12/01/2026
Riverland Driving School is currently concentrating on VORT TESTING.
The VORT System - Vehicle on Road Test
In South Australia, there are two ways to obtain your Driver's License, the 'Competency Based Training & Assessment' (Log Book) System or CBT&A and the 'Practical Vehicle On Road Testโ or VORT System.
The VORT is an on-the-road, practical driving test where the driver must demonstrate 5 slow speed manoeuvres and pass the general drive in order to obtain their driverโs license.
These 5 slow speed manoeuvres are:
Moving off on a hill
U-Turn
Reverse Parallel Park
Angle Park
3-Point Turn
To pass the VORT, the driver must demonstrate all 5 slow speed manoeuvres in combination with the general drive, score a pass mark of 90% or more and not breach any road law during the drive. Breaches of road law will result in an immediate fail.
Learn Pass Drive will teach you the 5 slow speed manoeuvres and all required road law to successfully pass the test.
Lessons will also cover:
The System of Vehicle Control
Road law compliance
Defensive driving
Safer steering methods
Safe driving strategies such as rules of observation, rules of braking, vehicle positioning, stopping distance and following distance.
Top Tips for a VORT Pass
Practice at home after each lesson. In our experience, drivers who dedicate time to practice outside of their lesson times, develop their skills faster and are ready for the VORT sooner.
Maintain concentration and focus on the day of the test.
Refresh your road law knowledge. A good tip is to do the "Practice Learnerโs Theory Test Quiz" on the 'MyLicense' website prior to the test http://mylicence.sa.gov.au/my-car-licence/practice-theory-test
Be well-rested and stay calm throughout the test.
Remember the basic training and principles completed in your lesson:
Do not go over the posted speed limit for the area.
Be careful around schools and roadworks
Remember that the default speed limit in South Australia is 50 km/h, unless otherwise signed.
Always use your signals when turning, leaving a roundabout or moving away from or into the kerb.
Do not tail-gate another vehicle.
Do not straddle lane lines.
Give way to other all other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists when required.
Always stop completely behind the line at STOP signs and at traffic lights.
Always comply with the System of Vehicle Control โ centre mirror/signal/brake must be followed in that order. Refer to The Driving Companion book for more information.
Common VORT Mistakes
Failing to give away to other road users.
Speeding, including speeding throughout roadworks or in a school zone.
Straddling lane lines.
Not completely stopping behind the white line at STOP signs and traffic lights.
Not signaling for 5 seconds before moving away or changing lanes.
Stopping or parking illegally, for example in front of a bus stop or no parking zone.
