If you hold a current Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) driver's licence, you can begin to learn to drive a HC class vehicle.
You do not need to apply for a learner's permit.
When learning to drive you must be accompanied by a supervisor who is either:
- a licensed driving instructor holding a HR class or higher class driver's licence,
- an instructor in a youth driver education course holding an HR class or higher class driver's licence; or
- a person who has held a current HR class driver’s licence for at least 4 years
You must also:
- display L plates on the front and back of the vehicle when you are driving
- not exceed the posted speed limit, and you cannot exceed 100 km/h
- not have a blood alcohol concentration exceeding 0.00%
- not drive in areas where learners are not permitted.
You can also undertake learner driver training through one of our registered training organisations.
Please note that prior to undertaking any instruction in a heavy combination vehicle, you will need to ensure that you meet the commercial vehicle medical standards for driving as outlined in Assessing Fitness to Drive national medical standards for licensing and clinical management guidelines.