The federal government is proposing changes in the process of obtaining the National Driver’s License (CNH). The main one is the end of the obligation to attend self -school classes in the preparation for the theoretical and practical exams of state traffic departments (Detran).
With this, the cost to take the document, which today reaches $ 3,200, could fall to 80%.
Last Thursday (2), the Ministry of Transport opened a public consultation on the subject. The project draft will be available for 30 days in Platform participates + Brazil and, during this period, any citizen can send suggestions and contributions. Then the text will follow for analysis of the National Traffic Council (Contran).
According to the folder, the purpose of the changes is to modernize the process of obtaining CNH and make the document more accessible and cheap for the population, especially in categories A (motorcycles) and B (passenger vehicles).
“In addition, by making CNH more affordable, more citizens will stop driving without qualification, contributing to a more regular and safe traffic. Today, 20 million Brazilians drive motorcycles and cars without a driver’s license,” says the folder.
The proposal provides that the candidate can choose different ways to prepare for theoretical and practical examinations, which will remain mandatory for the issuance of CNH. “These are these tests that attest if the driver is properly trained to drive. The goal is to modernize the current system, ensuring more freedom and economy to future drivers, without giving up road safety requirements,” the statement explains.
Check out a questions and answers from the Ministry of Transportation about the proposal:
How to get CNH?
The opening of the process will be made directly through the website of the National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran) or through the Digital Traffic Wallet (CDT).
Is it mandatory to attend driver training centers (CFCs) for classes?
No. The theoretical content may be studied in person in CFCs, by distance learning (EAD) in accredited companies or, in digital format, offered by Senatran herself.
Does the student have to comply with a minimum number of practical classes?
No. The new model removes the minimum workload requirement of practical 20 hours. The candidate may choose how he will make his preparation: hiring a driver training center or an autonomous instructor accredited by the Detrans. This allows you to adapt training to each person’s needs and reduce costs, maintaining the obligation to be approved in theoretical and practical examinations to obtain CNH.
And how are categories C, D and E?
The proposal also provides for the facilitation of CNH obtaining processes to categories C (cargo vehicles, such as trucks), D (passenger transport, such as bus) and (trailers and articulated vehicles) allowing services to be performed by auto schools or other entities, with the aim of making the process more agile and less bureaucratic.
How will the new model cheaper the cost of CNH?
The cost to obtain CNH may fall up to 80%, the result of the expansion of the forms of supply of theoretical training, including with digital formats, and the exemption of the minimum workload in practical classes. The greatest freedom of choice for the candidate makes the process more flexible, expands access and stimulates competition, which should reduce prices to obtain the first qualification.
Does the project decrease the importance of CFCs?
No. CFCs will continue to offer classes, but the legal requirement for a minimum workload for practical classes will be dismissed. In addition, training centers will be able to offer their courses also in the distance learning mode. Thus, driver training centers will continue to offer complementary and personalized services, focusing on quality and accessibility.
Does the new model increase traffic safety?
Yes. The expectation is to expand the number of drivers enabled and reduce driving without proper formation. The formalization of the process contributes to reducing informality and strengthening supervision. Remember that, as in the current model, driving skills will continue to be evaluated by compulsory theoretical and practical examinations. Classes alone do not guarantee that the candidate is fit; It is proof that attests to whether it really has the skills necessary to drive safely.
Who will benefit from the proposal?
All Brazilians, especially those with lower income. Currently, about 161 million Brazilians are legal to drive, but many are not yet qualified, largely due to the high cost of the current process.
What will the procedure be to accredit autonomous instructors?
The instructors should be accredited by the Detrans. Senatran will allow the training of these professionals by digital courses. The courses for instructors may be taken at a distance, but will follow rigorous criteria defined by Detrans and Senatran, with standardized content, compulsory final evaluation and digital control, ensuring the quality of training. No professional can work without official accreditation: all will undergo evaluation, must meet legal requirements and will be digitally identified in the digital traffic portfolio.
Is the process less bureaucratic?
Yes. The project provides for the use of technological solutions, such as platforms that connect candidates and instructors, similar to mobility applications. These tools can offer schedule, geolocation and digital payments.
Are there other countries that already adopt this measure?
Yes. The proposal is inspired by practices from countries such as the United States, Canada, England, Japan, Paraguay and Uruguay, where training models are more flexible and centered on citizen autonomy.
