light rigid -Vehicle licensing
Locations: Australian Capital Territory
and Queanbeyan, NSW.
Welcome to SDA (Smartto Driving Academy)
If you're looking to upgrade your ACT car licence (Class C) to a Light Rigid (LR) heavy vehicle licence, Smartto Driving Academy (SDA) offers high-quality, one-on-one heavy vehicle training and assessment with Government Accredited Instructors and assessors. SDA is qualified to deliver training and assessments on behalf of both the ACT and NSW Governments.
LR Licence Specific Requirements
1) Be at least 18 years old;
2) Held a Class C licence for at least 12 months;
3) Complete SDA Enrolment Form;
4) Pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test -
Road Ready Centre Kambah: (02) 6109 0152;
Road Ready Centre Mitchell: (02) 6162 5152.
What is a Light Rigid (LR) Vehicle?
LR licence allows you to drive:
A vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes and up to 8 tonnes;
A vehicle with GVM up to 8 tonnes that seats more than 12 adults, including the driver (e.g. small buses);
A vehicle towing one trailer with a GVM up to 9 tonnes;
Does NOT cover:
Towing 2 or more trailers
Towing a single trailer over 9 tonnes GVMnt with Government Accredited Instructors and assessors. SDA is qualified to deliver training and assessments on behalf of both the ACT and NSW Governments.
Why Get an LR Licence?
LR licence is a great way to:
Enter or advance in the transport or logistics industry
Drive small trucks and buses
Increase your employability and vehicle operation skills
Your LR Training and assessments includes:
Load Restraint Techniques: ropes, dogs (load binders), chains, ratchet straps, and winches
Air Tank Draining (where fitted)
Vehicle Height Awareness
Pre-Drive Safety Checks: tyres, wheel nuts, fluid levels, air and oil leaks
Vehicle Control Knowledge
Comprehensive Driving Skills:
• Gear selection and use
• Steering and braking
• Forward and reverse driving
• Turning and lane discipline
• Compliance with traffic signs and road rules
• Hill starts and hill ascents
• Overtaking and hazard response
• System of vehicle control
Transmission Type | Condition on Licence | Description | |
Automatic (Tiptronic) | Condition A | No clutch pedal required, changes gears automatically. | |
Synchromesh Manual |
| Easier manual transmission with built-in gear synchronisation. | |
Non-Synchromesh Manual | No Condition (Full / unrestricted) | Manual “crash box”; requires manual gear matching skills, complex to learn (20+ hours typical training time). |
Why Choose Us
Best Quality of Service
We are providing a best quality of service with safe driving skills
Availability
Suitable timing with your convenience. Pick up and drop off at your location
Affordable Price
We offering a affordable price for Driving lessons and Driving lessons package
Experienced Driving Instructors
Experienced Accredited Driving Instructors and Assessors
Languages available:
Driving Instruction available Languages are:
(1)English; (2)Hindi; (3)Tamil; (4)Malayalam.
Would You Like To Start A Service With Us?
Safe Driving Path for the Future - Accredited Driving Instructors and Assessors in Australian Capital Territory and Queanbeyan, NSW.