In the regional center, 47 drivers from the branches of GomeloblAvtotrans competed both theoretically and practically in the annual professional skills competition. Among them were drivers from the ZhlobinAvtotrans branch: Oleg Vasilkov, Nikolai Chernousov, Alexander Pereydrenko, Vladimir Ilyin, Alexander Varakosov, and lead engineer of OTK and BD Vyacheslav Smartsov.

Each participant-driving the MAZ-203 and MAZ-216 buses, MAZ-6501 and MAZ-5440 trucks, and the GEELY EMGRAND passenger car demonstrated not only excellent knowledge of traffic rules and confident vehicle handling, but also readiness to act in non-standard situations.

Vyacheslav Smartsov, who participated in the judging, told the ND correspondent that the Zhlobin residents, like the other contestants, had to demonstrate their knowledge of traffic rules, then answer questions about the design and technical operation of the vehicles they drive, after which theory gave way to practice.

• In the practical maneuvering, drivers had to show the accuracy of performing various driving elements, composure,