???Initial Stage of Driving Instruction

Curriculum group:	Transport services
Total volume of study:	At the basic level: min 28 classroom hours (lesson duration 45 minutes) and 30 driving hours (45 min). At the final stage: 4 classroom hours and 2 driving hours.
Study content:	Preparing the driver according to the curriculum by giving the student the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for behaving in traffic, which meet the qualification requirements set for the driver of the sought category of motor vehicle. Create conditions for: the development of responsible driver's traffic behavior; the development of safe, independent, considerate to other road users, and environmentally friendly behavior of the driver.
Conditions for starting the studies:	The training course accepts a person seeking the right to drive a category B motor vehicle, who is at least 15.5 years old at the time of starting the training. The person must have a valid health certificate with a mark allowing the driving of the sought category of motor vehicle.
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of the course, the participant: knows traffic rules; is able to observe traffic; is able to make optimal decisions; is able to control a motor vehicle; is able to see and prevent hazards; is able to act avoiding risks.
Description of the learning environment:	The theory lessons take place in a classroom meeting the requirements, with modern video equipment and teaching materials. Classrooms are furnished with tables and chairs. Driving lessons are conducted with vehicles meeting the requirements. Practice exercises are performed on a hard-surfaced training ground closed for other traffic.
List of study materials:	"Traffic Law", "Meanings and Requirements for Traffic Signs and Road Markings, and Signals for Lights", “The procedure for examining motor vehicle drivers, granting them the right to drive, and the forms and requirements for driving licenses and examination vehicles” and instructor's materials.
Graduation requirements and issued documents:	The training ends with a theoretical knowledge exam and a driving test. The purpose of the exam is to objectively determine the learner's knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding the learning outcomes specified in the curriculum. The theoretical exam of the training has 40 questions. The exam is passed if the examinee answers at least 38 questions correctly. The driving test applies a "passed" or "failed" grading system, i.e., to pass the exam, one must receive a "passed" grade. Students who have acquired all learning outcomes and passed the in-school theory and driving tests graduate from the training course. The driving school issues a course completion certificate to the graduate and electronically submits the certificate data to the traffic register.
Instructor qualifications, learning or work experience	B-category motor vehicle driver's theory teacher is Igor Ivanovski, who graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical University in 2005 and Tallinn University of Applied Sciences, and completed a B-category motor vehicle driver's teacher training course in 2006. Igor has been working as a theory and driving instructor since 2007 and holds a B-category motor vehicle driver's theory and driving instructor qualification. Teacher certificate No. ÕT005282 B-category motor vehicle driver's driving instructor is Vladimir Ennukson - has been working as a driving instructor since 1997. Teacher certificate No. ÕT005628 B-category motor vehicle driver's driving instructor is Aleksei Minonen - has been working as a driving instructor since 2022. Teacher certificate No. ÕT005419 Teachers have a motor vehicle driver's instructor certificate issued by the Transport Administration.

Initial Training Basic Level
Theoretical Training			Driving Training
Overview of the training organization and objectives Guidance for independent study		2	Driver's posture and safety equipment Vehicle handling	1
Traffic as a system. Concepts.		6	Vehicle handling	2
Traffic as a system. Meaning of traffic lights. Signals by a controller.		3	Driving on low-traffic roads	2
Traffic as a system. Warning signs and their meanings.		3	Vehicle maneuvering	2
Traffic as a system. Right-of-way signs.		2	Crossing intersections	6
Traffic as a system. Prohibitory and regulatory signs.		3	Ending the drive and parking	4
Traffic as a system. Mandatory and informational signs.		3	Highway driving	2
Traffic as a system. Directional and service signs.		3	Driving in heavy urban traffic	3
Traffic as a system. Supplementary plates.		3	Overtaking, passing, and detouring	1
Traffic as a system. Road markings.		3	Eco-friendly driving	2
Basics of traffic safety. Factors affecting stopping distance and risk prevention. Vehicle safety.		3	Driving at night	1
Basics of traffic safety. Eco-friendly vehicle use. Safe traffic principles.		2	Performing basic skid training exercises	1
Considering other road users. The person as a driver.		2	Driving on a planned route	1
Starting to drive and vehicle positioning while driving. Planning the drive to avoid risk. Overtaking, passing, and detouring.		3	Driving on a planned route Assessment of acquired driving skills	1
Driving order while on the road. Stopping and ending the drive.		3
Driving at night. Driving in difficult road and weather conditions.		3
Vehicle technical condition.		6
Traffic insurance. Behavior in case of an accident.		2
SCHOOL THEORY EXAM		1	SCHOOL DRIVING EXAM	1
Total in initial training phase min	28		Total in initial training phase min	30
Traffic theory and driving exam at the Transport Department
Obtaining a first-time driver's license

