LR – LIGHT RIGID LICENCE

LR – LIGHT RIGID LICENCE

  • RIGID Vehicle
  • NUMBER OF PASSENGERS INCLUDING THE DRIVER –More than 12 adults including the driver.
  • GVM – Not greater than 8 tonnes. Any towed trailer must not weigh greater than 9 tonnes GVM.

Course Structure

Designed for drivers who wish to upgrade from a C class licence. Participants develop the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude to obtain a Light Rigid Licence with a Synchromesh manual or automatic transmission, through competency based assessment (CBA) with experienced trainers accredited by the RMS.

This course can be conducted in a vehicle supplied by the applicant.

 Requirements of the RMS

  • Participants must hold a current C class licence and have held that licence for a minimum of twelve months.
  • Be proficient in the use of a manual transmission.
  • Participants must have completed the LIGHT RIGID knowledge test and obtained a CBA learner logbook and guide book.
  • The CBA guide book must have been read before starting the course.
  • A person who holds a provisional P1 licence is not eligible for a LR license.

You Can Download the HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVERS HANDBOOK here

You Can Download the PDF questions for LR, MR and HR here

Provisional P2 licence holders (who also hold a Class LR, MR or HR heavy vehicle licence) will remain a provisional licence holder until they have held the P2 licence for a minimum of 2 years and pass a Driver Qualification Test. There is no variation to this rule and an unrestricted licence will not be issued until the applicant complies with the requirements of the Graduated Licensing Scheme.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Road laws
  • Pre-drive checks
  • Starting/Stopping sequence
  • Demonstration drive
  • City & Highway driving
  • Load Security
  • CBA Assessment
  • Cabin Check
  • Defensive driving
  • Turning & handling
  • Vehicle positioning
  • Fuel efficiency
  • System of Vehicle Control
 Competency Assessment

This is a NSW RMS approved licence course. Drivers will be trained and assessed against the RMS competency standards by our RMS accredited assessors. After the required standard of competency has been achieved the RMS will issue the appropriate licence.

How long will it take?

The competency based assessment runs for a minimum of 5 hours as per RMS requirements. Most trainees will complete the training in approximately 8 hours, depending on prior experience and how well the trainee applies the set requirements.

How much will it cost?

  •  Prices start at $900 – Terms and conditions apply
  • A 50% booking fee is required upon booking. Balance to be paid before commencement of course. Unless alternate arrangements have been made
  • RMS Licence upgrade fees are not included.
  • Many trainees complete their training and assessment in the 8 hours allocated.  Any extra time will be charged at the rate of $125 per hour
  • “Prices are subject to change” without notice.

PAYMENT METHOD

  • Eftpos – Mastercard, Visa
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (Direct Deposit)
    • Account Details:BSB 062 504 Account 10698626
  • Cash by arrangement

JACS CANCELLATION POLICY

All booking fees are non refundable if cancellation has not been received 4 days before commencement of course date.