You are transporting commercial goods with a truck. What is the purpose of the 35-hour further training course, which you must attend within 5 years?

You answered correctly. The 35-hour further training course for professional truck drivers is required every five years to ensure drivers stay up to date on key topics. Its main purposes are to increase drivers' awareness of health issues related to their job and to refresh their knowledge of road haulage regulations. This helps maintain safety standards and professional competence. The course does not serve to acquire additional driving licence classes; separate training and exams are needed for new licence categories. Remember, completing this mandatory periodic training is necessary to continue working as a professional truck driver in Germany.