Changes from adopted text to adopted text

Removed- knowledge safety aspects related to alternatively fuelled vehicles and/or with battery, especially risks of flashover/conflagration or chemical reaction in case of accident or breakdown; [Am. 146]

Removed(f) precautions necessary when alighting from the vehicle, including ensuring that it is safe to open the vehicle door and that this will not create a hazard for other road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and micro-mobility users; [Am. 147]

Removed(g) mechanical aspects with a bearing on road safety; applicants must be able to detect the most common faults, in particular in the steering, suspension and braking systems, tyres, lights and direction indicators, reflectors, rear-view mirrors, windscreen and wipers, the exhaust system, seat-belts and the audible warning device;

Removed(h) vehicle safety equipment and, in particular, the use of seat-belts, head restraints, child safety equipment and charging of electrical vehicles;

Removed(i) rules and aspects regarding vehicle use in relation to the environment, including as regards electrical vehicles: appropriate use of audible warning devices, moderate fuel/energy consumption, limitation of emissions (greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutants, noise and microplastics from tyre, brake and road wear etc.). [Am. 148]

Removed(ia) basic knowledge on how to use first aid equipment and being capable to provide first aid, including CPR;

RemovedMember States may alternatively enable the option that a previously completed certified first aid practical training, which shall include CPR, allows for an exemption of the first aid-related content of the theory test; [Am. 149]

Removed(ib) safe interaction with advanced driver assistance systems functions and other automation features, including their associated advantages, limitations and risks; [Am. 150]

Removed(ic) basic regulatory framework on urban vehicle access restrictions, including low emission zones; [Am. 151]

Removed3. Specific provisions concerning categories A1, A2 and A

RemovedCompulsory check of general knowledge on:

Removed(a) use of protective outfit such as gloves, boots, clothes and safety helmet;

Removed(b) visibility of motorcycle riders for other road users;

Removed(c) risk factors related to various road conditions as laid down above with additional attention to slippery parts such as drain covers, road markings such as lines and arrows, tram rails;

Removed(d) mechanical aspects with a bearing on road safety as laid down above with additional attention to the emergency stop switch, the oil levels and the chain.

Removed4. Specific provisions concerning categories C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1 and D1E , D1E and T [Am. 152]

Removed(1) Compulsory check of general knowledge on:

Removed(a) rules on driving hours and rest periods as defined by Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council1; use of the recording equipment as defined by Regulation (EU) No 165/2014;

Removed(b) rules concerning the type of transport concerned: goods or passengers;

Removed(c) vehicle and transport documents required for the national and international carriage of goods and passengers;

Removed(d) how to behave in the event of an accident; knowledge of measures to be taken after an accident or similar occurrence, including emergency action such as evacuation of passengers and basic knowledge of first aid, including CPR; [Am. 153]

Removed(e) the precautions to be taken during the removal and replacement of wheels;

Removed(f) rules on vehicle weights and dimensions; rules on speed limiters;

Removed(fa) purpose and use of retarders/exhaust and brakes; [Am. 154]

Removed(g) obstruction of the field of view caused by the characteristics of their vehicles, particularly regarding pedestrians at the front of the vehicle and cyclists at the side and front of the vehicle; [Am. 155]

Removed(h) reading a road map, route planning, including the use of electronic navigation systems (optional);

Removed(ha) defensive and eco-driving: distance to the vehicle in front; curve overtaking, change of lane, priority rules, speed limits; [Am. 156]

Removed(i) safety factors relating to vehicle loading: controlling the load (stowing and fastening), difficulties with different kinds of load (for instance liquids, hanging loads, …), loading and unloading goods and the use of loading equipment (categories C, CE, C1, C1E, T only); [Am. 157]

Removed(ia) safety measures, procedures and protocols regarding safe parking areas; [Am. 158]

Removed(j) the driver's responsibility in respect to the carriage of passengers; comfort and safety of passengers, and in particular persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, as well as appropriate response in the event of gender-based harassment and violence; transport of children; necessary checks before driving away; all sorts of buses shall be part of the theory test (public service buses and coaches, buses with special dimensions, …) (categories D, DE, D1, D1E only). [Am. 159]

Removed(k) Member States may exempt applicants to a licence for a category C1 or C1E vehicle outside the scope of Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 from demonstrating their knowledge of the subjects listed in points 4.(1) point (a) to 4.(1) point (c).

