Instructor & Lesson information

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My Name is David Murphy; I am a Nationally Qualified Driving Instructor, with over 30 Years Driving Experience.

My Qualification not only includes Transport & Logistics Road Transport - Car Driving instruction, I have completed defensive and advanced driving courses,  I have a Diploma Business Management (BSB51107), Management Systems Auditing (RABQSA-AU) and I am a Qualified Trainer and assessor. These Qualifications along with a list of others, give me the skills to ensure my Business is run professionally 

I have carried out Training Globally in countries such as China, UK, Holland, France, Israel and Australia. 

I have worked with many different cultures managing to successfully train and assess to high standards.

Safe Drive SA

As I run my own business, most of my new clients come from word of mouth, so I ensure we do our best to give each individual the very best service.

At Safe Drive SA, we believe in The Human Tolerance of Crash Impacts. We work together to prevent crashes that result in Death or Serious Injury. We ensure our vehicles are safe, we have safe road behaviors, we maintain safe speeds and ensure we have safe minded people. We pride ourselves in providing Quality Driving Lessons and Plans that comply to Government Standards. We are committed to teaching you skills that will keep you, your friends and family safe on the roads. 

My aim is to get everyone ready for their P’s as soon as possible; however we are all individuals and learn at different levels. It’s important to cover the training at the pace of the individual. 

Vort Driving Lessons, the lessons can be tailored to suit everyone’s needs, from Beginners with Zero driving experience, where Mum’s or Dad’s do not want to take the chance in the family vehicle, to those with hours of experience and just need some lessons to ensure they are prepared for the Test. 

CBT&A can take more lessons, this can be done but will generally take longer by choosing this method. We will ensure you are ready for a test and build your confidence in the process. 

Medical Assessments

Medical assessments can be covered for your GP through one of our Qualified instructors  if you require clearance before you can drive again, give us a call and we can assess your skills and train you before your assessment 

We can provide lessons to ensure you are at a level to sit the Practical Test; we can also assist with Theory and Hazards Perception training. 

Some Countries Licenses can be transferred without Testing, to check go to https://www.sa.gov.au/decision-trees/transfer-a-drivers-licence/transfer-a-drivers-licence

Other Countries require testing.

Before you can transfer your existing licence you will need to pass these tests:

Theory test

Hazard perception test

Practical driving test.

When you pass the tests you'll receive a certificate of competency. Take this to a Service SA customer service centre and apply for a South Australian driver's licence.

After you've paid the fee and had your photograph taken, you'll receive a temporary driver's licence and your photo licence will be posted to you.

The Vort Test

The Vehicle On Road Test will test your skills and knowledge as a safe and competent driver. Your test will take approximately 45 minutes  to 1 hr and you will be required to demonstrate 5 low speed manoeuvres, (move off and stop, angle park, U-turn, 3-point turn and reverse parallel park) as well as a general drive. The general drive component will test your driving skills e.g. changing lanes, turning on and from busy roads, turning at traffic lights, negotiating roundabouts, stop and give-way signs, your interaction with other road users and the system of car control.

To pass a VORT you must demonstrate 5 slow speed manoeuvres and in combination with the general drive score a pass mark of 90% or more and not breach any road law during the drive. Any breach of road law will result in an immediate fail and the test will be terminated.

If you are unsuccessful your instructor will debrief you on the reasons why. A copy of the test marking sheet will be given to you detailing your performance.

CBTA (log book) option is also available