Driver training has additional forms of self-study and distance learning.

Chief Inspector of the Department of Construction - Mr. Truong Van Son pointed out basic mistakes that training facilities often make. Photo: CONG TU

At the conference, Head of the Department of Transport and Port Management (Department of Construction) - Mr. Chau Ngoc Lieu said that the synchronous issuance of documents demonstrates the determination of the Government and the Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Construction ) in tightening discipline, improving training quality; applying technology, increasing publicity and transparency in management work. Creating a legal basis for strictly handling violations, gradually building a culture of safe and civilized traffic.

Instructors at Phu Ninh Driver Training and Testing Center (located in Phu Ninh district) teach driving practice. Photo: CONG TU

On behalf of the organizing committee, Mr. Ho Cong Tri - Deputy Head of the Department of Transport and Port Management disseminated the core content of Decree No. 160, dated December 18, 2024 of the Government regulating driver training and testing activities. This Decree stipulates that driver training facilities are enterprises, cooperatives, oreducational institutions. Notably, from January 1, 2025, driver training will have additional forms of self-study, distance learning, and guided self-study.

Driving test yard and facilities of Nguyen Bao Boi Company Limited (located in Dai Loc district). Photo: CONG TU

Representatives of the relevant agencies pointed out some basic contents of Circular No. 35, dated November 15, 2024 of the Ministry of Transport (now the Ministry of Construction) regulating training, testing, and granting of driving licenses; granting and using international driving licenses; training, testing, and granting certificates of training in road traffic law. According to the new regulations, all classes of car driving licenses must study full theory in the form of concentrated training or distance learning, self-study with guidance.

A representative of a driving training facility raised an opinion that needed to be answered. Photo: CONG TU

The Organizing Committee also informed about some sanctions related to handling in driver training as stipulated in Decree No. 168, dated December 26, 2024. Accordingly, driving training facilities and driving instructors will be severely punished if they violate. For example, driving instructors who do not wear the "Driving Instructor" badge while teaching will be fined from 2-3 million VND. Driving training facilities that arrange for students to practice driving on driving practice vehicles exceeding the prescribed number will be fined from 10-20 million VND.

At the conference, delegates discussed some new points according to regulations. Representatives of the relevant departments answered questions, thereby requesting that driving training facilities and testing centers raise awareness and responsibility in organizing implementation. After the conference, if training facilities find any inappropriate content, they can continue to send it for synthesis and reflection to the competent authority.

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