driver training
Be adventurous. Regain your independence to travel freely with a tailored driver training program and vehicle modifications.
In partnership with Drive Smart Driving School, estara provides driver training to enable people living with disability to regain independence with driving assessments and modifications.
Learn how to use different driving modifications so you can regain your driver’s licence.
Learn to drive a modified car
Learn to drive a Toyota Camry sedan fitted with accessibility features and driving control modifications.
Your driving instructor will guide you through training and driving assessments to increase your confidence and gain your driver’s licence.
Gain your confidence by trying different driving modifications
Our driver training car is equipped with a variety of modifications.
Whether this is your first time using a modified vehicle or you need some adjustments for better control and comfort, you’ll try different features to find what suits you best.
Vehicle modifications include:
- Mechanical push radial driving hand controls
- Mechanical push twist driving hand controls
- PME E-Tronic hand controls
- Left foot accelerator
- Instructor brake to the passenger side
- Tri-spin spinner knob plus standard spinner knob
- Transfer plate at driver’s seat
- Spinner knob with electric indicators
- Veigel eClassic
Learn more about the training vehicle modifications.
Make an appointment to drive your future
Make an appointment for a driving assessment with a driver-trained occupational therapist for driving guidance, equipment and support.
If you see an estara occupational therapist:
Our occupational therapy team will support you with an initial assessment after a new injury, or if you need to transition from hand controls that are now deemed unsuitable (such as a portable pedal fitted device).
If you are interested in driver training but don’t see an estara occupational therapist:
Take a step towards greater independence by contacting Drive Smart Driving School directly.
Call 08 8285 4059 or email drivesmart@drivesmartdrivingschool.com.au
Frequently asked questions
Yes, absolutely. If you’ve never driven a car and you live with a disability, specialised driver training with Drive Smart Driving School, combined with a driver OT assessment from estara’s occupational therapists, can guide you on the path to getting your L’s, P’s and full licence.
If you live with a disability or medical condition that may impact your ability to drive, you will need to complete a Service SA form with support from your health practitioner.
Our support staff and occupational therapists can support you with information about your driver’s licence and set you up with driving modifications to get you back on the road.
Our modified driving instruction vehicle has a passenger-side brake. While you are adjusting to the modified controls of the vehicle and learning how to operate the car, your instructor can brake if needed to prevent a collision.
Your driving instructor is skilled in supporting and guiding you to drive a modified vehicle, with understanding and patience. You’ll gain confidence as you practice driving, knowing your instructor will be there to guide you through the steps to gaining your license.