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Objectives: This course is designed to train drivers to a competent standard, which will enable them to pass the relevant VicRoads testing criteria, skills and practical driving in the category of Heavy combination.
Entry Requirements: Drivers participating in this course must have held a Current MR or HR Licence for a minimum period of 12 months.
Duration: TDT offers a course duration of 12 hours, which includes Training and Testing using a non-synchromesh gearbox (18 speed Road Ranger). TDT also offer 1 Day Courses using an Auto Shift gearbox.
Hourly training is also available upon request.
Course Content: Theory and Practical
Theory:
- Road Law General
- Driving tips
Practical:
- Pre-operational checks
- Lane Management
- Braking distance
- Forward offset manoeuvres
- Gear Selection
- Turns
- Reversing
- Fuel efficiency/economy driving
- Itersections/Roundabouts
- Observation
- 90-degree turns
- System of Vehicle Control
- Following distance
- Uncoupling - Coupling
- Correct use of accessories
- Highway driving
- Tracking/Cornering/Braking
- Maintaining safe speed/gap
Resources:
- Freightliner Argosy, 550 HP Cat, 18 speed Road Ranger
- Freightliner Argosy, 550 HP Detroit, 18 speed Auto Shift
- Kenworth 404, 550 HP Cat, 18 speed Road Ranger gearbox
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Drive Assessment |
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Skills Assessment (Reverse & Coupling) |
Ratio: Student/Instructor Ratio 1:1
Special Conditions:
- Applicants on Prescribed Medication or with a Medical Condition may require medical Clearance from VicRoads prior to commencement.
- Interstate Licences must be changed over to a Victorian Licence before any Training or Assessment may be undertaken.
- Applicants with an Overseas Licence must have written approval from VicRoads stating licence category eligible.
- Clearance from VicRoads may be required before any Training or Assessment may commence.
*VicRoads criteria will not allow training on international licences.
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