Circular No. 18/2012/TT-BGTVT Issuing National Technical Regulations on Motor Vehicle Driving Test Centers

CIRCULAR

Issuing National Technical Regulations on Driving Test Centers for Motor Vehiclesdriving test for motor vehicles on public roads

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions

Pursuant to Decree No. 51/2008/NĐ-CP dated April 22, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Department of Science and Technology and the Director General of the Vietnam Highway Administration;

The Minister of Transport issues this Circular to issue National Technical Regulations on Driving Test Centers for Motor Vehicles,

Article 1. Accompanying this Circular is "National Technical Regulations on Driving Test Centers for Motor Vehicles";

Code QCVN 40 : 2012/BGTVT.

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2013 and replaces Decision No. 4392/2001/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 20, 2001 of the Minister of Transport regarding the issuance of the Industry Standard "Driving Test Centers for Motor Vehicles", registration number 22 TCN – 286 – 01.

Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, Inspectorate, Departments, Vietnam Highway Administration, Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

QCVN 40 : 2012/BGTVT

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON DRIVING TEST CENTERS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON ROADS
National technical regulation On road motor vehicles Driving Test Center

Foreword

QCVN 40 : 2012/BGTVT was compiled by the Vietnam Highway Administration, submitted for review by the Department of Science and Technology, and issued by the Ministry of Transport pursuant to Circular No. 18/2012/TT-BGTVT dated June 6, 2012 of the Minister of Transport.

QCVN 40 : 2012/BGTVT is based on the Industry Standard No. 22 TCN – 286 – 01 Driving Test Centers for Motor Vehicles issued together with Decision No. 4392/2001/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 20, 2001 of the Minister of Transport.

AMENDMENT 1:2025 QCVN 07:2023/BXD

ON DRIVING TEST CENTERS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES ON ROADS
National technical regulation On road motor vehicles Driving Test Center

Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Scope of Application

These regulations set forth technical requirements for facilities, equipment, and devices at Driving Test Centers for Motor Vehicles (hereinafter referred to collectively as Centers).

1.2. Applicability

These regulations apply to organizations and individuals involved in the construction and management of driving test centers for motor vehicles.

1.3. Definitions

1.3.1. Two-Wheel Motorcycle

1.3.1. Type 1 Center: is a place where driving tests are conducted to issue licenses for categories A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, C, D, E, and F (FB2, FC, FD, FE).

1.3.2. Type 2 Center: is a place where driving tests are conducted to issue licenses for categories A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, and C.

1.3.3. Type 3 Center: is a place where driving tests are conducted to issue licenses for categories A1, A2, A3, A4, and A4.

Chapter 2. TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

2.1. General Requirements

2.1.1. Centers must have sufficient facilities, technical equipment, and devices that meet the requirements for conducting driving tests as stipulated in Circular No. 15/2011/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2011 of the Minister of Transport amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 07/2009/TT-BGTVT dated June 19, 2009 of the Minister of Transport on training, testing, and issuing licenses for motor vehicle drivers, located in areas with convenient traffic routes, conditions for electricity, water supply, drainage, and communication. The location for constructing the Center must be in a high and dry area, not contaminated and affected by smoke and dust, and not subject to electromagnetic interference affecting the error reporting and scoring devices installed at the Center.

2.1.2. Type 1 Center must have an area of no less than 35,000 square meters, equipped with basic construction items such as: test field, administrative building, and auxiliary buildings, with a driving distance within the test field of no less than 1.2 kilometers, and dimensions suitable for arranging all driving test scenarios.², including all basic construction items such as: testing ground, control building, and auxiliary facilities, with a driving distance within the testing ground not less than 1.2 km, and dimensions suitable to arrange all driving test scenarios.

2.1.3. Type 2 Center must have an area of no less than 20,000 square meters, equipped with basic construction items such as: test field, administrative building, and auxiliary buildings, with a driving distance within the test field of no less than 0.8 kilometers, and dimensions suitable for arranging all driving test scenarios.², including all basic construction items such as: testing ground, control building, and auxiliary facilities, with a driving distance within the testing ground not less than 0.8 km, and dimensions suitable to arrange all driving test scenarios.

