CSN News: Driving test bombshell in Spain: Spain may allow learners to skip school and train with family and friends instead of taking the driving test.

‘Future drivers may never have to step Footwear The inside of a school again….’

Something big is brewing in Spain’s driving world – change is on the horizon, but is it a breakthrough or a potential disaster? The government is quietly examining a radical change that could revolutionize how new drivers learn to drive. The shock proposal, put forward by Spain’s National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC), suggests that learner drivers could be allowed to practise under the supervision of non-professional tutors – meaning friends or family could replace pricey instructors. This change, if approved, could bring an end to the traditional driving school model and usher in a new era of independence for learners. Is this a smart move? Find out more by reading on.

What is the road to cheaper licenses?

CNMC argues, that this significant shift could make driving lessons more affordable. This is especially true for young people who struggle with high fees. In a statement, the commission pointed out that most new drivers have ‘below-average incomes’, and that getting a licence is crucial for those in rural and poorly connected areas.

Spain wouldn’t be the first to take this route – countries like France, Italy, and Portugal already allow some form of supervised driving with non-professionals. The cost of driving schools is on the rise, so this may be a relief to those who want to pass the test without going broke.

Interior Ministry ‘studying’ the proposal

The plan is now in the hands of Spain’s Interior Ministry, and Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has confirmed that the government is ‘studying and evaluating’ the idea. The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other It remains to be determined whether driving schools will continue as they are today.

Statista estimates that in 2023, there will be 28 million Spanish drivers. If the US-style driving system is allowed to go ahead, future motorists may not have to take a step. Footwear The inside of a school again.

There are more changes to come

It’s not the end. The CNMC also proposes to shake up the exam booking process by having students manage their test bookings through the DGT directly instead of You can also read more about it here Driving schools

In addition, they would like to simplify the requirements of becoming a school director or driving instructor, making it easier to join the industry for new professionals. And in They’re asking for official pass rates in the name transparency – Students can view the schools in their area. deliver results.

Do they really want to eliminate driving schools entirely?

The proposal does not aim to Driving schools should be abolished Instead, it introduces a new route for students. The idea is to allow learner drivers to practise with non-professional tutors – like friends or family – alongside existing options like driving schools.

Driving schools would not disappear, but there’d be a lot of competition if students could gain experience without paying for formal classes.

What do you think? Will Spain take a wrong turning, or will this be the future of driving in Spain? With the Interior Ministry weighing up its options, the road ahead is still wide open…

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