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.
Kort antwoord
Het officiële examen heeft 10 vragen. Geslaagd: At least 8 of 10 (80%). Afgenomen door: Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). Oefen hier gratis met 90 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.
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Vraag 1 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 2 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 3 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 4 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 5 van 30
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Antwoord: B. MC
Class MC (multi-combination) covers B-doubles and road trains. It includes all the vehicles in class HC.
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Vraag 6 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 7 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 8 van 30
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Antwoord: C. 1 year
You need at least 1 year on a class C licence before upgrading to LR or MR.
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Vraag 9 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 10 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 11 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 12 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 13 van 30
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Antwoord: A. 10
The heavy vehicle road rules test has 10 multiple choice questions.
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Vraag 14 van 30
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Antwoord: A. At least 8 of 10 correct
You must answer at least 8 of the 10 questions correctly.
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Vraag 15 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 16 van 30
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Antwoord: C. 5 years
A passing result is valid for 5 years.
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Vraag 17 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 18 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 19 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 20 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 21 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 22 van 30
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Antwoord: A. 4
Driving unaccompanied as a learner brings 4 demerit points and a fine.
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Vraag 23 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 24 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 25 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 26 van 30
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Antwoord: C. Magenta
Heavy vehicle licences in Queensland are magenta.
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Vraag 27 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 28 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 29 van 30
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Antwoord: 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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Vraag 30 van 30
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Antwoord: 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.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Het echte examen: At least 8 of 10 (80%)
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- 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.
Veelgestelde vragen
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.