NT TRUCKIN
Light / Medium Rigid
Looking to kickstart your career in truck driving?
This is your first step towards an exciting and rewarding journey. Embrace the open road and discover new opportunities that await you in this thriving industry.
Your adventure begins here!
Having an Medium Rigid (MR) Licence allows you to drive:
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Light Rigid (LR) vehicles with 2 axles, front steer & rear drive axles with a GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) up to but not exceeding 8,000kg (8tons) maximum
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Medium Rigid (MR) can carry over 8,000 kg (8 tons), and up to but not exceeding, 15,000 kg (15 tons) maximum
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Tow carry a trailer up to GVM of 9,000 kg (9 tons)
Vehicles must not be articulated (no pivot/joint between cab and trailer
Licence Requirements (NT, Australia-Specific):
To apply for an Northern Territory LR or MR licence, you must:
✅ Hold an Northern Territory Class C licence (car licence) for at least 12 months
✅ Complete driver training with a Registered Training Organisation: NT TRUCK TRAINING & TESTING
✅ Pass the practical driving test
✅ Pass the Heavy Vehicle Theory Test (on road rules and heavy vehicle safety)
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Are you considering pursuing a truck licence for work?
Look no further than NT Truck Training & Testing, a well-established truck training and licensing school based in Darwin, NT, Australia.
With over two decades of experience, we cater to individuals ranging from 18 to 70 years old who are in need of a truck licence for their professional endeavours.
NT TRUCK TRAINING & TESTING - MEDIUM RIGID COURSE OUTLINE
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One day course
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Allows up to 3 hours in truck training which includes:
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Pre-Operational Checks
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Load Securing (Dog & Chain, Ratchet Strapping and rope tie downs)
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Visual Vehicle Inspections
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Truck Controls
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Safe & Defensive Driving
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Hazard Avoidances
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NT Road Rules Refresher
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Practical Driving Assessment approximately 2.5 hours
** Truck Hire and Assessment included **
Once you have passed your practical assessment, you can go straight to Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) to complete the theory test, once passed then you can upgrade your licence.
Only then you show off that solid truckie arm!!
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We recommend practicing the knowledge test before your training, that way our experts can provide you with support on any questions if needed.
Follow the prompts below:
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​​​​Enter your name, leave group blank and click 'Enter'
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Click '3 - Heavy Knowledge Test - Rigid'
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Start the test and write down any questions you are unsure about not understanding.