Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What do I need to do to acquire a Heavy Vehicle (Truck) Licence?
First of all, you need to hold your Car Licence for 1 year (starting from RED Ps) if you are applying for a Medium (MR) Truck Licence and 2 years (second year of GREEN Ps) if you are moving straight from a Car Licence to a Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence.
If you have held a HR Truck Licence for 12 months or more then you can either upgrade to a Heavy Combination (HC) Truck Licence or Multi Combination (MC) Truck Licence.
There are 2 parts to upgrading your licence from a car – Heavy Vehicle Written Test and Practical Driving Test. It helps if you have already completed your written test at Queensland Transport, however this is not entirely necessary for you to start your lessons with Brisbane Truck School.
Can I do the course on an international or interstate licence?
No, to complete any vehicle testing in Queensland you are required to hold a QLD Licence. If you are coming from overseas, you will need to transfer your licence to its equivalent QLD licence before calling us. If you are coming from out of state, you will need to transfer your licence to a QLD licence, as well as bring over your driving history. When at a Transport Main Roads office, please ask for your driving history to be brought over onto your new licence.
How many lessons do I need?
Each individual is different in how they learn and how quickly they pick new things up – the learning time can vary from person to person.
However, we generally find most people tend to take 4 hours of training (1 day course) before the driving test at Queensland Transport for the Light, Medium and Heavy Rigid synchromesh vehicles (single clutch), and 6-10 hours (8 hours on average) before the driving test at Queensland Transport for Heavy Rigid and Heavy Combo non restricted vehicles (double clutch).
Can you book my test for me?
Yes! We like to organise your test, so that we can ensure that the vehicle and your instructor is available to accompany you for the test. We require a $200.00 deposit to book you in.
How do I pay for my lesson?
We accept Eftpos, Cash, and Direct Deposit. All lessons are to be paid for on the day or in advance.
Where do I attend lessons?
Your last lesson will be near the Qld transport office just prior to your practical driving test.
For non truck courses, all training is held at..
What should I bring on the day?
It is essential that you bring your QLD Drivers licence with you to any lessons or course that you complete with Brisbane Truck School.
If you aren’t completing a truck course
Essential Requirements
Three Evidence of Identity (EOI) documents such as:
- Australian Driver’s Licence
- Australian or International Passport
- Medicare Card
- Temporary or resident Visa Document
Closed footwear
Lunch if needed – fridge is available on-site
Preferred / if required
PPE
Previous ticket/qualification evidence if a refresher is being completed
What can OLT offer that the others can’t?
Handy websites
Heavy vehicle links
- Queensland Transport
- Department of Transport and Main Roads
- Transport Network Australia
- Australian Driver Trainer’s Association
- National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Transport News
How can I get a refund?
Our refund policy can be found at …
Is there a written knowledge test required for my truck licence?
A written knowledge test is to be completed either before, or after commencing lessons with us. If you already hold any class of truck licence (LR, MR, HR or HC licence) you do not have to do a written knowledge test, just the practical test.
- 10 question written test based on Heavy Vehicle road rules
- Two (2) incorrect answers are permitted
- You are able to practice the test online, the questions asked in the practice test are similar to those on the test
- You are required to visit a TMR customer service centre to take the official test
- The test is walk-in only, no booking needs to be made
- The cost of the written knowledge test is $27.75
- Once you have passed the written test, your result is recorded on the TMR system for a period of 5 years (no paper copy required)
- If you fail, you will need to wait 24 hours until you are able to re-sit the test
Is there anything I need to do before my truck course?
If your current licence (Car, LR, MR, HR or HC) has a Medical condition attached (letter ‘M’ next to Conditions), you are required to obtain an updated medical certificate from a health professional confirming your ability to operate and obtain a licence for the class you have booked. Please take this into consideration when booking a date for your truck licence.
