Skills to Drive SA
Plaza Shopping Centre Carpark, 169 Glynburn Rd, Firle, South Australia, 5070
“Se a guidare vi volete imparare, da Giovanni dovete andare!”
Why Choose Skills to Drive SA?
Customers consistently praise John's calm, patient approach and ability to build confidence in nervous and teenage learners alike, with multiple first-attempt VORT pass rates backing his thorough preparation. As an SA Government Accredited instructor, John combines professional expertise with door-to-door flexibility across Adelaide's inner, eastern, and north-eastern suburbs, teaching both automatic and manual transmissions.
About Skills to Drive SA
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $125| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 60 minute single lesson | 60 min | $125 |
| 75 minute single lesson | 75 min | $140 |
| 90 minute single lesson | 90 min | $160 |
| 120 minute single lesson | 120 min | $210 |
| Three (3) Lesson Package - 60 minutes | 3 lessons | $360 |
| Three (3) Lesson Package - 75 minutes | 3 lessons | $410 |
| Three (3) Lesson Package - 90 minutes | 3 lessons | $465 |
| Five (5) Lesson Package - 60 minutes | 5 lessons | $585 |
| Three (3) Lesson Package - 120 minutes | 3 lessons | $600 |
| Five (5) Lesson Package - 75 minutes | 5 lessons | $675 |
| Five (5) Lesson Package - 90 minutes | 5 lessons | $750 |
| Five (5) Lesson Package - 120 minutes | 5 lessons | $985 |
Prices are published by Skills to Drive SA and may change — confirm current rates when booking. (+4 more on the school's website.)
Services
- Learner driver training
- Vehicle On Road Test (VORT) preparation
- Defensive driver training
- Refresher training for returning drivers
- Logbook driving hours assistance
- Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) preparation
- Motor Driving Instructor Regulator Assessment preparation
What Customers Say on Google
“John handled an anxious learner with genuine kindness and professionalism, listening, reassuring, and adapting his teaching style to build confidence throughout the learning process.”
“Multiple teenage learners passed their VORT test on the first attempt after John's thorough preparation, with parents praising his calm, measured approach and ability to make the entire process stress-free.”
“John's clear instructions and calm manner made every lesson productive and stress-free, with students consistently noting his patience, professionalism, and skill in building their driving confidence.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Skills to Drive SA
Yes, instructor Giovanni (known as John) teaches both automatic and manual transmission at Skills to Drive SA. Manual lessons carry a 10% surcharge on the standard rate. John holds current SA Government accreditation and is a member of the Australian Driver Trainers Association of South Australia. Published lesson prices start from around $125, confirm current rates and transmission availability when you book. Door-to-door pickup is available across Adelaide's eastern, northeastern, and inner-city suburbs, with western and northwestern areas subject to availability.
Absolutely. John at Skills to Drive SA is known locally for his calm, patient approach with anxious learners. Families tell us he listens carefully, adapts his teaching style, and builds confidence step by step, particularly helpful for teenagers or adult learners who feel overwhelmed. His style is reassuring rather than rushed, and learners here have a strong record of passing the VORT on their first attempt. John's professionalism and genuine kindness make a real difference for anyone nervous behind the wheel.
Yes on both counts. John has taught multiple sets of siblings and twins, and parents consistently praise his patience and clear communication with teenage learners. Skills to Drive SA offers thorough VORT test-day packages that include the SA Government VORT booking fee, the authorised examiner fee, and use of the training vehicle. John prepares learners thoroughly for the test, and many families report their teens passed first go thanks to his calm, confidence-building lessons across Adelaide's eastern and northeastern suburbs.
Yes. Instructor Giovanni at Skills to Drive SA speaks Italian as well as English, which is particularly helpful for learners or families more comfortable conducting lessons in their first language. John also has experience teaching overseas licence holders to understand Australian road rules and driving standards. His door-to-door service covers Adelaide's inner city, eastern, and northeastern suburbs, with select availability in western and northwestern areas. Confirm language and pickup options when booking your first lesson.
Skills to Drive SA is one of only two schools in the Firle area offering defensive driving training, setting it apart for learners wanting advanced skills. Owner-instructor Giovanni (John) holds full SA Government accreditation, a Working with Children Check, and membership in the Australian Driver Trainers Association of South Australia. He's especially strong with nervous learners and teenagers, and families consistently report first-attempt VORT passes. John also offers refresher training for returning drivers, PDA preparation, and logbook hours assistance, covering the full journey from learner to confident driver.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61483059293
- Address
- Plaza Shopping Centre Carpark, 169 Glynburn Rd, Firle, South Australia, 5070
How Skills to Drive SA Compares
in Adelaide
More reviews than 92% of driving schools in Adelaide
Defensive Driving — 1 of 15 in Adelaide
Home Pickup — 1 of 16 in Adelaide
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 8:45am-8pm
- Tuesday
- 8:45am-8pm
- Wednesday
- 8:45am-8pm
- Thursday
- 8:45am-8pm
- Friday
- 8:45am-8pm
- Saturday
- 8am-8pm
- Sunday
- 8am-7pm
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Adelaide City, Eastern suburbs, North Eastern suburbs, Western suburbs (subject to availability), North Western suburbs (subject to availability)
- Certifications
- SA Government Accredited Motor Driving Instructor (Class C), Member of ADTA(SA) (Australian Driver Trainers Association of South Australia), Current qualifications in Motor Vehicle Driver Training, Car Motor Vehicle Driver Trainer Skill Set and Training and Assessment, DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC), Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Pricing
- All pricing is inclusive of GST and current as at 1st July 2025. Manual vehicle lessons are at an additional surcharge of 10% of applicable rates. Night time and public holiday lessons are at an additional surcharge of 15% of applicable rates. Discounts available for multi-lesson packages (3-lesson and 5-lesson options). 60 and 75 minute lessons only available from Firle Plaza Shopping Centre. VORT packages include SA Government VORT Booking Fee, Authorised VORT Examiner Fee and use of training vehicle.
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