LR – Light Rigid – Accustom Driving and Training School

TRUCK LICENCE

LR - Light Rigid Truck Licence

A light Rigid (LR) Licence allows people to drive a motor vehicle with a GVM greater than 4.5 tonne but not greater than 8 tonne. (e.g. Trucks, vans, tippers, special purpose vehicles and buses designed to carry 13 or more seated persons. It also allows licence holders to tow a single trailer, subject to the combination mass limits fixed under the Road Traffic Act 1961 or the Heavy Vehicle National (South Australia)

Note: you can tow any farm impliment and any trailer provided the overall mass is within the gross combination mass (GCM) of the towing vehicle

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must have held a Class C (Car) Licence for at least 12 months, including “P” plates.

Course Outline

- Training & Assessment via one of these methods: VORT & CBT&A
- VORT (Vehicle On Road Test)
VORT = Training lessons with a MDI (Motor Driving Instructor) and when ready attempt a VORT with a Authorised Examiner (Must be a different instructor to which you have trained with).
- CBT&A (Competency Based Training & Assessment)
CBT&A = Training & Assessment with a CBT&A Authorised Examiner (stay with same instructor the whole way) - sometimes this method is referred to as 'logbook' training.
Approx 8-10 hours or extra time may be required depending on students current skills/gearbox of vehicle

How To Book

Contact our office on 8821 3340
Payment required at time of booking to secure dates & times

What To Bring/Wear

Current Drivers Licence (SA GOV Licence App Accepted)
Enclosed comfortable shoes (eg. sneakers - not thongs or heavy steel cap boots)

Payment Options

Payments can be made:
- At our office
- Via EFT/bank transfer
- Credit card over the phone
- Add to cart on this website
- Afterpay: get what you want today, pay it in four instalments, always interest-free.

Vehicles You can Drive With This Licence

If you hold a Light Rigid (LR) Licence you can drive the following vehicles:
- small buses (passenger accreditation may also be required, contact Service SA (ph:131084) for accreditation)
- light trucks
- small motorhomes

Cancellation/Rescheduling/Refund Policy

When a service is cancelled by Accustom a full refund of fees may apply, if this is the case participants will be notified of alternative opportunities.

Where a participant fails to attend without notifying Accustom at least 72 hours (3 full business days) prior to the service commencing, there may be no refund or the ability to re-schedule the service.

Management can offer a re-scheduling fee depending on the service and timeframe.

Accustom are unable to accept responsibility for changes to personal circumstances.

Some fees are non-refundable after payment, if resources have been provided (e.g. training kits posted/testing transaction fees).

Refunds for special circumstances are made at the discretion of Company Management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unsure if I need this class? How do I check the vehicle class?

Download Ezyreg app or view Ezyreg in your internet browser, enter in registration details of the vehicle you will need to drive and check the GVM/GCM information and compare it to the Services SA Drivers Licence Classifications list / view link below in additional resources section.

Can I complete my licence upgrade in my own provided vehicle?

Yes please check our pricing brochure for quoting in your own vehicle vs our provided vehicle but keep in mind if you have an auto you get restricted to
driving auto only vs if you complete the licence in our manual vehicle you get an unrestricted licence upon successful completion.

If I complete the package hours quoted does it guarantee I receive my licence at the end of it?

No, you only receive competency after demonstrating the required training & assessment standards. Our package hours are guides only and our pricing
guides include the prices per hour for if/when extra hours of training may be required.

If I currently hold an interstate licence (Not a South Australian Licence) can I complete training and assessment?

NO – You must contact/visit Services SA to transfer your licence to a South Australian Licence prior to enrolment with Accustom.

Once I'm successful with obtaining this heavy vehicle licence can I drive a bus and carry passengers?

You can drive the class of heavy vehicle that you are successful in passing – However if you have not obtained a “Driver Accreditation” to carry passengers you must not drive with passengers until you have obtained this from Services SA. See information link below in resources section.