September 12, 2025 4:47 AM EDT
I’m on the Central Coast (Gosford), working casual hospitality while saving. With the September long weekend coming, I want to plan a tight budget. Between the knowledge test fee, course days, practical test, medical, and any retests, what’s the real end-to-end cost people are paying here—no sugar-coating? Do Coast providers bundle practice hours or charge per attempt? Additionally, do weekday sessions save money compared to Saturdays? I’m factoring in train fares to Tuggerah and lost income from shifts. A clear breakdown (including “gotchas” like reschedule fees) would really help me not blow my savings.