There is no pass or fail
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CBT&A logbook training in Adelaide
Thirty tasks, signed off as you go. No single test day deciding everything.
CBT&A stands for Competency Based Training and Assessment. Instead of building up to one high-pressure test, you work through the 30 tasks set out in your Driving Companion, and your Authorised Examiner records each one as you demonstrate it competently.
For a lot of learners this is the difference between passing and not. Test-day nerves are real, and a single bad morning can cost you months. The logbook method removes that cliff edge entirely.
Why this pathway
What you get
You set the pace
No test deadline forcing you into the car before you are ready, and no artificial rush through the tasks you find hardest.
Re-training happens on the spot
If a task is not signed off, Gopi re-trains you and re-assesses it in the same lesson or the next one. There is no 14 day wait like a failed VORT.
It builds actual driving habits
The 30 tasks are designed around good driving behaviour, not test tricks. You come out of it a better driver, which matters more than the licence.
How it runs
From first lesson to licence
Assessment drive
A first lesson to see where you actually are. Gopi maps which of the 30 tasks you can already demonstrate and which need work.
Structured task work
Lessons target specific competencies rather than wandering around aimlessly. Slow-speed manoeuvres, hazard perception, road positioning, and the decision-making that examiners watch closest.
Progressive sign-off
Each task gets recorded on your form as you nail it. You can see the logbook filling up, which does more for confidence than any pep talk.
The final drive
A consolidation drive covering everything, and your paperwork completed. Then you are done.
Pricing
CBT&A logbook training
Competency Based Training and Assessment. Tasks signed off as you go.
90 minutes
90 minute lesson
from $180
The standard lesson length. Long enough to cover real ground without losing concentration.
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120 minutes
120 minute lesson
from $230
Better value per minute, and useful when you are working through several tasks in one go.
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10 x 90 minutes
10 lesson package
from $1700
Works out cheaper than booking singles and gives you a clear run at the full task list.
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Includes pre-drive
The final drive
from $450
Consolidation drive and completion of your paperwork.
Book thisAll prices are indicative starting points in Australian dollars and are current as at September 2026. Final pricing depends on your location, lesson length and how many sessions you need. Send a message for a firm quote before you book.
Questions
About CBT&A logbook training
How long does CBT&A take in Adelaide?
It depends entirely on where you start. Someone with a lot of supervised hours behind them might complete the 30 tasks in a handful of lessons. A genuine beginner should expect considerably more. Gopi gives you a realistic estimate after the first assessment drive rather than quoting a number that sounds good on a website.
Do I still need to log 75 hours if I do CBT&A?
No. The 75 hour supervised driving requirement applies to the VORT pathway. CBT&A learners work through the competency tasks instead. Check your current conditions on mylicence.sa.gov.au, since requirements do change.
Can I switch from VORT to CBT&A?
Yes. Plenty of people come across after a failed VORT, or after realising that a single timed test is not how they perform best. Nothing you have already done is wasted.
Is CBT&A available for overseas licence holders?
Yes, and it is the pathway most overseas drivers choose. See the overseas licence conversion page for how that works.
Other pathways
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Vehicle On Road Test drills, honest mock assessments, and test day bookings in the instructor's dual-control vehicle.
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For experienced drivers converting an international licence. Built around SA road law and the local habits that catch people out.
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For first-timers and anyone who has had a bad experience with an instructor. Slow start, quiet roads, and a pace set by you.
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For licenced drivers who have been off the road, lost their nerve, or want to sharpen up before a big drive.
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You do not have to commit to a package to find out where you stand. Book a single lesson and take it from there.