8.LANGUAGE TESTSU.K.
Drivers who have to communicate with the infrastructure manager on critical safety issues must have language skills in the language indicated by the infrastructure manager concerned. Their language skills must be such that they can communicate actively and effectively in routine, adverse and emergency situations.
They must be able to use the messages and communication method specified in the ‘Operations’ TSI. Drivers must be able to communicate according to level 3 of the following table:
Language and communication level
The oral qualification in a language can be subdivided into five levels:
Level | Description |
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5 |
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4 |
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3 |
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2 |
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1 |
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