A light rigid licence Gold Coast is a requirement for people looking to drive a vehicle with a gross vehicle mass of 4.5 tonnes to 8 tonnes.
WHAT CAN I DRIVE?
More than 4.5 t GVM but not more than 8 tonne GVM or that is built or fitted to seat more than 12 adults (including the driver)
WHAT CAN I DRIVE?
More than 4.5 t GVM but not more than 8 tonne GVM or that is built or fitted to seat more than 12 adults (including the driver)
A Light Rigid Licence will let you drive small trucks. These include minibuses, coaches and light trucks that are more than 4.5 tonnes GVM and less than 8 tonnes GVM. Getting your Light Rigid Licence in Queensland will allow you to drive a bus with more than 12 seats. You can also tow a trailer of up to 9 tonnes GVM.
If you have a car licence, the step up to a Light Rigid Licence is not huge and is a less daunting first step to a heavy vehicle licence.
Any vehicle with a 4t GVM TO 8t GVM is an LR vehicle. It can also be defined as a vehicle with a capacity of more than 12 passengers, including the driver, weighing a maximum of 8t. Common vehicles for which you will require a Light Rigid Licence for include:
If you would like to have more flexibility, Burleigh Driver Training School suggests that you obtain a Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid Licence as it will provide you a greater job opportunities with a broader range of vehicles you can drive. To know more about this type of licence follow our MR Licence and HR Licence page.
Our Medium Rigid Truck is easy to drive and is approximately the same length, as the most common Light Rigid vehicle that you see regularly on the road being a Coaster Bus.
Having a Light Rigid (LR) truck licence can provide various employment opportunities in industries such as delivery and logistics and transportation.
If you want to acquire a light rigid licence to expand your job search horizons, we recommend obtaining a heavy vehicle licence (MR licence) or HR licence. The heavy rigid licence is equally easy to obtain and affordable. But unlike the light rigid licence, it allows you to drive all vehicle types.
Some of the job roles that require an LR licence include:
NSW Ambulance Service
Minimum requirement of the NSW ambulance service
Transfer Services
Airport transfers or other shuttle services
Tour Operators
Tour operators & small motorhomes
Community Services
School Transport, Aged Care Facilities etc.
Delivery Driver
Bread truck & others
At Burleigh Driver Training School, we are always here to assist you with any inquiries you may have regarding our courses, registration, and more. Our friendly customer service team is dedicated to ensuring that you have a smooth and enjoyable experience as you begin your driving career with us.
At Burleigh Driving Technical School, we provide a wide range of high-quality truck licence training depending on your needs and qualifications- at affordable prices, with no hidden fees.
