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B3 Professional Taxi endorsement
A B3 Professional Driving License is a specialized license for driving light passenger vehicles (up to 3,500 kg) used for commercial purposes, specifically targ...
Course details
A B3 Professional Driving License is a specialized license for driving light passenger vehicles (up to 3,500 kg) used for commercial purposes, specifically targeting taxi, ride-sharing, and corporate drivers. It allows operation of vehicles carrying up to 7 passengers, requiring a minimum age of 21–22 years.
Included with access
- Target Audience: Drivers aiming to operate passenger cars with a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 3500 kg.
- Professionalism & Compliance: Training in local licensing regulations,, safety standards, and legal requirements for taxi operations.
- Customer Service Excellence: Developing skills for passenger communication, managing complaints, and providing courteous service.
- Urban Navigation & Safety: Mastering route planning using GPS, navigating traffic, and defensive driving techniques for urban environments.
- Fare Calculation: Learning to use taximeters, calculate fares, and handle payments/receipts accurately.
Course structure
What You Will Learn In This Free Course Define the concept of defensive driving and its significance Discuss the concept of hazard perception and risk assessment and how to apply it to driving Indicate the factors that can affect a driver's ability to perceive hazards Explain the different techniques for maintaining a safe following distance
- What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define the concept of defensive driving and its significance
- Discuss the concept of hazard perception and risk assessment and how to apply it to driving
- Indicate the factors that can affect a driver's ability to perceive hazards
- Explain the different techniques for maintaining a safe following distance
- Describe the different types of braking systems and techniques
- Recall the different types of road surfaces and how they affect traction
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different techniques for improving traction and grip
- List preventive measures for skids, tire blowouts, and collisions with pedestrians and animals
- Recognize the various emergency braking techniques and the differences between ABS and Non-ABS systems
- Outline the key steps in providing post-crash procedures and first aid
Course lessons (2)
- Comprehensive Guide to Defensive Driving 56 min
- comprehensive guide to defensive driving introduction 30 min
What you will learn
- Defensive Driving Techniques: How to anticipate hazards, manage speed, and avoid accidents.
- Passenger Safety Protocols: Best practices for safely boarding, traveling, and alighting, including handling emergencies.
- Human Factor in Traffic: Understanding driver psychology, fatigue management, and alertness.
- Road Code & Traffic Rules: In-depth knowledge of traffic regulations and signs.
Before you start
- Minimum Age: 21 years old. Some sources indicate 22 years old.
- Driving License Class: Must already hold a valid Class B1 (Light Vehicle Manual) or B2 (Light Vehicle Automatic) driving license.
- Experience: Previous driving experience is required, with some institutions specifying at least four years of experience in B1 and B2.