Queensland Heavy Vehicle Road Rules Test Practice 2026
In Queensland, upgrading to a heavy vehicle licence (LR, MR, HR, HC or MC) includes a heavy vehicle road rules knowledge test unless you already hold an Australian heavy vehicle licence. It has 10 multiple-choice questions and you need at least 8 correct. These questions cover Queensland licence rules and the national heavy vehicle rules.
Quick answer
The Queensland heavy vehicle road rules test has 10 questions. Pass mark: At least 8 of 10 (80%). It is run by Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). Practise here for free with 90 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.
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Question 1 of 30
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Answer: C. A bus or truck of not more than 8 t GVM
Class LR covers a bus or truck, including a prime mover or mobile crane, of not more than 8 t GVM. It also covers class C vehicles.
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Question 2 of 30
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Answer: A. A bus or truck over 8 t GVM with no more than 2 axles
Class MR is for a bus or truck over 8 t GVM with a maximum of 2 axles. It includes class LR vehicles.
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Answer: C. A bus or truck over 8 t GVM with more than 2 axles, including articulated buses
Class HR covers a bus or truck over 8 t GVM with more than 2 axles, including buses that bend in the middle.
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Question 4 of 30
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Answer: A. HC
Class HC (heavy combination) covers a truck or prime mover over 8 t GVM with a trailer over 9 t GVM.
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Question 5 of 30
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Answer: B. MC
Class MC (multi-combination) covers B-doubles and road trains. It includes all the vehicles in class HC.
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Question 6 of 30
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Answer: A. A motor vehicle, other than a B-double, towing 2 or more trailers
A road train is a motor vehicle, other than a B-double, that tows 2 or more trailers.
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Question 7 of 30
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Answer: D. Up to 9 t GVM
The rigid classes allow you to tow a trailer of up to 9 t GVM. A heavier trailer needs class HC.
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Question 8 of 30
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Answer: C. 1 year
You need at least 1 year on a class C licence before upgrading to LR or MR.
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Question 9 of 30
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Answer: A. 2 years
You need 2 years on a class C licence, or 1 year on LR or MR, before upgrading to HR.
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Question 10 of 30
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Answer: D. At least 1 year
You need at least 1 year on an MR or HR licence before upgrading to HC.
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Question 11 of 30
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Answer: C. An HR or HC licence for at least 1 year
You must have held an HR or HC licence for at least 1 year before getting MC.
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Question 12 of 30
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Answer: C. Time when the licence was suspended, cancelled or expired
The time must be within the last 5 years and does not include periods of suspension, surrender, cancellation or expiry.
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Question 13 of 30
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Answer: A. 10
The heavy vehicle road rules test has 10 multiple choice questions.
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Question 14 of 30
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Answer: A. At least 8 of 10 correct
You must answer at least 8 of the 10 questions correctly.
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Question 15 of 30
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Answer: C. People who already hold an Australian heavy vehicle licence
The test is not needed if you already hold an Australian heavy vehicle licence.
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Question 16 of 30
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Answer: C. 5 years
A passing result is valid for 5 years.
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Question 17 of 30
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Answer: B. Once a day
You can attempt a written road rules test once a day, and a fee applies to each attempt.
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Question 18 of 30
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Answer: C. In person at a transport and motoring customer service centre
Written road rules tests are taken in person at a transport and motoring customer service centre.
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Question 19 of 30
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Answer: A. A person who holds an open licence in that heavy vehicle class and has held it for at least 1 year
Your supervisor must hold an open licence in the class you are learning and must have held it for at least 1 year.
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Question 20 of 30
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Answer: B. At the front and rear of the vehicle
Display L plates clearly at the front and the rear of the vehicle.
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Question 21 of 30
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Answer: C. Zero (no alcohol)
Learners of a higher class must obey a zero alcohol limit and must not drive under the influence of drugs.
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Question 22 of 30
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Answer: A. 4
Driving unaccompanied as a learner brings 4 demerit points and a fine.
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Question 23 of 30
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Answer: D. TMR does not conduct MC practical tests; you complete training and assessment with an approved provider
TMR does not run practical driving tests for MC. Drivers complete the TLIC4006 unit with an approved provider, or HC holders may show proof of experience.
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Question 24 of 30
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Answer: B. TLIC4006 (Drive Multi-combination Vehicle), with at least 16 hours of training and assessment
HR holders must complete TLIC4006 with an approved provider, totalling at least 16 hours of training and assessment.
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Question 25 of 30
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Answer: B. Complete TLIC4006 with at least 8 hours of training and assessment, or show proof of regular and substantial driving experience signed by an employer
HC holders can do TLIC4006 with a minimum of 8 hours, or submit form F3272 with employer-signed evidence of experience.
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Question 26 of 30
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Answer: C. Magenta
Heavy vehicle licences in Queensland are magenta.
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Question 27 of 30
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Answer: B. Zero (0.00)
The no alcohol limit (0.00) applies to drivers of any motor vehicle over 4.5 t GVM, whatever their licence type.
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Question 28 of 30
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Answer: C. Drivers of buses built or fitted to carry more than 12 adults, including the driver
A zero BAC applies to drivers of any bus built or fitted to carry more than 12 adults, including the driver.
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Question 29 of 30
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Answer: D. Drivers of vehicles carrying a placard load of dangerous goods
The no alcohol limit applies to drivers of vehicles carrying a placard load of dangerous goods.
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Question 30 of 30
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Answer: C. That you are medically fit to drive the higher class
You must declare that you are medically fit to drive the higher class. You may need a medical certificate.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
The real test: At least 8 of 10 (80%)
What to know before the test
- The heavy vehicle road rules test has 10 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 8 correct, and a pass is valid for 5 years.
- You sit it in person at a transport and motoring customer service centre, once a day, with a fee for each attempt.
- You need a class C licence for 1 year before LR or MR, or 2 years before HR. HC needs MR or HR for 1 year; MC needs HR or HC for 1 year.
- Learners need a supervisor who has held an open licence in that class for at least 1 year, and must show L plates front and rear.
- TMR does not run practical tests for MC. Drivers complete training and assessment (TLIC4006) with an approved provider.
- A zero alcohol limit applies to anyone driving a motor vehicle over 4.5 t GVM or a bus built to carry more than 12 adults.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Queensland heavy vehicle test?
10 multiple-choice questions. You must get at least 8 right.
Do I need to sit it if I have an interstate heavy licence?
No. The test is not needed if you already hold an Australian heavy vehicle licence.
Can I do the heavy vehicle test online in Queensland?
The Queensland Government page says written road rules tests are taken in person at a customer service centre.
Is the test timed?
The official page we checked does not state a time limit.
What alcohol limit applies to truck drivers in Queensland?
Zero (0.00) for any motor vehicle over 4.5 t GVM, buses carrying more than 12 adults, articulated vehicles and placarded dangerous goods loads.