Courtesy Driving School

Information about Courtesy Driving School
5013, Adelaide
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Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Courtesy Driving School:
Courtesy Driving School is a highly regarded training provider in Australia, known for its exceptional instructors and friendly staff. Our customers often highlight the following strengths:
- Professionalism and Expertise: Instructors like Adam, Nathan, Paul, and JD are praised for their professionalism, patience, and clear communication skills, ensuring students feel comfortable and informed throughout their lessons.
- Supportive Environment: Many users express appreciation for the supportive atmosphere created by the staff, helping to alleviate nerves and build confidence, especially for first-time drivers.
- Comprehensive Training: The school is well-rounded in offering extensive training for various licenses, including HC (Heavy Combination) and HR (Heavy Rigid), with thorough explanations and practical guidance tailored to individual needs.
- Accessibility and Friendliness: The administrative team has been noted for their helpfulness and ease of communication, making the booking process smooth and accommodating.
However, some users had concerns regarding:
- Equipment Condition: There have been mentions of older vehicles and maintenance issues impacting the training experience.
- Instructor Attitude: A few reviews pointed out instances of instructors not being as supportive as they should be, which affected the students' confidence and learning.
Overall, Courtesy Driving School remains a popular choice for those seeking to obtain or upgrade their truck driving licenses, hailed for its knowledgeable instructors and supportive training environment.
Courtesy Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Adam was a very great instructor. He put me at ease from the start. Found him to be patient and clear with instructions.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Adam made you feel at ease and provided clear, patient instruction. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to him!
Fantastic experience: All staff from Courtesy are so friendly and easy to talk to, above all extremely knowledgeable in their fields. The past two days I undertook my HC course with Kamal, the two day course was the first time I had ever driven a truck. Kamal was very thorough in his explanation for everything regarding road craft and truck control. I appreciate his patience with me, allowing me to grow confidence to complete the course. Thank you Kamal and team, I will be recommending Courtesy for anything training related that Courtesy cover and hopefully will be back myself to possibly upgrade to MC.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Kamal and the team at Courtesy. It’s wonderful that Kamal’s thorough explanations, patience, and support helped you gain confidence in driving a truck for the first time. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re so glad we could help make your HC course both successful and enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back when you’re ready to upgrade to MC or for any other training needs. Thank you for recommending us—it’s truly appreciated! Safe travels, and all the best in your journey ahead!
Negative experience: I do not recommend this 'school'
Fantastic experience: Paul was amazing. Calm and collected. Made me feel comfortable and offered great advice that ensured my passing of the assessment. Cannot fault any part of the day. Highly recommended!!
Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Paul made you feel comfortable and provided valuable guidance to help you succeed in your assessment. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re delighted you had such a positive experience. Wishing you all the best! In
Fantastic experience: Had my HC license at Courtesy, a great and very professional service, Nathan is an amazing instructor and prepared me very well, would definitely come back for the MC license. Thanks again !
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Nathan and felt well-prepared for your HC license. We’ll be delighted to help you with your MC license when you’re ready. Thanks for choosing Courtesy!
Negative experience: Passing the HR driving test in an automatic truck means you are qualified to drive HR, be it automatic OR manuall, but when I tried to make enquiries regarding this, they put me on hold or wouldn't return my calls, as they want you to assume a driving license that includes a manual is an extra $$ course. Instructors also cocky. Wouldn't recommend.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate the opportunity to clarify. Passing an HR driving test in an automatic truck does qualify you to drive both automatic and manual vehicles under the current regulations. However, obtaining an HR manual license is a more complex process, as it requires significant time and practice to master the gearbox and associated skills. We apologise if there was any confusion or delay in communication during your inquiries. If you have further questions or need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly your feedback helps us improve, and we’re here to help clarify any concerns.
Fantastic experience: Nathan was an excellent instructor—knowledgeable, direct, and clear in his feedback. He effectively explained mistakes and corrections, making it easy to understand as a newcomer in a HC class vehicle for the first time. Nathan is a funny guy but don’t let that fool you, he displayed integrity throughout and is not afraid to mark you down on your errors, and constantly got me thinking by throwing me random questions incase government auditors and the like asked them too. Nathan respected my time and was genuinely committed to helping me succeed. Courtesy is the preferred training provider of my work place and I can see why. Cheers!!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Nathan’s instruction made a positive impact on your experience. We’re proud of his ability to balance humor with integrity, ensuring each lesson is informative and engaging. His commitment to thoroughly preparing you for any questions—even from government auditors—is a testament to his dedication to your success. We’re also glad that you see the value in Courtesy as a training provider, and we look forward to continuing to support your workplace’s training needs. Safe driving, and thank you again!
Fantastic experience: I completed my HR course with Paul as my instructor & I was completely blown away at the high level of support, patience and care throughout the day. I arrived quite nervous, but Paul was there to greet me with a warm smile and reassure me that I would do great. The day went quickly and by the afternoon I felt so relaxed that driving the HR felt like second nature to me, thanks to Paul’s teaching skills. As a small town country girl I was understandably stressed about the city chaos while trying to drive a truck for the first time, but Paul walked me through every step! We had many laughs, great conversations and suddenly the fear faded away. I cannot thank Paul & the team enough for making this such a memorable experience, my confidence of driving a HR is booming because of this business. You are all amazing! 110% recommend.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear about your positive experience with Paul. It’s fantastic to know that his support, patience, and warm reassurance helped ease your nerves and made driving an HR vehicle feel like second nature. Paul’s ability to guide you through the challenges of city driving, especially as a first-time driver in that environment, speaks volumes about his dedication and expertise. We’re so happy to have been a part of your journey and to have helped build your confidence behind the wheel. Thank you for choosing us and for the wholehearted recommendation. We wish you many safe and confident drives ahead!
