This handbook sets out the legal and road safety requirements for drivers of buses and trucks. It provides information to assist bus and truck licence applicants to:

• know what is required by industry to operate buses and trucks,
• know the specific laws applicable to heavy vehicles, and
• understand the requirements necessary to gain a bus and truck licence (the bus & truck knowledge test is based on information contained in this handbook - applicants need to have the most up to date version).

Latest version
The latest version of this handbook was reprinted with amendments in November 2009.

Availability and cost
Available for purchase from VicRoads Customer Service Centres, VicRoads Bookshop (Tel. 9854 2782), selected newsagencies, some libraries and other retail outlets (cost can vary between retailers). Please refer to Driver Licence and Learner Permit fees for information on the Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers Handbook fee.

Languages
Available in English only.