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16. Car driver class

Car driver class.

The class of a car driver is his qualification characteristic depending on the open categories in the driver’s license and work experience.

The class of a car driver is established by the Qualification Directory of Workers' Occupations, which sets monthly salaries" (approved by the Resolution of the USSR State Committee for Labor, All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions dated February 20, 1984 no. 58/3-102).

The validity of the directory in the Russian Federation is confirmed by Resolution of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation of May 12, 1992 N 15a “On the application of existing qualification directories of works, professions of workers and positions of employees at enterprises and organizations located in Russia.”

The car driver class as a topic that raises many questions among an interested audience is discussed in this article in the following order:

— the qualification characteristics of a 3rd class driver, a 2nd class driver, and a 1st class driver are given (without the “must know” section);

— the grounds for assigning a class are given;

— the procedure for assigning a class is given;

— issues of additional payments for class were considered;

1. Qualification characteristics.

1.1. Car driver, 3rd class.

1. Driving single cars and trucks of all types and brands classified as one of the vehicle categories “B” or “C”, or driving only buses classified as vehicle category “D”.
2. Control of the lifting mechanism of a dump truck, the crane installation of a truck crane, the pumping installation of a tank truck, the refrigeration unit of a refrigerator, sweeping and cleaning mechanisms and other special equipment of specialized and special vehicles in compliance with safety regulations.
3. Driving vehicles equipped with special sound and light signals
4. Towing trailers weighing up to 750 kg.

Refilling vehicles with fuel, lubricants and coolant.
Preparation of travel documents. Checking the technical condition and acceptance of the vehicle before leaving the line. Handing over the car and placing it in the designated place upon returning from work to the vehicle fleet. Supply of vehicles for loading cargo, as well as for unloading cargo. Monitoring the correct loading, placement and securing of cargo in the vehicle body. Elimination of minor operational malfunctions of rolling stock that arose during work on the line and do not require disassembly of the mechanisms. When serving passengers without a conductor: announcement using a radio installation of stopping points, the procedure for payment and receipt of control tickets; installation of ticket reels, composters, ticket accounting, sale of subscription books at bus stops.

1.2. Car driver, 2nd class.

1. Driving cars and trucks of all types and brands classified as vehicle categories “B”, “C” and “E”, or driving buses classified as vehicle category “D” or “D” and “E”.
2. Towing trailers weighing over 750 kg.
3. Elimination of operational malfunctions of rolling stock that arose during work on the line, requiring disassembly of mechanisms.

Performing adjustment work in the field in the absence of technical assistance.

1.3. Car driver, 1st class.

Driving cars, trucks and buses of all types and brands classified as vehicle categories “B”, “C”, “D” and “E”.
Must know: the purpose, structure and rules of maintenance of road trains, the structure and rules of maintenance of cars of the latest releases; the impact of individual vehicle performance indicators on the cost of transportation; ways to ensure high-performance and economical use of rolling stock; basic technical and operational qualities of rolling stock and their impact on traffic safety; elements of car theory; basic provisions of the traffic safety service of a motor transport enterprise.

2. Grounds for assigning a class.

The basis for assigning a Class 3 driver is the presence of a driver’s license with open categories of vehicles “B” and (or) “C”, or one category “D”. Such categories are obtained during primary vocational training.

The basis for assigning a Class 2 driver is the presence of a driver’s license with open categories “B”, “C” and “E” or “D” (“D” and “E”).
Continuous work experience must be at least three years as a driver of a class 3 vehicle at this enterprise. The basis for assigning a 1st class driver is the presence of a driver’s license with open categories “B”, “C”, “E” and “D”.
Continuous work experience must be at least two years as a driver of a 2nd class vehicle at this enterprise. second and first class qualifications, car drivers must have good performance indicators (systematically fulfill plans, transportation schedules and traffic schedules, not have excess fuel consumption against established standards), observe labor and production discipline: not have for the last three years of work, violations of traffic rules that resulted in traffic accidents or deprivation of a driver's license, as well as violations of technical operation rules, safety rules and work instructions during the last year.

3. Class assignment procedure.

The qualification of a 3rd class driver can be assigned upon first hiring, and a statement with the following content is written: “Please accept me as a 3rd class driver to drive cars according to open category B (you can drive a gazelle and a passenger car), or “Please accept me for work as a 3rd class driver to drive cars according to open categories B and C or “Please hire me as a 3rd class driver to drive cars (buses) according to open category D.” But there may be a hiring of a car driver without specifying the class (for example, the employer has only one car). Or the employer does not pay a premium for class and, in principle, does not want to apply the assignment of class (even the qualification of a 3rd class driver).

