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Welcome to all learner drivers, parents, supervising drivers and anyone trying to do an overseas conversion to a South Australian licence. The main focus of this website is to provide resources for my clients in conjunction with their lessons. However it may be of assistance to anyone doing the Competency Based Training course (sometimes called logbook) or training for the VORT. The information in this site is a collection of explanations, procedures and guidelines that I use during lessons that seem to work for my clients learning to drive an automatic vehicle.
The Instructor
My name is Denise Bourassa and I am a female driving instructor providing a friendly, supportive and flexible learning environment. I have been an instructor since October 2007 and work from the Marion council area. Prior to becoming a driving instructor I worked at TAFE and Flinders University developing course material, assessment tools and lecturing in IT.
I encourage supervising drivers (parents, relatives and friends) to come along to lessons to; firstly make sure that they are happy with the way in which I conduct my lessons and secondly to gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge that are required to become a licenced driver.
Qualifications
I am an Accredited and Authorised Driving Instructor which allows me to:
- Train and sign off tasks for drivers doing the CBT course
- Train candidates for the Vehicle On Road Test (VORT)
- Test candidates for the VORT
Training Vehicle
I use an automatic Toyota Corolla hatchback for training clients. However, I am also happy to train a client using their own car.
Contact Information
- Name: Denise
- Mobile: 0468 513 266
- Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Feel free to contact me to discuss CBT or VORT training and testing. I am usually available in the evenings or you can leave a message on my mobile if I don't answer during the day.
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Overseas and International licence holdersOverseas and International licence holders, who are permanent residents, should be aware that once they get a Section 80 permit they must pass a Vehicle On Road Test (VORT) within a month otherwise they will have to apply for a Learner's licence and will be unable to drive by themselves. A Learner driver can only drive accompanied by a supervising driver who has held a full Australian licence for at least 2 years. Once an Overseas or International licence holder is granted a Section 80 permit their Overseas or International licence is no longer valid. For example, they can't get a Section 80 and have it expire and then go back onto your alternative licence. This can have serious consequences if you rely on driving yourself to work or need a licence to hold a job. See Overseas Drivers for more information. How much will it cost? | |
VORT assessments are conducted from Oaklands Park, Mitcham, Christies Beach, North Adelaide or Torrensville:
VORT and CBT lessons are a minimum of 90 minutes in length at the following rates:
I choose to conduct 90 minute lessons because it is more time and cost effective. The briefing/de-briefing and travellng time to training areas are the same no matter what the length of the lesson, so more time is spent driving under instruction and learning. |
Should I do the CBT or VORT? | |
There are two ways that a driver can qualify for a provisional licence; either by completing a Competency Based Training (CBT) course, commonly known as logbook training or passing a practical driving test (VORT). The VORT is for people who have held a licence previously and basically know how to drive. It is very difficult and demands a high degree of road craft and understanding of the road law. Please see the VORT pages to find out what to expect of the test before making a decision. The CBT course is for people who are learning to drive and also for overseas drivers with limited experience. It is the best way to learn to drive without the pressure of a pass/fail one off test. How many lessons will it take? | |
Ideally a learner can take from 12 to 15 lessons (90 minutes each) to complete all 30 tasks. This is assuming that the learner:
The more a learner can practice (apart from the lessons) the less time will be spent during the lesson re-training tasks that have not been mastered. This can equate to a significant amount of money, possibly hundreds of dollars, by the time a learner completes the 30 CBT tasks. Be aware that if any instructor tells you that they can do it in less than 12 to 15 lessons they may not be teaching all of the tasks to the standard set by the Department of Transport. |