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Our Services
Welcome to Safe Turn Driving! We provide tailored driving lessons for all ages and skill levels, with a special focus on preparing you for the VORT. Enjoy learning to drive and get your licence in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere as you build your confidence and safety on the road.
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Preparation to VORT (P Plates)
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Students first driving lessons
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NDIS supported
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Apprentice funded P Plate programs
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Refresher and reaccreditation for medical driving test
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Students with learning barriers
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Overseas driver's licence transfers
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Anxious and nervous students
P's-in-a-day
"Easy for you to be fully prepared to pass your VORT after a single day."
We offer a Ps-in-a-day program that consists of six hours of driver training in a day designed to fully prepare you for your test. With three two-hour sessions, you'll have the opportunity to practice and fine-tune your skills and take advantage of two breaks in between. With our VORT assessment made priority to these students by a time
Our Customers
Customer detail is priority at Safe Turn Driving School. Our friendly and dynamic teaching approach guarantees that every student gets the best lessons possible. As the leading driving school in the Adelaide Hills, we celebrate an incredible first attempt pass rate, helping over 300 students earn their licenses each year!
Our Location
"Based in Mount Barker but happy to service all of the Adelaide Hills."
At Safe Turn Driving School, we understand the importance of convenience.
We are based in Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills with lessons starting from the Home Maker Centre. However we are more than happy to arrange driving lessons throughout Adelaide Hills. We also offer the option of starting lessons from your home or school, for added convenience.
Our Instructor
Hello I am Sammy Wheatley, owner and head instructor at Safe Turn Driving. I have been a local of the Adelaide Hills for over 40 years. With a fully qualified team of driving instructors, I combine years of experience in driver training with a genuine understanding of the challenges young drivers face. As a loving dad of teenagers and a current Senior Firefighter with the Metropolitan Fire Service, I ensure that Safe Turn is the friendliest and most professional driving school in the area, committed to instilling safety and confidence behind the wheel so you can achieve your Ps in a relaxed supportive learning environmnt.
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Qualified Motor Driving Instructor (MDI)
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Member of the Australian Driver Training Association (ADTA)
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Police Clearance
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Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
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St John First Aid Training
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Fully Insured
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20+ years service in SA Metropolitan Service
Our Car
At Safe Turn, we pride ourselves on utilizing advanced training vehicles to ensure a safe and effective learning experience. Our primary vehicle is the 2024 Hyundai Kona Premium, equipped with automatic transmission and a suite of safety features. These include dual controls, dual dash cams with an additional cabin-facing camera, and 360 proximity sensors, all designed to enhance driver training. With our dual-braked systems, students can feel confident as they master their driving skills.
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