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International or Overseas Driver Licence Conversion
How you get your
Australian Drivers Licence mostly depends on what country you are
coming from.
Drivers from Recognised Licence
Countries.
Drivers holding licenses
from recognised licence countries simply need to
study for and pass a Driving
Theory Test. This is organised and completed
at a
Services SA Customer Service Centre.
Once this is done, you will
receive your Australian Car Drivers Licence.
For a list of "Recognised"
overseas licences and full details about
Driving with an overseas licence go to the sa.gov.au website.
Drivers from Other Countries
Drivers holding licenses
from non-recognised counties have to pass a Theory Test and a
Practical Test or Training and Assessment Course.
What you need to do now will
depend on whether you have started the process. The process officially
starts when you pass your Theory Test and get your temporary Australian
Driving (Section 80) Permit.
It is best to make sure your
driving is to Australian Standards before starting the process because
once you start you only have 30 days to pass your
a Practical On
Road Driving Test (VORT) or complete the
Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBT&A) course.
Not yet started?
Talk to us BEFORE you start
the formal process to get your Australian Licence.
Don't attempt your Theory
Test until you have checked that your driving is up to Australian
standards.
If you pass your Theory Test
you will only have 30 days to book and pass the VORT or complete the
CBT&A course. If not successful within this time, you become a Learner
Driver and can no longer drive on your International licence.
Call us and arrange to have
one of our qualified driving instructors conduct a review of your
current driving skills. We will tell you if your driving is good or not
and let you know what you need to practice. We can give further driving
lessons or classes if your driving is not so good.
Already Passed Theory Test and on
a Section 80 Permit?
Call us now and arrange for an experienced
Drive Smart Instructor to assess your driving and help you prepare for
the Test.
The
Section 80 only
lasts ONE MONTH! After that you will become a Learner Driver.
Organise
your Lessons or Classes and
Test straight away. You may have to wait for lessons. Driving Tests need
to be organised and booked normally a week in advance (minimum 3 days).
You have less than four weeks!
Book now! Don't miss out on your chance to switch straight to an
Australian Licence.
South Australian Licence
Conversion Rules!
BE WARNED.
Getting your South Australian Licence may involve a second Driving Test
called a Validation Assessment.
This is a practical driving assessment conducted by a Government
Assessment Officer, usually on roads that are not familiar to you. There
is no charge for this assessment.
You will not know if you are
"selected" for Validation until you present your
documentation to Services SA after passing your VORT or CBT Assessments
and are expecting to get your Australian licence.
If selected you will get a
permit lasting a further 28 days. During this time you must attend for
Validation at the appointed time and place. This will not be at a
location or time of your choice. The location may be far from where you
live. If you do not attend or fail the Validation, you will need to
apply for a Learner Driver permit.
Call or Email Us
Drive Smart Driving School
is here to help get your Australian Licence.
Call our central booking
office on
08 8366 0580
or
send us an email if that is easier for you.
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