Accelerated basic qualification
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what exactly is the accelerated basic qualification anyway?
Drivers who drive commercial goods and passenger transport vehicles need a basic qualification and regular further training in addition to their driver's license, because they are confronted with special challenges in road traffic. This basic qualification qualifies professional drivers to drive a bus or truck for commercial purposes and must be refreshed by further training at five-year intervals. This also applies to temporary drivers who are on the road for commercial purposes. Journeys for private purposes, on the other hand, are exempt from this obligation. This basic qualification can be acquired by the driver in various ways. Professional drivers who were able to acquire their driving licenses (2, 3, C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE) before the cut-off dates (for bus drivers this is 10.09.2008 / for truck drivers 10.09.2009) benefit from the so-called grandfathering. For the legislator, they are already sufficiently qualified for freight and passenger transport due to their acquisition before the cut-off date and therefore do not require any additional qualification. Drivers who only completed their driving training after this date and will continue to do so in the future are obliged to acquire such a basic qualification by passing an appropriate examination. To acquire the basic qualification, a theoretical and practical examination must be taken and passed at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. This is done either by becoming a professional driver by completing the corresponding vocational training, by further training as a specialist within the driving company, or with the help of the accelerated basic qualification.
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FAQ on the accelerated basic qualification
How does the accelerated basic qualification work?
The accelerated basic qualification lasts 4 weeks. Our teaching times are Monday - Thursday (08:00 - 16:00) & Friday (08:00 - 14:00). The course comprises a total of 140 lessons of 60 minutes each. At DriveX you will always receive a schedule at the beginning of the week so that you always know exactly what to expect. This involves 130 lessons of theoretical instruction and 10 hours of practical driving instruction (on a bus or truck, depending on the class).
Is the accelerated initial qualification a training course?
The accelerated initial qualification is not training in the sense that it is completed to obtain a driving licence. It is much more of an additional qualification that is prescribed by law for passenger and freight transport. In principle, however, it can be said that it is a further training course that must be completed with an examination.
How does the exam work?
The final exam is a 90-minute written test at the IHK, which consists of equal parts of multiple-choice questions and open questions with direct answers. In order to pass the written exam, you should have sufficient written and spoken German skills.
Switching from truck to bus driver?
If you already have the basic qualification for freight transport, you can upgrade to the basic qualification for passenger transport at any time. Of course, this is also possible the other way round. In this case, you only have to attend 35 hours of theoretical lessons and complete 2.5 hours of practical driving in a truck or bus.
Is the IHK examination accelerated basic qualification for the truck difficult?
Of course, that's a matter of opinion. You have to learn for it like with every exam - for some it's better, for others it's a bit worse. The accelerated basic qualification is definitely doable with our support!
Do holders of the old class 3 driving licence have to complete the accelerated basic qualification?
No. They don't have to, because they already have the C1 or C1E driving license. However, they must also take part in the further training courses that are mandatory every five years for commercial use.
Is it possible to take the exam for the 'accelerated basic qualification' in a foreign language?
No, according to the statutes of the IHK the examination language for all examinations is German.
What is the minimum age after passing the accelerated basic qualification in commercial passenger transport?
Anyone who has passed the accelerated basic qualification test is entitled to drive in classes D and DE in regular service up to 50 km at the age of 21. From the age of 23, there is no longer a limit. For classes D1 and D1E, on the other hand, the minimum age is only 21 years.
Do drivers who work temporarily as truck drivers for a haulage company have to take part in further training?
Yes, even temporary drivers are required by law to undergo regular training if you are driving commercially, which is definitely the case in this context.
For which vehicles do I need the accelerated basic qualification for my commercial activity?
The accelerated basic qualification is required for vehicles in categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE.
