A big increase in driving license fees is on the way: Rules and prices will change in the new year

Black Sea Driving Schools Association President Hasan Guda said that the cost of a Class B driver's license, which is currently an average of 30 thousand TL, may rise up to 55 thousand TL in 2027. Guda stated that the courses starting on November 10 may be the last opportunity for candidates who do not want to be affected by the price increases in the new year.

It is expected that there will be changes in driving license exams in the new year. It is planned that the fixed route application will be abolished and driving tests will be held on routes to be determined by the commission.

EXPECTATION OF 25-30 THOUSAND TL INCREASE IN DRIVING LICENSE COST

Stating that the total cost of obtaining a Class B driver's license is approximately 30 thousand TL in the current situation, Guda said that the driving school fee is around 18 thousand TL.

Stating that they expect an increase of around 35 percent in tuition fees in the new year, Guda stated that this will also be reflected in exam and course fees.

Guda used the following statements:

"Since tuition fees will change with the new year, a 35 percent increase is predicted. This will be reflected in the exams and fees. Currently, the average cost of driving licenses is around 30 thousand TL. The price of a driving school is 18 thousand TL. With the new year, the Price Determination Commission, consisting of the Provincial Directorate of National Education, TSO and the federation of driving schools, will determine the new prices. We think that the license fees will increase by 25-30 thousand TL with the new year. The cost of the driving license in 2027 "We expect it to reach 55 thousand TL."

FIXED ROUTE APPLICATION WILL BE REMOVED

Guda said that the new system will be implemented in driving tests in the new year.

Stating that in the current system, candidates take the driving test for approximately 35 minutes on pre-determined fixed routes, Guda stated that in the new practice, the route will be determined by the examination commission.

Guda said, "In the new year, candidates will drive their vehicles on new routes to be determined by the commission. We expect the exam duration to increase from 35 minutes to 2 hours."

'LAST OPPORTUNITY TO GET A DRIVING LICENSE IN 2026 IS NOVEMBER 10'

Warning to candidates who want to get a driver's license this year, Guda stated that those who registered for the courses that will start on November 10 can complete the process before the end of the year if the electronic exam date is given early.

Guda said:

"We are conducting our exams with the Ministry of National Education's e-exam system. When the demand for the electronic exam is high, the exam date can be given late. The last opportunity to get a driver's license in 2026 is November 10. If the electronic exam date is given immediately, a driver's license can be obtained within this year. In other words, the courses of the courses that will start on November 10 will end on November 19. If the electronic exam date is given two days later, a 16-hour driving program will be added to it. If nothing goes wrong, the candidates who are registered for the course on November 10 will be the last month of December. "They can take the driving test during the week. This depends on the e-exam date given by the Ministry of Education."

Candidates who start the course in November have the possibility of entering 2027 with a driver's license if the electronic exam date is given early and they successfully complete the necessary exams.