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Heavy Rigid
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Aims:
Designed for drivers who wish to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude to obtain Heavy Rigid Driver's Licence.
Assessment:
Drivers are trained and assessed against the RTA Competency Standards by RTA accredited assessors. After a required standard of competency has been achieved RTA will issue the appropriate licence.
RTA Road Test:
Macquarie Driving School will train the applicant to undertake a RTA driving ability test.
Heavy Rigid
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTSENTRY REQUIREMENTSCONTENT
Vehicle GVM of more than 8 tonnes.
Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonne GVM.
3 axle or more rigid truck or bus.
Participants must hold current C, LR or MR driver's licence.
Be proficient in the use of a manual transmission.
Participants must have completed the RTA HR knowledge test and obtained CBA learners logbook and guidebook.
The CBA guidebook must have been read before starting the training.
Appropriate footwear must be worn.
Road Law.
Pre-drive check.
Starting and stopping sequence.
Loading bay reversing.
City and highway driving.
System of vehicle controls.
Load securing.
Defensive driving.
Fuel efficiency.
Vehicle positioning.
Turning and handling.
CBA assessment.