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Obtaining Code 95

Code 95

Code 95 is the basic qualification for professional drivers. It is required for all drivers who carry passengers in vehicles with more than 9 seats using licence categories D1, D1E, D or DE, and for drivers who transport goods in vehicles over 3,500 kg using licence categories C1, C1E, C or CE.

Recognition

Core qualification – code 95 is recognised if:

  • You have obtained the national vocational qualification (NVQ) of the road traffic driver before 10 September 2008 for bus drivers and before 10 September 2009 for drivers of C and E category (proved by the NVQ driver certificate)
  • You are enrolled in the register of drivers at the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia or the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia before 29 December 2006 (proven by the certificate of one of the chambers mentioned)
  • You performed the work of the driver on 3 August 2001, but were not entered in the records of the chamber (proven by the employer's confirmation document)
  • You have completed the relevant secondary vocational education and obtained the profession of the driver as of 29 December 2006 (proven by the relevant certificate)
     

Exemptions from the obligation to obtain basic qualification:

  • Drivers of vehicles with a maximum permissible speed not exceeding 45km/h
  • Drivers of vehicles used by the Slovenian Armed Forces, police, civil protection or fire fighters
  • Drivers of vehicles intended for test driving with the aim of technical improvements, repair or maintenance of new or renewed vehicles not yet put into service
  • Drivers of vehicles used in emergency situations or intended for rescue operations
  • Drivers of vehicles used for driving lessons for persons wishing to obtain a driver’s license or a certificate of qualifications and regular training
  • Drivers of vehicles carrying material and equipment used by the driver in his/her work if the driving of that vehicle is not the driver’s basic activity
  • Drivers of vehicles used for their own and personal needs

Preparation for the exam

1. Lectures

Before the exam, you attend lectures where experienced professionals clearly explain all the material and help you prepare as well as possible.
 

2. Online classroom (self-study and revision)

In the online classroom, you can watch recordings of all lectures anytime and as many times as you want. The lessons are divided into shorter, well-structured sections that make the content easy to follow.
 

3. Study materials

You will receive a handbook in both printed and digital form, as well as examples of the most common questions that appear on the exam.

Examination

1. Theoretical knowledge test

It lasts 4 hours and includes multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and case studies.
 

2. Practical knowledge test

It lasts 2 hours (120 minutes) and includes a driving test to assess safe and efficient driving, as well as practical tasks based on the exam requirements.

After successfully passing both the theoretical and practical exam before the commission appointed by the Ministry, you receive a certificate. With this certificate, you submit an application at the administrative unit to have the basic qualification (Code 95) entered into your driving licence.

The Code is valid for 5 years and must be renewed through regular training of 35 hours, completed as 7 hours per year according to the prescribed programme.
 

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