2.1.4. Type 3 Center must have an area of no less than 4,000 square meters, equipped with basic construction items such as: test field, administrative building, and auxiliary buildings, with dimensions suitable for arranging all driving test scenarios.², including all basic construction items such as: testing ground, control building, and auxiliary facilities, with dimensions suitable to arrange all driving test scenarios.

2.1.5. Centers must have sufficient means, equipment, and workforce to collect and store household waste according to regulations; plant greenery around the test field or take measures to reduce noise, dust, and exhaust gas impacts from motor vehicles used for testing; post regulations on maintaining public environmental hygiene.

2.1.6. Construct and install fire prevention and explosion protection equipment in accordance with legal regulations.

2.1.7. The driving test route on public roads must be at least 2 kilometers long, including situations such as: level intersections, narrow roads, places where turning is allowed, and average traffic density.

2.2. Technical Requirements

2.2.1. Test Field: is a place where all driving test scenarios are arranged according to regulations.

2.2.1.1. Layout: The test field is divided into two separate areas, including:

a. The test field for driving cars of categories B1, B2, C, D, and E must be equipped with automatic error reporting and scoring devices.

b. The test field for driving motorcycles of categories A1, A2, A3, A4, and F does not necessarily need to be equipped with automatic error reporting and scoring devices.

2.2.1.2. The test field must ensure that test vehicles only move forward along the lane in the direction of traffic, do not cut across other lanes (except at intersections with traffic signal control), do not violate lane markings when changing direction, and do not repeat the distance already traveled forward.

2.2.1.3. Area of the test field: Type 1 Center must be no less than 33,000 square meters, Type 2 Center must be no less than 18,000 square meters, and Type 3 Center must be no less than 3,600 square meters.², Class 2 Center must be no smaller than 18,000 m²2.2.1.4. The width of lanes in the test field must be at least 3.5 meters; lanes and test shapes must be paved with asphalt concrete or cement concrete, ensuring surface quality as follows:².

+ For asphalt concrete surfaces of lanes and test shapes: the minimum required resilient modulus model value is 110 MPa;

+ For cement concrete surfaces of lanes and test shapes: the minimum required compressive strength is 30 MPa.

In the test field, a drainage system must be arranged to ensure that lanes and test shapes do not accumulate water during rain.

The testing ground must have a drainage system ensuring that lanes and test areas are not waterlogged during rain.

2.2.1.5. Traffic signal lights, road signs, traffic lane markings on the surface within the driving test area must be fully installed according to the specifications and types prescribed in the National Technical Regulation QCVN 41:2012/BGTVT "National Technical Regulations on Road Signs".

2.2.1.6. The boundary lines of each test scenario shall have a width of 0.1 meters, with a minimum distance of 0.1 meters from the curb of the test scenario.

2.2.1.7. The curb of the test scenario shall have a minimum height of 0.15 meters.

2.2.1.8. Reference poles within the test area shall be painted in alternating white and red colors, with each stripe being 0.15 meters long, having a diameter between 20 mm and 25 mm, and a height of 1.6 meters.

2.2.1.9. Shape of the driving test scenarios for category A1 and A2 vehicles.

a. Test shape number 8 (Figure 1)

Table 1 - Dimensions of the test scenario shape number 8

Dimensions in meters

Figure 1 - Shape of the test scenario number 8

b. Straight line marking (Figure 2)

Table 2 - Dimensions of the straight line driving test scenario

Dimensions in meters

Table 3 - Dimensions of the road with stop lines test scenario

Length of road with stop lines Lt

Distance between stop lines

Dimensions in meters

Table 4 - Dimensions of the rough road test scenario

Categories A1, A2

Length of rough road

Dimensions in meters

It is a T-shape, formed by four consecutive parallelograms arranged in opposite directions, with the following dimensions:

CM

(m) is the width at the top of the T-shape: B

Ministry of Construction sets specific price_{= b} + 0.6 (m);_{= b} - b_{Briefly describe technical improvements, production processes, raw materials, designs; new technology applications such as automation, digitalization, clean technology; management, marketing, distribution solutions; products winning awards or certifications related to innovation…):…} (m) is the width of the vehicle used for testing;

(m) is the length of the parallelogram measured horizontally: L_{Briefly describe technical improvements, production processes, raw materials, designs; new technology applications such as automation, digitalization, clean technology; management, marketing, distribution solutions; products winning awards or certifications related to innovation…):…} = 1.5a