Final Stage Training
Theoretical Training			Driving Training
Eco-friendly, safe, and considerate driving mindset. Behavior in slippery conditions.		3	Deepening the eco-friendly, risk-avoiding, and considerate driving style.			1
Slippery driving risk avoidance practical		1	Slippery driving risk avoidance exercises on the training ground			1
Total in final stage training		4	Total in final stage training			2

Continuing Education
Theoretical Training				Driving Training
Continuing Education	as needed (volume determined individually)			Continuing Education	2
				Total in continuing education at least	2

1. INITIAL TRAINING BASIC LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.1. Theoretical Training

Overview of training organization and objectives. Guidance for independent study

After the training, the student:

• knows the conditions and procedure for obtaining a driver's license;
• is familiar with the organization of the training;
• is aware of the legal acts and documents regulating the training;
• has embraced the objectives of driver training set out in the driver preparation regulations;
• is prepared to take responsibility for their learning;
• has developed an individual study plan;
• knows how the driving school supports independent learning and whom to ask for help if needed.

Traffic as a system. Concepts.

After the training, the student:

• understands the terminology related to different parts of the traffic system;
• is familiar with the principles related to traffic organization;
• comprehends traffic as a system and their role within it;
• is aware of the positive and negative impact of traffic on human life and health.

Traffic as a system. The meaning of traffic lights. Signals by a controller.

After the training, the student:

• Knows different types of traffic lights;
• Understands the meanings of different traffic light signals;
• Knows how a driver should respond to different traffic light signals;
• Is familiar with the signals that a controller can give;
• Understands the meaning of controller's signals;
• Knows how a driver should respond to different signals from a controller.

Traffic as a system. Warning signs and their meanings.

After the training, the student:

• Can distinguish warning signs from other traffic signs;
• Understands the meaning of warning signs.

Traffic as a system. Right-of-way signs.

After the training, the student:

• Knows right-of-way signs;
• Understands the meaning of right-of-way signs.

Traffic as a system. Prohibitory and regulatory signs.

After the training, the student:

• Knows prohibitory and regulatory signs;
• Understands the meaning of prohibitory and regulatory signs.

Traffic as a system. Mandatory and informational signs.

After the training, the student:

• Knows mandatory and informational signs;
• Understands the meaning of mandatory and informational signs.

Traffic as a system. Directional and service signs.

After the training, the student:

• Knows directional signs;
• Understands the meaning of directional signs;
• Knows service signs;
• Understands the meaning of service signs.

Traffic as a system. Supplementary plates.

After the training, the student:

• Knows supplementary plates;
• Understands the meaning of supplementary plates.

Traffic as a system. Road markings.

After the training, the student:

• Knows road markings;
• Understands the meaning of road markings.

Basics of traffic safety. Factors affecting stopping distance and risk prevention. Vehicle safety.

After the training, the student:

• Knows the time and distance it takes to stop a vehicle;
• Understands that even a slight increase or decrease in speed significantly affects the driver's ability to stop the vehicle;
• Is aware of different road and weather conditions and their impact on vehicle control;
• Is motivated to drive at a speed appropriate to the conditions and maintain proper longitudinal and lateral distances;
• Understands the importance of familiarizing oneself with the vehicle's user manual;
• Knows the main active and passive safety elements used in modern vehicles and their operating principles (such as fastening seat belts and adjusting the seating position, securing passenger safety equipment, correct placement and securing of luggage);
• Is aware of the dangers associated with improper use or non-use of safety equipment and is more motivated to use safety equipment;
• Knows the requirements for carrying passengers and cargo and using safety equipment;
• Is aware of precautions when exiting and entering the vehicle;
• Knows the requirements for the technical condition of the vehicle being used;
• Is informed about environmental requirements when using a vehicle;
• Understands the impact of additional and comfort equipment of the vehicle on traffic safety and vehicle control.

Basics of traffic safety. Eco-friendly vehicle use. Principles of safe traffic behavior.

After the training, the student:

• Knows how vehicle use affects the environment and how to minimize this harmful impact;
• Can find information about saving the environment in the vehicle user's manual;
• Knows how to monitor fuel consumption;
• Is more motivated to use the vehicle in an environmentally friendly manner;
• Understands that an eco-friendly driving style is also a safe driving style;
• Realizes that the main principles of safe traffic participation include making correct observations, choosing a speed appropriate for the conditions, timely and adequate signaling, maintaining safe distances, adhering to traffic rules, and considering other road users;
• Knows the rules associated with choosing longitudinal and lateral distances and driving speed;
• Is aware of the signaling rules and their use;
• Has developed personal principles of safe traffic behavior.

Considering other road users. The person as a driver.

