Thursday, the Bundestag approved a draft bill submitted by the federal government to amend the law governing driving instructors. The draft received support from the Union (CDU/CSU) and SPD factions, while the opposition groups-AfD, the Greens, and Die Linke-rejected it, arguing that they sought more expansive changes.
The primary goal of this reform is to reduce the cost associated with obtaining a driver’s license by simplifying bureaucratic processes. Furthermore, mandatory physical attendance for theoretical instruction will be scrapped, enabling knowledge to be conveyed digitally through applications. The theory examination system will be simplified, and the overall scope of the question catalog will be reduced.
Regarding practical driving education, requirements for land, highway, and night driving will remain in place. However, the previous stipulations regarding the precise number of required lessons are being abolished. Notably, the draft includes a trial provision that would allow students who have passed the theory exam to acquire practical driving experience on public roads under the supervision of close relatives.
