Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations,

L.N. 25 of 2007

TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDINANCE

(CAP. 65)

Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations,

IN exercise of the powers conferred by article 54 of the Traffic

Regulation Ordinance, the Minister for Urban Development and Roads

has, after consultation with the Malta Transport Authority, made the

following regulations>-

(1) The title of these regulations is the Motor Vehicles Title.

(Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations, 2007, and shall be read

and construed as one with the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences)

Regulations, 2002, hereinafter referred to as “the principal regulations”. L.N. 191 of 2002.

(2) These regulations shall be deemed to have come into

force on the 2 nd January, 2007.

Regulation 2 of the principal regulations shall be amended as Amends regulation

2 of the principal

follows>

regulations.

(a) immediately after the definition “domestic driving

permit” there shall be inserted the following new definition>

“driver” means a driver who is a national of Malta, or a

national of another Member State or a national of a third

country who is employed or used by an undertaking

established in Malta<”< and

(b) immediately after the definition “test of continued ability

and fitness to give instruction” there shall be inserted the following

new definition>

“third country” means a country which is not a Member

State<”.

Parts IV to IX of the principal regulations shall be renumbered Renumbers Parts IV

to IX of the

as Parts V to X respectively.

principal

regulations.

Regulations 27 to 76 of the principal regulations shall be

renumbered as regulations 33 to 82 respectively.

Immediately before Part V, as renumbered, of the principal

Adds new Part IV to

regulations there shall be added the following new Part IV>

“PART IV

CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

(1) With effect from the 10 th September, 2008, no person,

who obtains a licence to drive a vehicle in licence categories D1, D1+E,

D, D+E or f, shall drive a vehicle in any of the said licence categories

unless that person is also in possession of a certificate of professional

competence certifying an initial qualification, issued in accordance with

regulation 29 or unless that person is an exempt driver in accordance

with regulation 28>

Provided that drivers who, at the time of obtaining the licence

to drive a vehicle in licence categories D1, D1+E, D, D+E or f, are

undergoing a national vocational training course lasting between six

months and three years may be allowed to drive such vehicles before

obtaining their certificate of professional competence certifying an initial

qualification >

Provided further that drivers who on the 9 th September, 2008

already hold a licence to drive a vehicle in licence categories D1, D1+E,

D, D+E or f, shall be exempt from the requirement of the certificate of

professional competence until the 9 th September, 2013.

(2) With effect from the 10 th September, 2009, no person,

who obtains a licence to drive a vehicle in licence categories C1, C1+E,

C or C+E, shall drive a vehicle in any of the said licence categories

unless that person is also in possession of a certificate of professional

competence certifying an initial qualification, issued in accordance with

regulation 29 or unless he or she is an exempt driver in accordance

with regulation 28>

Provided that drivers who, at the time of obtaining the licence

to drive a vehicle in licence categories C1, C1+E, C or C+E, are

undergoing a national vocational training course lasting between six

months and three years may be allowed to drive such vehicles before

obtaining their certificate of professional competence certifying an initial

qualification >

Provided further that drivers who on the 9 th September, 2009

already hold a licence to drive a vehicle in licence categories C1, C1+E,

C or C+E, shall be exempt from the requirement of the certificate of

professional competence until the 9 th September, 2014.

The provisions of regulation 27 shall not apply to the drivers Exempt drivers.

of>

(a) vehicles with a maximum authorised speed not

exceeding 45 kilometres per hour<

(b) vehicles used by, or under the control of, the armed

forces, civil defence, the fire and rescue service and forces

responsible for maintaining public order<

(c) vehicles undergoing road tests for technical

development, repair or maintenance purposes, or of new or rebuilt

vehicles which have not yet been put into service<

(d) vehicles used in states of emergency or assigned to

rescue missions<

(e) vehicles used for non-commercial carriage of passengers

or goods, for personal use< and

(f) vehicles carrying material or equipment to be used by

the driver in the course of his or her work, provided that driving

the vehicle is not the driver’s principal activity.

(1) Drivers shall only qualify for the certificate of Qualifying for a

certificate of

professional competence certifying an initial qualification following professional

the undertaking of theoretical and practical tests held by the competent competence

certifying an initial

authority or by a body so designated by the competent authority, in qualification.

accordance with sub-section 2.2 of Section 2 of the Thirteenth Schedule

to these regulations.

