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Can I Get an HR Licence Straight From a Car Licence in Queensland?

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Yes. In Queensland, you can progress directly from a Class C car licence to a Class HR (Heavy Rigid) licence without first obtaining an LR or MR licence. However, you need to meet Queensland's minimum licence-experience requirements and complete the required testing. 1. You Need to Have Held a Class C Licence for 2 Years To move directly from a car licence to an HR licence, you generally need to have held a Class C provisional, probationary or open licence for at least 2 years . The required experience must fall within the previous 5 years. 2. You Don't Have to Get an LR or MR Licence First You do not have to progress through LR or MR before applying for HR. Queensland allows a qualifying Class C licence holder to move directly to HR after meeting the two-year experience requirement. Alternatively, if you already hold an LR or MR licence, you can progress to HR after holding either class for at least 1 year . 3. You Still Need to Complete the HR Licence Requirements Having en...