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Applying for a forklift (F) endorsement

If you drive a forklift on the road, you must have an F endorsement on your driver licence.

Applying for an R, T or W endorsement for special-type vehicles

Getting an endorsement for a special-type vehicle that runs on rollers, tracks or wheels.

Applying for a dangerous goods (D) endorsement

If you’re paid or rewarded for carrying substances or articles that have explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious, corrosive or environmentally hazardous properties, or containers that have held dangerous goods, you’re likely to need a D endorsement.

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