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This handbook also aims to help you get your heavy vehicle licence and to drive safely.  \nIt is written in plain, easy to understand language and should not be taken as a precise interpretation of the law.  \nTo read the complete set of laws for heavy vehicles and drivers visit:  \n• Road Rules at [legislation.nsw.gov.au](legislation.nsw.gov.au)  \n• Heavy Vehicle National Law and [Regulations at](Regulations at nhvr.gov.au)[ nhvr.gov.au](Regulations at nhvr.gov.au)  \nThis handbook is reviewed and updated periodically, if you need the latest [version visit](version visit nsw.gov.au)[ nsw.gov.au](version visit nsw.gov.au)  \nOther important publications for heavy vehicle drivers:  \n• Road User Handbook  \n• A Guide to the Driving Test  \n• Load Restraint Guide  \n• A Guide to Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (issued after passing a heavy vehicle driver knowledge test)  \n• Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment Learner Log book (issued after passing a heavy vehicle driver knowledge test)  \nThe Heavy Vehicle Driver Handbook will help you understand what you need to know about driving a heavy vehicle. It is a useful guide outlining the special rules and regulations, skills and correct attitude needed by professional drivers. This publication must be read along with the Road User Handbook and Load Restraint Guide to prepare for the heavy vehicle driver knowledge test.  \nContents  \n\n| Licences | 4 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Licence classes | 6 |\n| Learning to drive | 12 |\n| Driver management | 16 |\n| Driver fatigue | 17 |\n| Alcohol, drugs and professional drivers | 31 |\n| Safe driving | 37 |\n| Low risk driving | 37 |\n| Basic driving techniques | 44 |\n| Heavy vehicle road rules | 47 |\n| Knowing the vehicle | 62 |\n| Pre-departure checks | 73 |\n| Uncoupling and coupling | 77 |\n\nVehicle dimensions and loading 83  \nThe right vehicle 84  \nLoading 87  \nLoad restraints 93  \nDangerous goods 102  \nHeavy vehicle road access permits and notices 106  \nContents  \n\n| Penalties | 107 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Traffic offences | 107 |\n| Defect notices | 114 |\n| Compliance and Enforcement | 117 |\n| Glossary | 120 |\n| Index | 125 |\n\nUseful contacts 128  \nLicences  \nAs a professional driver with a heavy vehicle licence, you have a responsibly to keep the roads safe for everyone.  \nTo hold a heavy vehicle driver licence you must meet certain conditions and rules that apply only to drivers of heavy vehicles. 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All cases of corruption will be reported and investigated, and strong action will be taken against all those involved.  \nIf you know or believe that someone has got or is about to get a NSW licence by offering or responding to a request for a bribe–or if you suspect or know of any other corruption involving a NSW Government employee  \n– call Transport for NSW on 1800 302 750 (free call) or the Indepen","cbCairqCVgo0KvS6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairqCVgo0KvS6","pdf",2207362,132,"English","# Introduction\n# Licences\n## Getting your heavy vehicle driver licence\n## Bribing people is against the law\n## Medical assessment\n# Licence classes\n## Multi-Combination (MC)\n## Heavy Combination (HC)\n## Heavy Rigid (HR)\n## Medium Rigid (MR)\n## Light Rigid (LR)\n# Contents Overview\n## Driver management and fatigue\n## Alcohol, drugs and professional drivers\n## Safe driving and low risk driving\n## Basic driving techniques\n## Heavy vehicle road rules\n## Knowing the vehicle and pre-departure checks\n## Uncoupling and coupling\n# Penalties and Enforcement\n## Traffic offences\n## Defect notices\n## Compliance and Enforcement\n# Glossary and Index\n## Glossary\n## Index","[{\"question\":\"How can you obtain a heavy vehicle driver licence in NSW?\",\"answer\":\"You can follow either the Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment pathway or, in areas where it is not available, the Heavy Vehicle Driving Test pathway.\"},{\"question\":\"What information must be provided during a medical assessment for a heavy vehicle licence?\",\"answer\":\"When applying for or renewing a licence, you must complete a form about fitness to drive safely. 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