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Describing road markers and
driving hazards; |
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Explaining personal factors that
contribute to safe driving practices; |
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Inspecting a motor vehicle and
make it ready for safe use; |
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Describing required actions in the
event of an accident; |
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Maintaining a driving hours
logbook. (This takes the most time) |
Day 2. Training followed by assessment
covering:
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Driving a motor vehicle in
different traffic and road conditions; |
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Operating a motor vehicle
efficiently; |
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Maneuvering a motor vehicle in
reverse; |
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Parking, shutting down, and
securing a motor vehicle; |
The time taken on Day 2 depends on the ability and motivation of the individual. Lance spend most of this tome knocking the bad habits out of the trainees at this normally will take at least 1 hour followed by a further hour to make sure they have retained the knowledge. The driver is then ready for assessment and will be given a specific time for this to happen.
Once our driving instructor believes that the trainee has the skills to
operate there vehicle correctly a time is booked for the driving licence
assessment. When the driver has been assessed, they
will be given a certificate that must be presented to the AA or Licence Testing
Authority in your area. They must also present a medial certificate and
monies ($44.30). The Full Class?? licence will then be placed on their
licence.
Vehicle if provided for training and assessment must be the Class being assessed (Class 2 or Class 4 with a Class 3 trailer) and 50% loaded.
For more details about each phase of the Heavy Trade learning curve, go to:
| Class 2 |
| Class 3 and / or Class 4 |
| Class 5 |
| Medical Certificates and Eye Checks |
| Vehicle Weight Definitions |
Driver licence classes 1 to 5 are based on the type and weight of the vehicle.
| Vehicles can be rigid (e.g., a truck) or combination
(e.g., a truck and trailer).
| The weight of a vehicle is the gross laden weight (GLW)
or gross combined weight (GCW), if it's a combination
vehicle. (For most purposes, the gross vehicle mass on the certificate of
loading will be the same as the gross laden weight.) | |
Read vehicle weight definitions at the end of this factsheet.
The GLW or GCW generally refers to the maximum allowable weight specified by the manufacturer. This is the weight you should use to determine what class of driver licence you need.
All vehicles over 3,500 kg are required to have a certificate of loading, which states the GLW or GCW of the vehicle. The certificate of loading is usually on the front windscreen or in the cab. Don't use the tare weight (usually displayed on the front doors) to determine the class of driver licence you need.
Notes:
| For Class 2 and 4 licences, towing a light trailer (gross laden weight
of 3,500 kg or less) isn't considered a combination
vehicle. Don't count the weight of the light trailer in any weight
calculations.
| An articulated special-type vehicle can be driven on a Class 2 or 4
licence, depending on its weight. This is because its handling
characteristics are determined by it being a special-type vehicle, not
because it's articulated.
| If you're a tractor driver you simply need to hold the right class of
licence for the weight of the tractor. You don't need a 'W' or any other
special-type endorsement. | |
Before you can get a licence to drive heavy vehicles, you must gain experience driving lighter vehicles such as your car. You must then demonstrate your competence in heavy vehicles by passing a practical driving test by undertaking industry-based courses and assessments.
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Class 2 is the medium rigid vehicle licence. It covers:
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STEP 1 - BEFORE YOU SEE LAND BASED TRAINING
To get a Class 2 licence, you must first
| Hold a full Class 1 licence for at least six months
| Get a medical certificate from your Doctor | Study the Heavy Vehicle Road Code ($25.00 from AA, On Road etc) and | Pass a theory test at AA or On Road etc (cost $39.70) these are
scratches | Go to AA, On Road etc and pass a Class 2 learner licence (cost
$39.30) | | |
STEP 2 - LAND BASED TRAINING FULL CLASS 2 COURSE
Bring with you your Class 2 learner licence. Attend and pass our 2 day HT LTNZ Approved Course covering:
| Day 1 - Theory course which includes unit standards 17574
(Class 2) and 15164 (log books and driving hours) - cost $140 per person
| Day 2 - Practical Driving student must partake in a minimum
of two hours of instruction on driving a Class 2 truck with our
driving instructor. if you require more time this will be allocated after
your first lesson - (your practical driving lesson will be booked at the
conclusion of day 1).
