Pre-military driving course (operational driving)קד"צ נהיגה (נהיגה מבצעית)
What the Pre-military driving course (operational driving) role asks for, and what it holds
A pre-military driving course in which candidates train before enlistment and then serve as operational drivers in the IDF.
Combat supportProfile 45+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 6, the Training City
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 3 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Effort and persistence2
- Spatial perception2
- Sustained attention2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role serve as drivers. A driver can serve in any IDF unit, including frontline units and special units.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Acceptance to the Yaad track.
- 2Passing the theory stage.
- 3Passing the practical stage.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course has a theory stage and a practical stage. After passing the theory test, the candidate receives a draft order and then completes basic training and certification at Bahad 6 in the Training City.
Where it trainsBahad 6, the Training City
This is what service in the role looks like.
Drivers serve at bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Pre-military driving course (operational driving) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
Who can serve as Pre-military driving course (operational driving)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Pre-military driving course (operational driving)?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Acceptance to the Yaad track. Passing the theory stage. Passing the practical stage.
What does the training for Pre-military driving course (operational driving) hold?
The course has a theory stage and a practical stage. After passing the theory test, the candidate receives a draft order and then completes basic training and certification at Bahad 6 in the Training City.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Pre-military driving course (operational driving)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.