Hasan Guda, President of the Black Sea Driving Schools Association, warned those who want to obtain a driver's license in the new year about cost increases and changes in examination procedures. Guda stated that the cost of a Class B driver's license, which is currently around 30,000 TL, could rise to as much as 55,000 TL in 2027.
According to Guda, the critical date for candidates who want to obtain a license this year is the courses starting on November 10. If the electronic exam date is provided early and the exams are successfully completed, it may be possible for candidates who register for these courses to complete the licensing process before the end of the year.
In the new year, changes are expected not only in fees but also in driving test practices. Guda said that the fixed route practice will be abolished and candidates will be tested on different routes to be determined by the commission. He stated that the duration of the driving test, which is 35 minutes in the current system, is expected to increase to 2 hours.
Evaluating the expectation of an increase in licensing costs, Guda stated that the projected increase of approximately 35 percent in fees will be reflected in exam and course fees. Noting that the current driving school fee is around 18,000 TL, Guda recorded that the new prices will be determined by the Price Determination Commission, which consists of the Provincial Directorate of National Education, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TSO), and the driving schools federation.
"We believe that driver's license fees will increase by another 25,000-30,000 TL with the new year. We expect the cost of a driver's license to reach 55,000 TL in 2027."
Guda said that the classes for the courses starting on November 10 will be completed on November 19, and if the electronic exam date is provided in a short time, a 16-hour driving program will be added to this. Stating that if the process does not face any disruptions, candidates could take the driving test in the last week of December, Guda emphasized that the schedule depends on the Ministry of National Education's e-exam date.
News Source: 12punto
