Apply for a light rigid licence
To apply for a light rigid (LR) licence, you must:
- hold a current Northern Territory (NT) driver licence
- have held a class C driver licence for at least one year.
Before you apply
You must learn to drive an LR vehicle from a driver who holds the same or higher heavy vehicle (HV) licence.
Find out how to learn to drive a heavy vehicle.
How to apply
Once you've learned to drive a heavy vehicle, follow the steps below.
Step 1. Pass the theory test
You must pass one of the following:
- an LR training course with an approved HV training provider
- a rigid HV theory test at an MVR office.
Find out how to practise and take the theory test.
Step 2. Pass the practical driving test
You must pass one of the following:
- a final competency test organised through your approved HV training provider
- a competency test with an authorised HV driving examiner.
The vehicle you use must:
- have a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of at least 4.5 tonnes but less than 8 tonnes
- be loaded to at least 75% of the GVM.
You must show you can safely secure a load.
During your test, a camera will record the front of your vehicle as well as the inside.
Your examiner must keep this recording for 6 months and MVR may request a copy at any time.
Step 3. Submit your application
You can apply in person, by email or mail.
You must provide one of the following:
- statement of attainment and final competency test form
- competency test form.
In person
Step 1. Submit your supporting documents at an MVR office.
Step 2. Pay your licence fee by Mastercard, Visa, cash or EFTPOS.
By email or mail
Step 1. Submit your supporting documents by:
- email: mvr@nt.gov.au
- mail: Motor Vehicle Registry, GPO Box 530, Darwin NT 0801.
Step 2. Call MVR on 1300 654 628 to pay your licence fee over the phone using Visa or Mastercard.
After you apply
Once your application has been processed, you will get a receipt as your authority to drive.
You must have this with you when driving until you receive your driver licence card.
It will be mailed to the address shown on your receipt.
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