How do I get a heavy car Licence in NSW?
To apply for an HR licence, you must:
- have held a class C licence (except a learner licence) or equivalent for 2 years or more.
- pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test.
- pass an eyesight test.
- successfully complete the HVCBA or pass a heavy vehicle driving test.
How do I become a truck driver in NSW?
You need to have held a class C licence for at least one year before you can apply for an LR or MR licence, and for at least two years before you can apply for an HR licence. To apply for an HC licence, you need to have held an MR or HR licence for least one year.
How much does it cost to get a HR Licence in NSW?
In New South Wales, to get your learners permit for a HR licence costs $25, and your provisional licences cost $59 for P1 and $93 for P2. Once you have got your licence, the registration for a HR Licence costs depend on how long you decide to have it valid for.
What is the biggest truck you can drive on a car Licence in NSW?
You would need a NSW heavy vehicle licence to drive a truck or bus with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) greater than 4.5 tonnes or a bus that seats more than 12 adults.
Is HR Licence higher than MR?
A HR licence allows you to drive HR vehicles and every class of vehicle below it which includes C, LR, and MR. A HR licence is also the highest class of licence you can upgrade to if you currently hold a car licence.
How do I become a heavy truck driver in Australia?
To get your heavy truck licence and work as a truckie in Australia, you’ll need to pass the Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA). You can take this test with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). If there’s no RTO nearby, you can sit the test with a Roads and Maritime Testing Officer.
How do I get a rigid licence?
In order to obtain a learner permit for a Rigid lorry you must already possess a full licence for a car (category B) and be over 18 years of age. 3. Fill out the Learner Permit Application Form D201, for the C Licence . Complete and Medical Report Form D501 and Eyesight Report Form D502.
Do truckers make a lot of money?
Average truck driver pay per mile is between 28 and 40 cents per mile. Most drivers complete between 2,000 and 3,000 miles per week. That translates into average weekly pay ranging from $560 to $1,200. If you drove all 52 weeks in a year at those rates, you would earn between $29,120 and $62,400.
What tonne vehicle can I drive?
If you have a full driving licence you can drive any van up to 3.5 tonnes. If you want to drive anything bigger such as 7.5 tonnes vans, you may need to take an extra test if you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997.
Can I still drive a 7.5 tonne with car Licence?
Car licences issued before January 1997 have automatic rights to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (known as ‘grandfather rights’). If you gained your car licence after that date, you cannot automatically drive Category C1 vehicles, so you will require the training to upgrade your licence.
How much weight can a HR truck carry?
With a HR licence you can drive trucks and buses over 8 tonne GVM with three or more axles and a maximum towing weight of 9 tonnes.
How much does a truck driver make NSW?
Truck Driver Salaries / Wages in 2018
| Job Title | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
|---|---|---|
| MR Truck Driver | $25 per hour | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Truck Driver / Removalist | $25 – $29 per hour | Sydney, New South Wales |
| MR / HR Truck Driver | 40,000 – 60,000 | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sydney Based Interstate HC & MC Truck Driver | 80,000 – 119,000 | New South Wales |
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Why choose highway truck driving school Sydney?
Highway Truck Driving School is Sydney’s leader in training in heavy vehicle licence classes. We have a range of vehicles available in automatic, synchromesh manual and road ranger (constant mesh) gearboxes.
Do I need a WWCC for a heavy vehicle driving instructor?
Heavy vehicle driving instructors may not need a WWCC if their instructor’s licence is to be endorsed with the condition ‘May not instruct C licences’.
Where can I get an Mr licence in Sydney?
Depending on the type of rigid vehicle licence class you require, Star Driving School can assist you in obtaining the appropriate licence for your needs such as LR Licence. There are a number of truck driving courses available and another popular one to get is MR licence in Sydney.