-_{= b} (m) is the total length of the vehicle used for testing._{= b} Figure 5 - Shape of the driving test scenario for categories A3 and A4_{Briefly describe technical improvements, production processes, raw materials, designs; new technology applications such as automation, digitalization, clean technology; management, marketing, distribution solutions; products winning awards or certifications related to innovation…):…}.

a_{Briefly describe technical improvements, production processes, raw materials, designs; new technology applications such as automation, digitalization, clean technology; management, marketing, distribution solutions; products winning awards or certifications related to innovation…):…} 2.2.1.11. Shapes of the driving test scenarios for categories B1, B2, C, D, and E.

The technical symbols used in Figures 9, 11, 12, and 13 below are understood as follows:

: Rear wheel track width of the test automobile, unit of measurement is meters;

- a: Total length of the test automobile, unit of measurement is meters;

Ministry of Construction sets specific price₁- b: Overall width of the test automobile, unit of measurement is meters;

- R

qv

: Minimum turning radius of the test automobile based on the outside front wheel path, unit of measurement is meters._{a. Start and finish (Figure 6)}On the road surface, draw a horizontal line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the road according to the "stop line" standard of the National Technical Regulations on Road Signs, in front of which the letters "START" or "FINISH" are marked.

Test automobiles stop before this line to wait for signals and perform starting maneuvers for the start test.

Test automobiles pass this line when completing the test.

Figure 6 - Shape of the start test scenario

b. Stopping to yield to pedestrians (Figure 7)

At the pedestrian crossing, mark the "stop line", "pedestrian crossing perpendicular line", and install signs "STOP" and "PEDESTRIAN CROSSING" to require test automobiles to stop and yield to pedestrians.

Figure 7 - Shape of the yielding to pedestrians test scenario

c. Stopping and starting on an incline (Figure 8)

On an uphill road with a length of 15 meters and a slope of 10%, at least 6 meters from the bottom of the hill, mark the "stop line" and install the sign "STOP" to require test automobiles to stop and start on the incline.

Figure 8 - Shape of the stopping and starting on an incline test scenario

d. Passing tire tracks and perpendicular road (Figure 9)

Each test vehicle category must have at least one passing tire tracks and perpendicular road scenario.

The tire track shape is located on the right side of the vehicle's direction of travel, consisting of two parallel lines and parallel to the longitudinal axis of the road; after the tire track, two perpendicular shapes are drawn in opposite directions, with:

- Bvb (m) is the width of the tire track: B

vb

= B_{+ 0.2 (m);} - Lvb (m) is the length of the tire track: L₁ = a;

- Sv (m) is the depth of the perpendicular road: S_{+ 0.2 (m);} = 1.5a;

- Lv (m) is the length of the perpendicular road: L_{BB 1.1} = 2.0a;

- Bv_{BB 1.1} (m) is the width of the perpendicular road lane: B

= 2.2b. Figure 9 - Shape of the passing tire tracks and perpendicular road test scenario_{BB 1.1} đ. Intersection (Figure 10)

At the intersection of two two-way roads of the same level, install a traffic light system, mark the "stop line", "pedestrian crossing perpendicular line", and install signs "DIRECTION MUST BE FOLLOWED", "INTERSECTION", and "TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT INTERSECTION" to require test automobiles to stop at the intersection according to traffic light signals to yield to pedestrians.

Figure 10 - Shape of the intersection test scenario

e. Passing a winding road (Figure 11)

Each test vehicle category must have at least one passing a winding road scenario.

