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DRIVE SMART

drivesmartdrivingschool.com.au

P.O. Box 879
Modbury SA 5092

ABN 92 819 057 043


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Make The Driving Experience Hours Count!

What's The Weather Doing?

Learner Driver's need to get experience driving in all possible conditions!

If it's going to be wet - go driving! Record it in the Log Book!

 

What Time Is Sunrise & Sunset?

Any time before Sunrise or after Sunset counts as "Night Driving" in the Log book. Go Driving - Day, Night - Any time! Record it in the Log Book!

 

LOG BOOK, VORT, CBT - What it all means

It can be really confusing! Everyone seems to have a different name for almost everything and so many things seem to be called “Log Book”.

We hope this helps.

The Log Book

  • This is what most people call the book you should be given when you pass your L’s Test at Service SA. Its “proper name” is The Driving Companion.

‘Log Book’ - Green section in “The Driving Companion”. (Page 25)

  • The proper name for the pages where you fill in your minimum 50 hours of driving experience.

  • Every first time driver has to do the 50 hours no matter which method they choose to actually get their licence.

VORT – “The Test” - Red section in “The Driving Companion”. (Page 43)

  • Stands for Vehicle On Road Test.

  • One of two ways you can get the Certificate that you take to Service SA along with everything else you need to get your licence.

  • You take an “Examiner” for a drive. You show them how well you can drive, park and do U turns etc. You either Pass or Fail - if you fail, you must wait 14 days to do another one.

  • While it is possible to just book a VORT with a Licensed Examiner then have a shot at the Test, most people choose to do at least some driving lessons first.

CBT – Yellow section in The Driving Companion (Page 47)

  • Stands for Competency Based Training (& Assessment) course.

  • This is the other way you can get the Certificate you take to Service SA when get your Licence.

  • Most people call this process “Log Book” or “Log Book Lessons”.

  • The training course includes 30 tasks that must be completed to the required standard. There are also a couple of additional, optional tasks.

  • An Accredited Instructor works through the training and assessment of these tasks with you.

  • There is not really such a thing as pass or fail, just “come back and finish that one next lesson”.

  • Generally takes longer than preparation for the VORT but the minimum training requirement covers a broader range of skills including Country Driving even if you live in the metro area.
     

  • CBT versus VORT:
    Competency Based Training (CBT) versus Practical Test (VORT).

    Both methods require 2 clear days notice to book on the Government system, which means that on the 3rd day, you can attempt a VORT or Final CBT Assessment and (if successful) gain your Certificate of Competency.

    You don' t have to wait until you have done your 50 hours or your 6 months before trying for your Certificate of Competency, but you must hold onto it until all 3 requirements are met - i.e. 50 hours, 6 months and successful VORT or Final Assessment.

    • CBT: Longer hours of training to get through the Tasks means more time for your Instructor to instil good habits that will hopefully last a life time. There is also opportunity to work on creating positive driving attitudes.
      Country driving is a requirement of CBT (Task 22), and our course covers car control at higher speeds, up to 100kph with a qualified instructor in a marked driver training car equipped with dual brake control. We feel it is most important that any new driver’s first experience of country roads, does not come on a weekend away with a carload of mates. CBT assessments all offer the opportunity to re-train & re-assess mistakes.
      CBT is done with one accredited instructor who takes you right through to your P’s.

    • VORT: Practical Test can be expensive, especially if you don't pass the first time. It is a Pass or Fail situation - one road law mistake will mean instant fail, all over, come back another day (well - 14 days in fact). It is a good way to get your licence however if you are a reasonably experienced learner, or are perhaps regaining your licence for some reason. Having lessons with an Instructor beforehand to make sure you have everything you need is strongly advised.

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Contact Information

Call or send an email. Drive Smart Driving School Instructors operate in many suburbs of Adelaide, plus the Gawler area.

 

Call and talk to Mark or Jenny
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08 8285 4059

 

Office Hours
Monday to Friday - 10.00am to 7.00pm
Saturday - 10.00am to 5.00pm

Closed - Sunday, Public Holidays and all "Long Weekends"

 

Postal Address
P.O. Box 879, Modbury SA 5092

 

Electronic Mail

General Information: DriveSmart@drivesmartdrivingschool.com.au

 

 

The Proprietors of Drive Smart Driving School are members of the Australian Driver Trainer's Association of South Australia

 

 

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DISCLAIMERS:

Information contained within this website is intended as a guide only and is not considered to be precise legal interpretations of the road traffic laws.

For more detailed information regarding the law, please go to the Australian Road Rules link, or to

http://www.parliament.sa.gov.au/SearchResults.aspx?keywords=Australian+Road+Rules  for a more comprehensive search.

Also, the Police Traffic Information Office is available on (08) 8207 6586 for further information on traffic laws.

 

It should be noted that references and claims relating to the "best driver you can be" all refer to the best driver we can help you become given the available time and

opportunities for training. Once on their P's, a new driver is totally responsible for their own actions and choices.

 

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