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Truck License Classes & Descriptions

The following diagram shows the classes of heavy vehicle licences. You may drive any class of vehicle appearing below your licence category
on the diagram.

At the highest level is an MC licence which allows you to drive all classes of vehicles except motorcycles (gearbox restrictions may apply e.g. automatic or synchromesh)

The driving characteristics of heavy vehicles differ from vehicle to vehicle (eg gearbox, brakes, handing characteristics etc).

Even though you have a heavy vehicle drivers licence of the appropriate class, you should ensure you are trained and competent in the vehicle you are about to drive.

LR (Light Rigid License)

LR LIGHT RIGID LICENCE
Rigid

YES

Number of passengers including the driver
Can seat more than 12 adults including the driver (bus).
GMV

GVM over 4.5 t but not greater than 8 t.

Any towed trailer must not weigh greater than 9 t GVM subject to combination limits under the regulations

What do you need to get this license?

  • Have held a class C licence, for one year or more
  • Either pass a VORT or undertake the Heavy Vehicle CBT&A course

MR (Medium Rigid License)

MR-MEDIUM-RIGID-LICENCE-diagram-of-what-truck-you-can-drive
Rigid

YES

Number of axles

2

GMV

GVM greater than 8 t.

Any towed trailer must not weigh greater than 9 t GVM subject to combination limits under the regulations.

A special purpose vehicle the GVM not greater than 15 t.

What do you need to get this license?

  • Have held a class C licence, for one year or more
  • Either pass a VORT or undertake the Heavy Vehicle CBT&A course

HR (Heavy Rigid License)

HR-HEAVY-RIGID-LICENCE-Diagram-of-what-HR-trucks-you-can-drive
Rigid

YES

Note: Bendi-buses (or articulated buses) are treated as rigid vehicles

Number of axles
3 or more
GMV

GVM greater than 8 t.

GVM buses greater than 8 t (including an articulated bus).

Any towed trailer must not weigh greater than 9 t GVM subject to combination limits under the regulations.

What do you need to get this license?

  • Have held a class C licence for two years or more, or a class LR or MR for one year or more.
  • Either pass a VORT or undertake the Heavy Vehicle CBT&A course

HC (Heavy Combination License)

HC (Heavy Combination Licence)
Articulated vehicle or Heavy Rigid vehicle trailer combination including unladen dolly

YES

Number of axles
3 or more
GMV

Any towed trailer with GVM of more than 9 t.

What do you need to get this license?

  • Have held a class MR or HR licence for one year or more.
  • Either pass a VORT or undertake the Heavy Vehicle CBT&A course.
  • Or complete a TiLE course.
To be eligible for the TiLE course:
  • you must have held a class C license for at least two years; and
  • pass a knowledge test for TiLE course.
TRAINING-in-LIEU OF EXPERIENCE (TiLE)
TiLE is a fast track method that enables the holder of an unrestricted car license (class C) with two years driving experience to fast track the process to become a HC license holder. As a qualifying car license holder you must in order:
  • pass a two day theory course run by an approved Registered Training Organisation.
  • obtain a HC learners permit from Service SA.
  • undertake your practical training with an approved authorised examiner for TiLE via the CBT&A method.

MC (Multi-Combination License)

MC (Multi-Combination Licence)

Road train or B-Double: YES

Any motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles except a motorbike or motor trike (includes B Doubles and Road Trains)

What do you need to get this license?

  • You must be at least 20 years of age.
  • Have held a class HR or HC licence for one year or more.
  • Pass a knowledge test.
  • Undertake and satisfactorily complete Heavy Vehicle CBT&A course. Applicants holding a class HR licence are required to pass all class HC licence assessment competencies before undergoing MC training.