Prepare To Pass Driving School
(Cartre Pty Ltd trading as Prepare To Pass Driving School)
1.1 By booking or purchasing any product or service via this website, all clients, students, parents, guardians, or third parties agree to these Terms & Conditions in full.
1.2 It is the responsibility of the purchaser, student, or third party making a booking to read and understand these Terms.
1.3 By ticking the acceptance box, you acknowledge having the opportunity to review these Terms and agree to be bound by them, regardless of whether you have chosen to read them in full.
1.4 Nothing in these Terms excludes guarantees, rights, or remedies that cannot be excluded or limited under Australian consumer law.
1.5 All prices are subject to change without notice.
2.1 All driving lessons and VORT tests are conducted in automatic safety-fitted vehicles provided by Prepare To Pass Driving School and/or by the Authorised Examiner.
2.2 This ensures compliance with Occupational Health & Safety standards and provides a safe training environment.
2.3 In South Australia, a provisional licence obtained in an automatic vehicle is typically restricted to automatic vehicles only. Manual driving requires a test in a manual vehicle. Licence conditions may differ in other states if transferring interstate.
3.1 Same-Day Driving Test Packs
A minimum of 4 clear days’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule, unless a VORT test has already been booked with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT).
Once a VORT is booked with DIT, no refund applies regardless of notice given.
Cancellations before examiner booking of VORT incur a $100 administrative fee.
No refunds for cancellations with less than 4 days’ notice.
Any unpaid balance remains due.
3.2 All Other Driving Lessons
A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule.
Less than 48 hours’ notice: lesson fee is forfeited.
Rescheduling is permitted once per booking, subject to instructor availability.
3.3 No Shows / Short-Notice Cancellations
Failure to attend or provide required notice results in forfeiture of all fees.
Outstanding balances must be settled before further bookings.
3.4 Administration Fee
All cancellations, reschedules, or changes incur an administration fee of $55.00 except where a higher fee or non-refundable deposit applies for test packs.
This covers time required for scheduling, after-hours calls/messaging, and examiner coordination.
4.1 Booking reserves exclusive time with instructors, examiners, and the Government DIT.
4.2 We can only train one student at a time. Double-booking is not possible.
4.3 Cancellations or late changes prevent us from filling your reserved slot with another student.
4.4 Fees and notice periods apply because costs and commitments (including examiner and DIT fees) are often paid in advance and cannot always be reversed.
5.1 From 1 August 2025, Lesson Notes© are not included unless specifically purchased.
5.2 Lesson Notes© are non-refundable once provided.
5.3 For cancelled bookings, the retail cost of Lesson Notes will be deducted from advance payments.
5.4 Lesson Notes© are licensed for individual study only and may not be copied, distributed, or resold.
6.1 Lessons or bookings may be terminated without refund if a student:
Fails to follow instructor directions,
Drives unsafely or recklessly,
Appears unfit to drive due to fatigue, alcohol, drugs, or undisclosed medical/mental health conditions.
6.2 Parents, guardians, or third parties must disclose relevant medical or mental health conditions prior to booking.
7.1 Students are responsible for any vehicle damage caused by negligent driving.
7.2 Repair costs or insurance excess may be invoiced.
8.1 Students are responsible for any fines, penalties, or infringements incurred while driving.
9.1 By participating in testimonials, photos, or promotional videos, you consent to their use for marketing purposes.
9.2 Participation is voluntary and by taking part, consent is implied.
9.3 Declining to participate does not affect bookings or eligibility.
10.1 Prepare To Pass Driving School accepts no responsibility if a student fails the government driving test.
10.2 Passing depends solely on the student’s ability, preparation, and compliance with road laws.
10.3 Any road law breach during a test results in immediate failure.
10.4 Government auditors may review tests, and overseas licence conversions may be reassessed.
Standard Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Weekdays 4:00–7:00 PM → 1.5× standard rate
Saturday → 1.5× standard rate
Sunday & Public Holidays → 2× standard rate
12.1 Bank Transfer – deposit or full fee payable in advance; balance due on the day.
12.2 PayPal (on request) – 2.8% surcharge applies. Refunds are calculated on the base service price only; surcharge is non-refundable.
13.1 Refunds for change of mind: deposit of $149 or 5% (whichever is greater) is non-refundable.
13.2 Refund timelines: 10–15 business days due to payment provider processing.
13.3 Partially used packages are recalculated at standard lesson rates before refund.
13.4 Once a VORT test is booked with DIT, it is non-refundable regardless of notice given.
14.1 Advertised course durations are estimates only.
14.2 Completion depends on student progress, instructor/examiner availability, and government booking capacity.
15.1 If a parent, guardian, or third party books on behalf of a student, both the payer and student are deemed to have accepted these Terms.
16.1 Every effort is made to attend bookings on time.
16.2 If a lesson cannot proceed due to instructor delay, the booking will be rescheduled at no additional cost.
17.1 All information is provided as general guidance only and not as legal advice.
17.2 Clients must verify requirements with official sources.
17.3 Cartre Pty Ltd, its instructors, staff, and affiliates are not liable for losses or claims arising from services to the fullest extent permitted by law.
18.1 Clients agree to indemnify Cartre Pty Ltd, its staff, and instructors for any claims arising from services, to the extent permitted by law.
19.1 Information Collected – name, contact details, booking info.
19.2 Use – scheduling, examiner coordination, lesson resources, DIT bookings.
19.3 Sharing – only with examiners, DIT, or where legally required. Never sold or traded.
19.4 Storage & Security – secure password systems, encrypted payments, restricted staff access.
19.5 Testimonials & Marketing – used only with voluntary participation.
19.6 Corrections – clients may request corrections to inaccurate details.
19.7 Data Retention – records are kept as required and securely destroyed when no longer needed.
Case A – Change of Mind (with notice)
Package $899 – $149 deposit = $750 refund.
Case B – Short Notice Cancellation
Lesson + VORT $649, cancelled with 24 hrs notice = $0 refund.
Case C – Partially Used Package
$1,599 for 4×2hr lessons + VORT. Two lessons used ($698). Admin fee $55.
Refund = $1,599 – $698 – $55 = $846 refund.
Case D – VORT Already Booked
$399 test booked with DIT, later cancelled = $0 refund.
Case E – PayPal Payment with Surcharge
Service $749 + 2.8% PayPal surcharge = $769 paid.
Refund based on base $749 only. $20 surcharge non-refundable.
21.1 All balances must be settled before lessons or tests commence.
21.2 Non-payment results in cancellation without refund and refusal of further service until cleared.
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of South Australia, Australia.
Updated 12th September 2025
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