Modernizing Driver Training and Licensing in the EU

Summary

A proposal to update EU rules on professional driver training and driving licenses to include new technologies and safety standards.
10 02.05.2018
Other
transport
environment
public safety
administrative reform
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Integration of modern vehicle technologies, such as alternative fuels and connected-vehicle driving, into driver training.
  • Strengthening road safety training, specifically regarding the protection of pedestrians, cyclists, and persons with limited mobility.
  • Introduction of specific training objectives for handling extreme weather conditions.
  • Modernization of training methods through the use of digital tools, e-learning, and simulators.
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