The shape consists of two half-circles connected in opposite directions, forming an S-shape, with:

- Bqc (m): Width of the winding road: B

qc

= 2.2b;_{(m) is the outer circle radius: R} + 1.2 (m);

: Minimum turning radius of the test automobile based on the outside front wheel path, unit of measurement is meters._{N |||} - Rtr (m) is the inner circle radius: R_{N |||} = R_{a. Start and finish (Figure 6)} – B

- Sqc (m) is the distance between the centers of the two half-circles: S_tr = R_{N |||} Figure 11 - Shape of the passing a winding road test scenario_{(m) is the outer circle radius: R};

g. Parking alongside a curb for categories B and C (Figure 12)_{(m) is the outer circle radius: R} = R_{N |||} + R_tr

Each test vehicle category (B, C) must have at least one parking alongside a curb scenario. The shape is arranged beside the driving lane, with:

(m) is the length of the parking alongside a curb: L

= a + 1.0 (m);

-_{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} (m) is the width of the parking alongside a curb: R_{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} = b + 0.6 (m);

: Minimum turning radius of the test automobile based on the outside front wheel path, unit of measurement is meters._{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} - E_{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} (m) is the control distance to back into the parking alongside a curb: E

= 1.2a._{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} Figure 12 - Shape of the parking alongside a curb test scenario for categories B and C_{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} h. Parking perpendicular to a curb for categories D and E (Figure 13)

Figure 12 - Parallel parking test scenario for categories B and C

h. Parallel parking into a space for categories D and E (Figure 13)

For each driving test category (category D, E), there must be at least one arrangement of a vehicle parallel parking space. The arrangement on the right side of the lane (in the direction of travel) includes:

- Lg (m) is the length of the parking space: Lg = 5a/3;

: Minimum turning radius of the test automobile based on the outside front wheel path, unit of measurement is meters._g (m) is the width of the parking space: R_g = 5b/4.

Figure 13 - Parallel Parking Test Scenario for Categories D and E

i. Temporary stop at a railway crossing (Figure 14)

Two railway tracks are laid out on the road surface to create a scenario where a road intersects with a railway without barriers or traffic controllers; the "stop" marking is placed at least 5.0 meters from the outermost rail, along with signs indicating "railway crossing without barriers," "perpendicular intersection with railway," and "stop" to require the test vehicle to stop at the railway crossing.

Figure 14 - Temporary Stop at Railway Crossing Test Scenario

k. Changing numbers on the road (Figure 15)

On a flat road section of at least 100 meters in length, the first auxiliary sign "start increasing number, increasing speed" is installed at least 20 meters from the start of the section, the second auxiliary sign "start decreasing number, decreasing speed" is installed 25 meters from the first auxiliary sign, and the third auxiliary sign "end of decreasing number, decreasing speed" is installed 25 meters from the second auxiliary sign.

Figure 15 - Changing Numbers on the Road Test Scenario

l. Hazardous situation

In the testing area, outside the test scenarios, five positions for hazardous situations (for type 1 centers) and three positions (for type 2 centers) are arranged to require candidates to brake and stop their vehicles, activate hazard signals, and deactivate them before starting the vehicle within the specified time.

2.2.1.12. Shape of the Driving Test for Categories FB2, FD, and FE (Figure 16)

It consists of passing through five standard poles A, B, C, D, and E with distances between poles AB = BC = CD = DE = L_CF = 1.4a_F.

Where: a_F 2.2.1.11. Shapes of the driving test scenarios for categories B1, B2, C, D, and E.

Figure 16 - Passing Five Standard Poles Test Scenario for Categories FB2, FD, and FE

2.2.1.13. Shape of the Driving Test for Category FC

a. Passing through five standard poles (Figure 17):

It consists of passing through five standard poles A, B, C, D, and E with distances between poles AB = BC = CD = DE = L_CF = 1.4a_F.

Where: a_F 2.2.1.11. Shapes of the driving test scenarios for categories B1, B2, C, D, and E.

Figure 17 - Passing Five Standard Poles Test Scenario for Category FC

b. Arrangement for vehicle longitudinal parking (Figure 18)

According to the direction of travel, the longitudinal parking arrangement includes:

-_{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} (m) is the length of the longitudinal parking space;

-_{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} = total length of the test vehicle (m) + 1.0 (m);

: Minimum turning radius of the test automobile based on the outside front wheel path, unit of measurement is meters._{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} (m) is the width of the longitudinal parking space;

: Minimum turning radius of the test automobile based on the outside front wheel path, unit of measurement is meters._{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} = total width of the test vehicle (m) + 1.0 (m);

= 1.2a._{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} (m) is the control distance for reversing into the longitudinal parking space;

= 1.2a._{For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;} = total length of the test vehicle (m) x 1.5.

