Heavy Rigid Driving Lesson

Heavy Rigid Truck DrivIng Lesson

The Heavy Rigid (HR) classification includes trucks with a GVM exceeding 8,000 kilograms. These trucks are larger and more powerful than light and medium rigid trucks and are designed for heavy-duty applications. They typically have three or more axles, a single chassis and do not articulate in the middle like an articulated truck or semi-trailer.

Heavy rigid trucks are commonly used for delivery services, distribution, and transportation of goods where a larger cargo capacity is needed compared to smaller vehicles.

Our Truck Driving Lesson will teach you how to safely operate a Heavy Rigid Vehicle under various traffic conditons. Our lessons are suitable for first-time truck drivers, as well as experienced truck drivers who want to switch truck class.

Lesons are one hour in length and are undertaken in a Border Truck Training Heavy Rigid Vehicle.

You must hold a current and valid Queensland car (class C) driver's license to undertake this lesson. 


Topics covered

  • Discussion of your existing experience and skills
  • How to operate a Heavy Rigid Truck
  • Manuevering and parking
  • Road rules and best practice
  • How to drive to traffic conditons
  • How to drive to weather condtions
  • Basic non-mechanical vehicle maintenance

Price

Course Length NSW QLD
HR Truck Driving Lesson (Automatic/Syncromesh) 1 Hour    NSW requirement is 8 hours $140 $160
HR Truck Driving Lesson (Crashbox) 1 Hour    NSW requirement is 11 hours $150 $170

Heavy Rigid Licensing Process

  1. Eligibility:

    • Hold a current and valid Queensland car (class C) driver's license.
  2. Training:

    • Undertake training with an accredited Heavy Vehicle Driving School such as Border Truck Training
  3. Knowledge Test:

    • Pass a written knowledge test assessing your understanding of road rules and heavy vehicle-specific regulations.
  4. Practical Driving Test:

    • Pass a practical driving test in a heavy rigid vehicle. This test typically includes demonstrating your ability to operate the vehicle safely, follow road rules, and handle various traffic situations.
  5. Medical Examination:

    • Undergo a medical examination conducted by an approved medical practitioner to ensure you are physically fit to drive a heavy rigid vehicle.
  6. Application Process:

    • Submit a completed application for a heavy rigid truck license to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
  7. Licensing Fees:

    • Pay the applicable licensing fees.

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