Licence classes and their eligibility requirements

• LR (light rigid):
  • A bus or truck more than 4.5 t GVM but not more than 8 tonne GVM.
• MR (medium rigid):
  • A bus or truck more than 8 t GVM, with not more than two axles.
• HR (heavy rigid):
  • A bus or a truck more than 15 t GVM, with at least three axles.
  • Note: The test cannot be taken in a bobtail prime mover unless approved by the Department of Transport.
• HC (heavy combination):
  • A prime mover more than 15 t GVM with at least three axles and semi-trailer with at least two axles.
  • A truck more than 15 t GVM with at least three axles and trailer more than 9 t GVM with at least two axles.