Figure 18 - Longitudinal Parking Test Scenario for Category FC

2.2.2. Vehicles Used for Testing

a. Vehicles used for testing must comply with the provisions of this Standard in addition to meeting the traffic participation conditions stipulated by the Road Traffic Law.

b. Vehicles used for testing must be commonly used models in Vietnam. Test vehicles must be equipped with an auxiliary braking system that ensures effectiveness during braking.

c. Vehicles used for testing for Category A1: two-wheeled motorcycles with engine displacement from 70 cm³ to less than 175 cm³.

The minimum number of test vehicles at each center is 02 vehicles.

d. Vehicles used for testing for Category A2: two-wheeled motorcycles with engine displacement from 175 cm³ or more.

The minimum number of test vehicles at each center is 01 vehicle.

đ. Vehicles used for testing for Category A3: three-wheeled motorcycles with engine displacement not less than 105 cm³, reverse gear, overall length not exceeding 3.0 m, overall width not exceeding 1.5 m, wheelbase not exceeding 2.3 m, minimum turning radius according to the front wheel track not exceeding 3.5 m.

The minimum number of test vehicles at each center is 01 vehicle.

e. Vehicles used for testing for Category A4: tractor with design load capacity from 750 kg to 1000 kg, reverse gear, overall length from 5.3 m to 5.5 m, overall width from 1.0 m to 1.7 m, wheelbase from 1.8 m to 2.0 m, minimum turning radius according to the front wheel track on the outer side from 1.7 m to 4.0 m.

The minimum number of test vehicles at each center is 02 vehicles.

g. Vehicles used for testing for Categories B1, B2: passenger cars from 4 to 9 seats (including driver's seat), overall length from 4.2 m to 4.8 m, overall width from 1.6 m to 1.85 m, wheelbase from 2.5 m to 2.8 m, minimum turning radius according to the front wheel track on the outer side from 4.9 m to 6.0 m.

The minimum number of test vehicles in the shape at each center is 02 vehicles.

h. Vehicles used for testing for Category C: cargo trucks with manufacturer-designated load capacity of 5000 kg or more, overall length from 7.3 m to 8.0 m, overall width from 1.9 m to 2.5 m, wheelbase from 4.0 m to 5.0 m, minimum turning radius according to the front wheel track on the outer side from 7.0 m to 8.5 m.

The minimum number of test vehicles in the shape at each center is 02 vehicles.

i. Vehicles used for testing for Category D: passenger buses capable of seating from 24 to 30 passengers (including driver's seat), overall length from 6.2 m to 7.5 m, overall width from 2.0 m to 2.5 m, wheelbase from 3.1 m to 4.5 m, minimum turning radius according to the front wheel track on the outer side from 7.0 m to 8.0 m.

The minimum number of test vehicles in the shape at each center is 01 vehicle.

k. Vehicles used for testing for Category E: passenger buses capable of seating 40 passengers or more (including driver's seat), overall length from 8.9 m to 10.5 m, overall width from 2.4 m to 2.5 m, wheelbase from 4.2 m to 5.2 m, minimum turning radius according to the front wheel track on the outer side from 7.9 m to 10.5 m.

The minimum number of test vehicles in the shape at each center is 01 vehicle.

l. Vehicles used for testing for Category FC: semi-trailer truck with a 20-foot trailer.

The minimum number of test vehicles at each center is 01 vehicle.

m. Vehicles used for testing for Categories FB2, FD, and FE: passenger cars with technical specifications suitable for corresponding test vehicles towing trailers, with design load capacity not less than 3000 kg.

The minimum number of test vehicles at each center is 01 vehicle.

2.2.3. Testing Equipment for Theory Exams

2.2.3.1. Server Requirements Must Meet the Following Conditions:

a. Minimum of 02 servers. One of which is a backup server.

b. Use Intel Quad Core technology platform or higher, with a minimum of 4 GB RAM.

c. Minimum hard drive capacity of 520 GB.

d. Use computers from reputable manufacturers.

đ. Use Windows Server 2008 SP2 or later operating system.

2.2.3.2. Workstation Requirements Must Meet the Following Conditions:

a. Minimum of 20 workstations.

b. Use a machine with an Intel processor, Core 2 Duo chip, minimum 1 GB RAM.

c. Network card: Use the standard RJ-45 connection: Connect the network card to the cable through the RJ-45 connector (10BASE-T/100BASE-T).

d. Screen: 14” screen, minimum resolution of 800x600 pixels.

