1. PDO Driving Permits & You
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PDO Driving Permits & You

2. Defensive Driving Permit Codes Info
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DDC01: Light Vehicle, Blacktop road only. Theory and Practical training conducted in Muscat only at TATI & PDO approved In-House Training Providers (IHTP).
DDC02: Heavy Vehicle, Blacktop road only. Conducted in Muscat only by TATI & IHTP.
DDC03: Graded Roads. Nimr & Fahud training only by TATI or IHTP.
DDC04: Tanker. Blacktop road only unless a DDC03 has been completed Training and assessment in Muscat, Nimr and Fahud at TATI or IHTP.
DDC05: Bus. As for Tanker.
DDC06: Renewal / Recertification of the PDO Defensive Driving permit conducted ONLY by SDI-Sheida in Muscat, Fahud, and Nimr.
All Assessments ONLY by the RSSB - SDI-Sheida.
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3. PDO Defensive Driving Permit
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PDO Defensive Driving Permit
Proof that you have attended PDO Approved training and successfully completed the driving assessment by the PDO and Internationally recognised Road Safety organisation.
Recognised by PDO and all service provider companies.
Recognised by the Road Safety Standards Teams (RSST).
Required to be carried on your body whilst driving on PDO business.
Easily replaced if lost (OMR 3.5) – Info retained on the database.
Fits in your wallet, waterproof, has security features to prevent tampering. 3

4. Already Had DD Training?
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Already Had DD Training?
Are you new to PDO or the PDO contracting family?
Have you received quality driver training previously?
Want to save money?
PDO recognises the skills you gained working for other companies. If you have received driver training from a previous employer and believe you can meet the PDO standard for driving, do the following:
Book a ‘Direct Assessment’ within two days of commencing employment with PDO or a PDO Contractor.
Provide evidence of Training and Assessment conducted by an internationally recognised training organisation.
Applies to NEW PDO or Contractor employees only
Contact SDI-Sheida on: for more details 4

5. Defensive Driving Permit Renewal
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Defensive Driving Permit Renewal
The initial PDO Defensive Driving permit is gained after successfully completing training at TATI or IHTP and assessment by the RSSB.
DDC06 Renewals MUST be booked before the expiry date of the permit. The permit expiry date is printed on the permit itself.
The renewal assessment can only be completed after the expiry date IF DDC06 is booked before the expiry date. You must attend the course within three months of the permit expiring. If not, the full course must be attended again.
You must undergo Assessment in the vehicle type that you hold a permit for, that has the highest risk i.e., if you hold a PDO Heavy Bus Permit (DDC05 capacity more than 25 pax), you may not undergo assessment in a light vehicle. 5

6. Defensive Driving Permit Renewal DO NOT LET YOUR PERMIT EXPIRE
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Defensive Driving Permit Renewal
The responsibility to keep the PDO Defensive Driving permit current lies with the permit holder (Driver). This is no different to your ROP licence and other HSE training.
The financial savings for renewal rather than retraining are huge.
Each time you complete a light vehicle DDC06 renewal you save OMR 78, and OMR 104 for heavy vehicle DDC06.
The convenience and productivity saving is just as huge. Each time you complete a DDC06 renewal you save 1.5 working days. How much is your time worth? How much is your staff’s time worth to you?
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7. HSE MANAGERS – TAKE NOTE!
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HSE MANAGERS – TAKE NOTE!
SDI – Sheida can conduct DDC06 Recertification training at your location for both PDO and Contractors. You will be notified before a permit expires.
All permit types.
Available in Arabic, English, Hindi.
What is needed from you:
7 days notice.
Minimum 6 trainees per day.
Vehicles equivalent to permit type.
SP1157 compliant classroom with projector.
Access to reproduction facilities.
Accommodation / meals / transportation. 7