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Public Consultation Indicates Resistance to Flexibility and Reaffirms That Traffic Safety Remains a National Priority
According to an independent survey commissioned by the Ceará State Driving Schools Union (SindCFCs/CE), 85% of participants in the public consultation opened by the Ministry of Transport reject the proposal that aims to make practical driving classes optional.
Furthermore, 10% support the idea, while 5% suggest intermediate alternatives, such as reducing the mandatory hours.
The information was compiled from preliminary data provided by the National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran) and evaluated until October 14, 2024.
Thus, the survey highlights a consistent social rejection of the flexibility in practical driver training.
Safety and Legality Are the Main Concerns
The opposing manifestations concentrate mainly on the defense of road safety and the concern about the legality of the measure.
There is fear that the change could increase the number of accidents and expose inexperienced drivers to risks.
Additionally, the report highlights the possibility of legal insecurity if the proposal advances without compatible changes in the Brazilian Traffic Code (CTB).
Criticism also falls on the populist nature of the measure, which promises to reduce costs without presenting technical studies on its real impacts.
Thus, the perception is that the change would jeopardize the integrity of the training process.
Driving Schools and Instructors Are Essential for Quality Training
The majority of participants defend that driving education should continue to take place in Driving Schools (CFCs), with guidance from qualified instructors and vehicles equipped with dual brake controls.
These elements are considered fundamental to ensure adequate technical and emotional training for new drivers.
Therefore, making practical classes optional would represent a setback in the advances made in traffic education.
The report cites that, without professional supervision, the candidate risks being unprepared for the practical exam and compromising safety on public roads, contrary to the principles of the CTB.
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Fear of Increased Accidents and Legal Insecurity
Among the main criticisms, there is concern that the proposal could raise the accident rate and increase the exposure of novice drivers to risky situations.
The report also emphasizes the potential for legal insecurity, as changing the rules without appropriate legal adjustments in the CTB could lead to normative and operational conflicts.
Moreover, the document points out that the proposal promises savings without technical proof of the financial and social impacts.
For experts, traffic education is an investment in lives, not just an expense.
Support for the Proposal Is in the Minority and Seeks Cost Reduction
Among the few who support the measure, the main argument is the reduction of costs in the process of obtaining a driver’s license.
This group believes that the practical exam by the DMV would be sufficient to assess the candidate’s skills.
However, this position does not represent the majority of participants.
According to the data consolidated until October 14, the trend of rejection remains stable, indicating strong social resistance to flexibility.
Society Defends Secure and Quality Training
According to the president of the SindCFCs/CE, Eliardo Martins, the survey results confirm what is already perceived on the streets and in driving schools.
According to him, Brazilians want safer traffic, and this involves a technical and responsible training.
Martins also stressed that it is essential for the public to continue participating and monitoring the discussions, as decisions like this directly impact everyone’s life.
For him, society understands that driver training is an investment in public safety, not an unnecessary cost.
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