Women in Karachi can now learn to drive cars and motorcycles through a structured training programme launched by Sindh Police.
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The initiative, titled “She Drives Karachi,” offers women from the general public and female police personnel an opportunity to develop safe driving skills under professional supervision.
The programme is being conducted at the Traffic Training Institute in Saeedabad, Karachi. It aims to promote women’s mobility, independence and road safety through a combination of classroom lessons, computer-based learning and practical driving sessions.
Women who successfully complete the training will also receive a certificate.
What Does the She Drives Karachi Programme Offer?
The Sindh Police driving programme consists of three training phases designed to help participants understand traffic regulations and develop practical driving skills.
Phase 1: Classroom Training
Participants attend classroom sessions covering:
- Traffic laws and regulations.
- Road signs and their meanings.
- Basic road safety rules.
- Responsible driving practices.
Phase 2: Computer Lab Training
In the second phase, trainees attend computer-based lessons to strengthen their theoretical knowledge of driving.
This stage helps participants understand traffic situations, road signs and driving-related rules before moving to practical training.
Phase 3: Practical Driving Training
The final phase involves hands-on driving lessons under the supervision of Sindh Police instructors.
Participants practise driving at the Traffic Training Institute’s designated training ground, allowing them to develop confidence and improve their driving skills.
Training is available for both cars and motorcycles, including scooties.
After successfully completing all three phases, participants receive a training certificate.
Who Can Apply for She Drives Karachi?
The programme is open to women who meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligible applicants include:
- Women from the general public who are residents of Sindh.
- Serving women police officers.
- Female police personnel and staff.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to participate in the training programme.
How to Register for She Drives Karachi?
Women interested in joining the programme can apply through its official online registration portal.
The registration and selection process involves the following steps:
Step 1: Complete Online Registration
Applicants must fill out the online registration form and provide their personal information and CNIC details.
According to the programme information, completing the form takes approximately five minutes.
Step 2: Document Verification
After submission, Sindh Police staff will verify the applicant’s CNIC and other submitted information.
Applicants should ensure that their personal details are accurate to avoid problems during verification.
Step 3: Receive Training Batch Details
Once the verification process is completed, successful applicants will receive information about their assigned training batch, date and time through SMS.
Step 4: Attend Training Sessions
Participants must attend the scheduled classroom, computer-based and practical driving sessions at the Traffic Training Institute.
Step 5: Receive Training Certificate
Women who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate. They can then proceed to apply for a driving licence through the Driving Licence Sindh online system.
Documents Required for Registration
Applicants should prepare the following information and documents before completing the registration form:
- Valid Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC).
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Active mobile number for SMS updates.
- Recent photograph.
Women serving in Sindh Police must also provide their belt or service number and current unit details.
Where Will the Driving Training Take Place?
The training sessions are being conducted at the following location:
Venue: Traffic Training Institute, Saeedabad, Karachi.
The institute will provide classroom instruction, computer-based learning and practical driving sessions under the supervision of trained instructors.
How Will She Drives Karachi Help Women?
The initiative aims to make driving education more accessible to women across Sindh, particularly those who want to learn but lack access to professional training facilities.
By combining theoretical lessons with practical experience, the programme seeks to help women understand traffic rules, develop safe driving habits and become more confident road users.
It also provides female police personnel with an opportunity to improve their driving skills through structured training.
Women interested in participating are advised to complete the online registration process and ensure that their CNIC, photograph and contact details are accurate.
