South Australian Driving Education (SADE)

Fantastic experience: Just passed my VORT. Elana is a great instructor, had some very helpful tips and tricks to avoid losing marks. I like the longer sessions. She’s right 1.5 hours minimum is good for learning. Picture of one of the toy car she uses to explain manoeuvres. Genius technique

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a quality, good clients experience, and qualified support then this school is for you. Thanks to Elena I recived a good result in a short term. Elena is the best teacher I've ever had! Thanks!!!

Fantastic experience: Instructor is warm, patient and thorough. Lovely person overall and a great instructor!

Fantastic experience: I had a lesson with Elena and she is a really good instructor I really recommend.

Fantastic experience: I am incredibly grateful to Elena for her guidance and patience in teaching my son how to drive. Thanks to her clear instructions, professionalism, and encouragement, my son passed his driving test on the first attempt!

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Elena I was able to pass my VORT test on the first attempt! Elena is very straightforward about what you need to improve, and because of this I felt that I was able to improve my driving immensely in a short period of time. The advice she gives is very clear and helpful. Thank you Elena!

Fantastic experience: I just passed my VORT test after learning with Elena. She was incredibly patient and tailored her approach to suit my needs. From the start, Elena didn’t give me false confidence, but as my skills improved, she provided me with the encouragement and knowledge to recognize my progress. I'm so glad I chose to take lessons with her because now I have a clear understanding of both my strengths and areas that need improvement, which helps me focus on becoming an even better driver. I highly recommend this driving school—thank you so much!

Fantastic experience: Experienced instructor who can easily prepare you for exam with very very clear explanation and steps. Best in Adelaide for sure!

Fantastic experience: I needed to convert my overseas licence to full Australian ones. I passed the theory and thought I was ready enough for the driving test, because I have a lot of driving experience in my country. But I failed the test because I didn't know all the features of driving in South Australia. Then I turned to SADE and Elena agreed to give me some lessons and showed me my mistakes in practice and gave recommendations and advice. After that, I successfully passed the driving test. Paul was very friendly and polite. My English is not very good, but I understood everything. Thanks a lot to Elena and Paul for their professional approach and excellent service!

Fantastic experience: I was given a lot of help in my lessons and I was able to pass my test with Paul. A very nice man who took away the stress of the vort test.

Fantastic experience: My dad recently passed his driving road test. It was a bit challenging for him because his English isn’t very strong, but the examiner, Paul, was incredibly kind and accommodating. He adjusted all the instructions to suit my dad’s needs, making the experience completely stress-free. A big thank you also to his driving instructor, Elena, who prepared him exceptionally well. Recommend

Fantastic experience: Elena is the best. I passed it with ease in my 1st attempt. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I want to express my immense gratitude to instructor Elena for her professional and competent teaching, for her tremendous patience and endurance. It's very good that from the very beginning you focus on real driving in the city without any leniency or discounts for beginners. At the same time, you always help when needed. You helped me overcome my fear of the road and gave me confidence. Starting from scratch, I already feel like a superhero! I wish your school further development, expansion, and of course, many more capable students!

Fantastic experience: I needed to transition my overseas license to an Australian one, so I required an introduction to Australian driving rules and principles. Elena is an excellent instructor who is patient, explains everything clearly and it's obvious that she has extensive teaching experience. The exam with Paul went smoothly. He was polite and kind. Thank you for the great experience!

Fantastic experience: I recently completed my driving lessons with instructor Elena during the process of transferring my overseas driving license to a South Australian one, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Elena was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and professional throughout every lesson. She took the time to explain all the local road rules and ensured I was fully prepared for driving in a country. Her calm and encouraging approach helped me feel confident behind the wheel, and she was always reliable and flexible with scheduling lessons. I highly recommend instructor Elena to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive driving instructor. Thanks to her guidance, I felt well-prepared for my test and successfully transferred my license without any issues.

Fantastic experience: I would like to thank God first, and teacher Elena and then instructor Paul, Elena is a professional and dedicated teacher, even though I understand little English, she managed to give me the necessary qualifications to pass the test with Mr. Paul, he is also very qualified and polite, I felt at ease, even with little understanding of the language, thank you for the attentive duo, I highly recommend it.

Fantastic experience: The lady whom I took my classes with qas very kind and generous, the instructor made me feel very comfortable tho I was very nervous but it all went very well and I really enjoyed the process. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Recommending SADE to everyone I know looking to get there Ps. Got me very comfortable and ready before my test which helped me pass.