Fantastic experience: Great service Paul is a great instructor thanks Just be mindful the manual licence training can be full on I went for HR automatic upgrade and made it so much easier worth the extra money
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a great experience with Paul and appreciated his instruction. We understand that manual license training can be intensive, and we’re pleased you found the HR automatic upgrade to be a good fit. Thanks again for choosing us, and safe travels on the road!
Fantastic experience: Excellent driving instructors, very patient people, very helpful office lady’s, would recommend
Fantastic experience: I can not recommend Courtesy Driving school more than I already do. All the staff here are so kind and so knowledgeable. I was so anxious and nervous of failing my final test, but the lovely admin ladies were quick to reassure me that courtesy isn't here to fail you but to work with you to complete your course. For my HC final, I had the pleasure of meeting and spending 2 fun-filled days with Nathan. He made me feel comfortable and confident during our drives with the amount of work experience and knowledge he had. I knew that he was going to be there every step of the way and have my back. He didn't mind if I would talk to myself or need to play music to ease the nerves because a nervous driver is a dangerous driver. Thank you again to the team and a massive shout out the Nathan for being just so amazing, supportive and honest!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Tiahna! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Courtesy Driving School and that our team helped ease your anxiety throughout the process. It’s great to know that Nathan made you feel comfortable and confident during your HC training—he truly is dedicated to supporting our students every step of the way. We’re also glad that our admin team was able to reassure you, as we always strive to create a supportive learning environment. Your safety and success are our top priorities, and we're delighted that you felt that during your time with us. Thank you again for choosing Courtesy Driving School, and a big shoutout to you for your achievement! Sincerely, The Courtesy Driving School Team
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Courtesy driving school, I recently attended for my HR license. The training is very professional but also very enjoyable. I had Nathan and he was an absolute legend, he really knows his profession and he is excellent at explaining everything you need to know in preparation for your final assessment.
Thank you for your fantastic review, Alan! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your HR license training with Nathan. He’s truly passionate about what he does, and it’s great to know his clear explanations and professional approach helped prepare you for your final assessment. We’re proud to provide training that’s not only thorough but also enjoyable, and we’re thrilled you had such a positive experience with us. Congratulations on your HR license, and thank you again for recommending Courtesy Driving School! Sincerely, The Courtesy Driving School Team
Negative experience: Incredibly dissapointed and angry. Do not waste your money and time on a manual Mr licence do the hr auto almost half the time about $400 cheaper and if you pass you can drive a Mr manual licenceanyway what a joke. Absolute rort. Any decent company would give you that option and inform you this before hand $$$$. Pretty much the things I failed on you would effectively pass doing that because it is way easier. Ali I think was the name of my instructor taught me some stuff yes but was hard to understand and made you look like a fool when you were confirming his orders on what to do. He smoked during times we stopped and basically blew smoke into the cab as he was getting back in the cab that really didnt bother me but im sure it would others. His instructions were inconsistent in when he told me what he wanted me to do sometimes it was a long way away sometimes it was close to what he wanted me to do. And not knowing the area at all it was very confusing because your constantly looking for the road, roundabout or lights he was talking about and he would be judging you on that. I accept I wasn't perfect not even close but i believe i was very safe and obeyed every road rule and drove well without being great some of the things he failed me on were very harsh. He then went on saying basically I had failed some parts this was about 2ish I assumed that I could be reassed for them on the day as there was still plenty of time in the day especially after that when he made me do the reverse parallel which I aced. After I aced that he then told me I wasn't going to pass today and basically i had to sit a whole day again pay another $1400 or just go for my auto hr licence for about $1000. Then made me drive back to the office which was 5-10 mins away. He knew I wasn't going to pass on the day why waste my time doing the parralel parking knowing i had to do it all again anyway?and then make me drive back to the office. I thought I wasn't safe enough to have a licence? Very harsh. I bet my instructor does most things I failed on. No common sense. Also he told me about 70% of his students fail he seemed proud of that. That is a terrible % rate isn't it?
