Today, February 3, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, visited the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers.
During his visit, he familiarized himself with the examination process and the conditions under which the theoretical knowledge of future drivers is tested.
The President was shown an innovative examination procedure using digital technologies and artificial intelligence, which eliminates human intervention – the exam is conducted automatically without examiners.
The system records the head movements of the trainee, and if they are distracted from the screen, it is considered a violation. Additionally, if any outsiders appear in the camera's field of view, it may lead to the annulment of the test results.
After that, Sadyr Japarov met with the trainees and directors of private driving schools to explain measures to reduce road traffic accidents related to traffic violations.
He emphasized that there had been manifestations of corruption in the driver training system, which resulted in over 90 percent of graduates from private driving schools passing their exams successfully, while the actual knowledge of many drivers did not meet the requirements.
With the start of the fight against corruption and increased control, the situation has changed: now only 18-20 percent of candidates pass their exams successfully, which more accurately reflects their level of preparation.
The President noted that further improvement of discipline, elimination of the human factor, and order in the examination system will eliminate the possibility of illegal obtaining of driver's licenses, making the examination process fairer and more objective.
He also provided statistics indicating that over the past ten years, about 75,000 traffic accidents have been registered in the country, resulting in the deaths of 9,120 people.
Additionally, the president reported that one of the directors of private driving schools illegally appropriated about 70 training facilities, some of which were transferred to private hands, while about 40 were used for personal gain.
In this regard, Japarov stated that all these driving schools will be returned to state ownership, and training in them will be organized according to unified requirements with a training duration of ten months. Special attention will be paid to improving the quality of theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as fostering a culture of safe behavior on the road among drivers.
He added that the nine-month training period does not imply daily classes. Training will be organized considering modern opportunities, with classes several times a week, including online formats, allowing students to combine study with work.
With this approach, trainees will be able to more effectively acquire the necessary theoretical and practical skills for safe vehicle operation. Furthermore, the possibility of taking exams immediately after finishing school will allow for the preparation of future drivers from an early age and instill in them a culture of adherence to traffic rules.
During the meeting, the trainees of the driving schools were able to ask the president their questions and propose ideas for improving the driver training system and enhancing road safety.
