Medium Rigid (MR) Licence Upgrade
Locations: Australian Capital Territory and Queanbeyan, NSW.
Learning to Drive a Medium Rigid (MR) Vehicle
A Medium Rigid (MR) licence allows you to drive certain heavy vehicles legally and safely in Australia. Below are the details of what this licence covers, the prerequisites, and the steps to upgrade your licence. ❗Please Note: SDA does have a Non-Synchromesh Gearbox vehicle available for training and assessment. This allows students to obtain an Unrestricted Licence condition, which is required for operating heavy vehicles with a non-synchromesh transmission (commonly used in the transport industry).
An MR licence entitles you to drive a medium rigid vehicle:
With 2 axles and a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of over 8 tonnes.
Towing a single trailer with a GVM not over 9 tonnes.
Before applying or starting MR driver training, you must:
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Hold a C class (car) full or provisional licence for at least 12 months
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Be a minimum of 18 years old
- Must pass the Heavy Rigid Vehicle Knowledge test.
- Complete a Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment (CDHA).
Step 1: Pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test and CDHA
You must pass the Rigid Vehicle Knowledge Test for the MR licence class.
If you’ve previously passed the test for a Rigid Vehicle Class and still hold a valid certificate, you do not need to repeat the test.
Complete a Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment (CDHA) – must be valid for 6 months.
Step 2: Complete LR Driver Training and Assessment
Undertake and pass a practical driving assessment in an MR vehicle.
The assessment must be conducted by an approved training provider, such as Smartto Driving Academy (SDA).
Step 3: Apply for Your Licence Upgrade
Once you have successfully passed your Practical Driving Assessment, follow the steps below to complete your licence upgrade:
Visit an Access Canberra Service Centre Bring the following documents with you:
Your ACT driver licence
Your Heavy Rigid Vehicle Knowledge Test certificate.
Your Practical Driving Assessment certificate, and must be valid within the last 3 months.
A completed and passed Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment (CDHA).
Please note: The CDHA is mandatory for MR, HR, HC, and MC licences, and must be valid within the last 6 months. If you have already submitted a valid CDHA to Access Canberra within the last 6 months, you are not required to complete another assessment.
Fees and Packages
Medium Rigid (MR) Licence Upgrade
Please Note: SDA does have a Non-Synchromesh Gearbox vehicle available for training and assessment. This allows students to obtain an Unrestricted Licence condition, which is required for operating heavy vehicles with a non-synchromesh transmission (commonly used in the transport industry).Service | Your Own Vehicle | Our SDA Vehicle |
2 hours Driver Training | $420 | $450 |
1 hour and 30 minutes Assessment Only | $460 | $500 |
* P.S. Kindly ensure the Lesson fee is paid in full (via cash or online transfer) before the lesson begins. | ||
One Day Training Course (Total: 8 Hours – includes 2-HoursPre-Eligibility Check Lesson, prior 3 working days)
Includes:
2 hours Pre-Eligibility Check Lesson (Must be completed at least prior 3 working days before the One Day Course BOOKING, with 2 clear working days in between, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
4 hours and 30 minutes Training (includes 30-minute break).
1 hour and 30 minutes Final Practical Driving Assessment.
One Day Training Pricing Breakdown | Your Own Vehicle | Our SDA Vehicle |
2-Hours Pre-Eligibility Check Lesson (prior 3 working days)
Day 1 – 6hours 4 hours and 30 minutes Training (includes 30-minute break)
1 hour and 30 minutes final Practical Driving assessment
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$420
$840
$460
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$450
$900
$500 |
Subtotal
Discount Applied
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$1720
-$220 |
$1850
-$250 |
Total to Pay (8 Course Hours)
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$1500 |
$1600 |
* Payment Terms: Kindly ensure the $450 Pre-Eligibility Check Lesson(2hours) fee is paid in full (via cash or online transfer) before the lesson begins. The remaining course fee is only payable if the student is assessed as ready to proceed with the One Day Training Course. If additional preparation is needed, further training may be recommended before continuing. * If a student cannot complete the One day Training course within the allocated Training hours, additional lessons will be charged.
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Important Notes for One Day Training Course:
1) The 2-HoursPre-Eligibility Check Lesson must be completed at least prior 3 working days before the One Day Training course booking, with 2 clear working days in between, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
2) The One Day Training Course is only recommended after completing a minimum of 2 or 4 hours of initial training. This lesson helps determine if the student is ready for the One Day Training Course or requires additional preparation.
3) If a student cannot complete the course within the allocated course hours, additional lessons will be required. In such cases, students must pay the 2-Hours rate for each additional 2-Hours session, on top of the One Day Training Course package price.
Before making a booking, please ensure that you meet all licence class prerequisites.
Cancellations:
1) Cancellations made less than 7days prior to the training start date are NOT eligible for a refund, you can reschedule prior to 7 days without cancellation.
2) Failure to attend the training on the scheduled day will also result in NO refund.
Rebooking in Exceptional Circumstances:
1) In the event of genuine emergencies or medical reasons, a rebooking may be offered at our sole discretion, provided:
a) A valid medical certificate is supplied
b) It is presented before or on the day of the absence
Rescheduling:
We understand that circumstances can change. To avoid penalties, we strongly recommend contacting us as early as possible, preferably 7 days prior to your scheduled Training session.
General Advice:
We strongly recommend notifying us at least 7 days prior if you are unable to attend your scheduled training. Early communication helps us better accommodate your needs.
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