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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

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The future We need a common minimum

standard for periodic training Present situation is creating unequal

competition Should include mandatory individual

eco- and defensive driving The report of 2011, mentioned in

Article 13, should also focus on Periodic Training