About Drive Blue

About Drive Blue

Drive Blue delivers high-quality driver training, licensing support, road safety education and evidence-based behaviour change programs with a practical, professional and service-led approach across the Northern Territory.

Our story

More than a driving school

Drive Blue is a Northern Territory-based provider of driver training, licensing support, road safety education, behaviour change management and evidence-based programs.

We work with individuals, schools, organisations, community groups and remote communities to improve access to practical, professional and supportive driving-related services.

Our work goes beyond helping someone pass a test. We focus on building safer drivers, supporting licensing pathways, strengthening road safety behaviours and delivering programs that contribute to stronger outcomes across the Territory.

Drive Blue is focused on risk reduction and road safety. We support individuals and organisations with expert instruction and comprehensive programs that build safe driving skills and reduce road risk.

Our Mission

"To lead the delivery of professional driver training and road safety programs that improve driver capability, increase access to licensing, and create safer communities."

Our Values

Safety

Road safety is at the centre of everything we do.

Practicality

Real-world skills matter more than test performance alone.

Respect

Every learner is treated with dignity and patience.

Access

We actively work to reduce barriers to driver training and licensing.

Reliability

Our clients can count on professional, consistent service.

Evidence

We apply evidence-informed approaches to improve outcomes.

Meet our instructor

Meet Joshua Blake

Joshua Blake — Drive Blue founder and principal instructor
Joshua Blake
Founder & Principal Instructor · Drive Blue NT

Joshua Blake is the founder and principal instructor of Drive Blue. With extensive experience across driver training, licensing support and road safety program delivery in the Northern Territory, Joshua brings a practical, calm and client-focused approach to every engagement.

Joshua has worked with learner drivers, newly licensed drivers, overseas licence holders, community organisations, schools and program partners across Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs and remote NT communities.

His approach is built on patience, clear communication and a genuine commitment to helping people build the skills and confidence they need to drive safely and access the licensing process with support.

Experience
Highly regarded and experienced road safety professional who has worked across Northern Australia
Service Area
Darwin · Palmerston · Katherine · Nhulunbuy · Tennant Creek · Alice Springs · Remote
Specialties
Licensing, behaviour change programs, skills development, corporate assessments, specialist road safety programs, remote delivery
Approach
Calm, practical, supportive and outcome-focused

Experience

20+ years in Corporate and Adult Education and Training

Extensive experience in education, facilitation and skills development across adult learning and professional training environments.

15+ years as a Driving Instructor and Examiner

More than a decade of practical experience supporting learners, assessing drivers and helping people develop safer, more capable on-road behaviour.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualifications in Adult Education and Training and Business, with additional specialist qualifications and training in:

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Specialist Psychology and Counselling
  • Mental Health
  • Work Health and Safety
  • Transport and Logistics
  • First Aid

Specialities

  • Learner driver training and test preparation
  • Practical driving assessment and driver evaluation
  • Road safety education
  • Behaviour change support and driver rehabilitation
  • Adult learning and structured skills development
  • Working with diverse learners and participant needs
  • Calm, confidence-building instruction
  • Regional and remote service delivery across the Northern Territory
  • Behaviour change programs
  • Skills development
  • Corporate assessments
  • Development and delivery of specialist road safety programs

What we do

Our service pillars

Driver Training

Professional driving lessons and test preparation for learner drivers, newly licensed drivers, and anyone looking to build or refresh their on-road skills.

Assessment and Safety Services

Practical driving assessments and corporate driver assessments delivered with a professional, structured and supportive approach.

Road Safety Education

Road safety workshops, high school programs, and the Back on Track program for drink and drug drivers seeking rehabilitation support.

Remote and Community Delivery

Tailored driver training, licensing support and road safety program delivery for remote and regional communities across the NT.

Get started

Enquire about lessons, assessments or tailored program delivery

Whether you are preparing for your driving test, working toward your licence, arranging a practical assessment or seeking remote program delivery, Drive Blue can help.

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