What happens if I am applying for a higher class of licence?
If you are applying for another class of licence and you hold a current driver licence, you will only need to pay the one fee for the practical driving test. The colour of the licence sent to you will depend on the class of licence applied for. If you hold a class C licence and you wish to apply for a class HR licence, you will need to visit a driver licence issuing centre, complete the application form, pay the practical driving test fee and pass the test. If you have not already passed the road rules test for the heavy vehicle class (10 questions), you will need to pay the road rules test fee and pass the test. You will not be required to pay a fee for this new licence product. The new licence product you receive will be valid for the remainder of your current driver licence period. So, if you upgrade to a higher licence class your current driver licence expiry date will not change.
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