What is the difference between logbook and Vort

There are two ways you can get your provisional licence (Ps) 

1: Vehicle on Road driving test or “VORT”, and 

2: Competency based and Training “Log Book Method”. 

 Both methods have advantages,  Below I have provided some general information on the two systems.  with both you must have completed 75 hours of supervised driving before getting your P1 Provisional licence and held your L’s for 12 months.

The Vehicle on Road Test or “VORT”

The VORT method involves a practical driving test conducted by an Authorised Driving Examiner.  The advantage of the VORT system is that it can be relatively  quick and a considerably cheap way to get your Drivers Licence if you are a very confident skilled person and do lots and lots of training at home.

The VORT is based on the road rules and skills as set out in the Driving Companion book. The Authorised Examiner will test your skills on a predefined VORT route, which is 55 to 60 minutes in total and based on this test you either pass or fail.  If you do happen to fail, you can book in for another test, but must wait 14 days before taking it.  In this case, if you fail the first time it can quickly add up and the cost could blow out, not only that but your confidence also falters. 

The “Log Book Method” CBT&A 

 The Competency Based Training and Assessment method – “Log Book Method”.  This has been introduced as a less stressful path to getting a licence.  It involves working with an Accredited Instructor on a course of 30 tasks which must be completed in line with the required standards, there is no “test” at the end of the course;  students work through the tasks at their own pace, Task 30 is similar to a test but it is completed by the Driving  instructor you have been taught by and constructed to be very easy, 25 minutes minimum . Once you have completed all tasks, this will be recorded in your Drivers Companion and a certificate of competency issued, and you will then be eligible for your P1 licence.