Fantastic experience: Elena was an incredible instructor. She will come to your house to pick you up and drop you off after your sessions, which is incredibly convenient if you are unable to travel to a certain pick up spot. Her lessons and advice eased my anxiety for the test, which meant I passed my first time when I wasn’t sure if I could. I would highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Elena was a fantastic instructor. She’s thorough and considerate in her training. I passed my VORT with first attempt thanks to her training.

Fantastic experience: Elena at SADE: The Best Driving Instructor in South Australia! Elena is truly exceptional. Her expertise, patience, and dedication to safety make her the best driving educator in South Australia. Learning with Elena has been a fantastic experience—I highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn to drive confidently and skillfully!

Fantastic experience: Totally recommended for everyone looking for driving lessons or VORT. Elena is an amazing instructor who explains and teaches every minor and major details of good driving. Also very friendly. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Elena is a great and professional instructor and I enjoyed our lessons! She patiently explained to me in details all maneuvers and road rules, all important tips for safe driving. I have passed my VORT test from the 1st attempt. Elena, thank you for the skills I learned. Highly recommended!!!

Fantastic experience: Elena is a great instructor. She boosted my confidence before taking VORT. She was very patient and thorough on each lesson. Highly recommended to take her lessons.

Fantastic experience: My driving instructor, Elena, was excellent. She is patient, knowledgeable, and teaches clearly. I highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: I recommend Elena as a driving instructor. Very experienced, knows how to explain and teach well. I can't say that it was easy for me, but I am happy with the result and the knowledge that Elena gave me. 5⭐

Fantastic experience: Elena is very professional and expert! She helped me a lot in the process, explaining in detail all the laws and their application. As a result of the above, I did very well in my exam, the Examiner congratulated me; In addition to passing it on the first try, I am very happy! thank you so much.

Fantastic experience: Elena is such an amazing driving instructor, I felt safe and comfortable. With her, I was able to grow more confident in my driving and pass my test.

Fantastic experience: Elena was an excellent teacher! She was very patient and could help me to improve all the areas I needed. I passed on the first driving test thank you to Elena.

Fantastic experience: Elana was very helpful and detailed throughout my driving lesson. She calmly corrected my mistakes which likely to get mark down during the VORT test, and also gave some smart tips. The overall lesson was such an eye opening! Worth to pay! I passed my driving test in one go! Thanks again!

Fantastic experience: Helena has a very professional approach with a calm reassuring manner . I passed my license exam with confidence. Much appreciated Nataliia

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Elena. She is not only very kind, patient, and detailed in her teaching but also exudes professionalism. Her excellent tips were instrumental in helping me pass the driving test successfully. I appreciate her dedication and guidance.

Fantastic experience: I loved my experience! The instructor and the examiner were really kind and pacient during all the process. Everything was well explained.

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience with Elena as my driving instructor. Her professionalism, patience and clear explanations made me feel confident behind the wheel. Therefore, I passed the VORT with an excellent score on my first attempt. I am so grateful, thank you Elena

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Elena I passed my driving test. Elena’s guidance and expertise helped me to gain confidence on the road and during my test!

Fantastic experience: I had the best experience with such a professional driving instructor Elena Kornienko, With her excellent teaching and patient guidance, I passed my VORT on the first attempt. Thank you so much for such a good job Elena

Fantastic experience: after 20 lessons with a different teacher in the hills & 2 failed VORTs, I decided to follow a recommendation and try SADE Elena is incredibly thorough & fixes any bad habits quickly & I can’t thank Paul enough, he was such a great examiner and relieved my nerves immediately thank you to you both!

Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend Elena, she's so patient and calm unlike other instructors, if you wanna pass the test on one go, practice with her! The price is slightly higher than others in Adelaide but it's worth it. You'll get that knowledge for a life time. Be wise and choose the best.

Fantastic experience: I had a beautiful experience with Elena! She is a lovely person, responsive professional and her methodology helped me so much! I highly recommend her to everyone. You won’t regret it! Although I have been driving for more than 15 years, I was quite scared about the exam. Also I had had really bad experiences before. But with her I could feel more confidente and calmer. I have no words to say how grateful I am. Thanks, Elena!

