Lorry/Truck driver trainingJohn van RijnKnowledge engineer

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Current situation

Driving license: EU directive 91/439 and : EU directive 91/439 and 2000/56. 2000/56.

Separate certificate professional drivers: : EU directive 76/914 EU directive 76/914

minimum minimum level of training level of training for for transport drivers transport drivers

Over 7.5 tonnesOver 7.5 tonnes

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Directive 2003/59/EC of 15 July 2003

Training of professional drivers

– Initial qualification

– Periodic training

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For whom?• Drivers engaged in road transportation

– with C, C1, C+E– or D, D1, D+E

• Over 3.5 tonnes• So not for drivers of campers, mobile homes and mobile cranes

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Initial qualification

– Option combining both course attendance and a test/option

– Initial qualification / accelerated initial qualification

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Periodic training

• Periodicity/driving licence Directive

– 35 hours every 5 years

– content in Annex 1

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Annex 1 2003/59

• 1. Advanced training in rational driving based on safety regulations

• 2. Application of regulations• 3. Health, roads and environmental

safety, service, logistics

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Annex II 2000/56

• Driving hours• Documentation• Weight and dimensions• Securing of loads• Construction of combustion engines• Preventive maintenance of vehicles• Transport conditions

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Training centres

• Approval by Member States

– recognised program– Place of training: Member State in which drivers have their residence / Member State in which drivers work

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The Dutch Way

• CPC since end 70`s• Combined exams• Outline developed in co-operation with

industry• No extra costs

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Initial qualification: theoretical exams

DL 1 / CPC 1

DL 2

CPC 3: CasesCPC 2: MC

Driving License

Professional competence

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Initial qualification: practical exams

Driving License

DL + CPC C / D

CPC: PT2

CPC CE / DE

DL + CPCCE / DE

Training Testing

CPC: PT1Professional competence

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Practical tests

PT1: (1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5)• 9 scenarios

– Pre trip preparation– Emergency measures– Loading – Aggression– Illegal trafficking

• 30 minutes

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Practical test

PT2:• 7 scenarios• Starting on mirror adjustment place• Finish all scenarios without touching poles

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Periodic Training:

- Training should have maximum added value

- System should offer maximum flexibility and tailor-made solutions

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Periodic training, structure

• Introduction of a “Menu system”, offering freedom of choice

• CCV, Labour Market Parties and Ministry yearly determine list of approved training categories

• CCV certifies Training institutes

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Examples

• ADR• BBS• Eco driving• Truck mounted crane• Social skills for drivers• ………….

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Periodic training, process

• CCV certifies the approved courses for a period of 5 years

• Supervision through system of pre-registration and sampling