đ. Operating system: Use Windows XP SP3 or higher.

e. Hard drive capacity minimum 320 GB.

2.2.3.3. The centralized or local power supply system for the theoretical examination room must ensure stable power supply and not cause interruption for 30 minutes from the time of loss of grid power.

2.2.3.4. Switch

a. Minimum quantity of 02.

b. Layer 2 switch, minimum 24 ports at speed of 100 MB or higher.

c. Use the standard RJ-45 connection to be compatible with most current network cards.

d. The computer network in the theoretical examination room is arranged according to the LAN model.

2.2.3.5. Printer used to print the results of the theoretical examination, using a laser printer, standard A4 size, minimum 02 printers.

2.2.3.6. Theoretical examination software transferred by the General Department of Transportation, uniformly used throughout the country.

2.2.3.7. Anti-virus software: use reputable software companies' products to install on the server and workstations.

2.2.3.8. Possess the ability to connect to the server in the practical driving test room; possess the ability to connect to the Internet, using a minimum of 01 ADSL modem compatible with ADSL 2/2+ standards, with a NAT firewall allowing access via the Internet to view the results of past and ongoing examinations when requested.

2.2.4. Practical Driving Test Equipment in the Simulation Room

2.2.4.1. Equipment on the field and equipment placed in the control room

a. At least 02 computers installed with management and operation software for the examination. Among them, 01 computer is for backup.

The computer has the following minimum configuration: Processing speed Intel Dual Core E5800 (3.2Ghz/2M/800) or equivalent; 1GB RAM; 320GB HDD; 17” LCD screen, using operating system Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 or higher.

b. Wireless data transmission system to connect to devices installed on the examination vehicle and the examination field to report errors and deduct points for violations, ensuring bandwidth and speed to accurately assess at least 20 vehicles simultaneously without interference.

c. Accurately report errors and deduct points, stably and fully publicize all violations of candidates during the examination.

d. Have a mechanism to protect and ensure data security against external interference and data loss due to random incidents; have a mechanism to adjust device working parameters when there are changes in scoring rules and prevent human intervention in examination results.

đ. Have a mechanism to check the operational status of each device from the center. Each device must operate independently according to its function, and failures of one device should not affect the operation or cause failure of other devices or the entire system, except for the power supply device.

e. Possess the ability to work stably and accurately under high temperature conditions up to 80°C, humidity 95%, dust. ^°g. Possess the ability to automatically notify deduction points, disqualification from the examination, examination results, start and end signals.

h. Display the content of each examination question and deduction points, remaining total score of each candidate taking the examination on the screen in the waiting room.

2.2.4.2. Equipment on the examination vehicle

a. The automatic scoring device switch installed on the examination vehicle must be placed in a sealed box or out of reach of the examinee (sitting in the driver's seat).

b. Store examination data of the examinee when disconnected from the computer in the control room for a minimum of 20 minutes.

c. Automatically detect when the examinee performs incorrectly according to the examination procedure, does not follow the specified route for the category of vehicle being examined, does not pass the required examination checkpoints, and does not complete the examination.

d. Possess the ability to work stably and accurately under high temperature conditions up to 80°C, humidity 95%, dust, and vibration.

đ. Use the vehicle's power source, nominal voltage must match the vehicle's nominal voltage, with a mechanism to prevent voltage drops to avoid impact when starting the engine and capable of handling reverse polarity as specified in Table 5. ^°Table 5: Nominal Voltage and Reverse Polarity Test Voltage for Equipment on the Examination Vehicle

Nominal Voltage (V)

Reverse Polarity Test Voltage (V)

g. The display screen on the examination vehicle must show all states of the examination vehicle such as: Engine status (off, running), movement status (forward, reverse, stopped), current gear position, start and end positions of each examination question, currently executing examination question, time taken for each examination question and total time already executed, points deducted for each violation, total score of the examinee.

h. Have three-color signal lights (Green - Yellow - Red) mounted on top and two-color signal lights (Green - Red) mounted inside the examination vehicle:

- Start command, result notification: Green signal light;

- Stop command when encountering dangerous situations: Yellow signal light and Red signal light;

