S.L. 65.18 Art. 85(b) (c) joining lane; driving by other bus stops; slopes; tunnel; the vehicle. and when necessary

This latter requirement does not apply to the applicants for a driving licence for a category C1 or C1E vehicle not falling within the scope of this Regulation;

(v) Checking the air pressure, air tanks and the suspension;

(vi) Checking the safety factors relating to vehicle loading: body, sheets, cargo doors, loading mechanism (if available), cabin locking (if available), way of loading, securing load (categories C, CE, C1, C1E only);

(vii) Checking the coupling mechanism and the brake and electrical connections (categories CE, C1E, DE, D1E only);

(viii) Being capable of taking special vehicle safety measures; controlling the body, service doors, emergency exits, first aid equipment, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment (categories D, DE, D1, D1E only);

(ix) Reading a road map, route planning, including the use of electronic navigation systems (optional).

Special manoeuvres to be tested with a bearing on road safety

(i) Coupling and uncoupling, or uncoupling and re-coupling a trailer from its motor vehicle; the manoeuvre must involve the towing vehicle being parked alongside the trailer (i.e. not in one line) (categories CE, C1E, DE, D1E only);

(ii) Reversing along a curve, the line of which shall be left to the discretion of the Authority;

(iii) Parking safely for loading/unloading at a loading ramp/platform or similar installation (categories C, CE, C1, C1E only);

(iv) Parking to let passengers on or off the bus safely (Categories D, DE, D1, D1E only). Behaviour in traffic Applicants must perform all the following actions in normal traffic situations, in complete safety and taking all necessary precautions:

(i) Driving away: after parking, after a stop in traffic; exiting a driveway;

(ii) Driving on straight roads; passing oncoming vehicles, including in confined spaces;

(iii) Driving round bends;

(iv) Crossroads: approaching and crossing of intersections and junctions;

(v) Changing direction: left and right turns; changing lanes;

(vi) Approach/exist of motorways or similar (if available): from the acceleration lane; leaving on the deceleration

(vii) Overtaking/passing: overtaking other traffic (if possible); alongside obstacles, e.g. parked cars; being overtaken traffic (if appropriate);

(viii) Special road features (if available): roundabouts; pedestrian crossings; driving up-/downhill on long

(ix) Taking the necessary precautions when alighting from

(5) Safe and energy-efficient driving Driving in such a way as to ensure safety and to reduce fuel consumption emissions during acceleration, deceleration, uphill and downhill driving, by selecting gears manually.