We’re Here to Help You Drive with Confidence
Have questions about scheduling, pricing, or how to begin? I'm here to provide all the details you need for a smooth and successful driving journey. Whether you're booking your first Canberra driving lesson or planning your next session, reach out by phone, email, or our contact form—I'll respond quickly to get you on the road to confidence behind the wheel!
FAQ
Can I book the instructor car to attempt the Access Canberra Ps test?
Yes. Even if they are not undergoing the competency based pathway and prefer to attempt
the Access Canberra one-off test many clients take a lesson or two in the instructor car and
then use it to take the test. The advantage is using a small easy to drive car, especially
when it comes to parking.
How many lessons would it take to complete the competency based pathway?
Every student is unique so we cannot make a generalised estimate. A very skilled driver who has done a lot of practice and does not need much instruction in each of the
competencies can sometimes complete them in 10-12 hours. Students that need a bit of instruction to work on certain aspects will take longer to complete.
Can I use your service just to learn how to park?
Yes. Many students are competent road drivers but just need help in a specific element of
driving such as parking. CADS teaches a number of techniques that make parallel reverse
parking much easier. We can also help perfect other specific skills such as three point turns
and U-turns.
If I go through the Competency Based Pathway do I have to do a test?
There is no actual final test in the Competency Based Pathway, however each of the competencies is assessed as we go along. There are two occasions where we review the
competencies that we’ve done so far to check that we still know how to do them. These reviews are done with the instructor that you’ve been working with throughout the process, but it is nothing like the stress and pressure of having one big test that everything is riding on. There is no limit on the number of attempts that you can make to achieve each of the competencies.
I have never even sat in the driver’s seat of a car before. Can you help me?
Yes. CADS caters to all levels of driving experience. The advantage of a student that has
no driving experience is that they have not learnt the bad habits that need to be undone to
progress to the next skill.
Do you provide a service to NSW learner drivers?
Yes. CADS specialises in the ACT driving competencies, however we do assist NSW drivers especially to iron out a few of the specific skill such as parking before attempting the NSW driving test.
How flexible are your bookings when it comes to re-scheduling or cancelling?
We realise that life is unpredictable and plans change constantly, often due to illness. 4
hours notice is sufficient notice to reschedule a booking without penalty.
