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Key Facts: VIC Heavy Rigid Knowledge Test Exam
24 months
Australian Car-Licence Experience
Transport Victoria
Direct C→HR
Upgrade Path Available
Transport Victoria
12 months
Assessment Result Validity
Transport Victoria
Provider-set
Assessment Format and Fee
Accredited provider
Victoria allows a direct car-to-HR upgrade after at least 24 months holding an Australian car licence. Candidates complete knowledge, off-road and on-road assessments through an accredited heavy-vehicle provider. Current public Transport Victoria pages do not publish a statewide knowledge-test question count or pass mark, so confirm format and provider charges before booking.
Sample VIC Heavy Rigid Knowledge Test Practice Questions
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1What is the maximum speed limit for any heavy vehicle anywhere in Victoria?
2What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a driver of a heavy vehicle greater than 4.5 tonnes GVM in Victoria?
3Under standard hours, what is the maximum work time a solo heavy vehicle driver may perform in any 24-hour period?
4Which of the following best describes the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) under the Heavy Vehicle National Law?
5A heavy vehicle has a GVM of more than 12 tonnes. How many portable warning triangles must be carried at all times in Victoria?
6On a road with a speed limit of 80 km/h or more, at what distance behind a stopped heavy vehicle must the first warning triangle be placed?
7A heavy vehicle driver must stop their vehicle when signalled to do so. Who is authorised to signal a heavy vehicle to stop in Victoria?
8A heavy rigid vehicle with pneumatic tyres is travelling on a road posted at 110 km/h. What is the legal maximum speed for this vehicle?
9A fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle is defined as a vehicle with a GVM of more than how many tonnes?
10Under standard hours, a solo heavy vehicle driver must not work more than 5¼ hours without taking at least how much rest?
About the VIC Heavy Rigid Knowledge Test Exam
The VicRoads Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test — Rigid is the theory assessment required to obtain a Light Rigid (LR), Medium Rigid (MR), or Heavy Rigid (HR) heavy vehicle licence in Victoria. It is administered by accredited providers on behalf of VicRoads and must be passed before the off-road and on-road practical assessments. Current public VicRoads material does not publish one statewide question count or passing score; candidates should confirm the provider's current assessment details. The knowledge content is based on the Victorian Bus & Truck Drivers' Handbook and covers road rules, fatigue management, vehicle inspections, load restraint, vehicle control, and related heavy-vehicle responsibilities.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
pending (no published time limit)
Passing Score
Not published statewide
Exam Fee
Provider fee plus current Victorian licence variation fee (Department of Transport and Planning (VicRoads), via VicRoads-accredited heavy vehicle assessment providers)
VIC Heavy Rigid Knowledge Test Exam Content Outline
General Road Rules
Speed limits for heavy vehicles in Victoria (maximum 100 km/h), zero BAC for vehicles over 4.5t GVM, seatbelt requirements, parking rules, railway crossing procedures, and warning triangle deployment distances
Heavy Vehicle Rules, Signs, Dimensions and Access
HVNL requirements, mass and dimension limits (4.3m height, 2.5m width, steer axle 6t, single drive axle 10t), access restriction signs, Chain of Responsibility principles, and weighbridge obligations
Vehicle Inspections and Roadworthiness
Pre-operational checks (cabin drill, tyres, brakes, engine oil, lights, air pressure), defect identification requiring immediate withdrawal from service, and roadworthiness obligations under Victorian law
Vehicle Control, Braking and Gear Selection
Longer stopping distances, brake fade on descents, air brake operation, double-clutch technique for non-synchromesh gearboxes, off-tracking on corners, crash avoidance space, and rollover risk with high centre of gravity
Load Restraint and Trailer/Load Rules
National Load Restraint Guide tie-down and friction methods, 20% vertical restraint requirement, rear overhang up to 3m, front overhang up to 1m, and load placement to comply with axle mass limits
Fatigue Management and Work Diary
Standard hours (12h work/24h, 7h rest), BFM (14h work), work diary completion requirements (100km+ from base), fatigue signs, and CoR obligations to prevent driver fatigue
Coupling and Combination Vehicle Rules
Coupling and uncoupling sequences, roll-away confirmation test, air line colour coding (red = emergency supply), trailer park brake application before uncoupling, and HC licence threshold (trailer GVM > 9t)
How to Pass the VIC Heavy Rigid Knowledge Test Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Not published statewide
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: pending (no published time limit)
- Exam fee: Provider fee plus current Victorian licence variation fee
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 124 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
VIC Heavy Rigid Knowledge Test Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the VicRoads KT4 heavy rigid knowledge test?
Current public VicRoads material does not publish one statewide item count for the provider-administered rigid heavy-vehicle knowledge assessment. Confirm the current format with your accredited provider and prepare from the Victorian Bus & Truck Drivers' Handbook.
What score do I need to pass the KT4 knowledge test?
Current public VicRoads material does not publish one statewide passing score for the provider-administered rigid heavy-vehicle knowledge assessment. Ask your accredited provider for the current pass standard and prepare across every handbook content area.
What is the BAC limit for heavy vehicle drivers in Victoria?
Victoria requires a zero blood alcohol concentration (0.00% BAC) for all drivers of heavy vehicles greater than 4.5 tonnes GVM. This is stricter than the 0.05% limit that applies to most car drivers and applies from 1 April as a statewide rule for all such vehicles.
What is the maximum speed for a heavy vehicle in Victoria?
It is an offence for any heavy vehicle in Victoria to travel faster than 100 km/h. This cap applies even where a speed sign shows 110 km/h. In built-up areas without a sign, the default is 50 km/h. In a 40 km/h local traffic zone the 40 km/h limit applies.
Do I need a work diary as a heavy rigid vehicle driver?
A National Driver Work Diary is required if you drive a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle (over 12 tonnes GVM for trucks) 100 km or more from your home base. If you always drive within a 100 km radius (local work) under standard hours, a work diary is not required by law, but you must still comply with fatigue management limits.
What is the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and why does it matter for the test?
The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) under the HVNL means that anyone who has control over a transport operation — not just the driver — can be held legally liable for road law breaches. This includes employers, schedulers, loaders, consignors, and receivers. CoR questions appear in the KT4 and test your understanding that control equals responsibility equals legal liability.
What is the difference between the KT4 and KT5 knowledge tests?
The rigid heavy-vehicle knowledge assessment covers LR, MR, and HR requirements using the Victorian Bus & Truck Drivers' Handbook, while Heavy Combination training and assessment address HC vehicle combinations. Current public VicRoads material does not publish universal KT4 or KT5 item counts or pass marks, so confirm details with the accredited provider.