Driver qualifications of classes 2 and 1 are assigned in the process of work by the qualification commission of a transport enterprise, workshop or other subject of transport activity. This is provided that the employer uses a system of advanced training for car drivers and makes additional payments for 2nd and 1st classes.

4. Extra payment for class.

4.1. As it was. Previously, the Resolution of the Central Committee of the CPSU, the Council of Ministers of the USSR and the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions of September 17, 1986 N 1115 “On improving the organization of wages and introducing new tariff rates and official salaries for workers in production sectors of the national economy” was in force.

According to Appendix No. 21 of this resolution, drivers of trucks, cars and buses were paid a monthly premium for class in the following amounts: 2nd class drivers - 10 percent and 1st class drivers - 25 percent of the established tariff rate for the time worked as a driver. Resolution No. 1115 of September 17, 1986 is currently of a recommendatory nature.

4.2. How it became. Various regulatory documents have now abolished the mandatory payment of additional payment for class to car drivers. Employers are given the right to independently set premiums for the quality of drivers of trucks, cars and buses.

Additional payments for grades 2 and 1 are made if they are established by collective agreements of enterprises, resolutions of individual departments (ministries), local regulations (regulations on wages and material incentives for workers).

Determining the driver's license class

Class is an assessment of the driver's level of professionalism. It is assigned based on the categories open on the driver’s license and work experience.

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This indicator allows the car enthusiast to engage in professional activities and count on increased wages.

What it is

A driver's license class is a value assigned to drivers who have a certain driving category and work experience in driving a vehicle.

This value was first introduced in 1976. In Soviet times, classes were actively used for employees of many professions, including drivers.

Qualifications were used to set salaries. Drivers with a high class were entitled to a bonus for achievements in professional activities.

Later, the document lost force, but a directory of worker qualifications was created in 1984. It is still used to determine driver class.

Now the qualifications of workers are practically not used. But drivers who lived through the Soviet era and have been working in their profession for many years can count on certain compensation payments. Therefore, it is worth studying this moment in more detail in order to know about your rights.

What are they and their characteristics

There are three classes in total: 1, 2 and 3. Each indicator is assigned if certain conditions are met and skills in driving and maintaining vehicles are obtained.

The lowest, class 3, is assigned to drivers provided:

• the driver drives a vehicle of category “B”, “C” or only a bus that belongs to category “D”;
• the driver operates a crane installation, dump truck and other special equipment, observing safety rules and acting in accordance with the job description;
• the driver drives a vehicle equipped with special sound and light signals;
• The driver is engaged in towing loads weighing no more than 750 kg.

In fact, class 3 is awarded to all holders of a driver’s license giving the right to drive a passenger car.

Category “B” marked on the license automatically assigns the lowest class. It does not affect wages and is not used in employment.

Class No. 2 is awarded subject to:

• The driver has several license categories open: at the same time “B”, “C”, “E” or categories for the right to drive buses: “D” and “E”;
• The driver's responsibility is to tow trailers weighing over 750 kg;
• The driver is able to independently correct breakdowns that arise during the performance of official duties.

The second class is awarded to experienced drivers with more than 3 years of experience. But it is also possible to assign an increased qualification category earlier when acquiring skills in handling official vehicles.

The highest, 1st class, is available provided that the driver has all four main categories open: “B”, “C”, “D” and “E”.

He must know the technical structure of the vehicle and be able to independently diagnose and repair a company vehicle.

The requirements for the theoretical part are also determined: knowledge about the influence of the technical indicators of the car on the cost, the relationship between the quality of the car and safety on the road, ways to prevent accidents on the roads.

First class is awarded subject to accident-free driving and positive characteristics from the employer. Each employee is considered individually. And if you have good performance indicators, a class upgrade is possible.

A first class driver's license allows you to get a well-paid job and receive a salary supplement.

This category is very important for a professional driver, but not everyone can get it.

If in Soviet times employers promoted their employees and provided them with conditions for training and professional growth, now most drivers work even without official registration. Accordingly, such employees cannot increase their driving class.

In practice, driving classes are rarely used. They were in demand during Soviet times, when the country was ruled by honesty and decency.

The desire to improve their class was explained by rewards at work and the opportunity for career growth. Nowadays the classification is actually rarely used. And it does not affect the driver's employment or benefits.