Thank you Heath for your feedback. We take all concerns seriously and strive to provide a professional and respectful environment for both our clients and staff. However, we also have a zero-tolerance policy for disrespectful behavior, including swearing and rudeness toward our trainers and office team, which was noted during your interactions. While we understand that the licensing process can be frustrating, our trainers are here to ensure you meet the necessary safety and road law standards, and their assessments are made with this in mind. The feedback provided on areas of improvement, such as gear work, signaling, and road law, was essential to ensure you were fully prepared for the licensing requirements. We also aim to offer clear information on licensing. The licensing options were discussed with your employer, who specifically requested that you undergo training in a Medium Rigid truck. We remain committed to supporting all our students and ask that this is done in a respectful and professional manner. Should you wish to discuss your experience further, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Ros Williams Courtesy Driving School
Fantastic experience: I did my HR restricted Auto on the Third of this month and the instructor that I had was Tahir And he was extremely knowledge and a really friendly person One of the best instructors I have ever had And he helped me With all the questions I had He was a really nice and professional instructor And with his help and guidance, I passed my HR Restricted license and Casandra And the other ladies from the administration team were amazing so knowledgeable with all the questions I had before I went for it And I highly recommend courtesy driving school to anybody looking for their license They’re absolutely amazing And nice Instructors And I would like to give a big thank you for letting me Do my license through them and I can’t wait until I get to do my HC and I will definitely be going through courtesy driving school
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Tahir and our administration team, especially Casandra. It's wonderful to know that Tahir's knowledge and friendly approach made your HR Restricted Auto experience enjoyable and successful. We’re also glad that the team could support you with all your questions along the way. Congratulations on passing your license! We look forward to helping you with your HC in the future. Thanks again for recommending Courtesy Driving School!
Fantastic experience: Had Auto HR Licence today, staff were all friendly and welcoming and did their best to keep you at ease. Had ‘JD’ as my trainer and assessor, and I can’t speak highly enough of him. Extremely friendly guy, extremely knowledgeable, was happy to have a chat while driving to ease the nerves, and explained everything extremely clearly and drew diagrams to explain complex scenarios. Definitely recommend Courtesy to anyone thinking of getting their truck licence. You won’t regret it :)
Hi Mitchell Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our team and that JD was able to make your training both informative and comfortable. We take great pride in our staff's ability to create a welcoming environment, and it's wonderful to know that JD's expertise and friendly approach made a difference in your journey. Congratulations on obtaining your HR license! We appreciate your recommendation and are glad to have been part of this milestone. Safe driving! Best regards, Ros Williams Courtesy Driving School
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend. Completed manual MR license here recently. Great experience with knowledgeable trainer who did a great job getting me up to speed in the short 3hrs training before the vort. Would definitely recommend spending the extra for the full day training before test, would have been much less stressful and more time to work on problem areas.
Thank you for your recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our knowledgeable trainer. We're glad we could help you prepare effectively in the short time before your VORT. Your feedback on the full-day training is appreciated—it’s a great tip for others looking to reduce stress and focus on any challenging areas. Congratulations on completing your manual MR license!
Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of having Paul as my trainer today, he was very knowledgeable experienced and super helpful l. The way he explained the task we were going to undertake and the way he talked you through any issues and problems you were showing between drives was very clear and precise (firm but fair). If you are willing to listen and take on board the information, tips and tricks from years of being in the industry you will get so much from him and will walk out with a licence. Thanks again Paul and Courtesy Driving School.
Dear Ben, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We're thrilled to hear about your great experience with Paul as your trainer. His knowledge, experience, and clear communication are qualities we highly value, and it's wonderful to know they made a difference in your training. We're glad you found the training helpful and that you felt well-prepared for obtaining your heavy vehicle licence. Thank you again for choosing Courtesy Driving School!
Fantastic experience: Nathan was awesome. His patience and honesty was essential for me getting through. I must have been hard work to cause his backside issues!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that Nathan's patience and honesty were essential in helping you succeed in your HC driving training. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Fantastic experience: Great instructors clear and concise, listen to what they tell you and follow the procedure to the book and you will have no problem completing this course.
Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our instructors clear and concise. Following their guidance is key to success in our heavy vehicle driver course.
Negative experience: Strongly not recommended, I lost around $3500. even though I am already professional driver.
Dear Salman, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience in March. It is important for us to address any concerns our students have. Regarding your recent test, we understand your frustration. However, our primary focus is always on safety. During the test, intervention was necessary due to the situation at Wingfield and Grand Junction Road, which led to the decision. The stalling of the truck was not the reason for the failure; it was the required intervention to ensure safety. We take all feedback seriously, including any concerns about fairness or discrimination. We offered the option of having a government observer for your next test to ensure transparency and fairness, but we did not receive further comments from you on this matter. We are committed to providing thorough training and support, and we encourage additional practice to address any areas of concern. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Courtesy Driving School
Fantastic experience: Just successfully completed my HR Auto licence through Courtesy Driving School. It was a long day however as long as you listen and take your time it actually goes very quickly. Paul was my instructor and he gave very clear and simple directions that I found easy to understand. He didn’t over complicate things or make it feel overly stressful whilst still conveying all the necessary knowledge to be a competent truck driver.
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Paul and appreciate your feedback. Safe driving!
Fantastic experience: Great instructor, highly recommend.
Thank you for the recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our instructor.
Fantastic experience: A big thank you to Paul, the whole experience was very professional and thorough, reinforcing all necessary skills to become HR licensed. I found out very quickly why this is a whole new license - especially as I came from car license - but many aspects of this learning experience has improved my regular driving habits too. Thank you again, Courtesy Driving School!
Thank you Tom for leaving us a review we are glad you enjoyed your training. We wish you the best in your Heavy vehicle driving career!
Fantastic experience: Was booked in for my HR license today 09/07. Was nervous but as soon as I met my instructor ( Paul ) the nerves went away. An amazing instructor as he gives you everything you need to pass. If you listen to everything that the instructors tell you to do it makes for an easy day. Thanks again! Would definitely recommend!!
