Heavy Rigid Licence Adelaide (HR)

• VORT lessons – We may suggest a minimum of 9 hours (1 day) training before undertaking the Vehicle On Road Test.
• The VORT can be conducted the day after the completion of the training.
• Please note the VORT Method is NOT available in country/regional areas.
• Skills required for a VORT are: -
  • 85% System of vehicle control
  • 100% Road law
  • Safe and competent driver
  • Uphill and down hill starts
  • Driving in busy traffic
  • Gear changing(if required)
  • Skip changing(if required)
  • Progressive up shifting(if required)
  • Reversing
  • Secure Load/Load Restraint
  • Hills and Open Road Drive
  • Theory(To Be Advised)

• Training will depend on the Government standard as per the Competency Based Training & Assessment course format.
• The average time taken for a log book course is:-
  • 10.5 hours Automatic or Synchromesh
  • 18 hours Road Ranger

However this may vary depending on the ability and aptitude of the student

• Please contact Courtesy Driving School on (08) 8345 4911 6.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday and we will arrange dates and times to suit your needs.

• When making a booking, we require a deposit of $500 for a Synchromesh or Automatic to secure the date. For Road Ranger we require a deposit of $1000.
• Payment is due 7 days prior to training commencing. Payment can be made by cash, electronic funds transfer or credit card or an account may be arranged at our discretion.
• Please note Courtesy Driving School accepts Visa and Mastercard only. There is a 1.5% surcharge on all credit card transactions.

• Any cancellations or rescheduling must be made within a minimum of 3 business days prior to the course commencement date.
• If you choose to cancel your course 3 business days or more of your course commencing there will be a $150.00 administration fee payable.
• Any cancellations made within less then 3 business days notice will incur the loss of the full course fee; unless a medical certificate or similar is provided.
• Failure to turn up to training course on the date of the scheduled course will also incur the loss of the full course fee; unless a medical certificate or similar is provided.

• Current South Australian Drivers licence.
• A Work Diary is required to be obtained by students conducting training in non metropolitan areas prior to commencement of training.
• Appropriate footwear must be worn during training e.g. work boots, sandshoes, etc. No open footwear is allowed. High Visibility Shirts or Vests are to be worn at all times. Safety Gloves are optional when conducting vehicle checks, etc.
• Courtesy Driving School supplies all vehicles.
• Own vehicle can be supplied. Vehicle must be registered, locally plated (NO Federal Plates), road worthy & insured. Vehicle must be at least 75% loaded with NO Dangerous Goods.
• The applicant will be required to be present at least 15 minutes before the commencement of each lesson.