How to determine the class of a driver's license

The assignment of a driver's class is not recorded in personal documents. An employee can learn that their qualifications have been upgraded from an order that is provided to employees for signature.

Or you should contact the HR department of the enterprise to obtain a work book. All achievements in professional activities are reflected in the work record.

If the driver believes that he deserves an increase in his qualification indicator, then he should contact the employer and write a statement.

If the established conditions are met, the class may be upgraded. But the employer reserves the right not to award an employee an increase in qualification level.

It is worth noting that the driver’s class is not retained when moving to a new job. In the characteristics, the former employer must indicate that the employee’s qualifications have been improved due to professional growth.

But the new employer can either retain the driver’s received class or not use it.

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Conditions for receiving

Each driving class is assigned if certain conditions are met:

1. The first class is assigned if there is a category “D”, “B” or “E”. Drivers receive qualifications with initial vocational training and some work experience and good performance in fulfilling obligations.
2. The second class can be obtained with several two categories: “B”, “C” and “E” or “D” and “E”. An additional requirement is to have worked as a third-class driver for 3 or more years with the same employer.
3. The third class is awarded upon receipt of all four categories and at least two years of work experience as a second class driver. Also, the employee must have good performance and observe production and labor discipline.

An important requirement is that there have been no accidents involving the driver in the last three years. The employee must be able to independently identify and eliminate technical malfunctions of the vehicle.

Assignment procedure

The procedure for assigning a class depends on the driver's qualification level. If at his previous place of work he was awarded class 3, then upon employment he needs to write an application with a request to be hired as a third class driver.

Without this document, the employer can independently assign a new employee to a position with advanced qualifications, but this is done extremely rarely.

But it is no longer possible to find a job with grades 2 and 1. When changing jobs, the acquired qualifications are lost.

The driver will have to undergo training again, gain skills, work for 3 years as a third-class driver, then another two years as a second-class driver.

In this case, the decision on the advisability of advanced training remains with the employer. He can rule out this possibility.

The issue of assigning second and first class to a driver is decided by a special qualification commission and the employer.

Based on existing characteristics and personal indicators, a decision is made to upgrade the driver's class. This practice is applied only in those enterprises that provide bonuses and benefits to employees with an increased qualification level.

If all employees in a company are equal, then classes are not assigned for achievements in professional activities.

The driver's class can not only be increased, but also decreased. There must be justified reasons for this:

• repeated accidents caused by the driver;
• violation of labor discipline;
• systematically being late to work and/or absenteeism without a good reason;
• lack of knowledge about the technical structure of the car, the need to contact third parties for repair work;
• attending work while intoxicated;
• there is excessive fuel consumption;
• failure to meet the monthly or quarterly plan;
• non-compliance with the transportation schedule and/or traffic schedule.

The driver's class is downgraded after drawing up an order, which the driver must read and sign. Changes are made to the work book. However, the reason for the downgrading is not specified.

What is the additional payment for class when calculating wages?

Previously, the rule for the premium for the second and first driving class was in force:

Occupational Safety and Health

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Job description for a 1st class car driver

Job description for a 1st class car driver

1. General Provisions:

The driver of a 1st class car is directly subordinate.

The driver of a 1st class car follows instructions.

(the instructions of these employees are followed only if they do not contradict the instructions of the immediate supervisor in matters of labor protection).

1.2. In its work it is guided by the Law of Ukraine “On Labor Safety”, which defines the main provisions for the implementation of the Constitutional right of workers to labor protection, their life and health in the process of work.

Must know labor safety requirements for the following parameters:

purpose, structure and rules of technical maintenance of road trains, structure and rules of technical maintenance of cars of the latest releases

the influence of individual vehicle performance indicators on the cost of transportation

ways to ensure high-performance and economical use of rolling stock

basic technical and operational qualities of rolling stock and their impact on traffic safety

elements of car theory

basic provisions of the traffic safety service of a motor transport enterprise.

• the effect on humans of dangerous and harmful production factors that arise during work;
• industrial sanitation and electrical safety requirements;
• location of first aid kits;
  • internal labor regulations established at the enterprise;
  • requirements of this instruction;
  • instructions on fire safety measures;
  • prescription of personal protective equipment;

how to provide first aid to victims, use fire extinguishing equipment, and call the fire department if a fire occurs

2. Job responsibilities for labor protection

2.1. One of the main responsibilities of an employee is the mandatory and full compliance with labor protection requirements, which is a measure to prevent industrial injuries and occupational diseases at work.