(2) Upon the successful completion of the said tests, drivers

taking the qualification tests as provided for in sub-regulation (1) shall

be issued with a certificate of professional competence certifying an

initial qualification.

(3) The said certificate of professional competence

certifying an initial qualification shall be issued by the competent

authority or by the body designated by it and shall be valid for five

years.

(4) Drivers undertaking carriage of passengers who hold a

certificate of professional competence, certifying an initial qualification,

for one of the categories provided for in sub-regulation (1) of regulation

27 shall be exempt from obtaining such a certificate for any other of the

categories of vehicles referred to in that sub-regulation.

(5) Drivers undertaking carriage of goods who hold a

certificate of professional competence, certifying an initial qualification,

for one of the categories provided for in sub-regulation (2) of regulation

27 shall be exempt from obtaining such a certificate for any other of the

categories of vehicles referred to in that sub-regulation.

(6) Drivers undertaking the carriage of goods who broaden

or modify their activities in order to carry passengers, and drivers

undertaking the carriage of passengers who broaden or modify their

activities in order to carry goods, and who hold a certificate of

professional competence, shall not be required to repeat the common

parts of the initial qualification, but rather only the parts specific to the

new qualification.

(1) Drivers who obtain a driving licence and a certificate

of professional competence certifying an initial qualification -

(a) on the 10 th September, 2008, or thereafter, to drive a

vehicle in licence categories D1, D1+E, D, D+E or f, or

(b) on the 10 th September, 2009, or thereafter, to drive a

vehicle in licence C1, C1+E, C or C+E,

shall, within five years from acquiring their certificate of professional

competence, certifying an initial qualification, and every five years

thereafter, follow a compulsory periodic training course of a duration

of 35 hours, given in periods of at least seven hours, and based on the

training requirements as provided for in Section 1 of the Thirteenth

Schedule to these regulations.

(2) Drivers who –

(a) on the 9 th September, 2008 already hold a D1, D1+E,

D, D+E or f licence, or

(b) on the 9 th September, 2009 already hold a C1, C1+E, C

or C+E licence,

shall, within five years from the said dates and every five years thereafter,

follow a compulsory periodic training course of a duration of 35 hours,

given in periods of at least seven hours, and based on the training

requirements as provided for in Section 1 of the Thirteenth Schedule to

these regulations.

(3) The periodic training courses mentioned in the preceding

sub-regulations shall be organised by a training centre approved by the

competent authority in accordance with Section 5 of the Thirteenth

Schedule to these regulations.

(4) If a driver moves from one undertaking to another

undertaking, the periodic training already undergone shall be taken into

account.

(5) When a driver completes the periodic training, the

competent authority or the approved training centre shall issue to the

said driver a certificate of professional competence certifying the

periodic training.

(6) A driver who has completed a first course of periodic

training shall undergo periodic training every five years, before the end

of the period of validity of the certificate of professional competence

certifying periodic training.

(7) Drivers who have completed a course of periodic training

for one of the licence categories D1, D1+E, D, D+E or f shall be exempt

from the obligation to undergo further periodic training for another of

those categories.

(8) Drivers who have completed a course of periodic

training for one of the licence categories C1, C1+E, C or C+E shall be

exempt from the obligation to undergo further periodic training for

another of those categories.

(9) Holders of a certificate of professional competence

certifying an initial qualification and holders of a certificate of

professional competence certifying periodic training who cease pursuit

of the occupation and do not meet the requirements of sub-regulations

1, 2 and 6 of this regulation, shall undergo a course of periodic training

before resuming pursuit of the occupation.

(1) A driver who is a national of Malta or of another

Member State but having his normal residence in Malta, and a driver

from third a country who is employed or used by an undertaking

established in Malta shall obtain the certificate of professional

competence certifying initial qualification, in Malta.

(2) A driver who is a national of Malta or of another

Member State but having his normal residence in Malta, and a driver

from a third country who is employed or used by an undertaking

established in Malta shall undergo their periodic training, referred to in

regulation 30, in Malta.

