Changes from plenary report to adopted text

AddedThe competent medical authority may establish temporary requirements and, where appropriate, restrictions on driving. [Am. 232]

AddedGroup 2:

Added(3) The competent medical authority shall give due consideration to the additional risks and dangers involved in the driving of vehicles covered by the definition of this group and may establish temporary requirements and, where appropriate, restrictions on driving. [Am. 233]

AddedRENAL DISORDERS

Added16. The following rules apply to applicants with renal disorders.

AddedGroup 1:

Added(1) Driving licences may be issued or renewed for applicants and drivers with serious renal insufficiency subject to authorised medical opinion and regular medical check-ups.

AddedGroup 2:

Added(2) Save in exceptional cases duly justified by authorised medical opinion, and subject to regular medical check-ups, driving licences shall not be issued to or renewed for applicants or drivers with serious and irreversible renal deficiency.

AddedMISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Added17. The following provisions are considered miscellaneous.

AddedGroup 1:

Added(1) Subject to authorised medical opinion and, if necessary, regular medical check-ups, driving licences may be issued to or renewed for applications or drivers who have had an organ transplant or an artificial implant which affects the ability to drive.

AddedGroup 2:

Added(2) The competent medical authority shall give due consideration to the additional risks and dangers involved in the driving of vehicles covered by the definition of this group.

AddedAs a general rule, where applicants or drivers have any disorder which is not mentioned in the points of this Annex but is liable to be, or to result in, a functional incapacity affecting safety at the wheel, driving licences shall not be issued or renewed unless the application is supported by authorised medical opinion and, if necessary, subject to regular medical check-ups.

AddedAnnex IV

AddedMINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PERSONS WHO CONDUCT PRACTICAL DRIVING TESTS

Added1. Competences required by a driving examiner

Added(1) A person authorised to conduct practical assessments in a power-driven vehicle of the driving performance of a candidate shall have knowledge, skills and understanding related to the topics listed in points 1.(2) to 1.(6).

Added(2) The competences of an examiner shall be relevant to assessing the performance of a candidate seeking the category of driving licence entitlement for which the driving test is being undertaken.

Added(3) Knowledge and understanding of driving and assessment:

Added(a) theory of driving behaviour;

Added(b) hazard perception and accident avoidance;

Added(c) the syllabus underpinning driving test standards;

Added(d) the requirements of the driving test;

Added(e) relevant road and traffic legislation, including relevant Union and national legislation and interpretative guidelines;

Added(f) assessment theory and techniques;

Added(g) defensive driving.

Added(ga) understanding and paying attention to the vulnerability of non-motorised road users. [Am. 234]

Added(4) Assessment skills:

Added(a) ability to observe accurately, monitor, and evaluate overall candidate performance, in particular:

Added(b) correct and comprehensive recognition of dangerous situations;

Added(c) accurate determination of cause and likely effect of such situations;

Added(d) achievement of competence and recognition of errors;

Added(e) uniformity and consistency in assessment;

Added(f) assimilate information quickly and extract key points;

Added(g) look ahead, identify potential problems, and develop strategies to deal with them;

Added(h) provide timely and constructive feedback.

Added(5) Personal driving skills:

AddedA person authorised to conduct a practical test for a category of driving licence must be able to drive to a consistently high standard that type of power-driven vehicle.

Added(6) Quality of service:

Added(a) establish and communicate what the candidate can expect during the test;

Added(b) communicate clearly, choosing content, style and language to suit the audience and context and deal with enquiries from candidates;

Added(c) provide clear feedback about the test result;

Added(d) treat candidates with respect and indiscriminately.

Added(7) Knowledge about vehicle technique and physics:

Added(a) knowledge about vehicle technique such as steering, tyres, brakes, lights, specially for motorcycles and heavy vehicles;

Added(b) loading safety;

Added(c) knowledge about vehicle physics such as speed, friction, dynamics, energy.

Added(8) Driving in a fuel/energy efficient and environmentally friendly way.

Added2. General conditions

Added(1) A category B driving examiner:

Added(a) shall have held a category B licence for at least 3 years;

Added(b) shall be at least 23 years old;

Added(c) shall have successfully completed the initial qualification provided for in point 3 of this Annex and subsequently followed the quality assurance and the periodic training arrangements as provided for in point 4 of this Annex;

Added(d) shall have terminated a vocational education that leads at least to a completion of level 3 as set out in the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)1;

Added(e) shall not be active as a commercial driving instructor in a driving school simultaneously.

Added(2) A driving examiner for the other categories:

Added(a) shall hold a driving licence in the category concerned or possess equivalent knowledge through adequate professional qualification;