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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'CNH Pai D'égua': Detran holds a practical exam drive for atypical mothers in Greater Belém

The Detran is conducting a special event for atypical mothers to expedite their practical driving tests as part of the CNH Pai D’égua program in Greater Belém.

Mar 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

High-risk drivers' license aptitude test period reduced from 10 months to 5.5 months

Starting in August, the South Korean police agency and the Korea Road Traffic Authority will shorten the period for evaluating the driving license of high-risk drivers from 10 months to 5.5 months.

Mar 17 • 03:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bill proposes to create a separate driver's license for automatic and manual cars

A bill in Brazil proposes different classifications for driver's licenses based on whether candidates take their tests in automatic or manual vehicles.

Mar 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Starting in April, reaction tests will be introduced for electric scooters and bicycles; the industry criticizes the regulation

In April, new regulations will require rental companies to ensure users have a valid driver's license and to perform reaction tests via an app before riding electric scooters and bicycles.

Mar 11 • 14:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Renewing your license after 65 is no longer the same: what controls will be applied in 2026

In the U.S., drivers over 65 will face stricter renewal requirements starting in 2026, including more frequent vision tests and physical fitness assessments.

Mar 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Driving tests have become more complicated - does obtaining a license require more time?

Obtaining a driver's license in Latvia has become more complex due to the introduction of new requirements, including the use of navigation systems during practical tests.

Feb 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Florida driver's license tests now only given in English

Florida has announced that driver's license tests will only be administered in English starting February 6.

Feb 9 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Unprotected migrants: Driving license tests in this place in the United States will be only in English

Florida will require that all tests related to obtaining a driver's license be conducted only in English and without interpreters starting February 6, 2026.

Feb 8 • 12:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fact-checking driver's license in Florida: Are those who do not speak English more dangerous behind the wheel?

Florida has mandated that all driving tests must now be conducted solely in English, raising concerns about the implications for non-English speakers.

Feb 6 • 19:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Proposes practical test for boat driver license: – Too many lives are lost.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority is suggesting the introduction of practical tests for the boat driver license after 58 people died in recreational vessel accidents over the past two years.

Feb 3 • 08:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Last days to do it in Spanish: starting February 6, the driving test in Florida will be 100% in English

A new state rule in Florida will require driving tests to be conducted entirely in English starting February 6, 2026, potentially complicating access to driver's licenses for Spanish-speaking migrants.

Feb 3 • 00:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Taxis to Have Colored License Plates

The Minister proposes that taxis be identified with colored license plates and calls for taxi operators to take driving tests without external assistance.

Jan 29 • 10:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

OAP drivers hit back at mandatory eye test plans as experts issue dire warning

Drivers over 70 are reacting negatively to new rules requiring regular vision tests to maintain their driving license, which are designed to enhance road safety but are considered 'ageist' by some.

Jan 7 • 10:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

The paradox of the driving license: better at the exam, men are also more dangerous on the road than women

Research suggests that while men perform better on driving tests, they also tend to be more involved in traffic violations and accidents compared to women.

Dec 27 • 09:00 UTC

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