• Pickup & Trailer pre-trip inspection
• Safe Trailer hookup and unhook procedures
• Pickup interior cab checks
• Defensive driving practices
• Trailer cornering practice
• Safe backing protocols
• MTO Road test preparation
• Use of truck for road test

The restricted Class A (condition R) licence is meant for drivers operating smaller truck-trailer combinations, such as a recreational, horse or utility trailer. As of July 19, 2021, the type of transmission in the vehicle you use for your road test will determine what types of Class AR vehicles you can drive in Ontario.

You can also drive:

• a car or light truck covered by a Class G licence
• heavy trucks covered by the Class D truck licence

What you can't drive

With a restricted Class A licence, you can't:

• pull a trailer equipped with air brakes
• drive a full-size tractor-trailer
• drive a vehicle pulling a double trailer
• train another driver on a vehicle that requires full Class A privileges to drive

Requirements

To obtain a restricted Class A licence (condition R), you must:

• be at least 18 years old
• hold a valid Ontario licence other than G1, G2, M, M1 or M2
• pass a vision test
• submit a valid medical report
• pass a knowledge test about operating large trucks and tractor-trailers
• pass a road test using a vehicle that meets the requirements for Class A (R)

To remove the "R" condition and upgrade your licence to a full Class A, you must successfully complete a road test using a vehicle with a full Class A vehicle configuration. This includes:

• A trailer with a Manufacturer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (MGVWR) of at least 4,600 kg.
• A full air brake system on both the truck/ tractor and trailer.