Rta getting your heavy vehicle driver licence

You'll take the heavy vehicle driving test with a Service NSW testing officer. Most of the checks are performed at specific locations along the test route. Some checks are assessed continuously during the test, such as your ability to use the vehicle controls.

It must be registered and roadworthy , and the right type of vehicle for the licence class you're applying for. The vehicle you use for the test must also have a lap-sash retractable seat belt fitted to the front passenger seat for the assessor or testing officer. This requirement is not needed for MR and HR buses. HR — the test vehicle must be at least a 3-axle rigid vehicle with a GVM of more than 15 tonnes, excluding bobtail prime mover.

HC — the test vehicle must be at least a 3-axle prime mover with a minimum 2-axle semi-trailer, or a heavy rigid vehicle plus trailer over 9 tonnes GVM. MC — the test vehicle must be at least a 3-axle prime mover with an A and B trailer, each with bogie axles. The vehicle must be B-double rated and a minimum of 22 metres in length, in B-double configuration.

To drive a vehicle with a constant mesh gearbox, you'll need to be tested or assessed in that type of vehicle. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM buses that seat more than 12 adults, including the driver, and a GVM up to 8 tonnes. Examples of Light Rigid vehicles To apply for an LR licence, you must: have held a class C licence except a learner licence or equivalent for 1 year or more pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test pass an eyesight test successfully complete the HVCBA or pass a heavy vehicle driving test.

MR vehicles include: trucks and buses with a GVM more than 8 tonnes and 2 axles any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM. Examples of Medium Rigid vehicles To apply for an MR licence, you must: have held a class C licence except a learner licence or equivalent for 1 year or more pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test pass an eyesight test successfully complete the HVCBA or pass a heavy vehicle driving test.

HR vehicles include: trucks and buses with a GVM more than 8 tonnes, and 3 or more axles any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM bendy buses. Examples of Heavy Rigid vehicles To apply for an HR licence, you must: have held a class C licence except a learner licence or equivalent for 2 years or more pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test pass an eyesight test successfully complete the HVCBA or pass a heavy vehicle driving test. HC vehicles include: articulated vehicles with 3 or more axles heavy rigid vehicle trailer combinations including unladen dolly, with 3 or more axles any towed trailer with a GVM more than 9 tonnes.

Examples of Heavy Combination vehicles. MC vehicles include: B-doubles prime mover, low loader dolly and low loader trailer combinations road trains.

Examples of Multi Combination vehicles. Related information. The customer settles all the fees after passing the tests. The new digital driving licence is issued after paying all the required fees. Average waiting time. Learning Permit 3 months from the date of the permit issuance. Driving licence Customers under 21 years old: 1 year Customers 21 years old and above: 2 years. What you will get. A new driving licence.

Terms and conditions. The personal presence of the customer is required. The customer must be medically fit. Approval of the planned disclosure to complete the service progression procedures. The training file is cancelled if the customer doesn't take the Road test within 6 months from his last appointment date. Once the customer passes the Road test he receives a temporary licence valid for 7 days through email.

If less than two years have passed since the last appointment, the customer must reopen the learning file again to continue the application. If more than two years passed, the customer must apply again for the service. The customer must abide by the following conditions to apply for a learning permit: Motorcycle licence The customer must not be younger than 17 years old.

Light vehicle licence The customer must have completed the legal age of 17 years and 6 months to open a file; however, the licence is issued when the customer turns Vehicle for transporting passengers Its weight while empty must not exceed 2.

Vehicle for transporting cargo Its weight while empty must not exceed 2. Heavy vehicle driving licence all types of heavy and light vehicles The customer must be 20 years old. Light bus driving licence all types of light buses and vehicles, which number of passengers do not exceed 26 without the driver The customer must not be younger than 21 years old. Heavy bus licence all types of light and heavy buses and light vehicles The customer must not be younger than 21 years old.

Tractor or heavy equipment licence all types of light and heavy tractors and equipment The customer must not be younger than 20 years old. The customer must pass the eye test according to the requested category. For colour blind customers The customer can apply for the permit on the condition of passing the eye test. For holders of visas issued in other emirates The customer must not have a driving licence file in another emirate. Introduction Before you can drive a heavy vehicle you need to have the appropriate licence for the class of vehicle.

Make sure you have all your documentation and any additional items if applicable. Visit a service centre and submit the information in person. The highest level of heavy vehicle licence class is MC multi-combination and covers B-doubles, prime movers and road trains. When you apply for or renew a licence card or Photo Card at a service centre, it will be posted to you at no extra cost, generally within 5 working days.

Renewal notices are mailed generally within 6 weeks of the card's expiry date giving you plenty of time to plan ahead and renew early.