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Below is information about the range of heavy vehicle classifications. Click on the links below to find more information about; Our trucks & Vehicle options, How many lessons you will I need to ensure that you are ready to pass a practical Heavy Vehicle Driving Test and the requirement’s to obtain the Heavy Vehicle Licence you are interested in.
Light Rigid (LR)
A Light Rigid Vehicle is a:
Truck of Bus of greater than 4.5 tonne GVM and less than 8 tonne GVM but no more than 2 axles.
A Bus with more than 12 seats.
A Light Rigid Vehicle can also tow a trailer of up to 9 tonne GVM
Medium Rigid (MR)
A Medium Rigid Vehicle is a:
Truck of Bus of more than 8 tonne GVM but no more than 2 axles.
A Medium Rigid Vehicle can also tow a trailer of up to 9 tonne GVM.
Allows, you to drive and Light Rigid (LR) Vehicle.
Heavy Rigid (HR)
A Heavy Rigid Vehicle is a:
Truck or Bus of more than 8 tonne GVM with a minimum of 3 axles.
An Articulated (Bendy) Bus.
A Heavy Rigid Vehicle can also tow a trailer of up to 9 tonne GVM.
Allows, you to drive a Light Rigid or Medium Rigid Vehicle provided your licence gearbox restrictions are respected.
Heavy Combination (HC)
A Heavy Combination Vehicle is a:
Truck including prime mover of more than 8 tonne GVM with a minimum of 3 axles with a trailer with a minimum of 9 tonne GVM and a minimum of 2 axles.
Allows you to drive any lower class vehicle provided your licence gearbox restrictions are respected.