The President noted that there had been cases of corruption in the driver training sector for a long time. Previously, more than 90% of cadets from private driving schools passed their exams successfully, while the actual level of knowledge of many drivers left much to be desired. According to Sadyr Japarov, with the start of the fight against corruption and increased oversight, the situation has changed significantly: now only 18-20% of students pass their exams successfully, which more accurately reflects their training.
The head of state expressed confidence that eliminating the human factor would eliminate opportunities for illegal acquisition of driver's licenses. In this context, he provided shocking statistics: over the past ten years, there have been about 75,000 traffic accidents in the country, claiming the lives of 9,120 people.
During the meeting, the president also reported cases of illegal privatization: one of the driving school directors embezzled about 70 educational facilities. Sadyr Japarov emphasized that these educational institutions would be returned to state ownership. The educational process in them will be organized according to unified standards, implying a ten-month training period. The main focus will be on the quality of training and the formation of a culture of safe driving.
The president specifically noted that the ten-month course does not require mandatory daily attendance. The educational process will be adapted to modern conditions: classes will be held several times a week, including online formats, allowing students to combine studies with work. With this approach, all conditions will be created for quality skill acquisition, and exams can be taken immediately after completing the course, which will allow for systematic training of drivers from an early age.
