The information given in this section is a guide only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Compliance and enforcement main roads western australia. The hvnl consists of the heavy vehicle national law and five sets of regulations. Apply for restricted access and heavy vehicle permits.
Australian design rule adr 65 maximum road speed limiting for heavy goods vehicles and heavy omnibuses western australia description you will be required to comply with this standard if you intend to operate a bus with a gvm of over 14. Heavy vehicle businesses that operate beyond the wa border will need to comply with the nhvr and the new heavy vehicle national law rules and regulations. An example of a record of movement form is located in the heavy vehicle pilot website under. Main roads are responsible for delivering and management of a safe and efficient main road network in western australia. Road traffic code 2000 contents page ii version 05j000 as at 02 mar 2018 extract from. It cannot, and does not, contain all of the rules and regulations that apply to operating a. Chapter refers to vehicles upon highways exceptions.
Road traffic vehicles regulations 2014 contents page iv version 01c001 as at 01 jul 2018 published on. For more information see the road safety vehicles regulations, regulation 252. The adrs are generally performance based and cover issues such as occupant protection, structures, lighting, noise, engine exhaust emissions, braking and a range of miscellaneous items. This information is also available in the road users. At least 20 minutes of break from driving for every 5 hours of.
The following considerations should be given to ensure heavy vehicles are accommodated when road works take place. The drive safe and ride safe handbooks are owned and maintained by the western australian department of. Make sure you allow enough space on either side of your vehicle to avoid sideswiping other road users or objects. This test contains 30 questions on motorcycle licensing, road rules, and hazard perception, which you could be asked when applying for your licence. Drivers of vehicles in these classes are required to have a class b commercial driving license cdl to operate the vehicle. Get the complete heavy vehicle drivers handbook pdf 5. Western australian legislation road traffic vehicles. Western australia for freight vehicle drivers a request for approval as an exempt traveller form must be completed and approved by the wa police force prior to travel.
On multilane roundabouts, obey the directional arrows on the road. Fact sheet driving commercial vehicles commerce wa. The information in these handbooks align with towards zero, the state government road safety strategy 20082020. This test contains 10 questions about heavy vehicles which you could be asked when applying for your licence.
No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing other traffic proceeding in the same direction unless authorized by the provisions of rcw 46. The heavy vehicle driver handbook is an informative resource addressing the rules and regulations that apply to heavy vehicles, and the obligations of heavy vehicle drivers. Wa heavy vehicle operators guide 2020 how does this work. Vehicles that are not roadworthy are issued with a defect notice, the vehicle must be submitted for inspection at an authorised inspection station.
Or select number of questions 20 random questions 80. National heavy vehicle regulator main roads western. Commercial vehicle oversize and overweight permits wsdot. Transafe wa worked with western roads federation, the lrtawa and the road safety commission during 2017 and 2018 to produce these great videos featuring wa truck drivers. The national heavy vehicle regulator nhvr administers the heavy vehicle national law hvnl. The national heavy vehicle regulator nhvr administers one set of laws the hvnl for heavy vehicles over 4. It is important to increase your following distance if the weather or road conditions are poor, if youre driving a heavy vehicle or towing a trailer. Compliance with heavy vehicle regulations is assessed by roadside inspections that are carried out by the main roads heavy vehicle road transport compliance unit and the wa police service. It also includes buses, trams, agricultural machinery, livestock transporters, tankers, grain and delivery trucks and other long and possibly slow moving vehicles on our roads. When heavy vehicles or singletrailer combinations are operated within the standards for dimensions and mass prescribed by the road traffic vehicles regulations 2014, the vehicle licence issued by the department of transports driver and vehicle services, allows general as of right access to western australias state road network. Road traffic code 2000 western australian legislation. An abridged crash report contains information collected by police when attending a traffic crash. Most western australian road rules are contained within the wa. The heavy vehicle drivers handbook has information to help you learn about.
Wahva involves three mandatory modules fatigue, maintenance and dimension and loading, which transport operators are. More information is available about traffic matters on the wa police website. Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer penalty. Learn what you need to do to make your offroad motorcycle legal for street use. The western australian government has not agreed to participate in the nhvr, western australia will continue to operate under its current system of rules and regulations. Most western australian road rules are contained within the wa road traffic code 2000 and have been summarised throughout this section of the website. Offroad vehicles plates for modified offroad motorcycles. Representing one of the worlds most expansive road networks, we are committed to working cooperatively and productively across all levels of government, to ensure our road network meets the needs of the community, industry and stakeholders. Vehicle registrations, drivers licenses, traffic regulations and safety. Heavy vehicle vehicle standards national regulation. Heavy vehicle road rules as a professional driver, its your responsibility to know the roads rules that apply to all vehicles, especially heavy vehicles. This guide will help you to understand what you need to do in order to get your heavy vehicle operators licence.
Stay in the left lane and exit the roundabout from this lane. Western australia heavy rigid knowledge test 5 2020 free. Due to the complexity of these laws, they cannot be summarised within the road rules search. You must carry a copy of the completed form and the autoreply email acknowledging receipt of your wa entry request, and produce these if asked by an authorised officer. Read it together with the road users handbook and the load restraint guide before taking a heavy vehicle driver knowledge test. Concessions not available for seasonally licensed heavy vehicles 46 74. Enter a road rules search query below to see all relevant penalty information.
The dataset includes road centrelines for all state and local roads that are assigned road numbers in western australia. Certain heavy vehicles used outside southwest division 46 75. Our goal is to provide an efficient and timely permitting process to move oversize and overweight loads on the states highway systems, protecting the motoring public and the washington highway infrastructure. Sealed container heavy haul corridor weight permit monthly.