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that Paul helped ease your nerves and provided everything you needed to pass your HR license test. It's great to know that following the instructors' advice made your day easier. We appreciate your recommendation!
Fantastic experience: My experience with courtesy was fantastic, right from day 1 of the TILE course up until completing my HC license, all of the staff were friendly and great teachers. 10/10
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us from the start of the TILE course through to completing your HC license. Our staff takes great pride in being friendly and effective teachers, and it's wonderful to know that it made a difference for you. We appreciate your perfect rating and look forward to serving you again in the future!
Fantastic experience: I completed my unrestricted HC course with Courtesy, and I can't thank Dave enough for his patience and guidance throughout the two days! He was super supportive and trusted my capabilities the entire time, and gave constructive feedback so I was able to rectify and learn from mistakes. Adam ran the TILE thoery, and presented efficiently and thoroughly, and gave all the background I needed to make the practical go smoothly. Will be recommending this course to others.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with Dave and Adam. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad we could support you in achieving your HC course goals.
Fantastic experience: Great experience with instructor Tom upgrading from HR to MC, thought i was in for a stressful few days but his way of teaching was easy to understand and execute that by the 2nd day I was driving a B-double full of confidence and having a great time. Massive thankyou to the whole team at Courtesy 10/10 would recommend.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that Tom made your upgrade from HR to MC so enjoyable and stress-free. Your confidence and positive experience are exactly what we strive for. We appreciate your recommendation and will pass on your thanks to the entire team at Courtesy!
Fantastic experience: Awesome experience with a top bloke Nathan. Although the banter was strong (me being a kiwi and loves a good piece of fish) he was very professional and took his job very seriously. Very good at helping you where you need it the most. Also price was spot on in my eyes (take into consideration the out lay and maintenance costs alone on these rigs + fuel for 2 days training) Would definitely recommend
Hi Damien, thank you for your review! Great to hear you enjoyed your training with Nathan, he definitely brings the positive and engaging learning experience! We appreciate your mention of our price point. We strive to offer competitive pricing while still maintaining the high standard of training we are known for. Congratulations on obtaining your HC Licence! The Courtesy Team
Fantastic experience: Adam was very thorough in both his instruction and assessment of what I was doing. He was clear in his instructions and helped me understand what I need to improve on to make the grade. The staff in the office were very friendly from the get go and very pleasant to deal with. I would certainly recommend Courtesy Driving School for truck driver training. Thanks for your help guys! Much appreciated. Mark S
Thank you so much for your positive review! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience training with Adam. Our team work hard to provide top notch training and support to our students. We wish you all the the best with your future endeavours Mark, from the Courtesy Team : )
Fantastic experience: Needed to get my LR so I could drive the motorhome without L’s. Everyone was helpful and nice. Thank you for such good training and experience.
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad we could help you achieve your goal of getting your LR license and enjoying your motorhome adventures without restrictions. Safe travels!
Fantastic experience: Completed HC TILE course on Saturday with great professional guidance from Nathan. TILE course gives you all the information needed and helpful instructors who provide the necessary training so you can be safe out on the roads.
Thank you for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience completing the HC TILE course with Adam and Nathan. Our goal is to provide comprehensive information and professional guidance to ensure your safety on the roads. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future!
Fantastic experience: just want to thank Paul haskett. Was a fantastic trainer and made the whole process less stressful and enjoyable yet professional and have received both my MR &HR through courtesy and a great experience both times.
Thank you for your positive review of Paul, we appreciate you choosing Courtesy as your training provider! : )
Fantastic experience: Just got my MR Licence with Courtesy Driving School. Can't highly recommend them enough. Without their guidance and expertise I never would have made it. Five out of five stars. If there had of been 10 stars I would have given them 10 out of 10.
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience and that you've successfully obtained your MR Licence with us. We appreciate your kind words and are delighted to have been able to provide you with the guidance and expertise you needed. Congratulations on your achievement!
Fantastic experience: Just completed my MR license with David. Could not have asked for a better instructor. He was patient and explained everything you need to know. Will definitely recommend to anyone who asks. Thanks again
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that David provided excellent instruction and support throughout your MR license course. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad we could assist you in obtaining your license. Safe travels, and congratulations again!
Negative experience: Made to feel like you’re a burden, constant sighs and clicking fingers at you, talked to like you’re a baby- get the run around while out driving, Ali is the culprit, he’s got zero people skills and a tool, recommend stay away from this place , all about money money, if i’d seen that Ali in public god help him, worst training centre by far, trucks are older then me and flogged
Your training was 2 months ago and the money to continue your training has been refunded to your employer. Wondering why you are reaching out to us now. If you spoke up sooner we could have offered another trainer. Your feedback is invaluable, and we take it seriously. We strive to provide a positive and supportive learning environment for all our students.If there's anything else you'd like to share or discuss, please feel free to reach out.
Fantastic experience: I went for my HR licence after the long 10 hour day I passed it my assessor/instructor Paul was very helpful and understanding gave very good advice on how to stop making mistakes would definitely recommend anyone going for their truck licence to go through courtesy.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Paul was able to provide helpful guidance and support during your HR license journey. Congratulations on passing, and we appreciate your recommendation to others considering obtaining their truck license through Courtesy. Safe travels!
