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Buses are covered under Heavy Vehicles or truck licences - there is no separate Bus Licence.

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The best licence you can obtain if you are looking to become a bus/coach driver is a Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence with a B Condition (can drive synchromesh and automatic gearboxes).

Although most local buses are MR (Medium Rigid) vehicles, employers usually prefer you to have an HR rather than a MR licence. The HR licence is not much more expensive to obtain and the test is identical. The only difference is that the vehicle has three axles instead of two.

The HR Licence gives you more options as a bus driver

Qualifying for your HR licence will cover you to drive any MR (Medium Rigid) or HR (Heavy Rigid) bus or coach. This type of heavy vehicle drivers licence also allows you to drive an articulated bus — otherwise known as a ‘bendy’ or ‘banana’ bus.

There are not many buses fitted with crash gearboxes as most buses use automatic gearboxes. The chances of you having to drive a bus or coach with a non-synchromesh (Road Ranger) gearbox are very unlikely.

Driving Council buses and other fare-paying passengers

Be aware that if you are driving a bus carrying fare-paying passengers, you will need to obtain a driver authorisation from the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

A driver authorisation is a qualification you must have to operate a public passenger transport service. This process includes having a current medical examination by your local doctor.

The Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 requires all drivers of public passenger transport services in Queensland to hold driver authorisation.

To obtain driver authorisation, you’ll need to meet certain requirements specified in the Act.

The purpose of driver authorisation is to ensure the driver is a suitable person to operate the vehicle, with regard to:

  • the safety of children and other vulnerable members of the community
  • the personal safety of the public, passengers, and their property
  • the act of driving and capability to safely operate the vehicle
  • the reputation of public passenger transport
  • conducting themselves responsibly with passengers and the public
  • being aware of their customer service responsibilities
  • being held accountable for complying with appropriate standards.

For more information, visit the Passenger transport driver authorisation page on the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ website.

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MC - Lifting a Gearbox Restriction

For someone that is unfamiliar with the operation of a road ranger (Non-Synchromesh) gearbox, we have found that trying to focus on the aspects of the MC course whilst trying to master the double clutching technique tends to dilute the training course and students end up tired and frustrated. This situation is made even worse for students coming from a HR that have no previous experience with reversing trailers.

The Multi Combination course we offer really focuses on what is involved in being the driver of a MC vehicle itself i.e. – reading maps, work diaries, permits, skills involved in reversing 2 trailers, pre-checks, coupling and uncoupling trailers etc.

There is just not enough time built into this course to cover off on everything that is involved in being a competent MC driver as well as enough hours for you to lift a gearbox restriction off your Licence at the same time. Given that the MC course is only 1 – 2 days and the average number of hours to get competent with a non-synchromesh / road ranger gearbox is 12.

Therefore, the cost of your course does not include any extra training that may be needed to lift a gearbox restriction from your licence. This training will be charged at the current hourly for HR or HC non synchromesh training as required, in consultation with yourself as you progress through your course.

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HC Condensed Training

HC UNCONDITIONAL (NON-SYNCHROMESH GEARBOX) CONDENSED TRAINING COURSE

This course is an option if you are in a position that you need to learn how to use a road ranger / crash gearbox over a few days and you are on a really limited timeframe, perhaps on a “fly in fly out” roster. This is an intense process and you need to be able to dedicate yourself to your training.

All your training can be booked in by email prior to your arrival.

If you live local and are not in a rush, we would not recommend this pathway. You may still want to get the Licence quickly and this is fine, we can still schedule your training in over a few days / weeks without you having to “commit” to undertaking a condensed course, or the pressure that comes alongside it. You never know you may even save yourself a few $$.

The total cost is $1,600 GST exempt

Breakdown of Cost:
Price includes:
  • 12 hours in total (11 hours of practical training incorporating pre-test warm up and approx.90 minutes practical driving test)
  • Our vehicle to use during these allotted times

Note: After years’ experience of delivering HC unconditional Licences, we know that on average it takes around 12 hours in the seat to achieve competency with a road ranger gearbox. However, in the event that you require further training with the double clutching technique this would be charged at an hourly rate of $110 or $130 per hour, this would be discussed with you as you progress through your course.

Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

  • Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
  • Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
  • Written knowledge Test (if required) $25.75
Outline of Process

The training would be undertaken in one of our non-synchromesh HC configurations, where you have to double clutch to change gear. Once we start you in one of our vehicles, you will stay in that vehicle for all of your training and driving test, unless your instructor feels a change of vehicle would be beneficial for you. This would be done in consultation with you and with your consent.

  1. The training would be arranged in blocks of 2 or more hours at a time, over a period of 3 – 4 days with the schedule arranged to suit you.
  2. We book your practical driving test for you
  3. The practical driving test is taken by an examiner from the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Booking Process

To book the HC Unconditional Condensed Training you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

* If you currently hold a HR Licence, you may also be eligible for your MC Licence . Although an option it is not a preferred pathway.

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HC LICENCE IN A DAY

*This option is only available using our Automatic Truck. If you hold an unconditional licence, your outcome will be HC unconditional. The licence you currently hold will determine what licence you will obtain using this pathway, please talk to us

For Non-Synchromesh gearboxes the Licence in a Day option is not available, as the learning curve is just too steep (unless you have a lot or prior experience).

However, we can certainly arrange a condensed training course to suit your needs.

Cost $850* GST exempt

Licence in a Day is an option that is available to you, if you are busy working and struggle to find the time to do the lessons. You can take a day off work and focus on the job in hand.

This is not our preferred method of training but it can be convenient.

With the option of Saturday testing, you may not even have to take a day off work

Breakdown of Cost:
Price includes:
  • 1 hour Assessment Lesson
  • 4 hours of training (breaks as required) plus your actual practical driving test (approx. 90 minutes).
  • Our vehicle to use during these allotted times
Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

  • Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 inc GST
  • Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
  • Written knowledge Test (if required) $25.75
Outline of Process
  1. It is recommended that an assessment lesson is done 7-10 days prior to your Licence in a Day (included within the price).
    This is necessary to:-
    • a) Assess your current driving ability and make you aware of any “habits” you need to rectify before the day of your practical driving test.
    • b) To ensure you feel comfortable in the vehicle you are going to be driving
    • c) To ensure that the Licence outcome you are going to achieve is what you actually need.
  2. We book your driving test and the rest of the training you need into our diary at a time convenient to you
  3. Return on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to finalise all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from the TMR
Licence in a Day – no prior Assessment Lesson

It is possible to undertake all your training on the same day, combining the assessment lesson, the practical training and the driving test altogether.

However, this is at your own risk and it is not our preferred method – it is a lot of money to invest in a day course if this is not a suitable pathway for you to get your HC Licence. An assessment lesson gives you an opportunity to see what is actually involved and it gives your trainer the chance to verify that this training pathway is the best way of achieving a first time successful outcome for you.

No driving school can guarantee an outcome for you and it is unethical to advertise such. However, we will try our best!

Booking Process

To book the Licence in a Day you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

* If you currently hold a HR Licence, you may also be eligible for your MC Licence . Although an option it is not a preferred pathway.

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HR Condensed Training

HR UNCONDITIONAL (NON-SYNCHROMESH GEARBOX) CONDENSED TRAINING COURSE

This course is an option if you are in a position that you need to learn how to use a road ranger / crash gearbox over a few days and you are on a really limited timeframe, perhaps on a “fly in fly out” roster. This is an intense process and you need to be able to dedicate yourself to your training.

All your training can be booked in by email prior to your arrival.

If you live local and are not in a rush, we would not recommend this pathway. You may still want to get the Licence quickly and this is fine, we can still schedule your training in over a few days / weeks without you having to “commit” to undertaking a condensed course, or the pressure that comes alongside it. You never know you may even save yourself a few $$.