2.2.The employee must remember that a violation of the technological process:

Management of cars and trucks and buses of all types and brands classified as vehicle categories “B”, “C”, “D” and “E”, as well as labor protection rules in the process of working with raw materials and supplies, production equipment during implementation of the technological process given in paragraph 2.2. According to this job description on labor protection, failure to use personal and collective protective equipment can lead to serious consequences.

2.3. The employee must study the labor protection requirements that regulate his safe work activities.

2.4. The employee must comply with the requirements of standards, regulations, instructions for operating equipment, sanitation requirements, and workplace culture. instructions on labor protection, electrical safety, fire safety when performing work.

2.5.Use personal and collective protective equipment at work in accordance with labor safety standards and requirements when performing technological process work.

2.6. Adhere to obligations in accordance with the collective agreement and internal labor regulations of the enterprise on issues of labor protection, electrical safety and fire safety.

2.7. Undergo medical examinations in accordance with the established procedure.

2.8. Be trained and certified on labor protection issues.

2.9. Interact with the head of the enterprise in matters of organizing safe working conditions.

2.10. Perform only the work that is assigned to him.

3. Rights

Failure of the head of the enterprise to comply with the requirements of regulatory documents on labor protection

may cause a situation that is dangerous to the life and health of the worker.

An employee may refuse assigned work if a situation arises that is dangerous to life and health.

The employee does not start work if the conditions for its implementation contradict the instructions on labor protection, in the absence of instruction at the workplace on labor protection with demonstration of the safe execution specified in this job description on labor protection of work on technological operations

The driver of a 1st class car has the right to give instructions and tasks to his subordinate employees on a range of issues included in his functional responsibilities.

The driver of a 1st class car has the right to control the implementation of production tasks and the timely execution of individual assignments by employees subordinate to him.

The driver of a 1st class car has the right to request and receive the necessary materials and documents related to his activities and the activities of his subordinate employees.

The driver of a 1st class car has the right to interact with other services of the enterprise on production and other issues included in his functional responsibilities.

The driver of a 1st class car has the right to familiarize himself with draft decisions of the enterprise management concerning the activities of the Division.

The driver of a 1st class car has the right to submit proposals for improvement of work related to the duties provided for in this Job Description for the manager’s consideration.

The driver of a 1st class car has the right to submit proposals for consideration by the manager on rewarding distinguished employees and imposing penalties on violators of production and labor discipline.

The driver of a 1st class car has the right to report to the manager about all identified violations and shortcomings in connection with the work performed.

The driver of a 1st class car is responsible for improper performance or failure to fulfill his job duties provided for in this job description - within the limits determined by labor legislation

The driver of a class 1 vehicle is responsible for violating the rules and regulations governing the activities of the enterprise.

When transferring to another job or being released from a position, the Washer is responsible for the proper and timely delivery of work to the person taking up the current position, and in the absence of one, to the person replacing him or directly to his supervisor.

The driver of a class 1 car is responsible for offenses committed in the course of his activities, within the limits determined by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation.

The driver of a 1st class car is responsible for causing material damage - within the limits determined by the current labor and civil legislation.

The driver of a 1st class car is responsible for compliance with current instructions, orders and regulations for maintaining trade secrets and confidential information.

The driver of a 1st class vehicle is responsible for compliance with internal regulations, Occupational Health and Safety rules and fire safety regulations.

Driver's responsibilities

GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. The driver belongs to the category of workers.
2. Appointment to a position and dismissal from it are made by order of the general director of the organization.
3. Qualification requirements for the driver.
A 1st class qualification can be awarded with continuous work experience of at least two years as a driver of a 2nd class car at a given enterprise.

A 2nd class qualification can be awarded with continuous work experience of at least three years as a driver of a 3rd class car at a given enterprise.

Motor vehicles, depending on their types, purpose and management features, are divided into the following categories:

“A” - motorcycles, scooters, scooters and other motor vehicles;

“B” - cars whose permissible maximum weight does not exceed 3500 kg and the number of seats, in addition to the driver’s seat, does not exceed eight;

“C” - vehicles intended for the transportation of goods, the permitted maximum weight of which exceeds 3500 kg;

“D” - vehicles intended for the transport of passengers and having more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat;

“E” - combinations of vehicles with a tractor belonging to categories “B”, “C” or “D”, which the driver has the right to drive, but which are not themselves included in one of these categories or in these categories.

