Heavy Vehicle Driver Training

Our heavy vehicle driver training is designed to equip participants to a competent standard, which will enable them to pass the relevant main roads driving criteria in the according category.

LD Training offers extensive one on one training.

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads conducts both the knowledge and practical driving tests for the above categories.

  • TLIC4006 Drive Multi-Combination Vehicle

LD Training delivers the training and conducts all testing for the above nationally recognised unit of competence (TLIC4006 Drive Multi-Combination Vehicle).  On successful completion of these tests the student will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for TLIC4006 Drive Multi-Combination Vehicle to submit to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads with their licence application.

TLIC4006 Drive Multi-Combination Vehicle Practical Skills & Knowledge:

Knowledge:

  • causes and effects of fatigue on drivers
  • differences between transmission types
  • driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques
  • efficient driving techniques
  • engine power management and safe driving strategies
  • factors that increase fatigue-related accidents
  • factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken
  • fatigue management strategies including on-road techniques
  • lifestyles that promote effective long-term fatigue management
  • map reading and road navigation techniques
  • multi-combination vehicle controls, instruments and indicators, and their use
  • multi-combination vehicle handling procedures
  • pre-operational checks carried out on multi-combination vehicle and related action
  • principles of operation of air brakes and procedures for their use
  • principles of stress management when driving a vehicle
  • relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations
  • relevant state/territory road traffic authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements
  • workplace driving and operational instructions.

Practical Skills:

  • applying precautions and actions to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication processes
  • completing relevant documentation
  • traffic hazards and taking appropriate action
  • monitoring performance of vehicle, its trailers and its equipment and taking appropriate action
  • operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs
  • reporting /rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

We recommend that all students visit https://www.service.transport.qld.gov.au/practiceroadrulestest/ to complete a heavy vehicle practice test prior to undertaking any tests administered by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and LD Training.

Our trainers hold the appropriate driver training qualifications as we understand the need for professional, timely service with positive outcomes.

Please call for more information and available training dates on

(07) 4987 5648.


Registered Training Organisation: 31520