Apply for a medium rigid licence

You must pass one of the following:

• an MR training course with an approved HV training provider
• a rigid HV theory test at an MVR office - if you haven't done so for a previous HV licence.

Find out how to practise and take the theory 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 be a 2-axle rigid vehicle:

• with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) greater than 8 tonnes
• 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.

You must pass an eyesight test at one of the following:

• an MVR office
• with a health professional.

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
• eyesight test report from a health professional - if applicable.

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.