Licence Categories - Barkly Driving School - Heavy vehicle driver training Melbourne



LIGHT RIGID
A rigid vehicle with two axles: (a) greater than 4.5 tonnes GVM but equal to or less than 8 tonnes GVM, OR (b) greater than 4.0 tonnes GVM but equal to or less than 8 tonnes GVM and constructed to carry more than 12 adults (including the driver). Must have held a driver licence for at least 12 months


MEDIUM RIGID
Any 2 axle vehicle, including truck and bus, greater than 8 tonnes GVM. Must have held a driver licence for at least 12 months


HEAVY RIGID

Any rigid vehicle with 3 or more axles, including truck and buse, greater than 8 tonnes. Must have held a driver licence for at least 24 months


HEAVY COMBINATION

Prime mover/single semi or HR plus trailer greater than 9 tonnes GVM. Must have held a driver licence for at least 24 months, including MR or HR licence for at least 12 months