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Licence Overview.
The Licence classes available under HR are Heavy Rigid (Restricted) with a 6 speed synchromesh gearbox, (no double clutching) or Heavy Rigid (Open) with an 18 speed roadranger gearbox.
Trainees that receive their HR restricted licence will obtain a Heavy Rigid licence with a restricted (B) endorsement on it. Trainees that receive their HR open licence will obtain a Heavy Rigid licence with an open (O) endorsement on it.
If you have a Queensland provisional or open licence, you can learn to drive the next highest vehicle class.
Vehicles you can drive under this licence:
- A class LR vehicle
- A bus or truck (including a prime mover or a mobile crane) over 8t GVM with a maximum of 2 axles.
- A trailer with a maximum weight of 9t GVM.
Please Note: Our industry experienced driver trainers will provide you with high quality pre-licence training as well as ensure you are aware of recent updates to relevant road rules to assist you with the best possible preparation for your driving test.
For application of a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence class, you must:
- Have held your class ‘C’ licence for a minimum period of 2 years OR
- Have held your class ‘LR’ or ‘MR’ licence for a minimum period of 1 year.
Additionally, you must have held the required licence class for a set period and this period:
- Must have occurred in the last 5 years.
- Can be continuous or made up of different individual lengths of time (excluding any time that your licence was suspended, surrendered, cancelled or expired).
Details
Heavy Rigid (HRO)
ROAD RANGER GEARBOX (OPEN, UNRESTRICTED)
This licence class is suited to individuals operating civil, earth-moving, cement, tipper, large school buses/coaches and local/interstate truck drivers. It is also suitable for those aspiring to enter the resources industry (gas and coal).
HRO BASIC GUIDE: A truck (including a prime mover or mobile crane) over 8t GVM with a trailer of more than 9t GVM
Heavy Rigid (HRS)
SYNCHROMESH GEARBOX (RESTRICTED)
This vehicle licence class utilizes a 6 speed synchromesh gearbox (no double clutching). Trainees will receive a Heavy Rigid licence with a restricted (B) endorsement on it.
HRS BASIC GUIDE: More than 8 Ton GVM (must be more than 2 axles) plus trailer (Max 9 Ton GVM), An articulated bus (a bus that can bend in the middle). Note: You may also tow a trailer with maximum weight of 9t GVM.
Licence Process: Upgrade Licence
To apply for the next higher class of licence, you must:
Have held your current licence class for the required period of time (see above).
Pay the road rules test fee and pass the test (if required – must be done through the Queensland Department of Transport).
Pay the practical driving test fee, book and pass the test (must be done through the Queensland Department of Transport).
