This report describes the recommendations the experts arrived at during two workshops, as well as the discussions which preceded them. These workshops have been organised within the framework of a project entitled "Comparative analysis and practical guide on driver licensing in the European Union". The workshop participants are experts, not political delegates and the recommendations therefore reflect their expert opinions. Directive 91/439/EEC served as a starting point for discussions. Certain points stipulated in this Directive have been analysed and restructured. Agreement was reached on the following items: the location of the practical test, the contents (including the special manoeuvres). the assessment criteria for both category B and B+E, the test result form, the criteria for testing vehicles, the use of safety belts, the definition of category B+E and the practical test for this category. In the course of the presentations and discussions, it became clear that large differences still exist between the participating countries in certain other areas. For this reason, the experts decided not to make any recommendations on the following points: the use of a special testing ground; flexible versus set routes; the place of the examiner and the presence and place of the instructor. The above-mentioned recommendations constitute minimum requirements, based on best practice solutions. This implies that countries can impose stricter requirements if their legislation demands this. (A)
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