Overview

• The public consultation launched on Oct. 2 on Participa+Brasil will remain open for 30 days before the draft moves to Contran for evaluation.
• The initiative became the most accessed government consultation within 24 hours, according to the ministry.
• Attendance at driving schools would become optional, the 20-hour practical minimum would be eliminated, and candidates could prepare with accredited independent instructors.
• Theoretical study could be done in person, via distance learning, or through Senatran digital courses, with digital credentialing and platforms proposed for scheduling, payments, and geolocation.
• Passing both theory and practical exams would remain mandatory, the ministry estimates costs could fall to about R$700 with reductions up to 80%, and reports note concerns about potential effects on road safety.