Fantastic experience: Just completed and acheived my HR auto by doing the course at Courtesy Driving school. I had Paul as an assessor/instructor and he was extremely knowledgeable, had plenty of patience and when it came to the assessments he was fair and gave good feedback. It was a long day however it goes fairly quick if you are raking on what has been discussed and doing as is expected of you. Would highly recommend the team for anyone looking to get their truck license or upgrade to a new class
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Paul provided you with excellent instruction and guidance throughout your HR auto course. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad we could assist you in obtaining your truck license. Safe travels ahead!
Fantastic experience: Got my HC (TILE) here, I had a rocky start over COVID but my 3rd day with Adam in 2024 was great. You're gonna sweat bullets if you haven't done this stuff before, so expect that. Book the extra day, you'll need it. No dramas though and I have my license.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We understand the challenges of learning new skills, especially during uncertain times like COVID. We're glad to hear that your third day with Adam was great, and we appreciate your advice about booking the extra day for those who may need it. Congratulations on obtaining your HC license!
Fantastic experience: I went through Courtesy to get my LR License, my instructor David was fantastic. He was very patient, knowledgeable, was able to answer all questions, could easily talk me through all drills and procedures, and was a great person to have as an instructor. I definitely recommend Courtesy Driving School. An all round great experience.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Courtesy Driving School. We're thrilled to hear that your instructor, David, provided excellent guidance during your LR License journey. We appreciate your kind words about his patience, knowledge, and ability to make the learning process enjoyable. It's fantastic to know that you had an all-around great experience with us. Your recommendation means a lot, and we wish you safe and happy driving ahead! Best regards, Courtesy Driving School Team
Fantastic experience: Going from hr to hc was a daunting experience for me but something I wanted to do. I wasn't going to let my personal struggles get too me and the guys from courtesy seen this and worked with me to pass. Took me 3 lesson to get there but both Tom and David where professionals and got me over the line to succeed.
We appreciate your heartfelt feedback. Transitioning from HR to HC can indeed be challenging, but we're thrilled that you persevered. It's inspiring to hear that despite personal struggles, you remained determined. We're proud of the collaborative effort between you, Tom, and David. Their professionalism and commitment helped you succeed. Congratulations on this achievement, and we're here to support you in your journey ahead.
Fantastic experience: I had completed the Training In Lieu of Experience course (T.I.L.E) that allows you to get your HC learners permit with your C class license (must be held for 2 years) through this group. I had Dave and Adam for the course and they were beyond exceptional. They were both very professional and easy to understand which is critical for anyone wanting to learn both the industry and the fundamentals of driving a big rig. Dave took the time to answers questions thoroughly and made it easy to understand the laws and regulations. I would highly recommend and will be coming back again!
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Courtesy Driving School and appreciate your feedback. Safe driving!
Fantastic experience: My instructor Adam was very helpful and calm throughout the training. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your feedback. Adam is a wonderful, highly accomplished and experienced instructor. So happy you had a great experience with Courtesy Driving School.
Negative experience: Went here for my HR licence. I had driven a hr class vehicle many times before with L plates attached and a qualified driver next to me, a number of times. My instructor (I think his name was Ali), was incredibly rude to me the whole 6 hour lesson. He made me feel like an idiot for making honest mistakes, and it seemed like I was an inconvenience for even being there, he kept rubbing his face like he didn't want to be there. He gave me instructions on painted islands that contradicted with what my VORT assessor notified me of after my test. This was detrimental to my final score. He was vague on certain road rules, and did not once correct me on other during my lesson, which affected my score. I began the vort test with almost no confidence as I felt humiliated and incompetent after my lesson. During six hours, I believe I could have been taught better . I spoke to a higher up at my company who is responsible for VOC's and truck licences. He told me that courtesy often guides people to failure on their first attempt so they come back to book another lesson, which is quite pricey, compared to CBT programs and other VORT based programs. Another thing worth mentioning: the truck was incredibly old. The truck was probably pre 80's, was obviously a covert to automatic, and the gear selecting buttons were faulty, which led to me staying in neutral after a very distinctive button press for drive. My instructor made fun of me for this. The tyres were very much on the borderline of being unroadworthy, and the check engine light constantly flashed during my whole session. The fuel gauge was broken as well. I was incredibly upset after my experience here, I felt humiliated, insulted, and ripped off. I will not be coming back here, and I will warn other people from booing here.
VORT is always a tricky method of training and assessment. You need to pass 100% of your Road law and your drive needs to be 85%. In a 6 hour period there is a lot of training to be done and the instructors job is to pick faults and correct them in preparation for your VORT. Courtesy taken pride in its professionalism and our qualified trainers and assessors will only issue a certificate of competence once government standard is achieved
Fantastic experience: Good bunch of people, Adam helped with my tile course and Dave was great to learn from doing my vort test. Thanks for all the assistance, greatly appreciated.
I’m glad you had a good experience. We strive for excellence
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn I did the T.I.L E. course with these guys and I found the instructors to be fair and professional.
Thank you for your positive feedback. We provide ourselves in providing quality training and assessment
Negative experience: My partner recently went to courtesy driving school to do his HR license. First time failed for going to slow between parked cars and second for revving to high and crunching the gears ONCE ! this place is an absolute joke and we will not be back. Also paid 800 for the second attempt which is meant to be 3 hours practice and then a hour for the test. Only did an hour practice then the test. All about money in my eyes.
