Chapter 1. Introductory provisions
Article 1 this regulation lays down provisions on the application
of law (2007:1157) om professional driving skills.
section 2 of the terms and abbreviations used in the regulation has
the same meaning as in the Act (2007:1157) om professional driving skills.
Chapter 2. Basic skills
Education
section 1 initial training shall cover the topics and refer to the objectives
set out in the annex.
2 § a basic education, amounting to 280 hours must include:
at least 20 hours of driving practice.
3 § a basic education, amounting to 140 hours must include:
at least ten hours driving training.
Enlargement or modification of transport activity
4 section a driver who extends or modifies its transportation operations
According to Chapter 4. section 4 of the Act (2007:1157) on professional drivers ' skills and
which typically must complete a basic education under section 2 of the order
to get basic skills, must instead undergo a
complementary basic education of at least 70 hours. At least five
hours will be running training.
A driver who extends or revises their transport activities and
which typically must complete a basic education in accordance with paragraph 3 of
to get basic skills, must instead undergo a
complementary basic education of at least 35 hours.
At least two and a half hours should be running training.
Running training
5 § With running training referred to individual driving as a pupil performs
under the supervision of a teacher in the car.
Anyone who has an eye on running training is considered as a driver unless
the student does not have a driving licence with driving privileges
the vehicle. Regulation (2012:9).
Sample
section 6 of the driver shall finish basic training with passing
proficiency test before the Transport Department.
Transportation the Board of Directors may appoint a person who is active in the
secondary school or municipal adult education to conduct
sample. Regulation (2011:526).
section 7 of the proficiency test in secondary school or municipal
adult education must be implemented incrementally during the
walking. Regulation (2011:526).
Chapter 3. Continuing education
§ 1 a course on training of drivers shall include at least 35
hours. It may be divided in modules that include at least seven
hours each.
Individual elements of the course may include simulator training or
distance learning. Regulation (2008:729)
section 2 of the training will cover topics and relate to the objectives set out in
the annex. Regulation (2014:785).
Chapter 4. Certificate of professional competence
Issuing
section 1 of the Swedish Transport Agency shall issue a certificate of professional competence of
basic skills for a driver
-meet the age requirements of Chapter 3. 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6 or 7 of
Act (2007:1157) om professional driver competence,
-have undergone basic training,
-have completed approved test, and
-hold the driving privileges of the vehicle
basic education concerns.
The right to get a CPC expires two years after the
the driver passed a qualifying exam. Regulation (2012:9).
section 2 of the Transportation Board shall issue a certificate of professional competence to
a driver who has undergone training and holding
the driving privileges of the vehicle which the training relates.
The right to get a CPC expires one year after
a certificate of completion of training.
Regulation (2012:9).
3 § If a CPC has been destroyed or lost
or if any task if the holder has changed,
the holder must notify the Transport Agency.
The notification shall, where possible, professional competence certificate must be attached.
Where a CPC that come off later is found, shall
it immediately handed over to the Swedish Transport Agency.
Regulation (2008:1172).
section 4 of the Transport Board may, after notification under paragraph 3 of the issue
a duplicate certificate of professional competence. Such duplicate shall have the
the same duration as the original CPC certifying.
Regulation (2008:1172).
Exchange of professional competence
section 5 Shows the driver certificate of professional competence of data
of a driving licence issued in another State within the EEA,
the driver in connection with a driver's license shall be replaced according to 6
Cape. section 7 of the regulation on driving licences (1998:980) apply to
The Swedish Transport Agency to CPC as referred to in 1
or section 2 shall be issued. A copy of the licence application for the
Exchange concerns shall be annexed to the application.
The Swedish Transport Agency may submit to the applicant to submit a
investigation showing that the CPC certifying on it
foreign driving license to be replaced are valid in the State where the
It has been issued. Failure to follow the placement, the application is rejected.
The new vocational skills certificate is valid until and including the same
time that it replaced the CPC certifying.
Regulation (2008:1172).
Documents
section 6 of the Act which constitutes the proof of professional competence shall
designated "DRIVER QUALIFICATION CARD".
Other evidence of professional competence
paragraph 7 of a driver who is not a national of a country in the EEA but that
is employed or engaged by an undertaking established in
EEA and freight transport, shall demonstrate their
professional driver competence by showing such a
driver attestation referred to in the European Parliament and of the Council
Regulation (EC) no 484/2002 of 1 March 2002 amending
Council regulations (EEC) No 881/92 and (EEC) No 3118/93 of
to introduce a driver attestation.
section 8 a driver who is not a national of a country in the EEA but that
is employed or engaged by an undertaking established in
The EEA and who perform the carriage shall demonstrate their
professional driver competence by either
1. Community code on a Community driving licence,
2. the driver qualification card provided with the corresponding
Community code, or
3. a national evidence that Member States mutual
agree in their respective territories.
Chapter 5. Permit to conduct training, etc.
section 1 of the Transport Board may authorize a physical or
legal person conducting training activities according to
Chapter 8. section 2 of the Act (2007:1157) om professional driving skills.
It should be shown in the permit any training that may
conducted. Regulation (2008:1172).
section 2 of the application for a permit to conduct training activities
should contain the following:
1. a training plan indicating the substances, plan for implementing
education and teaching methods,
2. details of teachers ' qualifications and
areas of activity,
3. information on workshops and teaching materials,
4. information on the resources available for the practical work
and the vehicles used, and
5. information on the conditions for participation in the training
including the number of training places.
2 a of upon application by the authorisation to engage
educational activities Board may change or Transport
announce new terms and conditions in the permit decision.
Regulation (2014:785).
section 3 of The authorised to conduct training activities
shall ensure that operations are carried out in accordance with the application
and the State as well as the training activities include the
as mentioned in Chapter 2. section 1 or 3. 2 §.
Regulation (2014:785).
4 § The authorised to conduct education activities should
register with the Swedish Transport Agency when the activity begins. Notification
should also be done if the business closes or if break is made in
it. The notification shall also be made on the extent
changes or if there is any change in the
activities relevant to the purpose of supervision. Notification under
This paragraph shall be effected without delay. Regulation (2008:1172).
Reporting etc.
§ 5 The authorised to conduct training for
professional driver competence should take notes on driver's
participation in the training course.
section 6 of The program in accordance with Chapter 8. Act (2007:1157) om
professional driving skills may conduct training for
professional driver competence shall immediately after the driver passed
a basic education or a training course report
evidence needed to Transport Board to make
the decision to issue a certificate of professional competence.
If the driver has completed parts of the training of several
providers of education for the person who organised the last part of the course
report to the Swedish Transport Agency that continuing education is
completed. Regulation (2010:784).
section 7 of The authorised to conduct training for
professional driver competence, in connection with the report submitted under
section 6, issue a certificate of completion of training to the driver.
If the driver has completed parts of the training of several
training providers, the who organised a module issue
a certificate of completion of the module to the driver. The organised
the last part of the course shall issue a certificate of completion
training to the driver.
Chapter 6. Withdrawal, etc.
section 1 of the Swedish Transport Agency takes decisions under 10 Cape. section 1 of the Act
(2007:1157) om professional driver competence of withdrawal of authorization
to conduct training, as well as Announces warning under 10 Cape. section 2 of the
the same law. Regulation (2008:1172).
Chapter 7. Supervision
section 1 of the Swedish Transport Agency supervises the law
(2007:1157) om professional driving skills and regulations
a court in connection with the law is followed.
As regards the supervision of how the test is conducted in
secondary school or municipal adult education,
The Swedish Transport Agency shall consult with the State school inspection.
Regulation (2012:9).
Chapter 8. Appropriations, etc.
Regulations
section 1 of the Transport Board may provide for
1. initial and running training for basic skills,
2. tests at basic training,
3. continuing education,
4. conditions for conducting training activities,
5. professional competence, other evidence pursuant to Chapter 4. 8 § 3, and
Community code, and
6. supervision of training activities.
The Transport Board may, subject to paragraph 2, notify
regulations for enforcement of the Act (2007:1157) om
professional driving skills and this regulation.
Regulations referred to in the first subparagraph 2 shall be communicated to the following
consultation with the State school. Regulation (2008:1172).
section 2 of the State's school may provide for training for
professional driver competence in secondary school or municipal
adult education where pupils attend a national course that has been
subject to consultation with the Swedish Transport Agency.
Regulations shall be notified of
1. the content of the basic training for basic skills,
and
2. the training activities of the school.
State school inspection may provide for supervision of
training activities. Regulation (2012:9).
paragraph 3 of the Transport Board may provide for samples
finishes basic training under the Act (2007:1157) om
professional driver competence education in secondary school
or municipal adult education where pupils attend a national
course.
Before the Transportation Board such regulations shall
the Board told the State's school. Regulation (2012:9).
Fees
section 4 of the Transport Board may provide for fees for the
supervision and case management under the Act (2007:1157) om
professional driver competence and in accordance with regulations that have been issued
with the support of the law. Regulation (2010:1611).
Transitional provisions
2007:1470
1. This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 January 2008.
2. This Regulation shall apply for the first time on september 10
2008 at the rider who performs carriage by vehicles
requires categories D and DE.
3. This Regulation shall apply for the first time on september 10
2009 drivers performing road freight transport with vehicles that require
categories C and CE.
Annex
List of substances and the matters referred to in Chapter 2.
section 1, Chapter 3. 2 section and Chapter 5. paragraph 3 of the
1. advanced training in rational driving with regard to
security provisions
For all driver's licenses
1.1. Objective: to know the characteristics of the transmission
for optimal use of these.
The curves of the engine torque, power and
fuel consumption, optimum use of revolution counter,
diagram of gearbox.
1.2. Objective: to know the technical safety devices
characteristics and operation to master the vehicle, reducing
wear and tear and to prevent disturbances.
Specific features of the hydraulic bromsservosystemet,
braking and rotation constraints, combined use
of brakes and retarder, optimal use of the relationship
speed transmission, use of vehicle inertia, methods for
to slow down and brake in downhill, action if errors
occurs.
