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Directive states two objectives: Periodic training shall be designed
to expand on, and to revise, some of the subjects referred in section 1 of Annex I.
to update the knowledge which is essential for the work of the driver, with specific emphasis on road safety and the rationalisation of fuel consumption.
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Two models in Europe A fixed combination of mandatory
and optional courses France: All 5 days mandatory DK: 3 days mandatory, 2 days optional NL: Mandatory: 7 hours rational driving
Only optional courses, chosen from a list of approved courses What if a driver only chooses courses,
which is essential for his work?
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Handbook page 85 Recommendation of Safe EU Driver Suggested mandatory modules List of optional courses
List can be much longer
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Other questions Are individual driving lessons (eco-
driving) mandatory? Recommended by Safe EU Driver project Different standard = different costs. Unequal competitions?
Minimum course length: 7 hours Problem in e.g. Sweden: Big distances to
training centres. Drivers arrive afternoon – have 4 hours and 3 hours next morning.
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Other questions Can ADR refreshing be a part of PT?
Different opinion throughout Europe
Can e-learning be a part of PT? When asked, Commission said no Recommendation: Only if identity of driver
under training can be guaranteed
Is a final test allowed? If a driver do not pass a final test, he is not
allowed to drive Most of us do not want a decisive test
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Approved training centres Directive text unclear: In order to be
approved a training centre must be able to offer both initial and
periodic training can be approved for either initial or periodic
training Difficult question – different conditions
among EU nations Directive text Annex 1, 5.2.3: The
programme of instruction must cover the subjects in the list in section 1.
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Implementation of Periodic trainingTwo models for drivers when to attend: Totally free within a 5 year period
= total chaos! Every driver will wait till last year
Almost 10 years can pass between PT Impossible for training centres to cope with
Drivers attend training after criteria: When driving license expire
Not all countries have expiring driving licenses
After driver’s birthday