The total cost is $1,400 GST exempt

Breakdown of Cost includes:
  • 12 hours in total (11 hours of practical training incorporating pre-test warm up and 1 hour practical driving test)
  • Our vehicle to use during these allotted times

Note: After years’ of experience in delivering HR unconditional Licences, we know that on average it takes around 12 hours in the seat to achieve competency with a road ranger gearbox. However, in the event that you require further training with the double clutching technique this would be charged at an hourly rate of $110 per hour, this would be discussed with you as you progress through your course.

Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

  • Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
  • Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
  • Written knowledge Test $25.75
Outline of Process

The training would be undertaken in one of our non-synchromesh vehicles, where you have to double clutch to change gear. Once we start you in one of our vehicles, you will stay in that vehicle for all of your training and driving test, unless your instructor feels a change of vehicle would be beneficial for you. This would be done in consultation with you and with your consent.

  1. The training would be arranged in blocks of 2 or more hours at a time, over a period of 3 – 4 days with the schedule arranged to suit you.
  2. We book your practical driving test for you
  3. The practical driving test is taken by an examiner from the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Booking Process

To book the HR Open Condensed Training you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

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HR Unconditional

HR (HEAVY RIGID) LICENCE UNCONDITIONAL

How many lessons will I need? (on average)

From a Manual or Automatic Licence – You must use a Vehicle with a Non-Synchromesh gearbox and have good current manual skills

  • A realistic goal for this Licence is probably 12 hours of training
  • Depends on individual’s ability and attitude to learning.

From an Unconditional MR Licence – You can use a Vehicle with an Automatic, Synchromesh or Non-Synchromesh gearbox

  • Between 3 – 5 Lessons if using an Automatic Vehicle
  • Between 4 – 6 Lessons if using a Manual Vehicle
  • Depends on ability, if using a Non-Synchromesh Vehicle
  • There is no minimum or maximum lesson requirement
  • We just recommend you take lessons until you feel confident, test ready and employable.
  • On completion of your first “assessment” lesson it will be possible to give you an estimate of what your lesson requirement will be.
How much will it cost?
  • HR Driving Lessons $115 per hour GST exempt
  • HR Warm up drive and Test $290 GST exempt
  • HR Condensed Training Course $1,400 GST exempt (for non-synchromesh gearbox)

* If using your own vehicle $80 per hour GST exempt plus Travel

Other associated costs:
  • Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
  • Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
  • Written knowledge Test (if required) $25.75
Job Opportunities

The HR unconditional Licence will open maximum doors for you and if you do progress to HC or MC it is a lot easier pathway to obtain a Licence.

  • Heavy Transport
  • Tip Trucks / Civil Construction
  • Quarry Work
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HR LICENCE IN A DAY

HR (HEAVY RIGID) CONDITION A AND CONDITION B ONLY

* For Non-Synchromesh gearboxes the Licence in a Day option is not available, as the learning curve is just too steep (unless you have a lot of prior experience).

However, we can certainly arrange a condensed training course to suit your needs.

Cost $695 GST exempt

Licence in a Day is an option that is available to you, if you are busy working and struggle to find the time to do the lessons. You can take a day off work and focus on the job in hand.

This is not our preferred method of training but it can be convenient.

With the option of Saturday testing, you may not even have to take a day off work

Breakdown of Cost:
Price includes:
  • 1 hour Assessment Lesson
  • 3 hours of training (breaks as required) plus your actual practical driving test (approx. 1 hour).
  • Our vehicle to use during these allotted times
Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

  • Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
  • Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
  • Written knowledge Test (if required) $25.75
Outline of Process
  1. It is recommended that an assessment lesson is done 7-10 days prior to your Licence in a Day (included within the price).This is necessary to:-
    • a) Assess your current driving ability and make you aware of any “habits” you need to rectify before the day of your practical driving test.
    • b) To ensure you feel comfortable in the vehicle you are going to be driving
    • c) To ensure that the Licence outcome you are going to achieve is what you actually need.
  2. We book your driving test and the rest of the training you need into our diary at a time convenient to you
  3. Return on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to finalise all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from TMR
Licence in a Day – no prior Assessment Lesson

It is possible to undertake all your training on the same day, combining the assessment lesson, the practical training and the driving test altogether.