4. The driver must know:

Driver: 3rd class (Third class driver) - purpose, structure, principle of operation, operation and maintenance of units, mechanisms and devices of cars belonging to one of the categories “B” or “C”, or buses belonging to category “D” , Traffic Laws;

- basics of traffic safety; -rules for the technical operation of vehicles (related to drivers); -rules for the transportation of perishable and dangerous goods;

- main indicators of vehicle performance, ways and means of increasing labor productivity and reducing the cost of transportation;

- signs, causes and dangerous consequences of malfunctions that arise during the operation of a car, methods for their detection and elimination;

-procedure for technical maintenance of vehicles and trailers;

-rules for storing cars in garages and open parking lots;

-rules for the operation of batteries and car tires;

- the influence of weather conditions on driving safety;

- ways to prevent road accidents;

-techniques for providing first aid in case of accidents;

- rules for filling out primary documents for recording vehicle operation;

-rules for running-in cars and after major repairs;

- rules for supplying buses for boarding and disembarking passengers and monitoring compliance with these rules;

- the procedure for emergency evacuation of passengers in roadside accidents;

- installation of cash registers, composters and radio installations.

Driver: 2nd class (second class driver)

- purpose, design, principle of operation, operation and maintenance of units, mechanisms and devices of vehicles classified as vehicle categories “B”, “C” and “E”, and when operating on buses - “D” or “D” and “E” , their malfunctions: signs, causes, dangerous consequences, methods of identification and elimination;

- volumes, frequency and basic rules for performing maintenance work;

- ways to increase vehicle mileage between repairs;

-features of organizing technical maintenance and repair of vehicles in the field;

- features of the organization of intercity transportation, drivers’ work hours;

- basic concepts of the ticket system and tariffs for road transport;

— basics of dispatch management of transportation, technical means of dispatch communication and vehicle traffic control;

— basic concepts of self-financing in a motor transport enterprise, vehicle performance indicators, ways to improve the use of rolling stock, working methods of advanced drivers;

- basic provisions for planning and accounting for vehicle operation;

-rules for using radio communications in cars;

-road elements, their impact on traffic safety;

- basic concepts from the theory of car motion;

-properties, application, rules for transportation and storage of basic operating materials, consumption rates and measures to save them;

- ways to increase the mileage of car tires and the service life of batteries.

Driver: 1st class (first class driver)

— purpose, structure and rules of technical maintenance of road trains, structure and rules of technical maintenance of cars of the latest releases;

— the influence of individual operational indicators of vehicles on the cost of transportation;

— ways to ensure high-performance and economical use of rolling stock;

— basic technical and operational qualities of rolling stock and their impact on traffic safety;

— elements of the theory of the car; — the main provisions of the traffic safety service of a motor transport enterprise.

II. DRIVER'S JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Driver: 3rd class (third class driver)

1. Driving single cars and trucks of all types and brands classified as one of the vehicle categories “B” or “C”, or driving only buses classified as vehicle category “D”*.

2. To drive vehicles equipped with special sound and light signals, you must have at least three years of continuous experience as a vehicle driver.

3. Control of the lifting mechanism of a dump truck, crane installation of a truck crane, pumping installation of a tank truck, refrigeration unit of a refrigerator, sweeping and cleaning mechanisms and other special equipment of specialized and special vehicles in compliance with safety regulations.

4. Towing trailers weighing up to 750 kg.

5. Refilling vehicles with fuel, lubricants and coolant.

6. Registration of travel documents.

7. Checking the technical condition and acceptance of the vehicle before leaving the line.

8. Handing over the car and placing it in the designated place upon returning from work to the fleet.

9. Supply of vehicles for loading cargo, as well as for unloading cargo.

10. Monitoring the correct loading, placement and securing of cargo in the car body.

11. Elimination of minor operational malfunctions of rolling stock that arose during work on the line and do not require disassembly of the mechanisms.

12. When serving passengers without a conductor: announcement using a radio installation of stopping points, the procedure for paying and receiving control tickets; installation of ticket reels, composters, ticket accounting, sale of subscription books at bus stops.

Driver: 2nd class (second class driver)

1. Driving cars and trucks of all types and brands classified as vehicle categories “B”, “C” and “E”, or driving buses classified as vehicle category “D” or “D” and “E”. Towing trailers weighing over 750 km.

2. Elimination of operational malfunctions of rolling stock that arose during work on the line, requiring disassembly of the mechanisms.

