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Heavy Combination Licence
Open Road Ranger or Synchromesh Licences
Open Road Ranger Lesson Fee: $181.50/hour
Synchromesh Licence in a Day Package: $1017.50
Obtaining a Heavy Combination (HC) licence allows you to drive a truck or prime mover towing one trailer above 9 tonne in weight. You must have held a MR or HR licence for at least 12 months to be eligible. Trucks in this category include dogs and semi-trailers.
A Heavy Combination truck has two types of licences within the category and these are either non-restricted or restricted. Purple Truck Driving School currently offers both, Open ( Road Ranger Gear) and, Condition B or restricted, which covers you for synchromesh or automatic licences only (no double clutching). The difference between the two licences is the gearbox. The HR non-restricted licence is a road ranger or non-synchromesh gearbox.
Throughout the training you will cover:
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Road laws
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Pre-drive checks
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Starting and stopping sequences
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Demonstration drive
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City and highway driving
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Load security
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Cabin checks
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Defensive driving
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Turning and handling
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Vehicle positioning
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Fuel efficiency
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Systems of vehicle control
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Coupling & Un-coupling of trailers
Pre-requisites for a HC Licence:
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You must have held an MR or HR licence open for at least 12 months
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As you currently hold an MR or HR licence, a written knowledge test is not required
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You must pass the on road practical driving test
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If you currently have a medical condition on your licence, you will need a relevant medical certificate
NOTE: You are not permitted to upgrade to a HC licence while you hold a P1 car licence