The code, provided for in the Seventh Schedule to these

regulations, indicating that a driver is the holder of the certificate of

professional competence, shall be marked on the driver’s driving

licence>

Provided that where the driver is a national of a third country who

is employed or used by an undertaking established in Malta to drive

vehicles used for the carriage of goods, the said code may be marked

on the driver’s attestation issued by the Authority in accordance with

the Motor Vehicles (Carriage of Goods by Road) Regulations, 2003>

Provided further that where the driver is a national of a third country

who is employed or used by an undertaking established in Malta to

drive vehicles used for the carriage of passengers, the said code may be

marked on the driver’s national certificate where the certificate’s validity

is recognised by Malta.”.

6. In sub-regulation (3) of regulation 40, as renumbered, of the Amends

40, as renumbered,

principal regulations, for the words “established in article 25” there of the principal

regulations.

shall be substituted the words “established in article 62”.

7. For regulation 44, as renumbered, of the principal regulations Amends regulation

44, as renumbered,

there shall be substituted the following>

of the principal

regulations.

“44. (1) Full driving licences obtained or renewed under

these regulations may be issued, against payment of the relevant

fee as provided for in the Ninth Schedule, for a maximum period

of 10 years, except that if the licence holder is 70 years or over, the

licence shall become renewable every five years.

(2) A driving licence which is replaced shall be issued

with an expiry date that is the same as the expiry date of the licence

being replaced.

(3) The period of validity of a diving licence shall not

be affected by the holder obtaining a driving licence of any other

class or type.

(4) Where a person does not renew his driving licence

within 12 months from the expiry date of the said licence, that

person shall only be entitled to obtain his or her driving licence

once that person pays the arrears due.

(5) Where a person does not renew his driving licence

after 12 months from the expiry date of the said licence, that person

shall only be entitled to obtain his or her driving licence once that

person pays the arrears due and a late renewal fee of Lm5.”.

8. For regulation 45, as renumbered, of the principal regulations, Substitutes

regulation 45, as

there shall be substituted the following>

renumbered, of the

principal

regulations.

“45. A driving licence shall not be granted or renewed

unless, at the age of seventy years and every five years thereafter,

a person produces a medical certificate of physical fitness on

application.”.

9. For regulation 51, as renumbered, of the principal regulations Amends regulation

51, as renumbered,

there shall be substituted the following>

of the principal

regulations.

“Licence

The licence fees and administrative fees for the

Fees.

various licences issued and tests carried out under these

regulations shall be those prescribed in the Ninth Schedule to

these regulations.”.

10. In regulation 64, as renumbered, of the principal regulations,

for the words “regulation 57” there shall be substituted the words

“regulation 63”.

11. Sub-regulation (1) of regulation 65, as renumbered, of the

principal regulations shall be amended as follows>

(a) in paragraph (a) for the words “regulation 58” there

shall be substituted the words “regulation 64”<

(b) in paragraph (b) for the words “regulation 64” there

shall be substituted the words “regulation 70”< and

(c) in paragraph (c) for the words “regulation 57” there shall

be substituted the words “regulation 63”.

12. In sub-regulation (3) of regulation 67, as renumbered, of the

principal regulations, for the words “regulation 62” there shall be

substituted the words “regulation 68”.

13. In sub-regulation (4) of regulation 70, as renumbered, of the

principal regulations, for the words “in the Police Licences Regulations”

there shall be substituted the words “in the Ninth Schedule to these

regulations”.

14. In regulation 74, as renumbered, of the principal regulations,

for the words “regulation 67” there shall be substituted the words

“regulation 73”.

15. Regulation 82, as renumbered, of the principal regulations

shall be amended as follows>

(a) in sub-regulation (1), for the words “regulation 57” there

shall be substituted the words “regulation 63”< and

(b) in sub-regulation (2), for the words “regulations 67 and

68” there shall be substituted the words “regulations 73 and 74”

and for the words “regulation 67” there shall be substituted the

words “regulation 73”.

16. For the letter “A” under the third category in the First Amends the First

Schedule to the

Schedule to the principal regulations, there shall be substituted the letters principal regulations

“A +”.

17. For the Third Schedule to the principal regulations there shall Substitutes the

Third Schedule to

be substituted the following>

the principal

regulations.

