In Russia, the conditions for passing the driving test will change

Brief retelling from RIA II

From March 1, 2027, when passing the theoretical part of the driver’s license exam, candidates will begin to be photographed and audio and video recorded in classrooms.

Some of the changes in the rules for passing exams are already in effect from May 1, 2026, in particular, the practical exam must be scheduled no later than 60 calendar days from the date of passing the theoretical one.

From March 1, 2027, the rules related to medical reports will change: you will not need to provide a medical certificate if information about it is in a single database.

MOSCOW, October 7 - RIA Novosti. The conditions for passing the theoretical part of the exam for obtaining a driver's license will change from March 1, 2027, candidates will begin to be photographed during the exam, and audio and video recording equipment will be installed in the classrooms, a member of the RF OP Commission on Security and Interaction with PSC, auto expert Alexander Kholodov told RIA Novosti.

He noted that some of the changes in the exam rules have already been in effect since May 12, 2026. In particular, the practical exam must be scheduled no later than 60 calendar days from the date of passing the theoretical exam.

“It is already prohibited to use means of photo, audio communication, and electronic computing equipment. This ban is in effect, and photographic recording of the candidate will only be in effect from March 1, 2027,” Kholodov said.

According to the expert, the automated system will have to photograph candidates during the exam, and audio and video recording equipment will have to record in real time. The system must be protected from unauthorized access, and the workplaces of examiners and candidates must be visible in the frame.