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Federal Government’s Public Consultation Proposal Reignites Debate on Driver Training and Could Deeply Alter the Driving School Education Model in Brazil, Dividing Opinions Among Sector Entities and Traffic Authorities.
The federal government’s proposal to allow the issuance of the National Driver’s License (CNH) Without Mandatory In-Person Classes in Driving Schools has entered public consultation and reignited the debate on driver training in Brazil.
The text paves the way for candidates to choose how to prepare for the exams — which remain mandatory — with the possibility of distance learning, the Senatran digital course, or guidance from accredited independent instructors.
The National Federation of Driving Schools (Feneauto) claims that the measure threatens about 15,000 businesses and 300,000 jobs in the sector.
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Feneauto Pressures and Coordinates Response in Congress
In an interview with the press, Feneauto’s president, Ygor Valença, argues that the draft does not modernize the system but replaces it, and that the removal of the requirement for in-person classes compromises the quality of training.
According to him, “It’s not enough to issue documents; it is necessary to ensure that the driver is truly prepared,” referring to the government’s argument that the change would enhance traffic safety.
For the entity, the immediate economic impact would be significant, with a risk of mass closures of driving schools and layoffs in the sector.
What Changes in the Licensing Process
The proposal submitted for social participation maintains the theoretical and practical exams as a requirement for issuing the CNH.
The innovation lies in the preparation tracks: in addition to Driving Schools (CFCs), candidates could study through distance learning, attend a Senatran digital program, and hire independent instructors accredited by the Detrans, all with official identification and digital control.
The declared goal is to reduce costs and increase access, especially for those who use the license as a gateway to the job market.
According to the government, the public consultation will remain open on the Participa + Brasil platform throughout October, with a final deadline until November 2, 2025.
Once this stage is completed, the draft will be sent for analysis by the National Traffic Council (Contran), responsible for consolidating the final version of the regulation.
Cost Reduction and Social Reach
The Ministry of Transport asserts that the flexibility of study methods can significantly lower the cost of obtaining the initial license and facilitate mobility for those most dependent on the document, without forgoing the final assessment.
In various official communications and reports, the initiative is presented as a way to democratize access, with possibilities for free content and modular training tracks.
There are mentions in the press of estimates indicating a drop of up to 80% in total costs, a benchmark that Feneauto contests as they believe the expenses necessary for practical training are underestimated.
Road Safety at the Center of the Debate
The federation claims that more licenses do not inherently mean more safety.
For the entity, the application of exams does not replace supervised training in a controlled environment, and the removal of the requirement for in-person classes could lower the average preparedness level of new drivers.
Valença argues that the priority should be oversight, education, and training.
The government, on the other hand, defends that the preservation of exams and the standardization of digital content ensure the required level of demand, while the expansion of modalities grants autonomy to the candidate without weakening safeguards.
Independent Instructors and Accreditation
One of the most sensitive points is the accreditation of independent instructors.
They would undergo standardized courses, evaluation, and registration with the Detrans, with identification via Digital Traffic License and auditable training tracks.
The design attempts to reconcile offering flexibility with traceability and professional accountability.
Still, representatives from the CFCs see a risk of market disorganization and a drop in revenue that could jeopardize the maintenance of educational structures, driving tracks, and the renewal of the fleet used in classes.
Regulatory Process and Political Strategy
Even if the draft progresses after the consultation, the Contran will have to consolidate the final text and publish it by resolution.
In parallel, sector entities signal that they may seek a reaction in the National Congress, either through a Legislative Decree Project (PDL) to suspend any eventual provisions or through judicial contestation if they deem there has been an overreach of regulatory power.
Feneauto claims to have support from lawmakers and is coordinating changes to preserve the educational role of driving schools, while at the same time agreeing to discuss cost reduction and technological improvements.
Public Consultation and Next Steps
Since the beginning of October, the government reports high participation in the consultation, with a record number of contributions in a few days, and reiterates that all statements will be considered in drafting the final text.
The next stage includes technical analysis at Contran, with participation from thematic chambers.
The Ministry of Transport states that the process seeks to modernize without sacrificing road safety, while the private sector requests that the debate incorporate experts, Detrans, and civil society before any structural changes.
What Is at Stake for the CFC Sector
For the network of driving schools, the immediate risk lies in the draining of in-person enrollments, which sustain the educational infrastructure, the instructor workforce, the maintenance of tracks, and the renewal of the fleet used in classes.
Entities estimate that the combination of free or low-cost distance learning courses, combined with the accreditation of independent instructors, would pressure margins and could accelerate closures.
The federation claims to be working on an alternative text that balances innovation, reduction of bureaucracy, and legal security for the training ecosystem.
While the government argues that the change democratizes and lowers access, and that qualification will be assessed in exams, the private sector maintains that guided training is an inseparable part of traffic safety.
From your point of view, how can a minimum learning standard be ensured without a mandatory in-person stage? The answer to this question may determine the course of the new CNH policy.
Agora vai ficar muito melhor !!! Sem autoescola , vai abrir muitos postos de trabalho para enfermeiros , médicos , pedreiros , policiais de trânsito , guincheiros ficarão milionários , pois o índice de acidentes de trânsito vai triplicar com muitos motorista inaptos para dirigir e causar vários acidentes pela cidade
Ta bom. Vamos acreditar que esse povo tá mesmo preocupado com o emprego de alguém. E quanto aos que não conseguem emprego que paga melhor justamente por não ter CNH? Porque é máfia atrás de máfia. Sabemos muito bem o real motivo de não querer essa flexibilização. Muitos países não exigem que faça autoescola, e dá muito certo. Só aqui, que é o picudo e quer colocar tanta burocracia pra fazer uma coisa que deveria ser simplificada. Preocupação com emprego? Conta outra.
pra participa da pesquisa, e uma burocracia. tem que loga o gov.br , e nem achei aonde vota