Practical Driving Test (VORT) - with a VORT Motor Driving Instructor

The practical driving test is conducted by a VORT motor driving instructor. The key points of this option are:

• you should book your test with an instructor at least three days before the date that you want to take the test

• you cannot take the practical test with an instructor with whom you have had lessons

• your regular Motor Driving Instructor can book your test with a VORT motor driving instructor

• the practical driving test can be conducted between 7am and 7pm or sunset, whichever is earlier, on any mutually convenient day (except Christmas Day, Good Friday or before 10am on any Sunday or public holiday)

• before taking your test, you need to pay a test fee to the instructor

• you must have a current learner's permit when you are receiving instruction or undertaking the test.

• You must carry your learner's permit with you at all times when driving.

• The test will be conducted on an officially approved test route.

• In some cases, an Accreditation Auditor will accompany the instructor during the test. In order to continue to be authorised to conduct tests, instructors are themselves subject to regular re-assessment. The Accreditation Auditor will be observing the conduct of the test and will not participate in the assessment of your driving skills.

• At the end of the test you will receive either a pass or fail. If you fail you have a minimum of 13 days to practise before you are eligible to re-sit the test again.