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LOG BOOK, VORT, CBT -
What it all means
It can be really confusing!
Everyone has a different name for everything and so many things seem to be called “Log Book”.
Also, should you be doing VORT or the CBT (Log Book) course? We hope this helps.
You may not need to decide
right away any way. Talk to Mark or Jenny. We can help you decide on
what is best for you. Call the Drive Smart office on 8285 4059 or
email us if that works better for you.
The Driving Companion
This is what most people call the
Log Book. You should get one when you pass
your L’s Test at Service SA.
The different sections of
the Driving Companion are explained below:
Driving Hours
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 (Test) - Red section in “The Driving Companion”
(Page 43)
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VORT stands for Vehicle On Road Test.
It is a Practical Driving Test with an Authorised Driving Examiner.
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It is 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.
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You take the Examiner for a drive
over a specific VORT route. They "examine" how you drive, park and do U turns etc. You either Pass or Fail - if you fail,
you must wait 14 days to do another one.
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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.
Looking for a reliable
VORT (Practical Driving Test) Examiner in the South West or Western
Suburbs?
Check out
A
Class Driver Training.
CBT Course (Log Book Training) - Yellow section in The Driving Companion
(Page
47)
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CBT stands for Competency Based Training (& Assessment) course.
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This is the other way you can get the Certificate you take to Service SA
when get your Licence.
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Most people call this process “Log Book” or “Log Book Lessons”.
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The training course includes 30 tasks that must be completed to the
required standard. There are also a couple of additional, optional tasks.
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A CBT Accredited Instructor works through the training and assessment of
these tasks with you.
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There is not really such a thing as pass or fail, just “come back and
finish that one next lesson”.
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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.
We Can Help:
Drive Smart Driving School Instructors can help you with CBT Training
and Assessment or Preparation for the VORT. If you just need
a Test, we can refer you to a reliable Examiner in you area. Call
8285 4059 or
email us if that is more convenient.
CBT
(Log Book) versus
VORT:
The Competency Based Training (CBT)
Course OR The Practical Driving Test (VORT). Which is best for you?
Which
licence method should you choose? Your choice will come down to things
like:
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How
quickly do you want to get your P's? CBT done properly takes time.
If your driving is quite good already then having several driving
lessons then passing a driving test can be quicker.
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Is
there an CBT (Log Book) Accredited Instructor available? Only
Accredited Instructors can sign off the driving Tasks in your Log
Book.
Note:-
You cannot be booked on for the final CBT assessment lesson until you
are competent in all aspects of the course. You also should not book a
VORT until you are confident your driving is safe and there is a good
chance you will pass. The best way to make sure is to have driving
school lessons.
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CBT:
The CBT course covers more things than the minimum items required to
pass a driving test. While more lessons are generally required,
there is no expensive Test Fee at the end.
The Final Assessment lesson is simply an extra $20 to cover the cost
of booking the assessment onto the system. (Note some schools charge
much more for the final Task 30 lesson - don't get caught out).
Country driving is a requirement of CBT (Log Book Task 22), covering car control at
higher speeds, up to 100kph with a qualified Instructor in a marked driver
training car equipped with dual brake control. 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.
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VORT: The
Driving Test is often chosen by people who have had more driving
experience or simply feel that they are ready. Not every one wants
to go through all the Tasks etc required by the CBT Course. It is a Pass or Fail
situation - one road law mistake
will mean instant fail. Having lessons with an Instructor beforehand to make
sure you have everything you need is strongly advised.
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