Overview
- The Ministry of Transport confirms it is considering reducing the minimum practical lesson requirement from 20 hours to two, with no final decision yet.
- Officials state that passing both the theoretical and practical exams would remain required to obtain a license.
- The package is slated to be implemented via a Contran resolution potentially this year, following a public consultation that received about 69,000 submissions and now awaits Contran’s decision.
- The proposal lets candidates train with driving schools or accredited independent instructors who may use a student’s own vehicle, with certification by the Ministry or state Detrans.
- Current rules mandate 45 hours of theory and 20 of practice; the ministry cites costs near R$5,000 and waits up to nine months, notes that about 54% of motorcycle buyers lack a license, and is studying free online courses and high‑school instruction to prepare candidates.