Yes, under CBA guidelines you may change Driving Schools or Assessors at any time - that choice is entirely up to you.

Yes, however the truck must be legally compliant, including tyres, Rego, all lights and wipers must work and the vehicle must be loaded to 75% of its GVM (buses and motorhomes excepted), capable of demonstrating ropes/straps/dogs and chains, to comply with Competency #41 (Securing the load).

If you are on your 1st year of Green Ps your are entitled to upgrade to a Medium Rigid Licence, on your 2nd year you are entitled to completed a Heavy Rigid Licence Course.

While you are on your Red P-Plates you are NOT allowed to upgrade to any heavy vehicle licence class. Use this time to practice your skills and observe the practices of Heavy Vehicle road users around you. Notice the emphasis on greater Crash Avoidance Space and be aware of their requirement for greater stopping distances.

If you have held your MR (Medium Rigid) licence for at least 12 months, then you may upgrade to a Class HC (Heavy Combination) Constantmesh or Synchromesh - available at ABC Heavy Vehicle Training Centre Arndell Park (near Eastern Creek). 

Our one day course is conducted using a 9-speed Mitsubishi Fighter 14 towing a trailer - the fee is $1350.

Our two-day course uses an 18-Speed Nissan UD towing a trailer - the fee is $1840.

You can also choose to up-grade to the Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence.

No. Your overseas driving licence or license will only entitle you to drive a Class C (Car). The only exception is a New Zealand Heavy Vehicle drivers licence, this may be exchanged for an equivalent NSW LR, MR, HR or HC licence at any Motor Registry. You can book your Heavy Vehicle licence training course at Western Suburbs, Kogarah, Central Coast and Wollongong.

Yes, at ABC Driving School, we have both HR and HC trucks that are fitted with Constantmesh (Roadranger) gearboxes. This will ensure that you are issued with an Unrestricted licence. See our 1 & 2 Day Courses for details.

Most employers in the Mining Industry will require you to hold an Unrestricted (Constantmesh) HR driving licence.

If you are thinking of joining the NSW Ambulance Service you will need a class LR (Light Rigid) Licence.

Click Here for details of our one day Ambulance Service LR (Light Rigid) Licence Courses In Western Sydney and on the Central Coast.

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