1.3. Objective: to optimise fuel consumption.
Optimisation of fuel consumption by applying the
skills listed in points 1.1 and 1.2.
Licence C, C1, C1E, CE
1.4. Objective: to be able to provide a loading and
at the same time meet the security requirements and the proper use
of the vehicle.
Forces affecting vehicles in motion, how the transmission is best
used in relation to the goods and
road conditions, calculation of the vehicle or vehicle train
payload, the calculation of the total volume/gross volume,
distribution of the load, the effects of overload on an axis,
vehicle stability and centre of gravity, types of
packaging and pallets.
Basic cargo assurance categories, methods for clamping
and securing of the goods, the use of straps, control of
securing equipment, use of handling equipment,
the use of tarpaulins.
Running Short D1, D1E, D, The
1.5 goals: to ensure passenger safety
and convenience.
Adjustment of movements in length and page orientation, common
use of the road network, position on the carriageway, softness at
braking, mastery of the overhang, the use of special
infrastructure (public spaces and reserved lanes),
managing conflicts between safe driving and other
data driver, communication with the passengers, special
considerations in the transport of certain groups of passengers (persons with
disabilities, children).
1.6. Objective: to be able to provide a loading and
at the same time meet the security requirements and the proper use
of the vehicle.
Forces affecting vehicles in motion, how the transmission is best
used in relation to the goods and
road conditions, calculation of the vehicle or vehicle train
payload, the distribution of the load, the effects of overload on
an axle, vehicle stability and centre of gravity.
2. application of rules
For all driver's licenses
2.1. Objective: to know the social conditions and
provisions in the road transport sector.
Maximum working time in the transport sector, principles,
application and effect of Council Regulation (EEC) no
3821/85 of 20 december 1985 on recording equipment in
road transport and European Parliament and Council
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of 15 March 2006 on the
harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to
road transport and amending Council regulations
(EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85, penalties for non-
or incorrect use or manipulation of
the equipment, knowledge of social conditions in
road transport: rights and obligations of
drivers in terms of the initial qualification and periodic training.
Licence C, C1, C1E, CE
2.2. Objective: to know the regulations for
freight transport.
Certificate to carry out operations, duties under
standard contracts for the carriage of goods, drafting of
documents included in the transport contract, international
transport permits, obligations under the Convention on the
shipping contract for the international carriage of goods by road,
International Bills of lading, cross-border transport,
freight forwarders, special documents accompanying goods.
Running Short D1, D1E, D, The
2.3. Objective: to know the regulations for
passenger transport.
Carriage of specific groups of passengers, safety equipment in
the bus, seat belts, loading of the vehicle.
3. Health, road and environmental safety, service,
Logistics
For all driver's licenses
3.1 Objective: be aware of the risks involved in transport and if
work-related accidents.
Different types of work-related accidents in the transport sector,
statistics on road traffic accidents, heavy goods vehicles and buses
accidents, personal injury, material damage, economic
consequences.
3.2. Objective: to prevent crime and
trafficking in human beings.
General information, implications for drivers, preventive
measures, check list, legislation on transport companies
liability.
3.3. Objective: to prevent physical risks.
Ergonomics: risky movements and postures, physical
fitness, handling exercises, personal security.
3.4. Objective: be aware of the importance of physical and mental
ability.
Principles for a healthy and balanced diet, effects of
alcohol, drugs or other substances that can affect behavior,
symptoms, causes and effects of fatigue and stress,
the fundamental importance of the cycle of work and rest.
3.5. Objective: to assess crisis situations.
Actions in crisis situations: assessment of the situation, prevent
to complications worsen, call for help, come to
injured rescue and give first aid to the injured, take
measures in the event of fire, evacuation of occupants in
truck/bus passengers, ensuring all passenger
security, reactions at the assault, basic principles for
how an accident report shall be drawn up.
3.6. Objective: to present such a behavior which contributes
to that company's profile is raised.
The driver's conduct and the company's profile: how the quality of
driver's services are important for the company, the operator's different
roles, people who may come in contact with the driver,
vehicle maintenance, organisation of work, commercial and
economic consequences of litigation.
Licence C, C1, C1E, CE
3.7. Objective: to know the economic conditions of
carriage of goods by road and the organisation of the market.
Road transport in relation to other modes of transport
(competition, shippers), different road transport activities
(transport for hire or reward, on own account,
transport-related activities), organisation of the common
transport companies and transport-related activities, various
specialized transport (tank or cooling vans
etc.), developments in the industry (diversification of
services provided, rail-road, subcontracting,
etc.).
Running Short D1, D1E, D, The
3.8. Objective: to know the economic conditions of
carriage of passengers by road and the organisation of the market.
Carriage of passengers by road in relation to the different modes of transport
of passenger transport (rail, private cars), different types of
road transport activities for personal transport, border crossing
(international transport), the most common
passenger transport enterprises ' organization.
Regulation (2012:9).
