HEAVY RIGID

HEAVY RIGID (HR) Licence is classed as:

Any rigid vehicle with three or more axles and a GVM of more than 8 tonnes.
Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM.
Also includes articulated buses and vehicles in Class MR.

Upgrading to a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence from a normal car licence is the biggest upgrade step any person is allowed to take. Driving a Heavy Rigid vehicle is very different to driving car. The size of the vehicle can affect your road position perspective, turning lines and manoeuvring. Driving a Road ranger (crash) gearbox for the first time also can also be challenging but once it is mastered you will have an unrestricted class HR licence.

We understand that every person has different experience levels and can cater our courses to suit your needs.

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.

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

CONTENT

	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.