Are you looking at obtaining your LR
truck license in Sydney? Before you get behind that wheel and take a spin in
any LR Truck vehicle, you must complete a few steps to be legally allowed to
drive on NSW’s roads.
An LR truck is classified as any
type of vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) between 4.5 and 8 tonnes OR
carries more than 12 adults (including the driver) and weighs up to 8 tonnes.
A series of training procedures and
applications need to be completed in order for you to receive your LR truck license, so before grabbing those keys, read on and find out what you need to
do!
Before
you complete your LR truck licence training
Prior to applying for an LR truck
license training course, you will need to make sure you have all of the
appropriate documents ready and prepared.
You will need:
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A
valid C (car) class license for one or more years (learner license not
included)
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A
pass on the LR knowledge test
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A
pass on the eyesight test
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Successfully
completed the Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) or passed a
Roads and Maritime driving test.
LR
Truck Licence - The training process
Once you have obtained all of the
above documents you are ready to go through the training process. The course
offers you all of the skills you will need to operate an LR vehicle on Sydney
and NSW roads.
There are a number of private companies that
are approved to teach new drivers everything they need to know. The course runs
through a range of scenarios that tests the necessary driving, navigating and
operating abilities expected before getting an LR truck license.
●
A
checklist of skills you will need to be able to perform are:
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The
ability to start, move, shut down and secure the vehicle
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Pre-operational
check and cabin drills
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Demonstrated
awareness of crash avoidance
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Suitable
knowledge of road rules
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Capable
skills in steering, braking, accelerating and gear changes
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Parking
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Hill
stop/start
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Securing
a load and trailer safely
The course finishes with a Final
Competency Assessment (FCA) to see if you are ready to hit the road.
You have completed your LR trucklicence training and now you’re looking for a job. What options are there?
Positions that require an LR truck licence in NSW are mini and shuttle bus
drivers, courier/small truck drivers and even ambulance drivers.
Looking at getting your LR truck
license?
AHVT is an accredited training
provider located in the western suburbs of Sydney, NSW, and can help you with
all your licensing and training needs. Check out their website for more
information.
