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What governs the driver, the vehicle and equipment, weight and numbers of passengers that a bus driver can carry?
What governs the driver, the vehicle and equipment, weight and numbers of passengers that a bus driver can carry?
The Highway Traffic Act
What governs the control for-hire movement of people on the highways by bus?
What governs the control for-hire movement of people on the highways by bus?
The Public Vehicles Act
What licence is required to apply for a Class A, B, C, D, E or F licence?
What licence is required to apply for a Class A, B, C, D, E or F licence?
Full G
Class A is allowed to drive any ______ and vehicle in class __ and ___.
Class A is allowed to drive any ______ and vehicle in class __ and ___.
Class B is allowed to drive any ________, and vehicles in class __, __, __, __, and ___.
Class B is allowed to drive any ________, and vehicles in class __, __, __, __, and ___.
Class C is allowed to drive any _________ and vehicles in ___, ___, and ____.
Class C is allowed to drive any _________ and vehicles in ___, ___, and ____.
Class D is allowed to drive a motor vehicle exceeding __________ or ________ or _________ provided the towed vehicle is not over __________. May also drive Class ____ vehicles.
Class D is allowed to drive a motor vehicle exceeding __________ or ________ or _________ provided the towed vehicle is not over __________. May also drive Class ____ vehicles.
Class E is allowed to drive __________ with a maximum passenger capacity of ___. May also drive vehicles in class ____ and ___.
Class E is allowed to drive __________ with a maximum passenger capacity of ___. May also drive vehicles in class ____ and ___.
Class F is allowed to drive any ______ with a maximum passenger capacity of _____. May also drive _________. May also drive class ______ vehicles.
Class F is allowed to drive any ______ with a maximum passenger capacity of _____. May also drive _________. May also drive class ______ vehicles.
Class G is allowed to drive any ____, ____, _____, or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to _________kg provided the towed vehicle is not over _________kg.
Class G is allowed to drive any ____, ____, _____, or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to _________kg provided the towed vehicle is not over _________kg.
Class G1 may drive Class G vehicles when accompanied by a _____________ with at least _________.
Class G1 may drive Class G vehicles when accompanied by a _____________ with at least _________.
Class G2 holders may drive Class G vehicles without accompanying drivers.
Class G2 holders may drive Class G vehicles without accompanying drivers.
Class M is allowed to drive any _________ including _______, _______, and ________. May also drive a ________ vehicle under conditions that apply to a class _______ licence holder.
Class M is allowed to drive any _________ including _______, _______, and ________. May also drive a ________ vehicle under conditions that apply to a class _______ licence holder.
Class M2 can drive a motorcycle but must have _______________. May also drive a _____ class vehicle but under conditions that apply to a ______ licence.
Class M2 can drive a motorcycle but must have _______________. May also drive a _____ class vehicle but under conditions that apply to a ______ licence.
What endorsement is required for Air brakes?
What endorsement is required for Air brakes?
Which classes require a medical?
Which classes require a medical?
Drivers under the age of 46 must submit a medical report every _____ years.
Drivers under the age of 46 must submit a medical report every _____ years.
Drivers aged 46 to 64 must submit a medical report every _____ years.
Drivers aged 46 to 64 must submit a medical report every _____ years.
Drivers aged 65 and older are required to submit a medical report _________ year.
Drivers aged 65 and older are required to submit a medical report _________ year.
When should you wear corrective lenses?
When should you wear corrective lenses?
A class C licence is needed to drive any bus with seats for more than _____ passengers, but not a ________________ carrying passengers.
A class C licence is needed to drive any bus with seats for more than _____ passengers, but not a ________________ carrying passengers.
A class F licence is needed to drive an _____________ or any bus with seats for ________________, but not more than _________________, and not a ____________________ carrying passengers.
A class F licence is needed to drive an _____________ or any bus with seats for ________________, but not more than _________________, and not a ____________________ carrying passengers.
What endorsement do you need to operate a bus equipped with Air brakes?
What endorsement do you need to operate a bus equipped with Air brakes?
What is a bus?
What is a bus?
How old do you need to be to obtain an F/C class?
How old do you need to be to obtain an F/C class?
What licence do you need for a F/C class?
What licence do you need for a F/C class?
What are the medical requirements for a F/C class?
What are the medical requirements for a F/C class?
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Study Notes
Licensing Regulations and Classes
- The Highway Traffic Act governs drivers, vehicles, equipment, weight, and passenger limits for bus drivers.
- The Public Vehicles Act regulates the for-hire movement of people on highways via bus.
- A Full G licence is required to apply for Class A, B, C, D, E, or F licences.
Class Licences Overview
- Class A: Permits driving any tractor-trailer combination and vehicles in Class D and G.
- Class B: Allows driving school purpose buses and vehicles in Classes C, D, E, F, and G.
- Class C: Authorized to drive regular buses and vehicles in Classes D, F, and G.
- Class D: For driving motor vehicles exceeding 11,000 kg gross weight and any truck/combo; towed vehicle limit is 4,600 kg. Also able to drive classes G vehicles.
- Class E: Permits driving any school purpose bus with a max capacity of 24; also drives vehicles in classes F and G.
- Class F: Allows driving regular buses with a max capacity of 24; can also drive ambulances and Class G vehicles.
- Class G: Permits driving cars, vans, small trucks, or combinations up to 11,000 kg; towed vehicle limit is 4,600 kg.
G1 and G2 Class Restrictions
- Class G1: Drivers must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver with at least four years of driving experience.
- Class G2: Holders may drive Class G vehicles independently without an accompanying driver.
Motorcycle Licensing
- Class M: Permits the operation of motorcycles, motor tricycles, limited-speed motorcycles, and motor-assisted bicycles; may also drive G class vehicles under G1 license conditions.
- Class M2: Allows motorcycle operation with zero blood-alcohol level; can drive G class vehicles under G1 conditions.
Medical Requirements
- Medical reports required for Class A, B, C, D, E, or F licences.
- Drivers under 46 must submit a medical report every five years.
- Drivers aged 46 to 64 must submit reports every three years.
- Drivers aged 65 and older must submit reports annually.
Additional Requirements
- Corrective lenses must be worn if the licence is conditional on their use.
- A Class C licence is required for driving any bus with seating for more than 24 passengers, excluding school-purpose buses; permits operation of vehicles in classes D, F, G, but not motorcycles.
- A Class F licence is needed to drive an ambulance or any bus with 10 or more passengers, but not exceeding 24, excluding school-purpose buses.
- The "Z" air brake endorsement is required for operating vehicles equipped with air brakes.
- A bus is defined as a motor vehicle designed for carrying 10 or more passengers.
Age and Eligibility for F/C Class
- Minimum age to obtain an F/C class licence is 18.
- A G or higher licence is required to apply for F/C class.
- Medical requirements include physical and vision assessments.
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