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

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
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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.

"I would like to show gratitude and much appreciation to Torque Driving Academy. Hassan for always ensuring lessions and plans goes smoothly. Great time management, planning and communication. And Special thanks to Naa-ym for being so patient with me. Helping m correcting behavior and making the learning so much easier which build m confidence ... Torque driving Academy provides excellent service and highly recommended"

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Lucretia Berry
Google Review · 4 months ago

"I'm very grateful to Torque Driving Academy and especially my instructor, Naa-ym. He was patient, understanding, and always made learning easy and stress-free. His teaching style really helped build my confidence, and I'm happy to say I passed my driving test because of his support. Highly recommended!"

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Essildah Mlambo
Google Review · 5 months ago

"Thanks to torque academy I passed my license on my 1st appointment. The instructors will make you comfortable yet vigilant on the road. I give all praise to them I don't regret anything major shout out to torque academy"

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Cameron Lee Peters
Google Review · 6 months ago
Transparent Pricing

Simple, Honest Pricing

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

Code 8 Manual

R250/hr
5 hoursR1,600
10 hoursR2,650
15 hoursR3,800
20 hoursR5,000
Car hire for test included (R700+ if paid separately)
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Code 8 Automatic

R260/hr
5 hoursR1,650
10 hoursR2,750
15 hoursR3,950
20 hoursR5,200
Car hire for test included (R750+ if paid separately)
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Code 10 Heavy Vehicle

R300/hr
5 hoursR2,100
10 hoursR3,400
15 hoursR4,800
20 hoursR6,200
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.

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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