1. Legal implementation of EU directive 2003/59 On initial qualification and periodic training Revision – Law on Occasional Transport Revision - Austrian Road Services Law (Kraftfahrliniengesetz) Regulation on initial qualification and periodic training Adaption of professional driver’s apprenticeship Revision of Driving License Law

2. Austrian Solution Exam before a committee, without classes
1. Practical driving test
(driving test: 90 minutes)
2. Theory
Written exam (4 hours)
80 multiple choice questions
70% of questions must be answered correctly
3 practical situations
4 hours to answer questionnaire
Oral exam (30 minutes)

3. Periodic Training No exam Certified provider
Knowledge on 16 special areas
Important: road safety – fuel economy
35 hours: 1 unit – 7 hours
Can comprise practical module

4. Success: periodic training defined by road transport law
Impact
Vienna transport company organizes training in-house, 90% success rate
Staff retention
Other participants: success rate 70% max.
Problem: language and communication
Success: periodic training defined by road transport law