Removed(2) Compulsory check of general knowledge on the following additional provisions concerning categories C, CE, D and DE:

Removed(a) the principles of the construction and functioning of: internal combustion engines, fluids (for instance engine oil, coolant, washer fluid), the fuel system, the electrical system, the ignition system, the transmission system (clutch, gearbox, etc.);

Removed(b) lubrication and antifreeze protection;

Removed(c) the principles of the construction, the fitting, correct use and care of tyres;

Removed(d) the principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and day-to-day maintenance of brake fittings and speed governors, and use of anti-lock brakes;

Removed(e) the principles of the types, operation, main parts, connection, use and day-to-day maintenance of coupling systems (categories CE, DE only);

Removed(f) methods of locating causes of breakdowns;

Removed(g) preventive maintenance of vehicles and necessary running repairs;

Removed(h) the driver's responsibility in respect of the receipt, carriage and delivery of goods in accordance with the agreed conditions (categories C, CE only).

RemovedB. TEST OF SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR

Removed5. The vehicle and its equipment

Removed(1) Vehicle transmission

Removed(a) The driving of a vehicle with manual transmission shall be subject to the passing of a skills and behaviour test taken on a vehicle with manual transmission.

Removed‘Vehicle with manual transmission’ means a vehicle in which a clutch pedal (or lever operated manually for categories A, A2 and A1) is present and must be operated by the driver when starting or stopping the vehicle and changing gears.

Removed(b) Vehicles that do not meet the criteria laid down in point 5.(1) point (a) shall be considered to have automatic transmission.

RemovedWithout prejudice to point 5.(1) point (c), if an applicant takes the test of skills and behaviour on a vehicle with automatic transmission this shall be recorded on any licence issued on the basis of such a test with the relevant Union code provided for in Annex I, Part E. Licences with this indication shall be used only for driving vehicles with automatic transmission.

Removed(c) The Union code marked on a driving licence of category A1, A2, A, B1, B and BE issued on the basis of a test of skills and behaviour taken on a vehicle with automatic transmission shall not be imposed displayed or shall be removed if the holder passes a dedicated test of skills and behaviour or completes a dedicated training, which may occur before or after the test of skills and behaviour on a vehicle with automatic transmission. [Am. 160]

RemovedMember States shall take the necessary measures to:

Removed(i) approve and supervise the dedicated training, including as part of the general driver training; or, ; or, [Am. 161]

Removed(ii) organise the dedicated test of skills and behaviour.

RemovedVehicles used for the training or the test covered by this point shall be with manual transmission and shall fall within the category of the driving licence for which the participants have applied for.

RemovedThe length of the test of skills and behaviour and the distance travelled shall be sufficient to assess the skills and behaviour laid down in point 6 or 7 of this Annex with particular attention paid to the operation of the vehicle transmission.

RemovedThe training shall contain all aspects covered in point 6 or 7 of this Annex with particular attention paid to the operation of the vehicle transmission. Each participant shall perform the practical components of the training and demonstrate his or her skills and behaviour on public roads. The duration of the training shall be at least 7 hours.

Removed(d) Specific provisions concerning vehicles of category BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1 and D1E and T [Am. 162]

RemovedMember States may decide that no restriction to vehicles with automatic transmission shall be recorded on the driving licence for a category BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1 or D1E vehicle referred to in point 5.(1) point (b), when the applicant already holds a driving licence obtained on a vehicle with manual transmission in at least one of the following categories: B, BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1 or D1E, and has performed the actions described in point 8.(4) during the test of skills and behaviour.

Removed(2) The vehicles used in tests of skills and behaviour shall comply with the minimum criteria given below. Member States may make provisions for more stringent criteria or add others. Member States may apply to vehicles of category A1, A2 and A, used in the test of skills and behaviour, a tolerance of 5 cm3 below the required minimum cylinder capacity.

Removed(a) Category A1:

RemovedCategory A1 motorcycle without sidecar, with a power rating not exceeding 11 kW and with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0,1 kW/kg, and capable of a speed of at least 90 km/h.

RemovedIf the motorcycle is powered by an internal combustion engine, the cylinder capacity of the engine shall be at least 120 cm3.