Welcome to Balhannah Driving School
Looking for driving lessons in the Adelaide Hills or eastern suburbs of Adelaide? Contact Balhannah Driving School today.
About
Welcome to Balhannah Driving School, a family-owned business offering driving lessons throughout the Adelaide Hills and eastern suburbs.
Although based in Balhannah, we pride ourselves on our flexibility and are happy to accommodate any location that will help maximise lesson time and learning.
Our aim is to help our drivers develop skills to become safe, confident and considerate road users.
We offer lessons for all ages, skill levels, and for those entering final preparations for their VORT
We appreciate that everyone learns at different rates and in different ways. That is why our policy is to tailor training to meet the needs of the individual. Whether that be for new students, those needing a refresher, or more unique cases such as gaining accreditation for overseas licenses.
Instructor Martyn Critcher is a fully qualified driving instructor (MDI) and member of the Australian Driver Trainers Association SA (ADTA SA), with current Working with Children and Police Clearances. Martyn prides himself on providing a relaxed, reliable and professional environment to enable drivers to feel at ease taking the wheel, getting out on the road and learning to drive.
Instructor
Martyn Critcher
Driving InstructorOperated by Martyn Critcher, who is a fully qualified driving instructor (MDI) and member of the Australian Driver Trainers Association SA (ADTA SA), with current Working with Children and Police Clearances.
- Qualified Motor Vehicle Driving Instructor (MVDI)
- Member of the Australian Driver Training Association SA (ADTA SA)
- Police Clearance
- Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
- St John First Aid Training
- Fully Insured
Car
Our vehicle is a fully insured 2024 Hyundai Kona N Line with an automatic transmission and numerous safety features including: dual control and dual dash cams with extra cabin facing camera.
Need training for manual vehicles? Even though our lesson car is automatic, Martyn has over 30 years’ experience in driving manual vehicles and can teach the skills required to drive a manual car.
Lesson Prices
1 Hour
$110
1.5 Hours
$150
2 Hours
$200
FAQ
How do I book lessons?
Phone us on 0450 904 685, email us at [email protected], or go to Facebook or Instagram and follow the links to our Booking System.
What do I need to bring to my lessons?
Please bring the following to your lessons:
- Your valid learners permit - you can’t drive without one!
- Your copy of The Driving Companion
- Enclosed shoes
- Glasses - if you require them for driving
Where do we meet for lessons?
We are flexible and can accommodate any location in the Adelaide Hills to the Adelaide CBD and anywhere in between.
What is VORT?
Vehicle On Road Test (VORT)
An approximate 60 min drive to the required standard with no road rule breaches showing regular and thorough use of the various ’systems of vehicle control’ in the blue section of the driving companion.
Includes slow speed manoeuvres 3-point turn, U turn, reverse parallel park, 90-degree angle park, and moving off uphill.
Also safe negotiation of hazards, traffic lights, roundabouts, left and right turns, school zones.
What do I need to do before taking my VORT?
You must be at least 16 years of age and have passed the theory test.
How many hours of driving do I need to complete before taking my VORT?
You need to log a minimum of 75 hours, 15 hours of nighttime driving (60 daytime+15 nighttime-75 total), these must be completed with a qualified supervising driver. These must be logged in the green section of the driving companion.
What is a P1 licence or provisional licence 1?
Provisional licence for those 17 years or older.
To achieve P1 you must:
- Pass a hazard perception test
- If you are under 25 – have been on learners permit for a minimum of 12 months
- If you are over 25 – have be on learners permit for a minimum of 6 months
- Complete at least 75 of driving including 15 hours of night driving
- Pass a Vehicle On Road Test (VORT) or a Competency Based Training and Assessment course (CBTA)
What is a P2 licence or provisional licence 2?
Provisional licence for those 18 years or older.
To achieve P2 you must have held a P1 licence for a minimum of 12 months.
When can I gain my full license?
You can gain your full license after you have held your P2 license for a minimum of 2 years.
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Contact
To arrange lessons and for all inquiries please contact us