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Article 1.(1) Member States shall introduce a national driving licence based...
Article 2.(1) The emblem on page 1 of the Community model...
Article 3.(1) The driving licence provided for in Article 1 shall...
Article 4.(1) Driving licences shall state the conditions on which the...
Article 5.(1) This issue of driving licences shall be subject to...
Article 6.(1) The minimum age conditions for the issue of driving...
Article 7.(1) Driving licences shall, moreover, be issued only to those...
Article 7a.(1) A subdivision of the harmonized Community codes set out...
Article 7b.(1) The Commission shall be assisted by a committee on...
Article 8.(1) Where the holder of a valid national driving licence...
Article 9.For the purpose of this Directive, ‘normal’ residence means the...
Article 10.With the agreement of the Commission, Member States shall establish...
Article 11.Five years after this Directive has been put into effect,...
Article 12.(1) After consulting the Commission, Member States shall, before 1...
Article 13.Directive 80/1263/EEC is hereby repealed as of 1 July 1996....
Article 14.This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVING TESTS
2. Content of the theory test concerning all vehicle categories
2.1. Questions must be asked on each of the points listed...
3. Specific provisions concerning categories A and A1
4. Specific provisions concerning categories C, C+E, C1, C1+E, D, D+E,...
4.1. Compulsory check of general knowledge on:
4.1.1. Rules on driving hours and rest periods as defined by...
4.1.2. Rules concerning the type of transport concerned: goods or passengers;...
4.1.3. Vehicle and transport documents required for the national and international...
4.1.4. How to behave in the event of an accident; knowledge...
4.1.5. The precautions to be taken during the removal and replacement...
4.1.6. Rules on vehicle weights and dimensions; rules on speed limiters;...
4.1.7. Obstruction of the field of view caused by the characteristics...
4.1.8. Reading a road map, route planning, including the use of...
4.1.9. Safety factors relating to vehicle loading: controlling the load (stowing...
4.1.10. The driver's responsibility in respect to the carriage of passengers;...
4.2. Compulsory check of general knowledge on the following additional provisions...
4.2.1. The principles of the construction and functioning of: internal combustion...
4.2.3. The principles of the construction, the fitting, correct use and...
4.2.4. The principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use...
4.2.5. The principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use...
4.2.7. Preventive maintenance of vehicles and necessary running repairs;
4.2.8. The driver's responsibility in respect of the receipt, carriage and...
B. TEST OF SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR
6. Skills and behaviour to be tested concerning categories A and...
6.1. Preparation and technical check of the vehicle with a bearing...
6.2. Special manoeuvres to be tested with a bearing on road...
6.3.1. Riding away: after parking, after a stop in traffic; exiting...
6.3.2. Riding on straight roads; passing oncoming vehicles, including in confined...
6.3.4. Crossroads: approaching and crossing of intersections and junctions;
6.3.5. Changing direction: left and right turns; changing lanes;
6.3.6. Approach/exit of motorways or similar (if available): joining from the...
6.3.8. Special road features (if available): roundabouts; railway level crossings; tram/bus...
6.3.9. Taking the necessary precautions when getting off the vehicle.
7. Skills and behaviour to be tested concerning categories B, B1...
7.1. Preparation and technical check of the vehicle with a bearing...
7.1.1. Adjusting the seat as necessary to obtain a correct seated...
7.1.2. Adjusting rear-view mirrors, seat belts and head restraints if available;...
7.1.4. Performing a random check on the condition of the tyres,...
7.1.5. Checking the safety factors relating to vehicle loading: body, sheets,...
7.1.6. Checking the coupling mechanism and the brake and electrical connections...
7.2. Categories B and B1: special manoeuvres to be tested with...
7.3. Category B+E: special manoeuvres to be tested with a bearing...
7.4.1. Driving away: after parking, after a stop in traffic; exiting...
7.4.2. Driving on straight roads; passing oncoming vehicles, including in confined...
7.4.4. Crossroads: approaching and crossing of intersections and junctions;
7.4.5. Changing direction: left and right turns; changing lanes;
7.4.6. Approach/exit of motorways or similar (if available): joining from the...
7.4.8. Special road features (if available): roundabouts; railway level crossings; tram/bus...
7.4.9. Taking the necessary precautions when alighting from the vehicle.
8. Skills and behaviour to be tested concerning categories C, C+E,...
8.1. Preparation and technical check of the vehicle with a bearing...
8.1.1. Adjusting the seat as necessary to obtain a correct seated...
8.1.2. Adjusting rear-view mirrors, seat belts and head restraints if available;...
8.1.3. Random checks on the condition of the tyres, steering, brakes,...
8.1.4. Checking the power-assisted braking and steering systems; checking the condition...
8.1.5. Checking the air pressure, air tanks and the suspension;
8.1.6. Checking the safety factors relating to vehicle loading: body, sheets,...
8.1.7. Checking the coupling mechanism and the brake and electrical connections...
8.1.8. Being capable of taking special vehicle safety measures; controlling the...
8.1.9. Reading a road map, route planning, including the use of...
8.2. Special manoeuvres to be tested with a bearing on road...
8.3.1. Driving away: after parking, after a stop in traffic; exiting...
8.3.2. Driving on straight roads; passing oncoming vehicles, including in confined...
8.3.4. Crossroads: approaching and crossing of intersections and junctions;
8.3.5. Changing direction: left and right turns; changing lanes;
8.3.6. Approach/exit of motorways or similar (if available): joining from the...
8.3.8. Special road features (if available): roundabouts; railway level crossings; tram/bus...
8.3.9. Taking the necessary precautions when alighting from the vehicle.
9. Marking of the test of skills and behaviour
9.1. For each of the abovementioned driving situations, the assessment must...
9.2. During their assessment, driving examiners shall pay special attention to...
9.3. The driving examiner will furthermore assess whether the applicant is:...
9.3.1. Controlling the vehicle; taking into account: proper use of safety...
9.3.2. Driving economically and environmentally friendly, taking into account the revolutions...
9.3.3. Observation: all-round observation; proper use of mirrors; far, middle, near...
9.3.4. Priority/giving way: priority at crossroads, intersections and junctions; giving way...
9.3.5. Correct position on the road: proper position on the road,...
9.3.6. Keeping distance: keeping adequate distance to the front and the...
9.3.7. Speed: not exceeding the maximum allowed speed; adapting speed to...
9.3.8. Traffic lights, road signs and other indications: acting correctly at...
9.3.9. Signalling: give signals where necessary, correctly and properly timed; indicating...
9.3.10. Braking and stopping: decelerating in time, braking or stopping according...
II. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND BEHAVIOUR FOR DRIVING A POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLE
MINIMUM STANDARDS OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS FOR DRIVING A POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLE