviews from students who trained with Torque Driving Academy.

"A heartfelt thank you for the efforts and patience of your driving school with my son 🤜🩷 We are extremely proud of his achievement 🤜 May your business flourish in abundance always 🙏🤜🤜"

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Shaamielah Abrahams
Google Review · 2 weeks ago

"Failed my driving test 3 times, switched to torque driving school and immediately passed"

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Taskin Dadabhay
Google Review · 2 weeks ago

"Such a great Driving school ever met...just got my license ..my inspector was a patient and lovey guy. Thank you very much. Got my license 🙏🙏⭐"

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Mkhululi Benedict Thalente Nzuza
Google Review · a month ago
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Simple, Honest Pricing

All packages include vehicle hire for your K53 test. No hidden costs.

Code 8 Manual

R250/hr
5 hours R1,600
10 hours R2,650
15 hours R3,800
20 hours R5,000
Car hire for test included (R700+ if paid separately)
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Code 8 Automatic

R260/hr
5 hours R1,650
10 hours R2,750
15 hours R3,950
20 hours R5,200
Car hire for test included (R750+ if paid separately)
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Code 10 Heavy Vehicle

R300/hr
5 hours R2,100
10 hours R3,400
15 hours R4,800
20 hours R6,200
Truck hire for test included (R900+ if paid separately)
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How It Works

Your Journey to a Licence

A clear, step-by-step path from your first call to passing your K53 test.

01

Contact Us

Call or WhatsApp us to discuss your needs. We'll recommend the right package for you.

02

Learner's Licence

We prepare you for your learner's licence with road signs, rules, and mock tests.

03

Driving Lessons

Start your practical lessons with a patient instructor at a pace that suits you.

04

Mock Test

A full mock K53 test so you know exactly what to expect on the day.

05

Pass Your Test

Drive to your test in our familiar vehicle and pass with confidence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your first lesson.

It varies from student to student. Some learners feel confident after 5–10 hours while others benefit from 15–20 hours of practice. We offer packages from 5 to 20 hours so you can choose what works for you.

Yes. We offer Code 8 manual, Code 8 automatic, and Code 10 heavy vehicle lessons. Automatic is ideal for first-time or nervous drivers.

Absolutely. We offer full learner's licence preparation classes covering road signs, traffic regulations, and rules of the road — plus mock tests to assess your readiness before the real exam. You can also practise for free anytime at k53quiz.co.za.

Yes — vehicle hire for your K53 test is included in all of our lesson packages. This means you take your test in the same vehicle you've been practicing in, which greatly improves your confidence on the day.

We are based at 90 Comet Rd, Athlone, Cape Town, 7764. We serve students across the Cape Town area.

We completely understand. Our approach is specifically designed to ease anxious learners. Our instructor is patient, calm, and experienced in helping nervous students build confidence step by step at a pace that suits them.

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Ready to Start?

Call, WhatsApp, or send us a message — we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Phone
082 992 2827
WhatsApp
082 992 2827
Email
Torque.driving.academy@gmail.com
Address
90 Comet Rd, Athlone, Cape Town, 7764
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