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us, and we appreciate your feedback. We understand that the road test can be challenging, and we acknowledge the difficulty that some encounter during the practical assessment. The parameters set by the government for passing the road law at 100% and the general drive at 85% are indeed stringent. We're sorry to hear about your partner's experience, and we take this seriously. We continuously strive to improve our training methods and the overall learning experience. Your insights will be valuable for our ongoing efforts to enhance our services. If you have additional details or specific aspects you'd like us to address, please feel free to provide more information or contact us directly. We are committed to ensuring a fair and supportive learning environment for all our students.
Fantastic experience: Courtesy driving school are so professional and my instructor was absolutely fantastic JD is so great so thanks for teaching me how to drive a truck highly recommend this company
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that JD provided you with fantastic instruction and that you had a positive experience with Courtesy Driving School. Safe travels, and we appreciate your recommendation!
Negative experience: Scammers
Fantastic experience: Tahir is best instructor, Thanks for my MR licence. Thanks all of you
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Tahir and appreciate your feedback. Safe driving!
Fantastic experience: very nice friendly instructors I learnt alot highly recommend to anyone thanks
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Courtesy Driving School and appreciate your feedback. Safe driving!
Negative experience: Providing not full information when signing in. MR are only on manual and if you fail the test, you will pay again full price. Do not trust that retesting is possible for smaller payment, this will be 1300aud again. My advice is better to choose another school. If you haven't practiced a lot on manual before test, no chance you pass MR here. There is not the training, you pay 1300 for the test itself.
Negative experience: After trying multiple companies to book in for my HR auto that never retuned my calls. Courtesy seemed professional and I was able to book the course in. However on the day the experience was the total opposite. The truck was probably 40 years old and I very much doubt would pass any sort of roadworthy. It had shifter buttons rather then a proper shifter. That at times I had to press probably 30 times for it to change into the required gear becauseof how badly they were broken, low gear decent only worked in 1st gear so we had to go down an 80kmph hill at 20, every time we went up hill a check engine light came on and at random times during the drive. A transmission error also frequently poped up during the drive and the instructor wasn't really interested in it. When we went over a rough patch of road the steering wheel came loose from its position and ended up in my lap. The sun visors were missing and although we didn't need them on the day their a required part of the vehicle that I'm sure is still required to be there. When I was on my lunch break there were 2 other students both back for a second try as they weren't able to complete their course in the first instance and one of them joked that no one passes here the first time. At the time I didn't think anything of it. But my experience was exactly the same. The instructor wasn't at all clear on the details of exactly what he wanted for the continual mirror checks until the end which was totally un helpful. Looking at the mirrors wasn't enough turning my head towards them a little bit while still focusing on the road was also not what he was looking for. And although I technically didn't do anything wrong and should have passed. He failed my assessment due to me suposidly checking mirrors and told me I'd have to book another session that would end up being with him for 4 hours and try again. Total waste of $1500 I feel I would have got a much better experience if the truck had been properly maintained and functional and if the instructor 1 was upfront clear about what he wanted for mirror checks and 2 if he'd used our last 40 or so mins to re do the assessment rather than wasting time on the way back to the yard re doing a bunch of things I was already competent in. It made me feel like in the end it was a deliberate shot to get more cash for a second time round for a technicallity on whether or not I was looking at the mirrors every time I said I was.
Negative experience: I would be very wary, of this driving school, they took over $3000 from me and still said i needed more training, by this time i no confidence at all. I went to another driving school and passed 1st day, the truck was a lot nicer to drive and the atmosphere was a lot more relaxed
Fantastic experience: Had Ben as my instructor going from C class to HC Ben was very professional, punctual and easy to talk to. Very clear with instructions and any feedback he had towards my driving! Would definitely recommend and will be back again!
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Negative experience: Very disappointed with Courtesy ,for one the truck that was used for the training was very difficult to change into third gear ,the trainer was quite rude and unhelpful ,there was one particular occasion where I didn't look at the mirror when turning and the "trainer" proceeded to knock on the window ,surely a verbal reminder would be enough.Also we had to drive 10 minutes to get some fuel and then on the way back had to wait another 20 minutes for a freight train to pass .I passed most of the test but ran out of time so basically threw away $1200 .
Negative experience: After paying $3000 for our new employee to get his HC license, he completed 2 days of driving and was not passed. From looking at his assessment sheet, it appears that everything was done satisfactorily. Was then told another 6 hours was needed @ another $1000. And a wait of approximately 2 months. This would have given us a loss in our business of nearly $100,000.. They were very unhelpful, not willing to squeeze him in even when I offered more money. Was told that they are flat out just trying to get through their driver backlog.. Not that busy, they don’t open on weekends!!!!.. I would not recommend this company at all, very different when I did my own license under the previous owner.. Have found some where else to send our bloke much more helpful..
Negative experience: Absolute joke, I recently went for my hc licence, only for the instructor to be on his phone, take continuous breaks and be in a mood, on both days I had to finish early and have had nothing ticked off on the 2nd day. I will be taking this further as the lack of professionalism is not good enough. I would steer clear from these guys, all just money making
Fantastic experience: Had an excellent few days learning to drive a non-synchro HR truck with Paul. Paul was extremely knowledgeable, thoroughly professional and very patient as I crashed my way through the gears. I would definately recommend this company to other people looking for a truck licence.