Fantastic experience: Elena was an amazing instructor, very friendly and knowledgeable. She was very patient and relaxed when I made mistakes and I never felt bad about them. When I was about to do my VORT I was quite nervous and she calmed me down, I passed first go! Thank you again Elena :) highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Elena is truly a professional driving instructor. With her excellent teaching and patient guidance, I passed my VORT on the first attempt. I am happy that I found her and would recommend to everyone. Thank you so much, Elena.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Elena and will recommend her to everyone I know! Elena was incredibly responsive, professional, and experienced. She was very supportive and committed to correct my bad driving habits to help me covert my international driving license. On the day of the VORT test I did a final practice session with Elena on which she gave detailed advices and a much-needed pep talk which really calmed me down Without her I seriously would not have passed on my first attempt. Thank you so so much Elena! ☺️☺️

Fantastic experience: I had lessons with Elena, she is very professional, excellent instructor, I leaned a lot with her. A friend recommended her to me and was what I need it.

Fantastic experience: Elena is professional, very patient and amazing Very supportive and I passed the test in one try Thank you very much for the effort I recommend her as the best driving instructor

Fantastic experience: highly recommend elena, she taught me everything i needed to know and prepared me for my test which i passed first time, thankyou elena :)

Fantastic experience: Elena was really great! Professional and efficient. I was absolutely terrified and she helped me pass my Driver's. Thank you Elena.

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for your expertise, precise descriptions, caring nature and patience, Elena! With your help, I passed my driving test at the first attempt. I felt confident after practicing with you. I sincerely thank you. My P as been a long journey and you were the final key. I wholeheartedly recommend Elena to anyone wishing to confidently learn the skills required for safe driving for life as well as gain the confidence to go for their Ps! With thanks Maja

Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor

Fantastic experience: Thank you very much, it is always nice to deal with a professional instructor who teaches you not just to drive a car, but to drive a car safely and with pleasure! Special thanks to Elena for her patience and for the result!!!!

Fantastic experience: I had multiple instructors before i found Elena and had no confidence. once i started driving with her i found everything so much easier! passed my test first try thanks to her❤️

Fantastic experience: Elena is incredible, a true professional, very patient!)) Elena supported me from the first lesson and I passed the test in one try. Thank you very much for teaching me to feel more confident when driving a car. ❤️ I recommend her as the best driving instructor

Fantastic experience: Elena is a professional driving instructor She has a lot of patience with her students She loves what she is doing and she is good at it. Friendly person I definitely recommend her It helps you feel confident enough to pass the test Thank you Elena

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended Very straight forward, you will learn the right way. Let you know, your mistakes and correct it. Keep it up Thank you

Fantastic experience: At the first class with Elena, I cried because I didn't believe I would one day pass the VORT test, but Elena always was super patient and friendly, she taught me how to be a safe driver and now after passing the test I just can thank Elena!

Fantastic experience: Very good, recommend it!

Fantastic experience: Elena is a really amazing instructor. She is a very dedecative and patient teacher, who is ready to explain everything you do not understand. I sincerely recommend classes with her and I am happy that I found her.

Fantastic experience: Where do I begin, Elena is absolutely amazing! She is the most kind and caring driving instructor you will find. She is exceptionally patient with teaching drivers and if you do not know a skill she will explain it to you with ease. Thank you so much Elena! I highly recommend her to everyone.

Fantastic experience: Elena was very helpful, and very patient to my faults. I passed my exam after 3 lessons with her.

Fantastic experience: Growth of a Confident, Composed, and Knowledgeable young driver. These are the key attributes that Elena brought out in our P1 driver. Elena provided flexible training times, gave clear directions, and was enjoyable to learn from. My son had some challenging moments during his License test, such as street congestion during end-of-school pick-up, road works, and heavy traffic. Feedback from the Examiner was that he handled each situation with clear thought and calmness, a credit to Elena's training and his learnings.

Fantastic experience: Elena is a great instructor, professional, patient and polite! Her kindness and attention to the details help me to feel more confident,avoid unnecessary stress on the road and be concentrating on my driving. Driving lessons prior the VORT is an incredible option for remembering all the knowledges that you’ve had before and feeling more confident during the test!

Fantastic experience: I just passed my VORT, Elena is very patient, informative and encouraging Instructor, I enjoyed the experience and I was so confident for my test, highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Elena is a great trainer. She will give appropriate guidance according to my personal situation and learning progress. When I was struggling with failure, she helped me regain my self-confidence and finally achieved excellent results in the exam.

Fantastic experience: amazing teacher so great to work with will teach you everything you need to know and prepare you for the crazy driving world !!!