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Complete a 1 hour driving test @ $80.00 (plus GST)
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Class 3 is the medium combination (trailer) licence. It covers:
Class 4 is the heavy rigid licence. It covers:
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The prerequisites for Class 3 are the same as Class 4 - having a Full Class 2 for at least 6 months. Land Based Training run these two courses together if required
STEP 1 - BEFORE YOU SEE LAND BASED TRAINING
To get a Class 3 or Class 4 licence, you must first
| Hold a full Class 2 licence for at least six
months
| Get a medical certificate from your Doctor | Study the Heavy Vehicle Road Code and | Pass a theory test for Class 3 and/or Class 4 at AA or On Road etc (cost
$39.70 each) | Go to AA, On Road etc and pass a Class 3 learner licence (cost
$39.30) | Go to AA, On Road etc and pass a Class 4 learner licence (cost
$39.30) | |
STEP 2 - LAND BASED TRAINING FULL CLASS 3 and / or CLASS 4 COURSE
Bring with you your Class 3 and / or Class 4 learner licence. Attend and pass our 2 day HT LTNZ Approved Course covering:
| Day 1 - Theory course which includes unit standards 17575
(Class 3) and /or 17576 (Class 4) and 15164 (log books and driving
hours)
Day 2 - Practical Driving student must partake in a minimum
of two hours of instruction on towing a Class 3 trailer and / or
driving a Class 4 truck with our driving instructor. if you require more
time this will be allocated after your first lesson - (your practical
driving lesson will be booked at the conclusion of day 1).
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Complete a 1 hour driving test @ $80.00 (plus GST)
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Class 5 is the heavy combination vehicle licence. It covers:
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STEP 1 - BEFORE YOU SEE LAND BASED TRAINING
To get a Class 5 licence, you must first
| Hold a full Class 4 licence for at least six
months
| Get a medical certificate from your Doctor | Study the Heavy Vehicle Road Code and | Pass a theory test for Class 3 at AA or On Road etc (cost $39.70
each) | Go to AA, On Road etc and pass a Class 5 learner licence (cost
$39.30) | |
STEP 2 - LAND BASED TRAINING FULL CLASS 3 and / or CLASS 4 COURSE
Bring with you your Class 5 learner licence. Attend and pass our 2 day HT LTNZ Approved Course covering:
| Day 1 - Theory course which includes unit standards 17577
(Class 5) and 15164 (log books and driving hours)
Day 2 - 1/2 Theory course on unit standard 1734 on health and
stress. LBT require 2 students to run this course @ $70 per person (plus
GST) | Day 2 - Practical Driving student must partake in a minimum
of two hours of instruction on operating a Class 5 truck and
trailer unit with our driving instructor. If you require more time this
will be allocated after your first lesson - (your practical driving lesson
will be booked at the conclusion of day 1).
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Complete a 1 hour driving test @ $80.00 (plus GST)
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Medical certificates are usually required every time you apply for (or renew) a heavy vehicle driver licence. You don't have to present a medical certificate if you have done so within the last five years, and you sign a statement saying that any condition that you may have had hasn't worsened, and you haven't been diagnosed with any other condition since you produced the medical certificate.
An eyesight screening check will be carried out each and every time you apply for (or renew) a driver licence, unless you present a certificate that states that your eyesight has been tested and is satisfactory.
Gross laden weight (GLW) is the greatest of the following:
Gross vehicle mass (GVM) is the greater of:
Mass means the quantity of material contained in or on that vehicle which, when subjected to acceleration due to gravity, will exert downwards on a level surface a force that can be measured as the weight of the vehicle. Gross weight means the weight of a fixed or combination vehicle, together with any load it is carrying (including equipment and accessories). |
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