CLASS VEHICLE TYPE EXAMPLE REQUIREMENT   DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE REQUIREMENT
1 Light motor vehicle, up to 4,500 kgs. Plus light trailer up to 3,500 kgs Learners, 6 months Restricted 18 months Pass driving test P Commercial passenger service Class 1 car licence for 2 years. Or Class 2 or 4 depending on size of bus
2 Rigid vehicle up to 18 tonnes. Usually single rear axle Class 1 for 6 months Medical certificate Pass Heavy Vehicle road code test and get Class 2 Learners V Vehicle recovery service and car transporters Class 2
3 Truck and heavy trailer. Combined weight up to 25 tonnes. Class 2 Full 6 months DG Dangerous goods Class 1 Or higher depending on the truck used
4 Rigid truck over 18 tonnes. Double rear axles Class 2 Full for 6 months Then do Class 4 Learners Application form only F Forklift and OSH Certification Class 1
5 Truck and heavy trailer. Combined weight over 25 tonnes, max weight 44 tonnes Class 4 Full 6 months Then do Class 5 Learners road code test RTW Rollers, Tracks and Wheels Earthmoving and roadbuilding Class 1