If you’re aiming to diversify what you can drive and further your truck or bus driving to an HR licence or Heavy Rigid Licence, then Kool Driving School is the way to go. The HR licence enables you to drive a truck or bus with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of more than eight tonnes and with three or more axles. It also allows you to drive bendy or articulated buses. Further to this, an HR licence equips you with the skills to drive a vehicle with a towed trailer of not more than nine tonnes in GVM.
There is fifteen criterion for the HR license in NSW and you gain one-on-one training with Kool Driving School. We are comprehensive on the theoretical and practical aspects of HR licence training and you will experience all there is to know about gaining your HR licence. We have you covered with defensive driving dealing with aggressive driver behaviour as well. Kool Driving School is a Member of the Australian Driver Trainers Association and is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in New South Wales.
We adhere to Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) protocols and requirements and we hold a day’s training with exceptional trainers. Our courses for the Light Rigid licence, Medium Rigid licence, Heavy Combination licence and Heavy Rigid (HR) licences are accredited and we strongly value our clientele. There are requirements for attaining the HR licence such as holding a full C class driver’s licence for twelve months or more or a P-Plater P2 licence. You will need to provide acceptable proof of identity and the fee that is required to be paid.
Additionally, you need to complete a Licence Application Form and pass an eyesight test. Further to this, passing the KR licence knowledge test and providing a medical report if required is part and parcel of gaining your HR licence. Once you have passed these, you will be issued with a Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment logbook and you’ll log your driving within this practice with your instructor.
Why Should You Become A Truck Driver?
Attractive pay schedules are one reason for people to gain their HR licence ad start driving trucks. You may commence with a lower pay grade than others but if you work hard and dedicate yourself to the role of being a truck driver, this will increase as you become more experienced. You can additionally work flexible hours as a truck driver and flexibility is key to succeeding in the role. Gaining your HR licence is attractive for driving heavy-duty trucks and you can listen to music all day should you choose to. You have the opportunity to witness vast landscapes and towns as well as the coast. It’s a fabulous way to see the land of contrast that is Australia simply by just doing your job as a truck driver. If you plan to relocate around Australia, you can still gain work with your HR licence. You can utilise your GPS or Google Maps for navigating to places and you can get really familiar with them. Many employers offer on-the-job training so you can gain vast experience as a truck driver with your HR licence.
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Truck Driving
When commencing in the industry of truck driving with your HR licence or even if you are a seasoned truck driver with an MR or LR licence, there are some do’s and don’ts of truck driving. Once you have your HR licence from Kool Driving School, developing your skills as part of your experience should be at your own pace. To gain traction in your role, having a productive and positive work ethos is important. Most importantly a “do” for truck driving is to put safety as a priority.
