Driving Instructors' Association Criticizes Driver's License Reform Plans - Germany’s driving licence reforms spark safety concerns from instructors
The Hessian State Association of Driving Instructors has strongly criticised new reform plans for Germany’s driver's licence system. Proposed by Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder, the changes aim to cut costs by reducing theory test questions and removing in-person classroom lessons. But instructors warn the reforms could weaken road safety and training quality. The ministry’s plan focuses on lowering expenses for a Class B car licence by expanding digital learning and simplifying procedures. One key change would shrink the theory exam question bank by a third. Another would scrap the requirement for in-person lessons in driving schools, allowing students to prepare solely via apps. The reforms remain under fire from multiple industry groups. Driving instructors insist on keeping in-person training and special practice drives to maintain safety. Meanwhile, taxi and rental firms demand fairer policies to protect their businesses.
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