Code 95 Driver Qualification Exam

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📝 Part One: Multiple-Choice Questions

Each question has four options. Choose only one correct answer.

Driver Regulations & Safety

1. Weekly Driving Hours

56 hours (week 1), 34 hours (week 2), 25 hours (week 3). How many hours can he drive in
week 4?
A) 25 hours B) 56 hours C) 65 hours D) 31 hours

2. Annual Driver Training Duration

A) At least 7 hours B) At least 14 hours C) At least 35 hours D) At least 53 hours

3. Mobile Worker Responsibilities

A) Use safety precautions and personal safety equipment
B) Safety precautions, equipment, and medical exams
C) Safety equipment and union instructions
D) Safety and working time care

4. Coastal Navigation Definition

A) Taxi transport by licensed local carrier
B) International transport by local company
C) Domestic transport by local carrier
D) Domestic transport by foreign company

5. Vehicle Licensing Requirements

Which vehicles don’t need a license for commercial transport?
A) ≤ 3.5 tons B) ≤ 7 tons C) ≤ 12 tons D) ≤ 16 tons

6. Preventing Smuggling & Crime

A) Contact home/company often
B) Drive with assistant
C) Transport only with police escort
D) Minimize vehicle monitoring time

7. Ensuring Safe Work

A) Transport scheduling B) Garage traffic controller
C) Driver and mobile worker D) Driver and employer

8. Vehicle Hygiene Standards

A) Cleaning/sterilizing means inside vehicle
B) Designated cleaning material area
C) Running drinking water
D) Cleaning and lubricating means

9. Transporting Mixed-Length Loads

A) Short under long B) Long under short
C) Long over short D) Not permitted

Vehicle & Cargo Handling

10. European Pallet Load Capacity

A) 1000 kg B) 500 kg C) 1200 kg D) 1500 kg

11. License Copy Transferability

A) Non-transferable to individual vehicles
B) Transferable to non-owned vehicles
C) Non-transferable to owned vehicles
D) Transferable to owned vehicles

12. Social Insurance Registration Timing

A) On work start date B) Within 8 days
C) On contract signing date D) Within 30 days

13. Insurance Liability for Unlicensed Drivers

A) No recovery from driver
B) Recovery up to €1,500,000
C) Recovery up to €12,000
D) No coverage for injured party

14. Internal Legal Codes for Carriers

A) Yes, only for private transport
B) Yes C) No, law regulates it D) No

15. Carrier’s Contractual Obligations

A) Transfer if possible
B) Good quality and timely transport
C) Delivery of goods
D) Pay transport/storage costs

16. TIR Carnet for Group Vehicles

A) No, precise control not possible
B) Yes C) No D) Not allowed under TIR agreement

17. 12V Battery Cell Configuration

A) 6 cells in series B) 4 cells in parallel
C) 4 cells in series D) 12 cells in parallel

18. Turbocharger Function

A) Disperse diesel fuel
B) Reduce CO₂ in exhaust
C) Reduce NOx in exhaust
D) Overfill cylinders with air

Fuel & Emissions

19. Under-Inflated Tire Impact on Fuel

A) Increases by 6% B) Smoother movement
C) Increases by 4% D) Increases by 7%

20. Correct Tire Pressure Guidelines

A) Specified by tire manufacturer
B) Specified by vehicle manufacturer
C) Specified by both
D) Max 3 bars

21. Consequences of Not Using AdBlue

A) Shorter life, more NOx emissions
B) Shorter life, fewer NOx emissions
C) Use water/oil mix
D) No damage

22. Third-Party Insurance Responsibility

A) Car user B) Passengers and users
C) All in vehicle D) All road users

23. Cargo Loading Guidelines

A) Alternate loads B) Heaviest first
C) Heavy on top D) Lightest first

Transport Modes & Rest Periods

24. Highest Access Transport Mode

A) Rail B) Land C) Air D) Sea

25. Average Weekly Working Time

A) 48 hours B) 56 hours C) 60 hours D) 40 hours

26. Splitting Daily Rest Periods

A) 3h + 9h B) 2h + 9h C) 3h + 8h D) 3h + 6h

27. Organizing Driver Work Schedule

A) Driver & manager B) Transport company
C) Director D) Driver

28. Injection Pressure vs. Emissions

A) Lower pressure = fewer particles
B) Higher pressure = fewer particles
C) >1000 bar = no change
D) Vortex systems reduce up to 900 bar

29. Minor Repairs Location

A) Where safety precautions exist
B) In equipped workshops
C) Anywhere without settlements
D) Anywhere with safety precautions

30. Manual Load Weight & Stacking Height

A) 30 kg, 1 m B) 40 kg, 2 m
C) 50 kg, 1.5 m D) 25 kg, 1.7 m

Part Two: Short Answer Questions

Provide direct responses in the space provided.

