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Those wanting to drive B-doubles and road trains can now fast-track their licence progression in South Australia – but for those coming from overseas to work in Australia, it's a different matter.
New licencing regulations have been introduced in South Australia for heavy vehicles, following community feedback.
The South Australian Government will no longer recognise heavy vehicle driving experience for those looking to obtain their Multi-Combination (MC) licence – except for those arriving from New Zealand, due to the similar driving environments and licencing requirements.
While those wanting to obtain their MC or Heavy-Combination (HC) licence can still wait 12 months on their Heavy-Rigid (HR) licence, a new program has been announced by authorities in the southern state.
HR drivers can now fast-track their MC licence with the support of their employer, with the ability to log a minimum of 60 hours of supervised driving in a multi-combination truck – along with completing a competency-based training program.
Those wanting to upgrade from an HC to an MC are only required to log 50 hours of supervised driving (as well as the exam), if endorsed by their employer.
However, drivers from other countries will still be required to hold their South Australian HR or HC licence for at least 12 months before going for their MC licence.
For more information on the changes, you can visit the website for the South Australian Department of Infrastructure and Transport by clicking here.
Ben Zachariah is an experienced writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and was previously an interstate truck driver. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.