Fantastic experience: I passed my Vort test (international license conversion) on 1st try after some lessons with Elena. She provided very detailed instructions and has high expectation, which is really helpful for the test as well as real life situations. Also helped me arranging test session in tight timeframe. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of learning to drive under the guidance of Elena, and I must say that my experience has been nothing short of outstanding. From the very beginning, Elena showcased an unparalleled level of attention to detail and an exceptional ability to provide clear explanations, which greatly enhanced my learning process. One of the most remarkable aspects of Elena's instruction is her meticulous attention to detail. She leaves no stone unturned when it comes to teaching the intricacies of driving. She patiently pointed out every minor nuance, ensuring that I understood the importance of even the smallest aspects of driving. Her keen eye for detail instilled in me a deep sense of confidence and made me aware of the critical elements necessary for safe and responsible driving. Furthermore, Elena possesses a remarkable skill in explaining complex driving concepts in a clear and concise manner. She has an innate ability to break down complicated maneuvers and techniques into easily understandable steps. Her explanations were always logical, well-structured, and tailored to my learning style. Elena's patience and willingness to repeat explanations or demonstrate techniques ensured that I grasped each concept thoroughly. Throughout my lessons, Elena consistently demonstrated her commitment to my progress and success. She was always punctual, professional, and prepared for each session, creating a comfortable and conducive learning environment. Her calm and reassuring demeanor helped alleviate any nerves I had, allowing me to focus on learning and improving my driving skills. In addition to her technical expertise, Elena's passion for teaching and genuine interest in her students' progress were evident. She constantly motivated me to challenge myself and strive for excellence. Her encouragement and constructive feedback were instrumental in my growth as a driver. I wholeheartedly recommend Elena as a driving instructor to anyone seeking a comprehensive and enriching learning experience. Her attention to detail, along with her exceptional ability to provide clear explanations, sets her apart from the rest. Under Elena's guidance, I not only gained the necessary skills to pass my driving test but also developed a strong foundation for a lifetime of safe and responsible driving.

Fantastic experience: Elena was a great driving instructor who explained and gave instructions very clearly.

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Elena I passed my driving test first try! Elena’s patience and expertise helped me to gain confidence on the road and during my test!

Fantastic experience: I was a much more confident driver after having my driving lessons with Elena from SADE. Completed my lessons aswell as obtaining my probationary licence.

Fantastic experience: Elena, my driving instructor, is simply fantastic! Her teaching skills are top-notch, and she made the learning process enjoyable and stress-free. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a patient and knowledgeable driving instructor. Thank you, Elena, for your excellent guidance!

Fantastic experience: Elena, has taught my daughter for the last 10months. We booked her on the actual 16th birthday of my daughter, and she arrived with a smile on her face and a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to wish my daughter Happy Birthday. And this was the first time that we met her. We’ll never forget it. I would highly recommend her. My daughter felt comfortable and secure being taught by Elena. Very convenient as well, she would do school pick up, driving lesson for 90minutes and drop her off home. Loved it. My daughter passed her Driving Test on the first go and that’s all thanks to Elena. Can’t wait to have her again for my other daughter.

Fantastic experience: Good friendly service. Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I am a newly arrived resident, aged over 70's from Malaysia and wanted to convert my overseas driving license to SA driving license, and selected SADE. Ms. Elena is a dedicated instructor with passion, integrity, patience and equiped with up to date knowledge on road rules which she imposes on her students to achieve success. She is also able to pick up strengths and weakness and tailors her lessons according to individual needs. After my failed attempt, she went through the nitty, gritty of my weakness and finally within a short period of one month I got my full Australian driving license. I am thankful to her and highly recommend her to anyone.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Elena's work. I did 90 minutes of lessons with her before my VORT test, during the lesson she calmed me down, taught me every detail and made me super confident for the test. Then I did the VORT with another instructor in her car and passed on the first try with an overall score of 93%. In the end, she even explained to me what the next steps would be with SA Services and made herself available in case I had any further questions. Thanks again Elena, you are certainly in the right job.

Fantastic experience: Elena is very clear with her instructions, is very patient and is always very calmed when giving directions. I recomend SADE for your driving lessons

Fantastic experience: Elena proved to be an excellent instructor for my daughter as she communicated well and gave her the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to get her license. The ability to have a lesson followed by the VORT was a really good option and helped calm my daughter's nerves on the day. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Elena is the instructor you need for your VORT test. Calm, kind, patient with a keen attention to detail. She helped me overcome my anxiety and made sure I had all the details I needed before the test. I hoped that I would pass it on the first try and Elena helped me achieve that. 5 stars all around!

