2023-06-21 17:23:40
In the context of the celebration of Driver’s Day: the backbone of ECUADOR, we share their importance and also present details of this great profession, with the contributions of Santiago Villacrés, general inspector of the training school of the Professional Drivers Union of Chimborazo. . Among his ideas, he congratulated the professional drivers of Riobamba, Chimborazo and the country, since they contribute to the development of their homes and of Ecuador. Praise to the professional driver!, he mentioned.
What does it mean to be a professional driver?
It is the trained person who takes people, products and merchandise from one place to another, respecting and complying with all traffic regulations and laws. Currently, the term driver has been replaced by driver, since this new word is more stylized, but the activities are the same.
What is the difference between professional and non-professional driver?
To be a professional driver, you need to complete a course and complete a curriculum, this within six months. Non-professionals complete their training in 15 days. In addition, professionals carry out commercial activities, issue invoices and more, since it is a profession.
What is the importance of professional drivers in Chimborazo?
They generate development. He is the architect of the country’s production. If the drivers did not exist, all the production would remain in their places of origin; It is the backbone of the country’s development. In the pandemic, for example, drivers did not stop, several lost their lives while transporting products, medical supplies, and more.
What should be done to become a professional driver?
Currently, to be a professional driver, according to the Law, several requirements must be met, such as: being of legal age, having a bachelor’s degree or having passed the first year of baccalaureate, passing the psychosensometric, medical and psychological exams. They can obtain the type C license for taxis, buses and vans; type D for public transport buses, and type E for heavy and extra-heavy vehicles.
The professional driver, why should he constantly train?
The driver, like the human being, never stops learning. The world is dynamic; that is, what is modern today may be obsolete tomorrow. In this sense, it is very important that drivers are constantly trained. There are reforms of the law and new technologies; The vehicles that go on the market are different every year. Before there was no GPS, for example; that is why you have to be updated.
What are the main characteristics of the professional driver?
First, you must be an excellent and very responsible human being, understanding that in your hands, feet, thoughts, and heart you carry families, friends, and people you may never meet. Unlike a doctor, who is responsible for one person in a certain situation, the professional driver is responsible for many people in his vehicle. In this context, the driver must be very responsible and respectful of traffic regulations and laws; Those are the main features.
At present, is there interest of the new generations in this profession?
There is great demand from young people, not because they want to be drivers only, but because they are good professionals. Professional people register, such as lawyers, architects, engineers, among others. Parents, children and family come because they like this profession. There is a lot of interest from young people to train in our driving school. In previous years it was considered the model school at the country level. It was recognized by the directors of the National Transit Agency, since attractive, modern and dynamic study modalities were implemented. Students seek out this school because we have modern vehicles and are up to date with technology. There is great demand for students.
What do we remember on Ecuadorian Driver Day?
You must remember the importance of this human being. He who does not see schedules, rain and sun to do his work; he is a determined person and dedicated to his profession. Many times the profession is misunderstood and discriminated against, but if we analyze it, the driver greatly supports the development of our country.
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