Medium Rigid (MR)

Note: This is a non-accredited course

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A Medium Rigid (MR)licence covers any truck or bus with 2 axles and a gross vehicle mass of more than eight tonnes. This includes motorhomes, buses, certain types of trucks, tow trucks and local freight vehicles.

An MR Licence permits you to operate:

  • Any Light Rigid vehicle (not more than 8t GVM)
  • A bus or truck (including a prime mover or a mobile crane) over 8t GVM with a maximum of 2 axles
  • A MR vehicle towing one trailer with a maximum weight of 9t GVM

Obtaining an MR licence offers good job opportunities for:

  • Local freight deliveries
  • Removalists
  • Car carriers
  • Bus drivers

You must have held a car licence or higher for at least 12 months to be eligible for this truck licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but currently Queensland Transport will grant three hours of logbook time for each hour with an accredited instructor for up to 10 hours. This means that just ten lessons with one of our trainers will make up 30 hours in the logbook.

While it is not a requirement to have lessons with an accredited assessor, it does offer invaluable experience for first-time drivers. Our experienced driving instructors are trained well above industry standard and participate in ongoing professional development and support – they are up to date with any changes in road rules. At Martyr Training Services, your safety is our priority. All of our vehicles are dual-controlled, meaning our assessors can step in to prevent an accident if needed.

Some people may only require one or two lessons, others may require more – it will depend on your driving experience, the frequency of driving lessons, and your confidence on the road. Your driving instructor will advise you of recommendations after each lesson.

We sure can! Please note, Queensland Transport charges a booking fee, which is be additional to the cost of your test. If you cancel your driving test, you will be refunded the amount less the booking surcharge.

Absolutely! This is something that all driver trainers should offer free of charge. When you book your driving test, just provide us with a pick-up and drop-off destination.

While we have given this a significant amount of consideration, this is not an option that we will be offering any time soon. We do not believe that it is in the best interest of our students to offer training in a vehicle that is not fitted with dual-control safety breaks. We understand how scary it can be getting behind the wheel for the first time, and we know that anxiousness can lead to simple mistakes. When you learn in a Martyr Training vehicle, our driver trainer is able to step in as needed to avoid accidents before the happen. At MTS, we have your safety in mind.

What is a non-accredited course?

Non-accredited training refers to a structured course that has no connection to an external accreditation or professional body and does not lead to a qualification within the Australia Qualifications Framework (AQF). Non-accredited training focuses on the development of specific knowledge and skillset.These programs are designed to prepare participants for a driving test with Queensland Transport and Main Roads.

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