After the training, the student:

• Is aware that different groups of road users participate in traffic;
• Knows the behavior characteristics of different road user groups;
• Is aware of the factors that increase the danger associated with different road user groups and types of vehicles (e.g., vulnerable road users, large vehicles, emergency service vehicles, etc.);
• Is prepared to ensure safety in traffic by considering the peculiarities associated with different road user groups and types of vehicles;
• Understands the importance of considering other road users and passengers;
• Is motivated to consider other road users and passengers, especially vulnerable road users, and to ensure their safety with their behavior;
• Knows the reasons for different traffic behaviors;
• Understands how driving motives, planning the route and time, social pressure, the driver's state, and awareness of their driving abilities (including overconfidence, the desire to prove one's capabilities) affect the driver's behavior;
• Is aware of the potential risks to traffic behavior stemming from their personality traits, attitudes, and lifestyle;
• Has developed strategies for avoiding the adverse effects arising from factors related to personality and health conditions;
• Is more motivated to value safety and environmental sustainability in life's general goals and behaviors.

Starting to drive and vehicle positioning while driving. Planning the drive to avoid risk. Overtaking, passing, and detouring.

After the training, the student:

• Knows how to start driving safely;
• Knows the different parts of the road and their purposes;
• Is familiar with the rules related to choosing a position on the road;
• Knows how to choose a position on the road to avoid risk and save the environment;
• Is more motivated to plan their driving to avoid risk and save the environment;
• Knows the preparations that should be made before a longer or shorter drive;
• Understands that planning a drive can affect the safety and sustainability of the journey;
• Is more motivated to plan related to driving;
• Knows that planning a trip involves assessing and considering factors that could influence their behavior as a driver (e.g., lifestyle, driving motives, social pressure, intoxication, drugs, fatigue, poor vision, etc.);
• Knows the prerequisites for safe overtaking;
• Knows how to overtake safely, pass, and detour;
• Knows how to behave in the role of the vehicle being overtaken;
• Is more motivated to consider the necessity of overtaking with the aim of ensuring safety.

Driving order while on the road. Stopping and ending the drive.

After the training, the student:

• Can apply the rules for determining the order of vehicles at intersections, adjacent areas to roads, and railway crossings when solving problem tasks;
• Has an overview of the risks associated with crossing areas of intersections and railway crossings and the possibilities of avoiding these risks;
• Is more motivated to avoid possible dangers related to crossing areas of intersections, adjacent areas to roads, and railway crossings;
• Knows and can use the rules related to parking, stopping, and emergency stopping when solving problem tasks;
• Knows how to behave safely and considerately in parking lots and parking garages;
• Is more motivated to follow the rules related to stopping, parking, and emergency stopping;
• Knows how to stop and park outside urban areas.

Driving at night. Driving in difficult road and weather conditions.

After the training, the student:

• Knows how to correctly use lights to improve visibility when meeting an oncoming vehicle, catching up with, or overtaking a vehicle ahead, stopping, and parking, and in case of emergency stopping;
• Understands that visibility at night is much worse than during daylight despite correct use of lights and knows that this deficiency can be compensated by reducing the driving speed;
• Has a greater motivation to drive at a speed appropriate to the conditions and maintain proper longitudinal and lateral distances;
• Understands the dangers that arise at night, especially those affecting vulnerable road users;
• Knows the nature of forces affecting the vehicle and can consider them in their driving;
• Is aware of the dangers associated with driving in difficult road and weather conditions and how to avoid these dangers through their behavior.

Vehicle technical condition.

After the training, the student:

• General construction of the car;
• Purpose and design of the engine;
• Purpose and design of the cooling system;
• Purpose and design of the lubrication system;
• Purpose and design of the transmission;
• Purpose and design of the steering system;
• Purpose and design of the braking system;
• Purpose and design of the chassis;
• Purpose and design of electrical equipment.

Traffic insurance. Behavior in case of an accident.

After the training, the student:

• Knows about traffic insurance;
• knows how to act correctly in case of an accident;
• is aware of the consequences of incorrect behavior in case of an accident.

1.2. Driving Training

Driver's posture and safety equipment

After the training, the student:

• can perform a pre-driving check of the vehicle;
• can adjust the working position and rearview mirrors to suit the driver;
• can use the vehicle's safety equipment and help passengers fasten their safety equipment, as well as explain the necessity of using safety equipment;
• can use the additional and comfort devices installed in the vehicle;
• knows the dangers of incorrect driving posture and misuse of safety equipment;
• is motivated to use safety equipment and demand its use by passengers.

