Book Your MR Lesson in 3 Easy Steps
1. Get in Touch
Call or text us at 0484 220 888, or email us to book your MR Truck lessons.
2. Pay Online
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3. You’re All Set!
Check your email for pre-lesson info and get ready to unlock opportunities with your MR Truck Licence.
Prices and Packages for MR Truck lessons inc. GST
1 hour MR lesson
$145.002-hour MR lesson
$290.001-hour MR lesson and test
$2903-hours MR training and test
$580
* A minimum 3-hour training block is required prior to sitting the MR Truck PDA (test) with Indi Drive*
Additional 2-hour lesson blocks can be purchased as needed, depending on your skill level and readiness.
All lessons and lessons including tests are fully payable 2 full working days prior to commencing your lesson.
Cancelation fees will apply if you cancel your lessons (See terms and conditions)
Get your MR Truck Licence through Indi Drive
What is an MR?
Many people from all walks of life and professions such as schoolteachers who need to operate a school bus to those such as Local Council Workers who need to operate a vehicle excess of 8 ton GVM and Retirees wanting to drive their larger motor homes will require an MR Licence.
All training is conducted in our MR vehicle's with dual controls with lessons starting in Butler, Carramar, Joondalup, Midland or Kelmscott. Your Medium Rigid test will be scheduled with and conducted by the Department of Transport. There is no other option for gaining your MR licence other than to sit the test with the Department of Transport.
Flexible Lesson Times
We give you the student flexibility to do your lessons at times that are convenient to you.
Meet Our Instructor - Alan
Hi I'm Alan.
I am an MR truck trainer servicing the eastern and southern suburbs of Perth. I have been working as a truck driving instructor for over 7 years and a HR driving asssessor for 5 years.
I have a Cert IV in Transport and Logistics and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. I have trained all classes up to HR and have an excellent first time pass rate.
I am a patient instructor and I am able to teach people from all backgrounds and those with learning disabilities. Before becoming a truck driving instructor, I worked extensively as an interstate truck and coach driver as well as FIFO underground mining for over 10 years. I am an ex commercial pilot, both fixed wing and helicopter. I have been a HC owner and driver for various companies in WA for many years and am a keen motorcycle rider.
Alan is unlikely to put you forward for a test if you are likely to fail. You will never be rushed into a test with insufficient training or because a short course dictates you must take a test ready or not.
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What do I need before doing a lesson?
What do I need before doing a lesson?
A current C Class Drivers Licence.
*Note you need to have held your C class licence for at least 1 year before sitting the MR Driving Assessment. -
What are the steps I need to take to obtain my MR licence?
What are the steps I need to take to obtain my MR licence?
- Hold a C Class licence (Car – Manual or Automatic) continuously for a least one year prior to doing an MR test with the Department of Transport.
- Learn to drive our MR (Medium Rigid) Truck. You do not require a Learners Permit to have lessons.
- Complete an MR Driver’s Licence application form, take an eyesight test and pass the heavy vehicle theory test at the Department of Transport (Answer 10 questions with 8 out of 10 correct for a pass).
- Obtain your MR Learners Permit and receive your test entitlement.
- Book an appointment for a driving test date and time at the Department of Transport. We can do that for you.
- Pass the driving test.
*Note the earlier you apply for and gain your MR Learners Permit the sooner a test can be booked. MR Learners Permits at the Dept. of Transport
We require a minimum 2 hour lesson before booking any lesson and test package. So that we can assess you (the student) on actual individual driving ability and competency and advise you on a package and a plan that has you passing the DoT assessment the first time.
6 hours (including the test) is the recommended minimum hours to reach a standard of competency in a manual synchromesh truck to pass a Heavy Vehicle DoT practical driving assessment.
Our industry experience shows - less than 5 hours spent training in total for MR truck driver training before a test is not recommended and may produce a less than desirable result in a Heavy Vehicle PDA (practical driving assessment) with DoT.
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What will I need for my lesson?