“THIRD SCHEDULE

(Regulation 26)

Minimum technical requirements for vehicles used

in the Tests of Skills and Behaviour

Minimum technical requirements for

Vehicles used in driving tests

A motorcycle without sidecar with a cubic capacity of at least 75cc

A motorcycle without sidecar with a cubic capacity of at least 100cc

Progressive access: a motorcycle without sidecar with a cubic

capacity of over 120cc, capable of a speed of at least 100 km/h (if

candidate has a minimum of 2 years experience on a motorcycle

with lower specifications under an A + licence)

Direct access: a motorcycle without sidecar with an engine-power of

at least 35 kW (if the candidate is at least 21 years old)

A motor-powered tricycle or quadricycle capable of a speed of at

least 60 km/h

A four-wheeled category B vehicle capable of a speed of at least

100 km/h

As in category B but fitted with automatic transmission

A combination, made up of category B test vehicle and a trailer

with a maximum authorised g.v.w. of at least 1,000 kgs, capable of

a speed of at least 100 km/h, which does not fall within category B

the cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box

body which is at least as wide and as high as the motor vehicle: the

closed box body may also be slightly less wide than the motor

vehicle provided that the view to the rear is only possible by use of

the external rear-view mirrors of the motor vehicle; the trailer shall

be presented with a minimum g.v.w. of at least 800 kgs.

A sub-category C1 vehicle with a g.v.w. of at least 4,000 kgs , with

a length of at least five metres and capable of a speed of at least 80

km/h; fitted with anti-lock brakes and equipped with recording

equipment as defined in the Motor Vehicle (Weights, Dimensions

and Equipment) Regulations, 2003; the cargo compartment shall

consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as

the cab

A combination made up of a sub-category C1 test vehicle and a

trailer with a maximum g.v.w. of at least 1,250 kgs; this

combination must be at least eight metres in length and capable of a

speed of at least 80 km/h; the cargo compartment of the trailer shall

consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as

the cab: the closed box body may also be slightly less wide than the

cab provided that the view to the rear is only possible by use of the

external rear-view mirrors of the motor vehicle; the trailer shall be

presented with a minimum g.v.w. of at least of 800 kgs

A category C vehicle with a maximum g.v.w. of at least 12,000 kgs,

a length of at least eight metres, a width of at least 2.40 metres and

capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; fitted with anti-lock brakes,

equipped with a gearbox having at least eight forward ratios and

recording equipment as defined in the Motor Vehicle (Weights,

Dimensions and Equipment) Regulations, 2003; the cargo

compartment shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as

wide and as high as the cab; both the articulated vehicle and the

combination shall be presented with a minimum g.v.w. of at least of

15,000 kgs

Either an articulated vehicle or a combination of a category C test

vehicle and a trailer of at least 7.5 metres in length; both the

articulated vehicle and the combination shall have a maximum

g.v.w. of at least 20,000 kgs, a length of at least 14 metres and a

width of at least 2,40 metres, shall be capable of a speed of at least

80 km/h, fitted with anti-lock brakes, equipped with a gearbox

having at least eight forward ratios and with recording equipment as

defined in the Motor Vehicle (Weights, Dimensions and Equipment)

Regulations, 2003; the cargo compartment shall consist of a closed

box body which is at least as wide and as high as the cab; both the

articulated vehicle and the combination shall be presented with a

minimum g.v.w. of at least 15,000 kgs

A sub-category D1 vehicle with a maximum g.v.w. of at least 4,000

kgs, with a length of at least five metres and capable of a speed of at

least 80 km/h; fitted with anti-lock brakes and equipped with

recording equipment as defined in the Motor Vehicle (Weights,

Dimensions and Equipment) Regulations, 2003

A combination made up of a Category D test vehicle and a trailer

with a maximum g.v.w. of at least 1,250 kgs, a width of at least

2.40 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; the cargo

compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which

is at least two metres wide and two metres high; the trailer shall be

presented with a minimum g.v.w. of at least 800 kgs

A category D vehicle with a length of at least 10 metres, a width of

at least 2.40 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; fitted

with anti-lock brakes and equipped with recording equipment as

defined in the Motor Vehicle (Weights, Dimensions and Equipment)

Regulations, 2003

A combination made up of a category D test vehicle and a trailer

with a maximum g.v.w. of at least 1,250 kgs, a width of at least 2.40

metres and capable of a speed of at least 80 km/h; the cargo

compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed body which is at

least two metres wide and two metres high; the trailer shall be

presented with a minimum g.v.w. of at least 800 kgs

Category f vehicle – a vehicle for the carriage of persons having

more than 16 seats, but not more than 18 seats, in addition to that of

the driver

Category g vehicle – agricultural tractor

Testing vehicles for categories B + E, C, C + E, C1, C1 + E, D, D + E, D1 and D1 + E which not in

conformity with the minimum criteria given above but which are in use on or before the date on which

these regulations enter into force, may still be used until the 31 st December 2010.”.

