Heavy Rigid

Heavy Rigid Vehicle:

A Heavy Rigid Vehicle is a vehicle 8 tones GVM and above, with 3 or more axles, including truck & bus.

Objectives:

This course is designed to train drivers to a competent standard in both theory and practical, which will enable them to pass the relevant VicRoads testing criteria for theory, skills and practical driving in the category of Heavy Rigid.

Entry Requirements:

Drivers participating in this course must have held a Victorian Car Licence for a minimum period of 24 months.

Duration:

Your choice of non-synchromesh (18 speed Road Ranger) over an 8, 12 or 13 hour course (Depending on experience) or an 8 speed synchromesh gearbox over 5, 6 or 8 hours (Depending on experience)*

Hourly training is also available upon request.

Special Conditions:

• Applicants with on Medication or with a Medical Condition may require a medical Clearance from VicRoads prior to commencement.
• Applicants with an Overseas Licence must have written approval from VicRoads stating licence category eligible.
• Clearance from VicRoads may be required before any Training or Assessment may commence.

* VicRoads criteria will not allow training on international licences (except NZ). Course Prices/times do NOT Guarantee a Licence.

Course Content:

• Theory & Practical

Theory:

• Road Law General
• Driving Tips
• VicRoads Theory Test

Practical:

• Pre-operational checks
• 90-degree turns
• Reversing
• Observation
• Braking distance
• Following distance
• Turns
• Highway driving
• Intersections/Roundabouts
• Lane Management
• Gear Selection
• System of vehicle control
• Maintaining safe speed/safe gap
• Correct use of accessories
• Cabin Inspection
• Load Restraint

Assessment:

• Theory Test (if applicable)
• Drive Assessment
• Skills Assessment (Reverse Test, Cabin Inspection, Vehicle Inspection & Load Restraint)