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Senator Cleitinho’s Proposal for Driving Tests Promises to Reduce Costs by Up to R$ 280 on Car Rentals, but Warns of Accident Risks Due to the Absence of Dual Controls in Private Vehicles.
A new proposal is shaking up the traffic of legislative discussions in Brazil. The use of private cars in driving tests, the central theme of Bill 1183/2024, has divided opinions. The idea, proposed by Senator Cleitinho, allows candidates to use their own vehicles during the practical driving test, removing the obligation to rent a car from a driving school.
A Relief for the Wallet or Concern on the Road with the New Driving Test?
Currently, those wishing to obtain a National Driver’s License (CNH) face costs that can exceed R$ 2,000, with about R$ 280 allocated solely for the rental of the car used in the test. According to Senator Cleitinho, the use of private cars in driving tests could alleviate part of this amount, reducing the financial impact for candidates.
However, the proposal also encounters safety issues. Driving school cars have a dual control braking system, which allows the instructor or examiner to intervene quickly in risky situations. Without this mechanism, the dangers increase for both drivers and pedestrians, making the debate even more complex.
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Change to the Brazilian Traffic Code
The Bill aims to modify Article 152 of the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB). If approved, it will open up space for tests to be conducted in any required category vehicle, including private cars. Currently, the CTB does not specify the type of vehicle, but rules from the National Traffic Council (Contran) have required since the 1990s that tests be conducted in driving school vehicles.
Senator Cleitinho argues that the measure promotes “practicality and savings” without compromising the quality of the test. However, critics point out that the lack of adequate equipment, such as the aforementioned dual control, could jeopardize the safety of everyone involved.
Reactions and Next Steps
While the National Federation of Driving Schools (Feneauto) has yet to officially position itself, traffic experts emphasize that the change could pose risks. Without additional control by examiners, the chance of accidents during evaluations increases.
On the other hand, supporters of the proposal highlight that using private cars in driving tests represents a modernization of the process and a financial relief for future drivers. The issue is now in the hands of the Senate, which must balance cost savings and safety in its decision.
Bill 1183/2024 rekindles an old debate: to what extent is it possible to reduce costs without compromising lives? While the answer does not come, the discussion continues at high speed, with an uncertain destination.
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