Amends the Sixth

The Sixth Schedule to the principal regulations shall be amended as

18. Schedule to the

principal

regulations.

(a)

for the words “(Regulation 34)” there shall be

substituted the words “(Regulation 40)”< and

(b) for the driving offences codes under the sub-title

“Traffic Direction and Signs” there shall be substituted the

following>

Failure to comply with traffic light signals

Failure to comply with double white lines

Failure to comply with a traffic prohibitory direction sign

Failure to comply with a sign which prohibits entry of vehicle

into a road or pedestrian zone

Failure to comply with a sign prohibiting vehicle overtaking

Failure to comply with a ‘Stop Sign’

Failure to comply with a traffic mandatory direction sign

Failure to comply with direction of a constable or warden

The Seventh Schedule to the principal regulations shall be amended

19. as follows>

(a) for the words “(Regulation 41)” there shall be

substituted the words “(Regulations 32 and 47)”<

(b) in Section A, immediately after the words starting with

code number “79” and ending with the word “usable”, there

shall be inserted the following>

“PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

Driver holding a Certificate of Professional Competence

complying with the obligation of professional competence referred

to in Regulations 27 and 30 of these regulations until….(e.g.

01.01.2012)”< and

(c) in Section B, immediately after the words starting

with code number “110” and ending with the word

“charge”, there shall be inserted the following>

Probationary driving licence for first time licensees only”.”

Amends the

In the Eighth Schedule to the principal regulations, for

20. Eighth

the words “(Regulations 27 and 28)” there shall be substituted

Schedule to the

the words “(Regulation 34)”.

principal

regulations.

Substitutes the

For the he Ninth Schedule to the principal regulations

21. Ninth Schedule

shall be substituted the following>

to the principal

regulations.

“NINTH SCHEDULE

(Regulations 37 and 51)

Driving licences fees* and administrative charges

Description

Licence fee

Administrative

Lm

Probationary driving licence for a period of three years

6.00

For any one or more categories contained in one driving licence for

a period of five years

10.00

For any one or more categories contained in one driving licence for

a period of ten years

20.00

Issue of an International Driving Licence

Issue or renewal of a driving licence to a person with a disability,

falling under the Social Security Act of 1987 as amended (Cap.

Nil

318), to drive a specially adapted motor vehicle

Issue of a duplicate driving licence for a lost, stolen or defaced

valid driving licence

5.00

Issue of a duplicate driving licence due to alteration/s in the data

contained in the photocard driving licence

Nil

* Driving licence fees received by the competent authority under these regulations shall be on account

of the Consolidated Fund.”.

In the Tenth Schedule to the principal regulations, for the

22. words “Regulation 47)” there shall be substituted the words

“(Regulation 53)”.

In the Eleventh Schedule to the principal regulations,

23. for the words “Regulation 68)” there shall be substituted the

words “(Regulation 73)”.

In the Twelfth Schedule to the principal regulations, for

24. the words “Regulation 69)” there shall be substituted the

words “(Regulation 74)”.

Immediately after the Twelfth Schedule to the principal

25. regulations there shall be added the following new Thirteenth

Schedule>

“THIRTEENTH SCHEDULE

(Regulations 78 and 79)

Minimum qualification and training requirements

Section 1: List of subjects

The knowledge to be taken into account when establishing the driver’s

initial qualification and periodic training must include at least the

subjects in this list. Trainee drivers must reach the level of knowledge

and practical competence necessary to drive in all safety vehicles of the

relevant licence category.

The minimum level of knowledge may not be less than level 2 of the

training-level structure provided for in Annex I to Decision 85/368/EEC

on the comparability of vocational training qualifications between the

Member States of the European Community, i.e. the level reached

during compulsory education, supplemented by professional training.

1. Advanced training in rational driving based on safety regulations

All licences

1.1. Objective: to know the characteristics of the transmission system in

order to make the best possible use of it

curves relating to torque, power, and specific consumption of an

engine, area of optimum use of revolution counter, gearbox-ratio

cover diagrams.