What will I need for my lesson?
- Students should be competent with a manual gearbox. (If you are not confident or competent or just got plain rusty driving a manual gearbox using a clutch we strongly advise having a refresher lesson or two with us in a C class manual car with duel controls before your start your MR lessons).
- Wear enclosed comfortable shoes such as runners or soft shoes. Heavy work boots including steel capped work boots are not acceptable footwear for lessons or tests and not permitted in the truck. Clean clothing must also be worn whilst taking lessons in our MR Truck.
- Bring your current C class licence. An MR Learners Permit is not required for lessons.
- If you would like to do your MR - Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) as soon as possible after commencing lessons. We recommend attending a Department of Transport Licencing Centre at the earliest opportunity to obtain your MR Learners Permit and Test Entitlement.
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About your training truck
About your training truck
ISUZU NQR 450
GVM - 8700 kg (Gross Vehicle Mass = Maximum Vehicle Weight when loaded). Our training truck is the smallest truck available on the market which meets the minimum 8ton GVM for MR Class Lessons and Department of Transport Practical Driving Assessments.
Engine – 5.2 litre Turbocharged 4 Cylinder Direct Injection Diesel.
Gearbox (Transmission) – 6 Speed Manual. Synchromesh on gears 1-6. Note you will be driving gears 2-6 or like a 5 speed Manual Car.
Clutch – Auto Adjusting Hydraulic Clutch with Vacuum Assistance.
Brakes – Hydraulic Brakes with Hill Start Aid (HSA) or Hill Start Assist with ASR Traction Control.
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Rachel, Cannington
I'd like to thank Dan for helping me pass my driving test, very thorough and patient teacher who tolerated my road rage. thanks legend! -
Sophie from Joondalup
After having a 2 other driving instructors from other schools and failing two tests I was ready to give up with getting my licence, honestly! Barb took me on board and helped me feel confident and really polish up my driving skills help me pass my PDA. I would highly recommend her and Indi driving school 😁 Thankyou so much barb! -
Louise, Mirabooka
Shout out to Mike the legend! Got an extremely nervous 28 year old through the test! Thanks Mike! Couldn't recommend him enough. -
Ben, Joondalup
I would like to thank barb Craig for pushing me and helping me to pass my pda she's the best instructor I've had and I would recommend her to everyone I know -
Sandee, Midland
My son has just passed after lessons with Lionel - he is absolutely amazing and as a mother I found him so professional, caring and accommodating! Thank you for all the time and effort I will recommend him to so many more! -
Morgan, Success
I definitely recommend Sarah! I had a lesson with her before my PDA and passed first go! She was very helpful and gave me a lot of tips to help me in my test and future driving
Cancellation Fees. Terms & Conditions for MR Truck
- A minimum of 2 working days notice is required to cancel an MR Truck driving lesson booking or the lesson fee will be payable.
- A minimum of 2 working days notice is required to reschedule an MR Truck driving lesson booking or the lesson fee will be payable.
- In the event of a “no-show” for a scheduled MR Truck driving lesson at the arranged time or location the driving instructor will wait for up to 15 minutes and try every means to contact you. If you do not show up for the lesson, the lesson fee will be payable.
- The MR Truck driving instructor has the right to refuse to provide a lesson to a person who is unfit to operate a vehicle or suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- MR Truck Learner drivers operating the MR vehicle are expected to carry on their person, their learners permit and abide by all state road laws while operating the vehicle. All fines and penalties incurred during a lesson by the driver are the responsibility of the driver.
- MR Truck students who provide a doctor’s certificate can reschedule their booking without forfeiting any entitlement.
- The “MR Lesson and Test” price includes a non-refundable $80 booking fee. If an MR Truck student cancels their assessment booking with at least 2 full working days notice, they will receive a refund of the remaining balance after deducting the $80 booking fee. This policy ensures that the booking fee covers administrative costs and commitments, while allowing for a partial refund if the cancellation notice requirement is met.