ÖAMTC Driving Technique Training: 113,100 Participants Last Year

"Increasing traffic safety is a core goal of ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik. Vehicles are becoming safer - but even technology has physical limits that one must know, practically experience and train for", explains Karl-Martin Studener, Managing Director of ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik.

Three 20-Year Anniversaries and 800,000th Multi-Phase Participant

Last year, Fahrtechnik celebrated three anniversaries: The Kalwang and Lang-Lebring centres in Styria and the Marchtrenk centre in Upper Austria were established 20 years ago and have since contributed to safety on Austria's roads. The fact that three centres were built in 2004 is linked to the newly introduced multi-phase driver's license training in Austria. Since then, the driving safety trainings for new drivers have become an integral part of the ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik program. "In September 2024, we were able to welcome the 800,000th participant at the Fahrtechnik Centre Teesdorf. This makes us by far the largest and most popular provider for new drivers in the multi-phase training - people trust our high ÖAMTC quality standard", Studener is pleased to report. In total, 37,600 people attended a multi-phase driving safety training for cars or motorcycles at the ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik last year.

New Record for Motorcycle Trainings

There was a participant increase of 4.3 percent in trainings for experienced car and motorcycle drivers. In the area of motorcycle training, a new record was reached with 10,600 people. "The new participant record shows that our trainings are very well received and appreciated. For a safe start to the motorcycle season, we recommend attending one of our motorcycle trainings as early as possible in the spring", advises Studener.

Last year, 12,700 participants completed the mandatory professional driver's continuing education for truck or bus drivers (C95/D95). That's 11.2 percent more than in 2023. "2024 marked the end of the cycle of legally required continuing education for many truck and bus license holders. This will also apply to some this year - early registration is recommended", informs Studener. In addition, the Professional Driver Academy of ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik offers a full training for aspiring truck and bus drivers who are already employed by a company.

Emergency services such as the police, fire brigade, rescue organisations and the army also appreciate the professional trainings of the ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik and last year had thousands of employees trained or further educated at the eight centres.

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