Truck Driver Training NSW
(NSW HVCBA) approved

What is HVCBA Driver Training?

Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) is an Service NSW–approved assessment process that allows eligible drivers to upgrade or obtain a heavy vehicle licence without completing a traditional driving test.

The assessment is conducted by a qualified HVCBA assessor and focuses on real-world driving competence and safety, rather than a single test day.

• LR – Light Rigid *

• MR – Medium Rigid

• HR – Heavy Rigid

• HC – Heavy Combination

LICENSE CLASSES COVERED

** Busses only cover LR

Licence availability may depend on eligibility and prior licence holding periods.

• Drivers applying for Ambulance Service, Paramedics, Fire & Rescue

• Drivers upgrading from C→ LR/MR/HR

• Drivers upgrading from HR → HC

• Professional drivers seeking workplace compliance

• Regional and rural drivers

• Fleet and transport operators

• Drivers with previous heavy vehicle experience

WHO IS HVCBA TRAINING FOR?

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (NSW)

• Holding the required NSW licence class for the minimum period

• Being medically fit to drive a heavy vehicle

• Having adequate driving experience for the licence upgrade

• Providing valid identification

• Final eligibility is confirmed by the assessor in line with Service NSW and Transport for NSW guidelines.

CLICK ON THIS LINK Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test Requirements in NSW

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OR Scan this code to go directly to the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test requirements in NSW

SUMMARY

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YOU MUST PASS THE HEAVY VEHICLE KNOWLEDGE TEST

• Before you you can book practical assessment or training

• It is a computer-based multiple -choice test about the rules and safety specific to heavy vehicles

• Buy the Learner's Logbook for appropriate license class

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1. Read the Heavy Vehicle Driver Handbook, Road User Handbook & Load Restraint Guide

2. Pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test for the licence class you want

3. Buy the learner's log book for the specific license class

4. Then you can move on to practical training or assessment (e.g., HVCBA).

STUDY THE REQUIRED MANUALS FIRST

• To prepare for the knowledge test, you must read these official NSW resources:

  • Heavy Vehicle Driver Handbook

  • Road User Handbook

TEST FORMAT & CONTENT

• Before you you can book practical assessment or training

• It is a computer-based multiple -choice test about the rules and safety specific to heavy vehicles

• Buy the Learner's Logbook for appropriate license class

EXTRA HELP & LANGUAGE SUPPORT

• If needed, the test can be done in multiple languages (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Spanish, etc.), and assistance is available for accessibility needs

BOOKING & WHAT YOU NEED ON THE DAY

BRING:

• Completed Licence Application form

• Proof of identity

• Glasses/contacts if required NSW Government

• Failing the test means you can usually re-sit it, but you will need to pay the test fee again

WHAT YOU MUST DO BEFORE THE PRACTICAL TRAINING

Official NSW Government Downloadable Handbook and Practice Question Banks

Scan the code for heavy Vehicle rigid question bank:

Class (LR,MR,HR)

Scan the code for Heavy vehicle – combination question bank

Class (HC)

Scan the code for Heavy Vehicle Handbbook

WHAT THE HVCBA COVERS

PRACTICAL DRIVING ASSSSMENT

• Pre-operational vehicle checks

• Safe vehicle start-up and shutdown

• Low-speed manoeuvring

• Lane positioning and road control

• Gear selection and braking

• Hill starts (where applicable)

• Intersection management

• Highway and traffic driving

• Reversing (as required by licence class)

OUTCOMES AFTER ASSESSMENT

• RMS / Service NSW–accredited HVCBA assessors

• Industry experience in heavy vehicle operations

• Calm, professional assessment approach

• Clear feedback provided during assessment

• Successful candidates receive HVCBA completion documentation

• Documents submitted to Service NSW

• Licence upgrade processed in line with Service NSW requirements

OUR ASSESSORS

OUR COMMITMENT

1. Load restraint basics

2. Fatigue management awareness

3. Speed and space management

4. Hazard perception

5. Road rule compliance

6. Chain of Responsibility awareness

SAFETY &COMPLIANCE KNOWLEDGE

Reach out to book your driving lessons or ask any questions you have

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