Get your heavy vehicle licence

Before you apply for your medium rigid licence you will need to complete both theory and practical assessments.

Step 1. Pass your knowledge test

To meet this requirement you need to complete either of the following:

• a training course with a registered training organisation from the MVR approved training provider list
• or a rigid heavy vehicle theory test at an MVR office.

Step 2. Pass your practical assessment

To meet this requirement you need to complete either of the following:

• a final competency assessment with an authorised heavy vehicle driving examiner (organised through your approved training provider)
• or undertake training from another source and pass a competency test with an authorised heavy vehicle driving examiner.

The vehicle used for your class MR practical driving assessment must be a two axle rigid vehicle with a GVM greater than 8 tonnes, and be loaded to at least 75% of the vehicle's rated GVM.

When you have passed your training course and practical competency assessment or test, you then need to go to your nearest MVR office to apply for your MR licence.

Recording your driving test

Your class MR practical driving assessment will be recorded by an authorised heavy vehicle driving examiner.

A camera will record the road environment in front of the vehicle during the assessment. You will both be recorded inside the vehicle.

Your examiner must keep the recording for six months after the date of your assessment.

At any time MVR may request a copy of the recorded assessment from the heavy vehicle driving examiner.

You can apply by submitting your application in person, by mail or by email.

You can only apply by email or mail if the MVR has your digital photo on file.

In person

You will need to give the MVR your:

• statement of attainment and final competency form
• or competency test form.

You will then be given a new MR licence once you have paid the licence fee. You can pay your fee in person by MasterCard, Visa, cash, cheque or EFTPOS.

Email

Email either

• your statement of attainment and final competency assessment form
• or competency test form

to mvr@nt.gov.au.

You will need to call 1300 654 628 to pay your fee by Visa or MasterCard.

Mail

Send either of the following to the address below:

• your statement of attainment and final competency assessment form
• or competency test form with the payment details filled out.

Motor Vehicle Registry
GPO Box 530
Darwin NT 0801