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Fantastic experience: I recently upgraded my licence to HR Restricted at the wingfield training centre. Very impressed with my instructors Tom and Adam, they are very helpful, polite and professional. I highly recommend courtesy driving school to anyone wishing to obtain a licence.
Congratulations. Tom is a quality instructor and very qualified.
Negative experience: Disappointed by staff bad management
Hi Karan. We checked our CRM and you are not a client of Courtesy Driving School. Sorry you had a bad experience
Negative experience: Hlo, few week ago I booked driving test for someone, at that time 3 people were with me, they are the victims. I called to the courtesy driving school for test booking in port Augusta. She deduct my payment and on the test date she told me that I booked for Adeliade, how come?? You guys made mistake, it’s so far I am not mad that I booked the test so far, at the end I request for refund they start shouting on me, this is ridicules. She is so annoying. Even she doesn’t know how to talk. Over the phone I didn’t say Adelaide, not even a single time.
HI Gurpreet, The only training we do in country locations is CBT&A. VORT is only done in Adelaide.
Negative experience: Management is totally poor they don’t now how to speak politely few weeks ago I booked my test port Augusta over the phone I told them three time that I want to give my test at port Augusta and they deducted my deposit. On the test day I went port Augusta to give my test I call them they told me that you booked your test at Adelaide this is so stupid Adelaide is five hours drive form my location this is so annoying I asked for refund and they give didn’t give me any money o request to here for refund over the phone and she shouting on me this is so stupid i was so polite with her she didn’t listened to me
You booked for 17 October VORT in Adelaide. I'm sorry you did not read your confirmation
Fantastic experience: Upgraded to HC with Courtesy driving school in kadina. I was extremely happy with the training from start to finish. Ben was excellent, very knowledgeable and all round great bloke. Amazing what you can learn in a couple of days with a decent instructor. Would recommend Courtesy to anyone wanting to get a truck license. 10/10
Congratulations. Thanks Kyle for your review. We strive to offer quality Training and Assessment by highly qualified Instructors. You're right BEN is an all round great Bloke who knows his stuff
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn. Ben was an outstanding instructor who was very patient and very knowledgeable
Congratulations Chris on obtaining your license. We strive to offer quality Training and Assessment by qualified instructors. Ben is outstanding. I'll pass on your response
Fantastic experience: Ben Undies great instructor and the nicest bloke. I have done my HR Unrestricted in the 18 speed truck still brand new and was fun to drive.
Congratulations Yazza. We strive to offer Quality Training and Assessment by our highly qualified instructors. Ben is great. I'll pass on your review
Fantastic experience: Good friendly very helpful instructors an very clean trucks
Thanks for your review Jammo. We strive to offer Quality Training and Assessment by our highly qualified instructors in very clean trucks.
Fantastic experience: I was very happy with the experience here, the teacher i had (Rob) was very good at explaining and really took the time to help me. Cannot thank him enough A+
Congratulations Adam. We strive to offer Quality Training and Assessment by our highly qualified instructors. Rob is a very experienced instructor
Fantastic experience: All staff interactions were positive and pleasant. I had Rob as my instructor and he did a good job getting me to a competent level. I have accumulated quite a few bad habits over the years but Rob kept his cool and gave as much help as was needed to put it all together. Thanks CDS and staff.
Congratulations Richard. We strive to offer Quality Training and Assessment by our highly qualified instructors. Rob is a very experience Trainer. I'll pass on your review
Negative experience: This site is a scam site
Negative experience: They have hidden costs be aware. Instructors are not experienced. Not teach you properly because of make some additional time, $150/h think about it.
We strive to offer Quality Training and Assessment by our highly qualified instructors, but if you read our website and your confirmation, it specifically says that you need to reach government standard in the allocated hours to obtain a licence. Additional training at an additional cost may be necessary if you do not reach Government standard.
Fantastic experience: I would recommend Courtesy drive school for any truck licence course
Congratulations and Thank you for your review. We strive to offer Quality Training and Assessment by our highly qualified instructors.
Fantastic experience: Just upgraded my HR Licence to HC auto, Rebecca was my instructor.She was very Professional and Knowledgeable. Truck I used was really nice to drive it was the Mercedes’ , learnt a lot and also refreshed my driving skills . Highly recommend these guys , all staff that I came into contact with where friendly and helpful. Thanks Heaps
Congratulations and thank you for your review. We strive to offer Quality Training and Assessment by our highly qualified instructors
Fantastic experience: Highly rated training facility non discriminative unlike G&L ‘I went from C class to HC’ Training In Lieu of Experience (TILE) and practical, 4 days in total, I couldn’t be happier I’ll be going back for my MC, friendly staff easy going but professional don’t overlook Courtesy Driving School Very pleased thanks heaps.