However, this is at your own risk and it is not our preferred method – it is a lot of money to invest in a day course if this is not a suitable pathway for you to get your HR Licence. An assessment lesson gives you an opportunity to see what is actually involved and it gives your trainer the chance to verify that this is training pathway is the best way of achieving a first time successful outcome for you.

No driving school can guarantee an outcome for you and it is unethical to advertise such. However, we will try our best!

Booking Process

To book the Licence in a Day you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

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MR Licence In A Day

MR (MEDIUM RIGID) CONDITION A AND CONDITION B ONLY

Cost $595 GST exempt

Licence in a Day is an option that is available to you, if you are busy working and struggle to find the time to do the lessons. You can take a day off work and focus on the job in hand.

This is not our preferred method of training but it can be convenient.

With the option of Saturday testing, you may not even have to take a day off work

Breakdown of Cost:
Price includes:
  • 1 hour Assessment Lesson
  • 3 hours of training (breaks as required) plus your actual practical driving test (approx. 1 hour).
  • Our vehicle to use during these allotted times
Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

  • Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
  • Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
  • Written knowledge Test (if required) $25.75
Outline of Process
  1. It is recommended that an assessment lesson is done 7-10 days prior to your Licence in a Day (included within the price).This is necessary to:-
    • a) Assess your current driving ability and make you aware of any “habits” you need to rectify before the day of your practical driving test.
    • b) To ensure you feel comfortable in the vehicle you are going to be driving
    • c) To ensure that the Licence outcome you are going to achieve is what you actually need.
  2. We book your driving test and the rest of the training you need into our diary at a time convenient to you
  3. Return on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to finalise all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from the TMR
Licence in a Day – no prior Assessment Lesson

It is possible to undertake all your training on the same day, combining the assessment lesson, the practical training and the driving test altogether.

However, this is at your own risk and it is not our preferred method – it is a lot of money to invest in a day course if this is not a suitable pathway for you to get your MR Licence. An assessment lesson gives you an opportunity to see what is actually involved and it gives your trainer the chance to verify that this training pathway is the best way of achieving a first time successful outcome for you.

No driving school can guarantee an outcome for you and it is unethical to advertise such. However, we will try our best!

Booking Process

To book the Licence in a Day you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

If you have held your Car Licence or higher for over 2 years, you may also be eligible for your HR Licence

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LR LICENCE IN A DAY

LR (Light Rigid) Manual and Condition A only.

Cost $400 GST exempt

Licence in a Day is an option that is available to you, if you are busy working and struggle to find the time to do the lessons. You can take a day off work and focus on the job in hand.

With the option of Saturday testing, you may not even have to take a day off work

Breakdown of Cost:
Price includes:
  • 3.5 hours of training (breaks as required) plus your actual practical driving test (approx. 30 minutes).
  • Our vehicle to use during these allotted times
Price does not include:

Other associated cost:

  • Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
  • Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
  • Written Knowledge Test $25.75
Outline of Process
Licence in a Day – no prior Assessment Lesson
  1. We book your Licence in a Day Course into our diary at a time convenient to you
  2. You attend on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to complete all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from TMR

However, this is at your own risk.  No driving school can guarantee an outcome for you and it is unethical to advertise such. However, we will try our best!

Licence in a Day – with a prior Assessment Lesson
  1. We book your Licence in a Day Course into our diary at a time convenient to you
  2. You attend a 1 hour assessment lesson a few days prior to the Licence in a Day course (included within the price) to:-
    • Assess your current driving ability and make you aware of any “habits” you need to rectify before the day of your practical driving test.
    • To ensure you feel comfortable in the vehicle you are going to be driving
  3. You return on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to finalise all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from the TMR
Booking Process

To book the Licence in a Day you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions .

Please be aware that you may also be eligible for your MR Licence in a Day, or HR Licence in a Day

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