The testing component of your licence is vital for you to pass in order to gain your truck licence or forklift licence.
TRUCK LICENCE
What tests will you need to complete?
- An eyesight check (standard eye chart)
- Road law knowledge based on information in the current edition of The Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers’ Handbook
- On Road Driving Assessment
- Off Road Skills Assessment
Once you have completed your truck training assessment, your assessor will give you your results and feedback on your performance. If you pass you will receive a Certificate of Competence which you will then need to take to your nearest Vic Roads to get your licence. To get your licence from Vic Roads, you will need to present your Certificate of Competence, present photo ID with your current address, pay $26pp, provide your signature and have your photo taken. Your licence will be sent to you within 2 weeks.
Before your assessment
- Make sure you have studied the latest edition of The Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers’ Handbook
- Advise your assessor if you are currently disqualified from driving in Australia
- Advise your assessor if you have ever been disqualified/ suspended from driving or refuse a licence or permit in Australia
- Advise your assessor if you wear corrective lenses or a hearing aid
- Advise your assessor if you are taking any prescribed medication
- Advise your assessor if you suffer from any medical conditions or physical disabilities that could affect your driving
FORKLIFT LICENCE
What tests will you need to complete?
- Written Test consisting of 66 questions. 25 star (critical) questions must be answered correctly in order to pass your test.
- Calculations Test
- Practical Test
The assessment must be completed in English and no interpreters are allowed. You have the option of a written or oral assessment.
Once you have completed your forklift training test, you will be able to drive a Forklift for up to 2 months with the pink slip (L2 form) your assessor provides you. Once you receive your pink slip, you will need to go to the Australian Post Office within 60 days to process your licence and pay $60pp. After 60 days, your pink slip (L2 form) will not be accepted at Australia Post which means you will need to resit your licence test again at full cost if you wish to drive a Forklift. You licence will be sent to you within 2 months of processing.
Before your assessment
- Make sure you have studied the Forklift Handbook
- Present one of the following primary documents: an Australian Birth Certificate, Birth Card, Marriage Certificate
- Present one of the following current secondary documents: Australian Photo Drivers Licence, Australian Photo Learner Permit, Centerlink Card, Photo Keypass
