the Safe and Efficient Driving Courses (CCSE) For several months they have been part of the new commitment of the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) to Continuous training aimed at improving driving skills. These are specialized courses Designed for Those who want to update practical and theoretical knowledge, Updating vehicle control technologies or enhancing safety on different types of roads. Order INT/209/2025 regulates its structure and stipulates that in addition to responding to the training needs of drivers, those who pass any of these courses They can get up to two additional points on their licence. The main goal is to provide practical tools that allow us to face the most common situations in day trading with greater anticipation and control.
Who can participate?
CCSE aims to Anyone with a valid permit and a positive balance of points. Bonus conditions are accurate: Those with fewer than 14 points can redeem two points, while drivers with exactly 14 points will receive only one point.. instead of, Those who have already reached the maximum balance of 15 will not receive any additional points. The regulations also limit the frequency with which these benefits can be obtained: only one cycle of each type (car or motorcycle) will be supported every two years. In this way, DGT shows which system Combines voluntary training with a structured points recovery framework.
The design of the courses responds to the philosophy set out by DGT itself. As shown Montserrat PerezDeputy Director of Road Training and Education, this training tool is designed in accordance with Principles of defensive driving Leaving aside any kind of maneuvering associated with sports driving and risky practices. approach Seeks to focus attention on technologies that improve security And in Skills that allow you to drive with greater awareness of the environmentand avoid dynamics that may stimulate risky behavior.
These are the courses
The formal structure of CCSE is divided into Two main types: passenger car courses and motorcycle courses. The latter also includes Two different methods: one for motorcycles and scooters in urban environmentsAnd others exclusively for Traditional road motorcycles. In all cases, a Minimum duration of six hours Which combines theory, closed circuit practices and open track exercises.
The official schedule stipulates a minimum of 1 hour and 15 minutes in theory and specifies specific times depending on the car: a minimum of 2 hours and 15 minutes on the circuit and 2 hours and 45 minutes on open roads for motorcycles, and a minimum of 2 hours and 2 hours and 15 minutes on the real circuit for passenger cars. Centers can add additional maneuvers as long as they respect the flight paths and requirements set by the regulations.
Open track training It is one of the most important topics in the program. In these practices, students move around accompanied by a teacher and He encounters real traffic situations that require constant attentionRoundabouts, intersections, merging, lane changes, overtaking and adverse conditions, such as slippery surfaces due to ice or water.
They work too Aspects related to safety distance and the effect of speedincluding calculating the difference between braking at 30 km/h or 50 km/h. This approach, which faithfully reproduces the conditions a driver encounters in everyday life, is one of the most valuable elements of the training experience.
the Mandatory maneuvers They form another central bloc of learning. Combined courses include cars and motorcycles Exercises such as straight-line slalomAiming to improve coordination; the Emergency braking respectivelywhich allows you to check the maximum stopping ability of the vehicle; Braking with DodgeDesigned to respond to unexpected events by coordinating steering and braking; and Braking compared to speeds of 30 and 50 km/hIt is carried out under the supervision of the supervisor. Passenger car training courses are also included Check the safety distance with the decoy carWhich helps distinguish between reaction distance, braking distance and potential collision area.
Motorcycle exercises
Motorcycles have e.gSpecific exercises aimed at enhancing balance, accuracy and fine control. These include curves, asymmetrical slalom – which requires changing the position of the motorcycle – a defined curved trail and 180-degree and 360-degree turns, which aim to improve the predictability of the look and smooth handling of the controls. These maneuvers are designed to enhance basic vehicle skills that are particularly sensitive to stability and visual control of the environment.
The training material itself collects the impressions of the trainers who teach these contents. Eduardo CollelDirector of the Educatrafic Foundation and CCSE Superintendent, highlights that “in particular, “It is the safety distance and the difference in braking between 30 and 50 km/h” that generates the greatest impact on participants..
Aitor Villabue, traffic instructor for motorcycles and mopeds in urban environments at the Gala Driving School in Madrid, points out additional maneuvers the centers could include, such as “gaze stabilization techniques, throttle control and tighter curves.” both of them Highlight the high acceptability of this training They agree that many attendees consider these contents “should be mandatory” for any driver.
Dual certification system
Ensuring the quality of courses requires a dual certification system. In order for the centers to be able to teach them, it is necessary Obtain a certificate issued by a certification body, which in turn must be accredited by ENAC. According to Laura Pelaez, Head of the Point Permit Service at the DGT, there is currently only one entity accredited by ENAC: the Accreditation Institute for Technology and Mobility (ICTM), which is responsible for issuing a separate certificate for each course. Any major modification, such as changing the car or screen, requires you to request a new certificate. next to, The geographical location of the vehicles used must be specified To ensure that the itinerary carried out on an open road meets all required requirements.
CCSE It has already been implemented in cities such as La Coruña, Cantabria, Granada, Malaga, Valencia, Madrid and Zaragoza.More than 330 drivers have passed one of these courses since its launch. According to the ratings collected In the document itself, satisfaction among those who have tried it is very high, especially due to the possibility of comparing their perception of driving with practical and updated technologies. For many participants, CCSE represents a useful educational tool that allows them to realize the importance of alertness, safe distance and proper vehicle handling in real conditions.
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