MR Licence WA: Cost, Practical Assessment and Providers
In WA you must have held a C class licence for at least 12 months to apply for an MR licence. You learn to drive, apply in person, then book and pass a practical driving assessment (PDA). Interstate licences transfer without a PDA. The Department of Transport fee table has no MR line.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with the WA Department of Transport or the provider before you book.
MR licence WA at a glance
- Unit code
- TLILIC2015
- Regulator
- the WA Department of Transport
- Price in WA
- $850 to $900 (2 published prices)
- WA providers compared
- 2
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
MR licence courses in Western Australia
Published prices run $850 to $900 across 2 of the 2 WA providers we compared, taken from each provider’s own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.
| Provider | Price | Duration | Delivery | Locations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Truck Training RTO 53025 | $850 | 4 hours plus truck use for the test | face-to-face | Kelmscott WA | MR course, automatic or synchromesh, $850 for 4 hours of training plus use of the truck for the test. Extra hours are $140 each. The page's FAQ says most learners need 6 to 8 hours, so budget above the headline price. Page lists C class held 1 year, an MR learner's permit, a Department of Transport eye test and minimum age 18. |
| Win Win Truck Training | $900 | 4 hours | face-to-face | Bertram WA | MR automatic and MR manual are each $900 for 4 hours. Includes a Department of Transport approved instructor, a test-ready MR truck for the practical driving assessment, pre-start checks, practice on likely Perth MR test routes, and manoeuvre and slow-speed practice. The page names a partner RTO but does not tie it to the MR course, so no RTO number is shown. |
- Duration
- 4 hours plus truck use for the test
- Delivery
- face-to-face
- Where
- Kelmscott WA
- RTO
- 53025
MR course, automatic or synchromesh, $850 for 4 hours of training plus use of the truck for the test. Extra hours are $140 each. The page's FAQ says most learners need 6 to 8 hours, so budget above the headline price. Page lists C class held 1 year, an MR learner's permit, a Department of Transport eye test and minimum age 18.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Delivery
- face-to-face
- Where
- Bertram WA
MR automatic and MR manual are each $900 for 4 hours. Includes a Department of Transport approved instructor, a test-ready MR truck for the practical driving assessment, pre-start checks, practice on likely Perth MR test routes, and manoeuvre and slow-speed practice. The page names a partner RTO but does not tie it to the MR course, so no RTO number is shown.
Working in another state? Every MR licence provider we compared, by state.
MR licence rules in Western Australia
Western Australia: to apply for MR you must have held a C class licence for at least 12 months. An MR licence covers vehicles with 2 axles and a GVM greater than 8,000 kg, plus LR vehicles, cars, mopeds and trailers up to 9,000 kg GVM.
Source: transport.wa.gov.auWestern Australia: MR needs a practical driving assessment (PDA). You learn to drive, apply in person, then book and pass the PDA. Interstate licences transfer without a PDA. A National Driver Work Diary is needed if you drive over 12 tonnes outside WA and the NT.
Source: transport.wa.gov.auWestern Australia: the Department of Transport fee table for RTO-assessed heavy vehicle applications lists HR, HC and MC only. It has no line for LR or MR, and the RTO sets its own assessment fee, so the WA government fee for an MR application could not be confirmed from the regulator pages.
Source: transport.wa.gov.auWestern Australia: to apply for HR you must have held a C class licence for 2 or more years, or an LR or MR licence for 1 or more years. An MR licence therefore counts toward the HR pathway.
Source: transport.wa.gov.au
MR licence WA questions answered
What do you need for an MR licence in WA?
A C class licence held for at least 12 months. MR needs a practical driving assessment (PDA): you learn to drive, apply in person, then book and pass the PDA.
What can you drive with an MR licence in WA?
An MR licence covers vehicles with 2 axles and a GVM greater than 8,000 kg, plus LR vehicles, cars, mopeds and trailers up to 9,000 kg GVM.
Can I transfer an interstate licence to WA without a PDA?
Yes. Interstate licences transfer without a PDA.
How much does the MR fee cost in WA?
We could not confirm it. The Department of Transport fee table for RTO-assessed heavy vehicle applications lists HR, HC and MC only, with no line for LR or MR. The RTO sets its own assessment fee, so confirm the WA government fee with the Department or your RTO.
How much does an MR course cost in WA?
WA providers publish their own prices, compared below from each provider's course page. Mega Truck Training lists 4 hours of training plus use of the truck for the test, with extra hours at $140 each. Its page says most learners need 6 to 8 hours, so budget above the headline price. Win Win Truck Training lists 4 hours and includes a test-ready MR truck for the PDA.
Do I need a work diary with an MR licence in WA?
A National Driver Work Diary is needed if you drive over 12 tonnes outside WA and the NT.
Does an MR licence count toward HR in WA?
Yes. To apply for HR you need a C class licence held for 2 or more years, or an LR or MR licence held for 1 or more years, so an MR licence counts toward the HR pathway.
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