1.2. Objective: to know the technical characteristics and operation of

the safety controls in order to control the vehicle, minimise wear

and tear and prevent disfunctioning

specific features of hydraulic vacuum servobrake circuit, limits to

the use of brakes and retarder, combined use of brakes and retarder,

making better use of speed and gear ratio, making use of vehicle

inertia, using ways of slowing down and braking on downhill

stretches, action in the event of failure.

1.3. Objective: ability to optimise fuel consumption

optimisation of fuel consumption by applying know-how as

regards points 1.1 and 1.2.

Licences C, C+E, C1, C1+E

1.4. Objective: ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety

rules and proper vehicle use

forces affecting vehicles in motion, use of gearbox ratios according

to vehicle load and road profile, calculation of payload of vehicle

or assembly, calculation of total volume, load distribution,

consequences of overloading the axle, vehicle stability and centre

of gravity, types of packaging and pallets;

main categories of goods needing securing, clamping and securing

techniques, use of securing straps, checking of securing devices,

use of handling equipment, placing and removal of tarpaulins.

Licences D, D+E, D1, D1+E, f

1.5. Objective: ability to ensure passenger comfort and safety

adjusting longitudinal and sideways movements, road sharing,

position on the road, smooth breaking, overhang operation, using

specific infrastructures (public areas, dedicated lanes), managing

conflicts between safe driving and other roles as a driver,

interacting with passengers, peculiarities of certain groups of

passengers (disabled persons, children).

1.6. Objective: ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety

rules and proper vehicle use

forces affecting vehicles in motion, use of gearbox-ratios according

to vehicle load and road profile, calculation of payload of vehicle

or assembly, load distribution, consequences of overloading the

axle, vehicle stability and centre of gravity.

2. Application of regulations

All licences

2.1. Objective: to know the social environment of road transport and the

rules governing it

maximum working periods specific to the transport industry;

principles, application and consequences of Regulations (EEC) No

3820/85 and (EEC) No 3821/85; penalties for failure to use,

improper use of and tampering with the tachograph; knowledge of

the social environment of road transport: rights and duties of

drivers as regards initial qualification and periodic training.

Licences C, C+E, C1, C1+E

2.2. Objective: to know the regulations governing the carriage of goods

transport operating licences, obligations under standard contracts

for the carriage of goods, drafting of documents which form the

transport contract, international transport permits, obligations

under the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage

of Goods by Road, drafting of the international consignment note,

crossing borders, freight forwarders, special documents

accompanying goods.

Licences D, D+E, D1, D1+E, f

2.3. Objective: to know the regulations governing the carriage of

passengers

carriage of specific groups of passengers, safety equipment on

board buses, safety belts, vehicle load.

3. Health, road and environmental safety, service, logistics

All licences

3.1. Objective: to make drivers aware of the risks of the road and of

accidents at work

types of accidents at work in the transport sector, road accident

statistics, involvement of lorries/coaches, human, material and

financial consequences.

3.2. Objective: ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal

immigrants

general information, implications for drivers, preventive measures,

check list, legislation on transport operator liability.

3.3. Objective: ability to prevent physical risks

ergonomic principles; movements and postures which pose a risk,

physical fitness, handling exercises, personal protection.

3.4. Objective: awareness of the importance of physical and mental

ability

principles of healthy, balanced eating, effects of alcohol, drugs or

any other substance likely to affect behaviour, symptoms, causes,

effects of fatigue and stress, fundamental role of the basic

work/rest cycle.

3.5. Objective: ability to assess emergency situations

behaviour in an emergency situation: assessment of the situation,

avoiding complications of an accident, summoning assistance,

assisting casualties and giving first aid, reaction in the event of fire,

evacuation of occupants of a lorry/bus passengers, ensuring the

safety of all passengers, reaction in the event of aggression; basic

principles for the drafting of an accident report.

3.6. Objective: ability to adopt behaviour to help enhance the image of

the company

behaviour of the driver and company image: importance for the

company of the standard of service provided by the driver, the

roles of the driver, people with whom the driver will be dealing,

vehicle maintenance, work organisation, commercial and financial

effects of a dispute.

