The 2016-2017 Scania Driver Competition has started. The SDC Southeast Asia 2016-2017 (SDC-SEA) as it is officially called is now bigger. it will, for the first time, welcome participants throughout South East Asia (which is why it is now called SDC-SEA). There will be drivers from Myanmar and the Philippines added to the list of competitors which would include 10 drivers from Malaysia, 6 from Singapore, 2 from Philippines and 2 from Myanmar in the finals. It should be more interesting after this!
Green flag for touching the pole but not knocking it over. Just a kiss would do actually.
This, and with tougher rules as well as new scenarios make it more of a challenge. All of these will make the competitors gear up and in the end be better equipped with the skills to required as Scania truck and bus drivers.
...same with this reverse Knock-the-Cone-and-Head challenge.
SDC-SEA 2016-2017 JBTC Edition
Anyway, there will be something called the SDC-SEA 2016-2017 JBTC Edition which is open to the public. It will happen on the 12-14 August 2016 at the Johor Bus,Truck and Components Expo at the Danga City Mall, Johor Bahru.
Open to the public, anyone with a standard car driving license can experience what it is like to drive a bus or a truck and face the challenges of a bus or truck driver. But in a secured and enclosed environment. The purpose of this test & drive is to generate public appreciation of the challenging environment that truck and bus driver faces everyday.
Here, participants of the SDC-SEA can also test and practice their skills before the main event to win prizes!
So how do you apply for the SDC-SEA Competition?
There will be 2 stages – Application Stage (objective and subjective theory questions) and the National Finals Stage to determine the champion of the truck and bus categories.
The Application stage will commence on 1 August 2016 and the closing date to submit applications is 31 May 2017.
Participants will be required to answer questions on road transport laws and regulations, alternative fuels, fuel-efficient and safe driving, load securing, occupational risks and health, and emergency procedures.
The Practical Finals will have all 10 shortlisted finalists vying for the total prize worth up to RM50,000 which includes a RM10,000 cash prize and a trophy for the champion, plus RM5,000 service vouchers for the company owners.
Applicants can download a form from the Scania Malaysia website and either drop their submission form at the branches (SDC box) or submit it to smyenquires@scania.com or online submission. Each applicant will also get a Free SDC t-shirt.
PRESS RELEASE
GEARING UP TO FACE THE CHALLENGE WITH SCANIA DRIVER COMPETITION SOUTHEAST ASIA 2016-2017
Shah Alam, 1 August - The biannual Scania Driver Competition (SDC) is now officially on and as
with each edition, it is now even more challenging than before with tougher rules and scenarios
that are designed to make Scania truck and bus drivers better equipped with skills to match the
demands of the commercial vehicle industry.
The latest edition is known as the SDC Southeast Asia 2016-2017 (SDC-SEA) edition as it will, for
the first time, welcome participants from Myanmar and the Philippines and put to the test 10
drivers from Malaysia, 6 from Singapore, 2 from Philippines and 2 from Myanmar in the finals.
The theme for the inaugural SDC-SEA is ‘Face the Challenge’ and as always, the focus will be the
driver as the single most important asset of any truck and bus owner and even more so for fleet
operators.
“As a leading provider of sustainable transport solutions for our customers’ profitability, Scania
continues to elevate the skills and status of drivers in the area of safety, fuel economy and
environmentally-friendly driving through SDC,” stated Marie Sjödin Enström, Managing Director of
Scania Southeast Asia.
Once again, Michelin Malaysia is the Official Sponsor for the competition. Michelin as the official
tyre supplier for all Scania Malaysia trucks and buses believes that Scania and Michelin is a
perfect match for heavy load capacity performance, fuel economy and safety.
Acknowledging the value of the competition, the Road Safety Department of Malaysia (JKJR), the
Road Transport Department of Malaysia (JPJ) and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety
(MIROS) will again be the Official Partners.
The ever supportive Swedish Embassy will also be doing what it can to promote this event as one
of the partners as well.
The SDC-SEA 2016-2017 JBTC Edition
Just like in the previous editions, a mini SDC will be held and this time it will be at the Johor Bus,
Truck and Components Expo on 12-14 August, 2016 at the Danga City Mall, Johor Bahru.
Open to the public, anyone with a standard car driving license can experience what it is like to
face the challenge of a bus or truck driver in a secured and enclosed environment. The purpose of
this test & drive is to generate public appreciation of the challenging environment that truck and
bus driver faces everyday. Participants of the SDC-SEA can also test and practice their skills
before the main event to win prizes!
How to apply
There will be 2 stages – Application Stage (objective and subjective theory questions) and the
National Finals Stage to determine the champion of the truck and bus categories.
The Application stage will commence on 1 August 2016 and the closing date to submit
applications is 31 May 2017.
Participants will be required to answer questions on road transport laws and regulations,
alternative fuels, fuel-efficient and safe driving, load securing, occupational risks and health, and
emergency procedures.
The Practical Finals will have all 10 shortlisted finalists vying for the total prize worth up to
RM50,000 which includes a RM10,000 cash prize and a trophy for the champion, plus RM5,000
service vouchers for the company owners.
Applicants can download a form from the Scania Malaysia website and either drop their
submission form at the branches (SDC box) or submit it to smyenquires@scania.com or online
submission. Each applicant will also get a Free SDC t-shirt.
What started off as a local initiative to improve truck and bus drivers’ skills in Sweden is now a
global movement that has attracted more than 200,000 contestants in over 50 countries.
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