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Class (LR) Light Rigid Licence Upgrade (Click on this link to view and download the information sheet)
Light Rigid (LR): Any motor vehicle with a GVM of more than 4.5t but not more than 8t. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9t GVM. Also includes vehicles with a GVM up to 4.5t which carry more than 12 adults including the driver.
Age and tenure requirements for learner drivers:
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Before you can learn to drive this type of vehicle you must be at least 17 years and must hold a licence (other than a learner's licence) in NSW or elsewhere. Can be any class of licence other than rider's licence.
Age and tenure requirements for fully licensed drivers:
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Before the LR driver's licence can be issued you must be at least 18 and must have held a licence (other than a learner's licence) to drive a vehicle other than a motorcycle for a period of, or for periods totalling, 1 year.
COSTS
| Class LR Lessons/Assessments | $90.00 per hour (available as Day Course) |
| RTA Fees Road User's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Knowledge Test | $38.00 each attempt |
| Heavy Vehicle CBA Learner's Log Book | $23.00 |
| Licence Upgrade Fee | $22.00 |
Class (MR) Medium Rigid Truck Licence Upgrade (Click on this link to view and download the information sheet)
Truck Medium rigid (MR): any motor vehicle with 2 axles and a GVM of more than 8t. Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9t GVM.
Age tenure requirements for learner drivers:
- Before you can learn to drive this type of vehicle you must be at least 17 years and must hold a licence (other than a learner's licence) in NSW or elsewhere. Can be any class of licence other than rider's licence.
Age and tenure requirements for fully licensed drivers:
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Before the MR driver's licence can be issued you must be at least 18 and must have held a licence (other than a learner's licence) to drive a vehicle other than a motorcycle for a period of, or for periods totalling, 1 year.
COSTS
| Class MR Truck Lessons/Assessments | $95.00 per hour (available as Day Course) |
| RTA Fees Road User's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Knowledge Test | $38.00 each attempt |
| Heavy Vehicle CBA Learner's Log Book | $23.00 |
| Licence Upgrade Fee | $22.00 |
Class (MR) Medium Rigid Bus Licence Upgrade (Click on this link to view and download the information sheet)
COSTS
| Class MR Bus Lessons/Assessments | $105.00 per hour |
| RTA Fees Road User's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Knowledge Test | $38.00 each attempt |
| Heavy Vehicle CBA Learner's Log Book | $23.00 |
| Licence Upgrade Fee | $22.00 |
Class (HR) Heavy Rigid Licence Upgrade (Click on this link to view and download the information sheet)
Heavy Rigid (HR): any rigid vehicle with 3 or more axles and a GVM of more than 8 tonnes
Age and tenure requirements:
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You must have held a Class C, LR, MR licence or equivalent for 2 years or more. NOTE: You are not permitted to upgrade to a HR licence while you hold a P1 car licence.
COSTS
| Class HR Lessons/Assessments |
$120.00 per hour for RoadRanger $120.00 per hour for Automatic (available as Day Course) |
| RTA Fees Road User's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Knowledge Test | $38.00 each attempt |
| Heavy Vehicle CBA Learner's Log Book | $23.00 |
| Licence Upgrade Fee | $22.00 |
Class (HC) Heavy Combination Licence Upgrade (Click on this link to view and download the information sheet)
Heavy Combination (HC): any semi-trailer or rigid vehicle towing a trailer with a GVM of more than 9t.
Age and tenure requirements for learner drivers:
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Before you can learn to drive this type of vehicle you must be at least 18 and must hold a class MR or HR licence for a period of, or for periods totalling, 1 year.
COSTS
| Class HC Lessons/Assessments | $125.00 per hour |
| RTA Fees Road User's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver's Handbook | $11.00 or Internet www.rta.nsw.gov.au |
| Knowledge Test | $38.00 each attempt |
| Heavy Vehicle CBA Learner's Log Book | $23.00 |
| Licence Upgrade Fee | $22.00 |