1. Vehicle Checks During Air Transport Stops

- Tire pressure, temperature, and condition
- Brake disc/drum and wheel bearing temperature
- Tightness of wheel bolts and driveshaft pins
- Cooling system operation and engine overheating
- Load security

2. Correcting TIR Carnet Data

- Incorrect info must be deleted and corrected
- Correction must be signed and certified by customs
- Only the issuing national union can correct fields 1–3 on the cover page
- Corrections must include the union’s seal

3. Drivers Exempt from Initial Qualification

- Vehicles ≤ 45 km/h
- Used by army, police, civil protection, firefighters
- For technical tests, repairs, or maintenance
- Emergency/rescue operations
- Driving lessons and training
- Transporting work materials if driving isn’t the main activity
- Personal/special use vehicles

4. Safe Stopping on Declines

- Shift to lower gear for engine braking
- Use engine damper
- Use main brakes only if necessary

5. Weekly Driving Time Compliance

- Driver worked nights (10 PM start)
- Drove 8 hours/day, no driving on weekend
- Worked 11 hours on Tuesday and Friday → exceeds 10-hour night work limit
- Complies with EC 561/06 driving time, but violates mobile worker rest regulations
6. Weekly Rest Periods
- Two regular weekly rests (45 hours each) OR
- One regular (45 hours) + one reduced (≥24 hours)
- Reduced rest must be compensated before the end of the third week

7. Employer Responsibilities on First Workday

- Must provide contract draft 3 days before start
- Must refer driver for medical exam
- Must verify driving knowledge before first trip
- Employer did not act correctly

8. Required Onboard Documents

- License copy
- Driver qualification (marked “95” or special card)
- Non-EU drivers: special compliance certificate
- Vehicle rental/usage contract if not owned
- Required permits
- For bus transport: own-use certificate and driver employment contract

9. Maintaining Mental & Physical Fitness

- Take frequent breaks and walk
- Sit with knees slightly above hips
- Avoid extended arm reach
- Sit upright with chin tucked
- Avoid sitting on items like wallets
- Use back support if needed

10. Coolant Use & Limits

- Use only water-diluted coolant
- Modern antifreeze mixes with hard water
- Protects against corrosion year-round
- Replace every 2–5 years
- Same-type coolants are mixable
- Avoid contact with oil/impurities

11. Customs Verification of Goods

- Use customs seals on cargo area
- Vehicle must have customs validity certificate
- Packaging must have ID marks and show tampering
- Seals by customs or authorized shippers
- Customs labels may be used on individual packages

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📦 Part Three: Case Study – Istanbul to Maribor

Transport Details
- Route: Istanbul → Maribor
- Distance: 1,425 km
- Duration: 22 hours
- Cargo: 200 cartons of textiles
- Load: 21 tons (Max: 40 tons)
- Vehicle mass: 15 tons
- TIR Carnet used

Tasks & Responses

a) Type of Transport
- International bilateral freight transport

b) Tachograph Card Theft Procedure

- Notify employer
- Report theft to local police and get report
- Record driving/rest manually with name, license number, and signature
- Request new card after trip

c) Driving & Rest Allocation

- Drive 4h30 → 45-min break → drive 4h30
- Optional 10-hour extension twice/week
- Daily rest: 11h regular or 9h reduced (3x/week)
- Breaks can be split: 15 min + 30 min

d) Load Securing Equipment

- Use PVC chips or flexible nets

e) Required Documents
- Driver: license, qualification (Code 95), tachograph records, passport
- Vehicle: road permit, international transport license, TIR guarantee
- Cargo: delivery note, invoice, CMR waybill, TIR carnet

f) Mileage Utilization Rate

- 1300 km / 1425 km = 91%

g) Load Capacity Utilization Rate

- 40t – 15t = 25t capacity
- 21t / 25t = 84%

h) Transport Work Calculation

- 21t × 1300 km = 27,300 ton-km

i) Customs Duties During Transit

- Submit documents at export customs
- Assist with inspections
- Confirm TIR carnet at entry/exit points
- Declare goods at EU entry
- Present goods and carnet at destination customs

j) Semi-Trailer Connection Checks

- Clean contact points
- Apply handbrake
- Ensure front height aligns with coupling saddle
- Axes must be aligned; deflection ≤10%

k) Suspicious Activity at Intersection

- Suspect illegal immigrant or smuggling attempt
- Call police and request vehicle inspection