Overview

If you drive a special-type vehicle that isn't a forklift on the road, you must have a W, T or R endorsement on your driver licence.

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The W endorsement is for vehicles that run on wheels that aren't forklifts, passenger vehicles, tractors, fire engines, trade vehicles or vehicle recovery service vehicles.

The T endorsement is for vehicles that run on self-laying tracks.

The R endorsement is for vehicles that run on rollers. 

Course Outline

The trainees will undergo formal in class assessment in association with the unit standard/s followed by a short practical assessment drive on the special-type vehicle. 

Note: This is not an ‘operators’ course, merely a course which gives you an endorsement so you can drive the special purpose vehicle on a ‘road’ as defined by NZTA.

What's the definition of a 'road'? - The definition of a road, for the application of transport laws, is very broad. It includes not only streets and highways, but any place the public has access to whether as of right or not. 

Course Duration

2 - 4 Hours

NZQA Unit Standards

16701   Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for Endorsement W (Wheels)

16702   Demonstrate Knowledge and Skills for driving on a road for Endorsement R (Rollers)

16703   Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving on a road for Endorsement T (Tracks)

Pre-entry Information

You must also hold the appropriate full class of licence that covers the weight of the special-type vehicle you want to drive. 

*Pre-requisite for any Endorsement the trainee must hold a Current Full Class 1 Drivers Licence.less