- Examination in progress: Yellow signal light.

i. Possess the ability to communicate with external software through at least one of the protocols: RF, COM port (RS232), USB 2.0 port or memory card to adjust for changes in scoring rules and serve inspection and calibration of equipment.

k. Immediately after completing each examination question (within 5 meters or less than 3 seconds) must notify the end signal, deduction points, remaining points, disqualification points, name of the next examination question.

i. Capable of communicating with external software through at least one of the following protocols: RF, COM port (RS232), USB 2.0 port, or memory card to adjust scoring criteria changes and serve equipment inspection and calibration work.

k. After completing each test scenario (within a distance of five meters or time less than three seconds), it must notify the end signal, deducted points, remaining score, disqualification reasons, and the name of the next test scenario.

l. There must be a wireless connection to receive and transmit data to devices in the control room and examination field within the frequency band specified by the Ministry of Information and Communications. The system must operate stably without interference.

2.2.4.3. Examination management software.

a. It must have a Vietnamese interface and display results, showing the status of the connection with the scoring devices installed on the examination vehicle and the examination field, with a warning mode if the device loses connection or experiences malfunctions.

b. It must be capable of connecting to the server in the theoretical examination room to select the list of practical driving examinations from the results of the theoretical examination; it must be able to connect to the Internet, using at least one ADSL modem compatible with ADSL 2/2+ standards, with a NAT firewall that allows access via the Internet to view the results of ongoing and completed examinations when requested.

c. It must be capable of searching, accessing, storing, statistically analyzing, and generating tables and charts related to the lists of candidates for examination, those who have taken the examination, those currently taking the examination, those yet to take the examination, the number of examinees who passed and failed.

2.2.4.4. Supporting equipment.

a. Internal communication radios (at least four units).

b. Sound system: at least one public address speaker to announce the results of the candidates.

c. Display system: at least three LCD screens of 32 inches or larger. Among them, one screen in the Examination Council room to monitor the theoretical examination room, two screens in the waiting room to display the results of the driving examination in the image and monitor the theoretical examination room.

d. Cameras installed in the theoretical examination room using CMOS technology, with a minimum of 0.3 megapixels, a minimum resolution of 320x240, JPEG image format, a minimum focal length of 2.8 mm, a minimum viewing angle of 90 degrees, a minimum brightness of 5 Lux, a minimum night vision range of 3 meters, connected to the display screen and image storage device with a minimum recording time of 40 hours.^°đ. Power backup equipment ensuring stable power supply to the entire system for a minimum of 30 minutes.

e. Lightning protection systems on the examination field and the control building meeting the current standards certified by authorized agencies.

g. Equipped with a backup generator with a minimum capacity of 10 KVA.

2.2.5. Examination Control Building.

2.2.5.1. Construction Area:

a. Type 1 Center: a minimum of 7923 square meters.

b. Type 2 Center: a minimum of 7849 square meters.².

c. Type 3 Center: a minimum of 100 square meters.².

2.2.5.2. The location of the Control Building must be arranged near the starting or ending point of the examination course.².

2.2.5.3. Functional Rooms

a. Waiting Room: Arranged with seating for candidates, with a minimum of three screens to display the results of the theoretical examination, driving examination in the image, and monitoring the theoretical examination room, equipped with a printer to print the results of the practical driving examination in the image for candidates to receive immediately after completing the examination.

b. Guidance Room: Arranged with sufficient desks and equipment for candidates to prepare and receive information related to the examination period.

c. Theoretical Examination Room:

- Installed air conditioning, with a minimum of twenty computers and one printer for the theoretical examination.

- Installed surveillance cameras to monitor the examination process, storage devices, and connected to the display screen in the Examination Council room and waiting room.

- Partitioned between computers to create separate spaces for candidates.

d. Scoring Device Control Room for Practical Driving Examination in the Image:

- Positioned and designed so that the operator can observe all examination vehicles in the examination field.

- Equipped with signal receiving and scoring devices, and internal communication systems.

đ. Examination Council Room: Equipped with telephones, air conditioning, a screen to monitor the theoretical examination room, and a computer networked with the scoring device control room.

e. Center Director's Office: Equipped with necessary devices to manage the examination center.

g. Deputy Director's Office.

h. Administrative Office.

i. Other auxiliary facilities.