Vehicle Handling

After the training, the student:

• Knows what to do to get the car moving;
• Knows what to do to stop the car;
• Is familiar with and can correctly use the steering wheel;
• can drive the car at a low speed. The "Figure Eight" exercise;
• has a realistic understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses related to vehicle handling;
• can handle the vehicle safely to continue learning to drive on roads with little traffic;
• is aware of the dangers and environmental impact of improper vehicle handling;
• is motivated to handle the vehicle safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.
• perceives and knows personal weaknesses related to vehicle handling and can adjust behavior accordingly;

Vehicle Maneuvering and Crossing Intersections

After the training, the student:

• can handle the vehicle safely and in an environmentally friendly manner;
• possesses the necessary skills to cope with different traffic situations on the road;
• is capable of driving the vehicle at the maximum allowed speed on a specific section of the road, considering traffic conditions;
• knows the dangers related to driving on roads with different traffic volumes and can avoid them through their behavior;
• understands that as the holder of a potential source of danger, the driver must take responsibility for their own life and the lives and health of others;
• has a realistic understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses related to driving on roads with different traffic volumes;
• perceives and knows personal weaknesses related to driving on roads with different traffic volumes and can adjust behavior accordingly;
• is capable of adapting to changes in traffic;
• is capable of assessing the severity of a situation and reacting appropriately.

Driving on Roads with Little Traffic

After the training, the student:

• can handle the vehicle safely and in an environmentally friendly manner to start learning to drive in different traffic situations;
• has the necessary skills for driving on roads with little traffic;
• can stop and park on the road;
• is aware of the dangers associated with driving on roads with little traffic and can avoid them through their behavior;
• understands that as the holder of a potential source of danger, the driver must take responsibility for their own life and the lives and health of others;
• has a realistic understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses related to driving on roads with little traffic;
• perceives and knows personal weaknesses related to driving on roads with little traffic and can adjust behavior accordingly.

Driving in Different Traffic Situations

After the training, the student:

• can handle the vehicle safely and in an environmentally friendly manner;
• possesses the necessary skills to cope with different traffic situations on the road;
• knows the dangers related to driving on roads with different traffic volumes and can avoid them through their behavior;
• understands that as the holder of a potential source of danger, the driver must take responsibility for their own life and the lives and health of others;
• has a realistic understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses related to driving on roads with different traffic volumes;
• perceives and knows personal weaknesses related to driving on roads with different traffic volumes and can adjust behavior accordingly;
• is capable of adapting to changes in traffic;
• is capable of assessing the severity of a situation and reacting appropriately;
• is capable of driving the vehicle at the maximum allowed speed on a specific section of the road, considering traffic conditions.

Overtaking, Passing, and Detouring

After the training, the student:

• can assess the presence of prerequisites for safe overtaking and detouring;
• understands that overtaking is not a mandatory maneuver;
• can safely pass and detour both in the same direction and opposite direction lanes;
• knows how to behave in the role of being overtaken;
• knows how to stop and park outside urban areas;
• has a realistic understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses related to overtaking, passing, detouring, stopping, and parking outside urban areas.

Driving on a Planned Route

After the training, the student:

• can plan and drive according to the plan both within and outside urban areas;
• understands that planning a drive can influence the safety and efficiency of the trip;
• is motivated to plan driving to avoid risks and save the environment;
• when planning a driving route, assesses and considers factors that may influence their behavior as a driver, such as lifestyle, driving motives, social pressure, intoxication, drugs, fatigue, poor vision.

Eco-Friendly Driving

After the training, the student:

• can drive the vehicle in an environmentally friendly manner;
• understands that an eco-friendly driving style is also a safe driving style and is not complicated;
• is motivated to drive in a way that simultaneously saves the environment, avoids risks, and considers other road users;
• has a realistic understanding of personal activities and weaknesses related to eco-friendly driving;
• has made plans for what to practice during the possession of the initial driver's license to deepen skills in driving in an eco-friendly, risk-avoiding, and considerate manner towards other road users.

Basic Skid Training Exercises

After the training, the student:

• can perform an emergency stop;
• understands that even a slight increase or decrease in speed significantly affects the driver's ability to stop the vehicle;
• has a realistic understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses related to stopping the vehicle;
• perceives and knows personal weaknesses related to stopping the vehicle and can adjust behavior accordingly;
• is motivated to drive at a speed appropriate to the conditions and maintain safe longitudinal and lateral distances.

Driving at Night

After the training, the student:

• can use lights correctly to improve the driver's visibility and make the vehicle more visible to others;
• understands the need to choose a speed appropriate to the conditions;
• is aware of the dangers associated with driving at night;
• can reduce the risks associated with driving at night through their behavior;
• perceives and knows personal weaknesses related to driving at night and can adjust behavior accordingly;
• A driving lesson similar to the state driving exam is carried out considering the regulations set forth in Annexes 3 and 4 of the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications decree No. 50 dated June 21, 2011, "On the examination of motor vehicle drivers, granting them the right to drive, and the forms of driver's licenses and requirements for examination vehicles.