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Fantastic experience: I recently upgraded my MR to HC with Courtesy driving school in kadina on the 19th and 20th of January. I was extremely happy with the training from start to finish. I learnt how to drive an 18 speed RR in 2 days and I passed having never driven one previously. My instructor Ben Underwood was a really great instructor he was very knowledgeable and patient and just an all round great guy. I learnt alot from him over my 2 days and I would recommend Courtesy to anyone wanting to get a truck license. 10/10
Congratulations Lance. We strive to offer quality training and assessment. Happy with the outcome
Fantastic experience: Robert was a great instructor, very laid back and easy to understand, took the time to explain and draw out scenarios for me to comprehend. Highly recommend this driving school and instructor combo.
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Fantastic experience: Had Rob as a trainer he is very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend using the company and gaining driving experience from Rob.
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Negative experience: Had a terrible experience with these guys, the truck was old & European, everything was on the wrong side, the trainer was terrible, shattered my confidence & was really rude about my driving, he micro managed my driving to the point where I wasn’t sure what to expect from him & I was trying to do what I thought he wanted me to do, whatever I did was wrong. Said it would probably take 2 more days for me to finish at $1200 a day (seemed like a $$ grab). I was so upset about the experience I considered not finishing my licence. I ended up going with Truck Licence SA, I was so nervous at first but was assured after the first hour if I couldn’t drive we wouldn’t be this far in. I work in the mines & recommend everyone that is considering getting their licence not to go with this company. Before I left a bad review, I wanted to make sure it was the company & not me first, as I don’t give bad feedback lightly. I did let the owner know of my experience & he didn’t seem to care. I completed my license with the other company & recommend them to everyone.
Fantastic experience: I went from never drivinga semi or a road ranger to successfully passing my test in the 2 days. Rob is great teacher, I highly recommend courtesy
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Fantastic experience: Ben is a very understanding trainer, strives for success not for himself but for his students, very patient and understanding. Would definitely recommend Courtesy for any truck licence course. Cheers Ben for your patience and your overall character mate you’re a legend.
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Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructors, made the whole process very easy
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Fantastic experience: Did my MR license through them. Ben was very helpful and made it very clear how to drive correctly. Would reccomend
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Negative experience: Expensive and the wait time for a lesson is crazy....
Fantastic experience: Great service and driving experience
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Fantastic experience: Fantastic instructors
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Negative experience: The drivers are not taught road courtesy, trucks traveling slowly should be taught to move over so cars can pass them safely. This should be a feature of training for good road manners towards all road users. It will breed a whole new generation of discourteous truck drivers causing dangerous driving. Please change your teaching methods
Negative experience: I would not reccomend Courtesy for a number of reasons. Truck I drove was old and hard to change gears in, clutch was heavy. Different instructor to assessor which didn't help. I didnt feel particularly welcome at the facility. Assessor was belittling and unhelpful. Have since completed my MR with another company which was a much more positive experience. I gave an extra star for fitting me in earlier that expected.
Fantastic experience: I found Courtesy professional and friendly. My instructor, Adam, was outstanding in my opinion. He didn't go easy on me and I learnt a lot. I found Adam never lost his cool with me and everything was explained in just the right amount of detail. And a nice, almost new, Mercedes prime mover was a treat too. Give them a go.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that Adam's instruction met your expectations and that you enjoyed the Mercedes prime mover. We appreciate your recommendation and are happy you had a positive experience with Courtesy!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant driving school great with communication awesome people skills Rob I would recommend for a test as he is really helpful and truly shows care for his learners Rebecca is also great she took me out for a arvo session and helped me find other ways to remember what I needed to do threw out my drive
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Negative experience: My advice to all people is that these people are totally money minded and receptionist is too rude she even donot know how to deal with clients. Even these people does not deserve even single star. please donot waste your time and money by going in this school.
Fantastic experience: I had Rob today who really spent the time to re-communicate the things I seemed to have missed. This helped me heaps as it allowed me to learn successfully and pass the test. Very happy with Rob.
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Fantastic experience: Experienced trainers, great facilities, and quality service
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Fantastic experience: I went to Courtesy for my car to HC licence undertaking the HC TILE course and HC training and assessment. Paul and Adam were both very knowledgable trainers and Adam was very helpful when driving and assessing my drives.
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Fantastic experience: Professional and friendly staff. My instructor was a hard ball but friendly, exactly the type of person you’d want preparing new truck drivers for the road. Overall my experience was great and walked out with my upgraded licence.
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Positive experience: Trainer was very helpful and knowledgeable. I enjoyed his instruction. Facilities quite basic but truck was good to drive.
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Fantastic experience: Rob was a very patient and knowledgeable instructor. His communication whilst behind the wheel was always clear and the driving techniques he used were useful. Rob's experience was very appreciated as he was easily able to answer any technical questions I might have had, whether it be regarding road rules or internal mechanics of the vehicle.
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Fantastic experience: Rob was very professional and patient. He explained everything and was easy to interact with. Highly recommend this instructor. Unfortunately on the first drive there were some issues with the truck. It had to be taken to the mechanics to be repaired. After it was repaired, no more issues arose and the truck was easy to drive.
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Fantastic experience: Ben was great at communicating ,made you feel at ease. The training was current and on point. Thank you again CDS.
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Fantastic experience: Great instructors very polite yet instructive and informative at the same time. Had nothing bad to say. They make sure you are competent.
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Fantastic experience: Enjoyed my day with courtesy driving school. Rob was a brilliant instructor!
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Fantastic experience: Good communication, help me out a lot.
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