Training for Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving

1) MIMIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR TRAINEES
The Minimum requirements for the trainees to undergo the "Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Training" are given as below:
Education : Fluent in reading and writing in Regional Language.
Driving License : 1 year completed in Light Motor Vehicle Driving
Physical Condition : Good vision and free from other Physical disabilities
2) COURSE DURATION
36 Hrs spread over 6 weeks
(16 hrs theory & 20 hrs driving practice)
3) SYLLABUS
The syllabus as prescribed in Rule 31(3) of Central motor vehicle rules, 1989 for Heavy Motor Vehicles.
4) COURSE CONTENT
Topic

No.of Hrs.
 Driving Theory 2
 Traffic Education 2
 Vehicle Mechanism theory 2
 Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs 1
 Public Relations 1
 First Aid & Human Psychology 1
 Road Rage & Stress Management 2
 Causes & Types of accidents Drivers responsibility in the event of accident 2
 AIDS awareness: Tobacco & Alcohol 2
 Pollution and Environment 1
Topic
No.of Hrs.
 Basic driving Practice(in Driving Range) 2
 Skill Driving Practice in Driving Ranges 4
 Driving Practice in Rural and Highway Roads 4
 Driving Practice in City roads (in Dense and Lane Traffic) 3
 Uphill & Downhill driving 2
 Simulator Training (rain, fog, night, hilly terrain) 3
 Theory Test & Evaluation 2
5) EVALUATION

Theory test shall be conducted from a large question bank of min 1000 question covering all aspects of vehicle and road safety. Question paper to be randomly generated through a pseudo random software. Each topic to be assigned a certain weightage for the no of question to be picked up. Question paper of 40 Qs.
Min pass percentage for theory is 60%.


Practical test shall be conducted on pre-identified check sheet covering all aspects of driving. Min score required to pass the Practical test is 60 out of a max 100.Those committing a serious or dangerous fault would be disqualified irrespective of the total score.

6) ELIGIBILITY TO WRITE EXAMINATION
A minimum of 85% attendance is required.
7) EXTENSION OF TRAINING
For shortage of attendance or failure in driving practice, the training period will be extended in terms of hrs depending upon the candidates requirement by collecting additional fee.
8) FAILURE IN EXAMINATION
If anybody fails in any theory paper or driving practice, the candidate has to re-appear for the Examination.
9) TEST
The Trainees those who passed the driving Performance Test called Internal Trade Test conducted by the Institute will only be sent to Motor Vehicle Inspector’s Test for Heavy Vehicle Driving License Endorsement.
10) CERTIFICATION
After passing in all Theory papers and Motor vehicle Inspector's test,the Proficiency Test Certificate will be issued to the candidates

About IDTR

IDTR promotes road safety with focus on training of drivers. Driver training develops right attitude towards healthy driving habits which will bring down the accident rate in the country. Training will be conducted by well trained driving instructors to impart practical, systematic and scientific driver training.