2.2.6. Other Auxiliary Facilities.

Based on actual needs, the driving examination center designs and constructs auxiliary facilities according to current standards, including: parking garage for examination vehicles, repair and maintenance garage for examination vehicles, accommodation for examination council members, generator house, reception and accommodation for distant candidates, service area for the examination period.

3.1. A driving examination center for motor vehicles that meets the requirements set forth in this Standard and is inspected and evaluated by the competent state management agency will be issued a Certificate of Eligibility for Operation by the Vietnam Highway Administration/Department of Transport, valid for five years from the date of issuance.

For vehicles required to undergo exhaust emission testing, the production facility or organization/person importing must provide the following documentation and samples:

3.2. Annually, the issuing authority is responsible for reporting the issuance of certificates to the Ministry of Transport (through the Department of Science and Technology) for monitoring and management.

3.3. The procedures and formalities for issuing new and replacement certificates are carried out in accordance with Clause 7 and Clause 8 of Article 1 of Circular No. 15/2011/TT-BGTVT dated March 31, 2011, of the Minister of Transport amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No. 07/2009/TT-BGTVT dated June 19, 2009, of the Minister of Transport on training, examination, and issuance of motor vehicle driver licenses.

4.1. Responsibilities of State Management Agencies.

4. IMPLEMENTATION ORGANIZATIONS

4.1.1. Vietnam Highway Administration:

4.1.1.1. Provide professional guidance for provincial transport departments to direct the construction of centers in accordance with this Standard.

4.1.1.2. Implement agreed-upon design layout and size specifications for overall site planning and examination course dimensions for type 1 and type 2 centers.

4.1.1.3. Take the lead and coordinate with relevant agencies to inspect the material conditions, means, and equipment of type 1 and type 2 centers in accordance with this Standard to issue new certificates in accordance with regulations.

4.1.1.3. To take the lead and coordinate with relevant agencies to inspect material conditions, means, and equipment of Class 1 and Class 2 centers according to this Standard to issue new Certificates as prescribed.

4.1.1.4. Examine and review the material conditions, means, and equipment of type 1 and type 2 centers in accordance with the provisions of this Standard to reissue the Certificate.

4.1.2. Provincial Department of Transport under centrally governed cities:

4.1.2.1. Direct the construction and directly manage the operation of centers within their local administrative areas.

4.1.2.2. Inspect the maintenance of material conditions, means, and equipment serving the examination of type 1 and type 2 centers in accordance with the provisions of this Standard.

4.1.2.3. Inspect the material conditions, means, and equipment of centers in accordance with the provisions of this Standard to issue new or reissue Certificates for type 3 centers meeting the operational requirements.

4.1.3. The Science and Technology Department of the Ministry of Transport is responsible for inspecting the implementation of this Standard.

4.2. Responsibilities of Examination Centers for Driving Licenses

4.2.1. Ensure material conditions, means, and equipment serving the scoring of driving license examinations in accordance with the regulations to conduct examination periods accurately and objectively.

4.2.2. Comply with and cooperate with competent authorities in periodic and spot inspections of the implementation of this Standard.

4.2.3. Connect management information networks with the Provincial Department of Transport and the Vietnam Highway Administration when required by management authorities.

4.2.4. Regularly inspect and maintain to keep the technical condition of the system and equipment of the Center in compliance with the requirements of this Standard, meeting the needs to serve driving license examinations as prescribed.

4.3. Implementation Schedule:

4.3.1. Centers that have been issued Certificates for operational conditions before the effective date of this Standard shall continue to be valid according to the term stated on the Certificate. These Centers must develop plans to supplement examination grounds and equipment in accordance with this Standard and related regulations by July 1, 2013.

4.3.2. From the effective date of this Standard, the issuance of new or reissuance of Certificates for examination centers meeting operational conditions will be carried out in accordance with this Standard and related regulations.

4.3.3. Types of examination vehicles invested in prior to the effective date of this Standard may continue to be used for examinations. The replacement and supplementation of examination vehicles from the effective date of this Standard must comply with the provisions of this Standard.

4.4. In cases where standards, standards, and legal regulations cited in this Standard are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be implemented in accordance with new documents./