We, at Sharmas Driving School follow the SDS Graduated Driver Licencing program to help novice and overseas licence drivers drive safely before obtaining a full licence. Sharmas Driving School Graduated Driver Licencing (SDSGDL) is a quick reference guide used to complete your driving course. This driver licencing program is designed to help our students pass in the first attempt and much more.

SDS Graduated Driver Licencing Program was introduced to create safe drivers on our Victorian Roads. Prime focus is on zero harm, thereby the safety of all our learner drivers and all road users. SDS trains one to become a confident driver. 

How does SDSGDL work?

We have 30 years of rich and glorious experience in the driving industry. Our team of 7 highly qualified professionals instructors are honoured to train you and impart safe and easy to remember driving skills. 

Every driving instructor at SDS has to undergo rigorous training and must have a thorough understanding of the road rules, driving test criteria and procedures. We do not compromise on our teaching standards and safety of our students at any cost. Our instructors are accredited, having vast experience and provide easy tips in remembering road rules. 

SDS graduated driver licensing program follows two types of training – Structured Training and Tailored Training. All aspects of driving are covered in both these trainings. We not only teach on how to drive to pass your drive test, but are focused on teaching safe driving skills for life. We guarantee that if you follow our way of driving, you will never have to face an accident or be in one. 

No matter what, all our driving instructors use a combination of both structured as well as tailored training to achieve their customers end goal. All our instructors are highly trained to cater to every customer’s needs. SDS trainers are extremely patient, calm, friendly and approachable. 

We also conduct mock tests which are a simulation of the actual drive test. Our experience shows the mock drive test has helped in boosting the confidence level of all our learner drivers before their drive test. Hence, the passing rate is apparently 100%.

We maintain a record of every student’s learning journey. This helps us to focus on the areas where they need more training and also fine tune their skills. 

Key Objective of SDSGDL

• Zero Harm meaning safety of our learner drivers and all other road users are utmost important and priority.
• Preparing learners for solo driving through an extensive supervised training and learning period.
• Helping learners to ‘Find their own way’ rather than ‘Do as I say?’.
• Testing learners to ensure they can drive safely in everyday traffic.
• Addressing customer concerns and giving the confidence to handle difficult and tricky traffic situations.
• Encouraging our learners to strictly follow the road rules and the law. Always do what is right and not take any shortcuts.
• Preparing them to not only pass their driving test but helping them to follow safe driving practices for life.
• Excellence teaching program that delivers quality learning outcomes.

SDSGDL program – Overview/ Contents 

An quick overview of the some topics covered on SDSGDL – 

Driver Set-up

• Seat Adjustment & correct position
• Mirrors – internal & sides
• Seat Belt

Indicators

• When Turning
• When Diverging

Operation of Vehicle Controls (Important ones – must know)

• Indicators
• Lights
• Hazard / Emergency Lights
• Demisters
• Wipers
• Horn
• Handbrake

Changing Gears and Clutch Control

• Manual cars
• Automatic cars

Moving off

• Planning route
• Use of mirrors
• System Of Car Control
• Leaving the parking slot
• Positioning

Stopping Safely – Brake Control

• Knowing the three second rule
• Judging gaps in traffic
• Lane change

Steering Techniques

• Method/ Control/ Cornering

Observation and Hazard Perception

• Keeping a safe following distance
• System Of Car Control
• Identifying hazards
• Planning a safe way to react
• Scanning the road and predicting the movement of other road users
• Using mirrors
• Head Check

Vehicle Manoeuvring

• Lateral Position
• Safety margin
• Positioning of the vehicle

Application of Road Rules

• Approach
• Intersection
• Traffic Lights
• Lane changes
• Median strips 
• Negotiation
• Turn Right
• Turn Left

Low Speed Manoeuvres & Parking

• 45 degree parking
• 90 degree parking
• Three Point turn
• Reverse parallel park
• Straight Reversing
• U-Turn

Driver Distraction

• Observation
• Scanning
• Using mirrors

 “ A big thank you to VicRoads and TAC who like & support our Driving Programs”

One can enrol in SDS through – 

• Online (via our website) or Online Student Login (once enrolled)
• Phone call
• Text message
• Facebook, Messenger, Google, WhatsApp

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age
• Hold a Valid Learner Permit
• Hold a Valid Overseas Licence
• Any valid licence
• Zero tolerance with speeding, must not be under any influence of alcohol or drugs