The heavyduty trucks category includes commercial truck classes 7 and 8. Road rules relating to drink and drug driving, licensing offences, hoons and serious offences such as dangerous and reckless driving are contained within the road traffic act 1974. We have created multiple choice rule and sign questions specifically for the western australia driving practice test, based on the official wa government heavy rigid vehicle handbook. Duty to obey law enforcement officer authority of officer. Heavy or poorlysecured loads can cause rollovers and accidents.
This class of truck has a gvwr of 26,001 to 33,000 pounds or 11,79414,969 kilograms. Western australia heavy rigid knowledge test 1 2020 free. Free driver knowledge test dkt practice for trucks. Apply for restricted access and heavy vehicle permits the permit required will determine whether you need heavy vehicle accreditation. Main roads heavy vehicle services heavy vehicle services hvs is responsible for providing safe, efficient and sustainable heavy vehicle access to was road network. The legal speed limit outside a builtup area, unless otherwise signposted, for a vehicle towing a trailer or caravan is 100 kmh. If you are driving in western australia wa, you will be regulated by wa laws and you may need wa heavy. Road rules quiz 01 road rules quiz 02 road rules quiz 03 road rules quiz 04 road. The gross taxable weight of a vehicle is determined by adding. Permits are required to operate certain types of restricted access vehicles ravs in wa and are an instrument issued by the commissioner of main roads western australia to grant access to these vehicles to. For information about submitting your federal heavy vehicle use tax form 2290, contact your local internal revenue service office.
Buy print copy order a printed copy of wa legislation. When you apply for your first drivers licence in western australia, or if you want to transfer an overseas licence from a nonrecognised country, you will need to pass a computerised theory test ctt on the road rules. The purpose of this form is to establish your need. The term heavy vehicle applies to the trucks, bdoubles and road trains that transport goods across australia. Heavy vehicle access will continue to be determined by main roads in. If you are the victim of aggressive driving that is currently in progress, call 911. The law covers matters relating to vehicle standards, mass dimensions and loadings, fatigue management, the intelligent access program, heavy vehicle accreditation and on. Heavy vehicle accreditation and driving interstate nt. The road freight industry council rfic is identified as a peak government body and as such is an instrument of change. This will test your skills and knowledge of heavy rigid vehicle driving in western australia and road rules from the wa heavy rigid vehicle driver handbook. A load limit bans any vehicle above the weight limit shown on the sign from passing the sign. Try a random selection of questions for your truck licence which covers all the dkt sections. National heavy vehicle regulator main roads western australia. The holder of a pilot vehicle driver accreditation is authorised to operate a pilot vehicle to warn other road users of the presence of an oversize vehiclecombination.
Heavy vehicle pilot requirements record of movement details must be kept for 12 months by the heavy vehicle pilot. Every practice test question on is specifically designed to test your knowledge of the western australia heavy rigid vehicle operator manual, the study guide. Obedience to police officers, flaggers, or firefighters penalty. Where an intercept report has been completed that is specific to the pilot vehicle, a copy will be provided to the heavy vehicle pilot and should be retained. Wa heavy vehicle accreditation wahva in wa, wahva is mandatory for individuals and organisations which require a permit or order to perform any transport task as part of a commercial business or for profit within western australia, including interstate operators. Learn how to title and license an offroad vehicle orv or motorcycle.
Main roads western australia wa is responsible for managing heavy vehicle access to the states road network. Add 200kg to the weight shown on the vehicle licence paper to allow for bedding, travelling gear, stores and equipment. Road rage is defined as an assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the operator or passengers of another motor vehicle caused by an incident that occurred on a roadway. If you are a resident of the state of western australia who is ready to cruise the roads in your heavy rigid vehicle, this free wa heavy rigid vehicle permit practice test is the perfect way to prepare for your exam. Pilot and escort vehicle driver department of transport. One objective of the rfic is to promote industry safety and in accordance with this objective, the rfic heavy vehicle safety working group was established to lead the development of initiatives to improve heavy vehicle safety. Each quiz consists of 30 multiple choice questions. Quiz questions are based on the drive safe handbook. Our truck drivers can do over 250,000 km per year in wa, so if you want experienced driving tips listen to our truckies. It applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle mass of more than 3500kg.
The hvnl commenced on 10 february 2014 in the australian capital territory, new south wales, queensland, south australia. The national heavy vehicle regulator nhvr administers the heavy. The commercial vehicle operating standard osh regulation 3. The australian design rules adrs are national standards for vehicle safety, antitheft and emissions. Here you will find safety guidance material and standards related to heavy vehicles in western australia, including safe load restraints, speed. On 10 february 2014, the heavy vehicle national law, covering all heavy vehicles over 4.
My heavy vehicle licence the term heavy vehicle applies to the trucks, bdoubles and road trains that transport goods across australia. Load limit signs are used to prevent damage to a road or structure, for example a bridge. Wa heavy vehicle accreditation all the information you need to obtain wahva including, modules, guidelines and forms, and where to find a certified wahva auditor. Trucks and buses need more space to turn wide or cut into traffic. Page 2 washington state commercial vehicle guide m 3039. The heavy vehicle use tax or hvut is a fee assessed annually on heavy vehicles operating on public highways at registered gross weights equal to or exceeding 55,000 pounds. Western australian heavy vehicle businesses which operate beyond the wa border will need to familiarise themselves with the nhvr and the heavy vehicle national law rules and regulations. Alcohol and drug issues in the workplace, particularly on the road, are extremely dangerous. It also includes buses, trams, agricultural machinery, livestock transporters, tankers, grain and delivery trucks and other long. About the rule the rule is available in consolidated format ie, a full, uptodate, version of the rule including all its amendments or as the original, unamended rule with separate amendment rules. You should also read the road users handbook and load restraint guide. The nhvr headquarters is based in brisbane and they commenced business in 20.