3. Carrying out adjustment work in the field in the absence of technical assistance.

Driver: 1st class (first class driver)

Driving cars, trucks and buses of all types and brands classified as vehicle categories “B”, “C”, “D” and “E”.

III. DRIVERS' LICENSE

1. Submit proposals for improvement of its activities for consideration by the organization’s management.

2. Interacts with employees of the organization.

3. Sign and endorse documents within your competence.

4. Demand assistance from the management of the organization in the performance of their official duties and rights.

IV. DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY

The driver is responsible:

1. For improper performance or failure to fulfill one’s job duties provided for in this job description - within the limits determined by the current labor legislation of the Russian Federation.

2. For offenses committed in the course of carrying out their activities - within the limits determined by the current administrative, criminal and civil legislation of the Russian Federation.

3. For causing material damage - within the limits determined by the current labor and civil legislation of the Russian Federation.

Driver ratings by category 2019

The classification of drivers by category in 2019 is characterized by their classification into open categories on their driver’s license and length of service.

The classes of drivers are prescribed in the Qualification Directory of Workers' Professions, for which monthly salaries are established (from 1984). The reference book is still valid on the territory of the Russian Federation today, approved by a resolution of the Ministry of Labor of Russia on May 12, 1992.

Classification of drivers by category depending on the work performed

Driver 3rd class.

1. Driving cars of categories “B”, “C”, “D”.
2. Operating the lifting mechanism of dump trucks, truck cranes, and other special equipment, subject to all safety regulations.
3. Driving vehicles with installed special sound and light signals.
4. Towing trailers weighing up to 750 kg.
5. Refilling vehicles with fuel, lubricants and coolant.
6. Preparation of waybills and other travel documents.
7. Checking the technical condition of the vehicle and approval of acceptance before leaving the line
8. Returning the car and placing it in a parking space when returning from the route to the automobile facility.
9. Providing vehicles for loading and unloading cargo.
10. Monitoring the correctness and completeness of loading, placement, and securing of cargo in the vehicle body.
11. Minor vehicle repairs. Elimination of minor vehicle malfunctions that arose during work on the route and do not require disassembling the mechanisms.

Driver 2nd class.

1. Driving cars of categories “B”, “C”, “E”, “D”, “DE”.
2. Towing trailers weighing more than 750 kg.
3. Elimination of operational malfunctions of the vehicle that arose during work on the route, requiring disassembly of mechanisms.
4. Performing adjustment work in the field in the absence of technical assistance.

Driver 1st class.

1. Driving cars of categories “B”, “C”, “E”, “D”, “DE”.
2. Knowledge of the purpose, structure and rules of vehicle maintenance is required.
3. Apply in practice the influence of vehicle operational indicators on the cost of transportation.
4. Know how to ensure high-performance and economical use of a vehicle, the basic technical and operational qualities of a vehicle and their impact on vehicle safety.

Grounds for assigning ratings to drivers.

The third class is assigned to drivers with a driver’s license with open categories “B”, and/or “C”, or only “D”.

The second class is assigned to drivers with a driver’s license with open categories “B”, “C”, “D” OR “B”, “C”, “E” OR “D”, “E”. Continuous work experience as a 3rd class driver for more than 3 years at one enterprise is required.

The first class is assigned to drivers with a driver’s license in which categories “B”, “C”, “E” and “D” are open. Continuous work experience as a 2nd class driver for more than 2 years at one enterprise is required.

Additional payment for the quality of drivers.

The regulatory documents of the Russian Federation do not provide for mandatory payments as additional payments for the class of drivers. In the USSR, there was a decree of the CPSU Central Committee dated September 17, 1986, according to which 2nd class drivers received an additional 10%, and 1st class drivers – 25% of the tariff rate established at the enterprise for the time worked by the driver.

Additional payments to drivers of 1st and 2nd classes can only be made if local regulations are adopted at a particular enterprise.

Class of drivers according to compulsory motor liability insurance

Getting your first driving class for insurance companies is easy. Taking out a compulsory motor liability insurance policy will be much cheaper if you do not get into an accident during the last insurance year. Insurers assign driving classes in order to determine the level of skill of the car owner. The fewer accidents were registered through the insurance company for a specific period of time, the higher the driver’s class category and the less he will pay for the purchase of an MTPL policy. The insurance system includes in the list of driver classification assignments not only accident-free driving, but also other factors, such as the driver’s age, his driving experience, dates of assignment of categories on a driver’s license, etc.