B condition removal - SDA (Smartto Driving Academy)

Learning to Drive a Non-Synchromesh Vehicle This training and assessment in a vehicle equipped with a non-synchromesh gearbox, enabling students to obtain a Heavy Vehicle Licence with no transmission restrictions (Unrestricted Licence Condition). This means graduates are licensed to drive vehicles with automatic, synchromesh, or non-synchromesh transmissions - a key requirement for many roles in the transport and road freight industries. Below are the details of what this licence covers, the prerequisites, and the steps to upgrade your licence.

🚛 Training Vehicle Information SDA provides training and assessment in a vehicle equipped with a non-synchromesh gearbox, enabling students to obtain a Heavy Vehicle Licence with no transmission restrictions (Unrestricted Licence Condition). Alternatively, students may choose to use their own non-synchromesh vehicle for training and assessment.

✅ What You Can Drive with a B Condition removal

Removing the B Condition from your licence entitles you to drive vehicles with:

Automatic transmissions
Synchromesh transmissions
Non-synchromesh transmissions

This upgrade results in an Unrestricted Licence Condition for the current class of your heavy vehicle licence, allowing you to operate a broader range of heavy vehicles commonly used in the transport industry.

📌 Licence Prerequisites

Before applying or starting B Condition removal driver training, you must meet the following requirement:

Hold a valid Heavy Vehicle Licence.

🪪 Steps to Upgrade to a B condition removal

Step 1: Complete B condition removal Training & Practical Assessment

Undertake and pass a practical driving assessment in a Non-synchromesh Vehicle.
The assessment must be conducted by an approved training provider, such as Smartto Driving Academy (SDA).
Practical Driving Assessment Certificate is valid for 3 months.

Step 2: Apply for Your Licence Upgrade

Once you have successfully passed your Practical Driving Assessment, follow the steps below to complete your licence upgrade:

Visit an Access Canberra Service Centre
Bring the following documents with you:

Your ACT Heavy Vehicle driver licence
Your Practical Driving Assessment Certificate [issued by a training provider such as Smartto Driving Academy(SDA)], and must be issued within the last 3 months.

“B” Condition Removal Upgrade

Please Note: SDA does have a Non-Synchromesh Gearbox vehicle available for training and assessment. This allows students to obtain an Unrestricted Licence condition, which is required for operating heavy vehicles with a non-synchromesh transmission (commonly used in the transport industry).

Service	Your Own Vehicle	Our SDA Vehicle
2 hours Driver Training	$420	$450
1 hour and 30 minutes Assessment Only	$460	$500
* P.S. Kindly ensure the Lesson fee is paid in full (via cash or online transfer) before the lesson begins.

One Day Training Course (Total: 8 Hours – includes 2-HoursPre-Eligibility Check Lesson, prior 3 working days)
Includes:
2 hours Pre-Eligibility Check Lesson (Must be completed at least prior 3 working days before the One Day Course BOOKING, with 2 clear working days in between, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).

4 hours and 30 minutes Training (includes 30-minute break).

1 hour and 30 minutes Final Practical Driving Assessment.

One Day Training Pricing Breakdown

Your Own Vehicle

Our SDA Vehicle

2-Hours Pre-Eligibility Check Lesson (prior 3 working days)

Day 1 – 6hours

4 hours and 30 minutes Training (includes 30-minute break)

1 hour and 30 minutes final Practical Driving assessment

$420

$840

$460

$450

$900

$500

Subtotal

Discount Applied

$1720

-$220

$1850

-$250

Total to Pay (8 Course Hours)

$1500

$1600

* Payment Terms: Kindly ensure the $450 Pre-Eligibility Check Lesson(2hours) fee is paid in full (via cash or online transfer) before the lesson begins. The remaining course fee is only payable if the student is assessed as ready to proceed with the One Day Training Course and Full payment must be made at time of booking. If additional preparation is needed, further training may be recommended before continuing.

* If a student cannot complete the One day Training course within the allocated Training hours, additional lessons will be charged.

Important Notes for One Day Training Course:

1) The 2-HoursPre-Eligibility Check Lesson must be completed at least prior 3 working days before the One Day Training course booking, with 2 clear working days in between, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

2) The One Day Training Course is only recommended after completing a minimum of 2 or 4 hours of initial training. This lesson helps determine if the student is ready for the One Day Training Course or requires additional preparation.

3) If a student cannot complete the course within the allocated course hours, additional lessons will be required. In such cases, students must pay the 2-Hours rate for each additional 2-Hours session, on top of the One Day Training Course package price.

📌 Cancellation, Reschedule & Refund Policy

Before making a booking, please ensure that you meet all licence class prerequisites.

Cancellations:

1) Cancellations made less than 7days prior to the training start date are NOT eligible for a refund, you can reschedule prior to 7 days without cancellation.

2) Failure to attend the training on the scheduled day will also result in NO refund.

Rebooking in Exceptional Circumstances:

1) In the event of genuine emergencies or medical reasons, a rebooking may be offered at our sole discretion, provided:

a) A valid medical certificate is supplied

b) It is presented before or on the day of the absence

Rescheduling:

We understand that circumstances can change. To avoid penalties, we strongly recommend contacting us as early as possible, preferably 7 days prior to your scheduled Training session.

General Advice:

We strongly recommend notifying us at least 7 days prior if you are unable to attend your scheduled training. Early communication helps us better accommodate your needs.

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