Adelaide, South Australia
Driver Resources
Learning to drive in South Australia isn’t just about time behind the wheel — it’s about understanding the current rules, systems, and testing expectations that apply today. Road laws, licensing requirements, and assessment standards can change over time, which is why it’s important to rely on official, up-to-date resources.
At Arrival Driving School, our lessons are built around the South Australian Government’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) standards. We encourage learners and parents to regularly review the latest information alongside practical driving experience, helping ensure practice at home aligns with current licensing requirements.
Below are the key South Australian driving resources we recommend, and how they support your learning journey.
South Australian Driver’s Handbook
The Driver’s Handbook, published by the South Australian Government’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), is the ideal starting point for anyone beginning their journey as a learner driver in South Australia.
It introduces the essential road rules, driver responsibilities, and safe driving practices every new driver needs to understand.
It provides a strong foundation for both learners and parents, helping ensure early practice is based on correct, current information.
Because rules can change, it’s important to always refer to the most up-to-date version, available online, as a downloadable PDF, or in print from selected Service SA centres..
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The Driving Companion
The Primary Learning Resource & Logbook
The Driving Companion is an official South Australian Government resource published by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). It is the primary learning guide and logbook for learner drivers in South Australia and is issued when you obtain your Learner’s Permit.
The Driving Companion:
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Serves as your official learner logbook
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Explains road rules and safe driving behaviour
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Details the System of Vehicle Control
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Outlines required manoeuvres and driving procedures
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Shows how driving skills are assessed under South Australian government standards, including the Vehicle on Road Test (VORT)
Because it is produced by the licensing authority, the Driving Companion reflects current testing and licensing requirements and is the foundation for how driving is taught and assessed across the state.
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Driver’s Handbook vs Driving Companion - What's the difference?
Driver’s Handbook
Your starting point for learning the rules.
The Driver’s Handbook is where learners should begin. It introduces:
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South Australian road rules
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Signs, signals, and speed limits
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Driver responsibilities and penalties
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Safe driving principles
Think of the Driver’s Handbook as the theory guide — it helps you understand what the rules are and why they exist.
Driving Companion
Your practical guide and learner logbook.
The Driving Companion is issued when you obtain your Learner’s Permit and acts as:
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Your official learner logbook
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A step-by-step guide to how to drive correctly
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The reference for vehicle control, manoeuvres, and procedures
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A guide to how driving is assessed under South Australian government standards, including the VORT
Think of the Driving Companion as the practical handbook — it shows you how to apply the rules when you’re actually driving.
How They Work Together
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The Driver’s Handbook explains the rules
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The Driving Companion shows you how to use those rules on the road
At Arrival Driving School, we encourage learners to use both resources together:
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Start with the Driver’s Handbook
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Then follow the Driving Companion as your day-to-day learning and practice guide
Using both helps ensure lessons and home practice are aligned with current South Australian government licensing requirements.
Other Helpful Driving Resources
MyLicence South Australia
The MyLicence SA website is the official source for licensing information in South Australia. It covers:
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Learner’s permits and provisional licences
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The steps to get your licence
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Required tests, including the Hazard Perception Test (HPT)
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Fees, eligibility, and current rules
This is the best place to confirm up-to-date requirements.
Hazard Perception Test (HPT) Practice
The HPT assesses how well you can identify and respond to hazards on the road. Official practice materials are available through MyLicence SA and should be used before attempting the test.