Licences C, C+E, C1, C1+E

3.7. Objective: to know the economic environment of road haulage and

the organisation of the market

road transport in relation to other modes of transport (competition,

shippers), different road transport activities (transport for hire or

reward, own account, auxiliary transport activities), organisation of

the main types of transport company and auxiliary transport

activities, different transport specialisations (road tanker,

controlled temperature, etc.), changes in the industry

(diversification of services provided, rail-road, subcontracting, etc.).

Licences D, D+E, D1, D1+E, f

3.8. Objective: to know the economic environment of the carriage of

passengers by road and the organisation of the market

carriage of passengers by road in relation to other modes of

passenger transport (rail, private car), different activities involving

the carriage of passengers by road, crossing borders (international

transport), organisation of the main types of companies for the

carriage of passengers by road.

Section 2: Compulsory initial qualification provided for in

regulation 78

The Authority or an entity designated by it shall organise the following

theoretical and practical tests to check whether the trainee driver has

the level of knowledge required in section 1 for the subjects and

objectives listed there.

(a) The theoretical test shall consist of at least two parts

(i) questions including multiple-choice questions, questions

requiring a direct answer, or a combination of both;

(ii) case studies.

The minimum duration of the theoretical test must be four hours.

(b) The practical test shall consist of two parts

(i) a driving test aimed at assessing training in rational driving

based on safety regulations. The test must take place, whenever

possible, on roads outside built-up areas, on fast roads and on

motorways (or similar), and on all kinds of urban highways

presenting the different types of difficulties that a driver is liable

to encounter. It would be desirable for this test to take place in

different traffic density conditions. The driving time on the road

must be used optimally in order to assess the candidate in all

traffic areas likely to be encountered. The minimum duration of

this test must be 90 minutes;

(ii) a practical test covering at least points 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3 and

3.5.

The minimum duration of this test must be 30 minutes.

The vehicle used for the practical test must meet at least the

requirements for test vehicles as defined in the Third Schedule to these

regulations.

The practical test may be supplemented by a third test taking place on

special terrain or on a top-of-the-range simulator so as to assess training

in rational driving based on safety regulations, in particular with regard

to vehicle handling in different road conditions and the way they change

with different atmospheric conditions and the time of day or night.

The duration of this optional test is not fixed. Should the driver undergo

such a test, its duration may be deducted from the 90 minutes of the

driving test referred to under (i), but the time deducted may not exceed

30 minutes.

For new drivers, the theoretical test must be limited to the subjects,

referred to in section 1, which are relevant to the vehicles to which the

new initial qualification applies. However, such drivers must undergo

the whole practical test.

Section 3: Compulsory periodic training

Compulsory periodic training courses must be organised by an

approved training centre. Their duration must be of 35 hours every five

years, given in periods of at least seven hours. Such periodic training

may be provided, in part, on top-of-the-range simulators.

Section 4: Approval of the initial qualification and periodic training

4.1. The training centres taking part in the initial qualification and

periodic training must be approved by the competent authority.

Approval may be given only in response to a written application.

The application must be accompanied by documents including

4.1.1. a suitable qualification and training programme specifying

the subjects taught and setting out the proposed

implementing plan and teaching methods;

4.1.2. the instructors’ qualifications and fields of activity;

4.1.3. information about the premises where the courses are given,

the teaching materials, the resources made available for the

practical work, and the vehicle fleet used;

4.1.4. the conditions regarding participation in the courses (number

of participants).

4.2. The competent authority must give approval in writing subject to

the following conditions

4.2.1. the training must be given in accordance with the documents

accompanying the application;

4.2.2. the competent authority must be entitled to send authorised

persons to assist in the training courses of the approved

centres, and must be entitled to monitor such centres, with

regard to the resources used and the proper running of the

training courses and tests;

4.2.3. the approval may be withdrawn or suspended if the

conditions of approval are no longer complied with.

The approved centre must guarantee that the instructors

have a sound knowledge of the most recent regulations and

training requirements. As part of a specific selection

procedure, the instructors must provide certification

showing a knowledge of both the subject material and

teaching methods. As regards the practical part of the

training, instructors must provide certification of experience

as professional drivers or similar driving experience, such

as that of driving instructors for heavy vehicles.

The programme of instruction must be in accordance with

the approval and must cover the subjects in the list in

section 1.”.

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