Fantastic experience: Passing the road test on the first try! Thanks for Elena, She is a good coach and instructor. She correct me in time whenever I make mistakes. And told me lots of Key point when I have driving lesson. Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: Elena is great she's a very efficient and affordable instructor. My son found her teaching style really easy to follow, helping him to pass his test. Highly recommend Elena

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Elana I passed my P license driving test, she was very nice and helpful with teaching me tips on improving my driving and passing the test. I would highly recommend having some lessons and doing your test through Elana

Fantastic experience: Elena is friendly, patient, & professional instructor. She explained to me in details for system of car controls, maneuvers, sequence, road laws that are super important. I like the tips for the parallel parking. She encouraged me not to be nervous & change my driving habit. I enjoyed the lessons & passed VORT. David is good examiner. I was nervous during the test & he made it relax. Overall, it was great experience. Super recommended for any drivers as they know what to do with every students.

Fantastic experience: Elena is such an amazing instructor, and thanks to her, I passed my driving test. She taught me how to control the car, observe the traffic, and to drive safely. She explained procedures clearly and accurately with patience, also made me confident to do the manoeuvres. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an instructor. Weldone Elena

Fantastic experience: Elena was amazing, she is extremely knowledgeable and her teaching helped me to pass my driving test! would definitely recommend her to friends and family

Fantastic experience: Elena helped me get my Ps really fast and easy. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Thank you SADE and special thanks to Elena for all your support and guidance and really grateful to you. I was so frustrated after failing three vort attempts with other instructors but when I met Elena and attended lessons from her, everything seems easy. Her precise direction, pointing out each and every mistakes and keep on pushing me until i do everything correctly. Thank you so much for all your guidance, support and motivation.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend SADE to anyone looking to pass their VORT. Elena is highly qualified and amazing instructor.

Fantastic experience: It has been a pleasure to drive with Elena. She is very observant and professional. She also has a variety of partnerships with examiner where she could find one that fit you most.

Fantastic experience: i had some troubles getting my license with other driving instructors and Elena is by far the best out of who i have been taught by. her teaching methods are efficient and easy to learn from. she is extremely patient and i felt so comfortable being able to ask questions. thankyou Elena!!!

Fantastic experience: It's a good driving school. I passed the exam on my first try. At school, they give all the algorithms necessary for passing the test: 3-point turnover, parallel parking, etc. You need to study the automation of all these algorithms with the teacher during the lesson. The quantity of lessons depends on your ability to automate stuff for yourself. Good luck to all of you in your driving test and your life as a driver.

Fantastic experience: Big Thanks to Elena. I would highly recommend everyone to have Elena as a driving instructor as she is very knowledgeable, professional and patient (which is hard to find these days).

Fantastic experience: Elena is an amazing Instructor. She gives clear and concise instructions with very helpful guidance. She tailored her lessons to suit my requirements and worked with me the whole way through adding extra tips and pointers along the way. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Had a great experience with SADE. Highly trained team and knowledgeable professionals. Elena is thoughtful and she explain things clearly in a very detailed manner. Overall would recommend

Fantastic experience: Elena is amazing!!! I’ve done the Pre VORT + VORT test and I smashed it thanks to her! Thank you ❤️

Fantastic experience: I don't know how to thank you for your support and help, your patience too... for me your best instructor I've met in SA with such an invaluable level of understanding... If someone is looking for a good instructor Elena is the best one just contact her, and u will be satisfied

Fantastic experience: With one done and another gearing up to get her P's I couldn't recommend any one else but SADE If you want your child to learn how to drive with confidence, truly understand the road rules and to keep them safe, rather than just hope for the best SADE is the one for you Elena puts the polish on that makes them Shine

Fantastic experience: Thank you Elena for assisting my daughter in obtaining her drivers licence. She felt very comfortable with you. You are a great instructor.

Fantastic experience: Amazing service!! Elena is a great professional!! She has an impressive ability to guide patiently while giving consistent feedback!

Fantastic experience: Elena is a brilliant and perceptive teacher who made the lessons and driving feel very easy. In only a couple of lessons I became a much more confident driver and was able to pass my test! Thank you Elena!

Fantastic experience: Elena was an awesome driver instructor with an attention to details. I was able to pass through the day course she offers. Strongly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great efficient instructor with excellent help if needed to be fully ready

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Elena, I have passed my VORT as planned. I have had driving lessons with some instructors and Elena is the best one. She explains every situation clearly. She is also very patient and calm which is the most important for me to not worry while driving. I would highly recommend Elena.