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Bulgarian driving exam and training challenges

Overview

Bulgaria is experiencing logistical challenges and rising costs within its driver training and examination system. Driving course prices are projected to reach up to 1,500 euros, with current costs already ranging between 1,200 and 1,350 euros. Industry representatives have attributed these increases to external factors, such as the war in the Middle East, and have criticized national road safety policies.

A significant shortage of driving examiners is causing delays in testing. While the number of applicants remains consistent with previous years, recruitment difficulties have been exacerbated by low wages. In regions like Montana, vacancies have been left unfilled after multiple recruitment attempts, requiring staff to be seconded from other areas to manage exams.

In response, the Automobile Administration is looking to expand digital solutions for exam routes and implement advanced training for young drivers, including simulations for adverse weather conditions and risky driving scenarios.

Entities

Automobile Administration · Montana · Union of Auto-Moto Training Instructors · Georgi Peev · Yonko Ivanov

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bulgaria faces driving exam delays due to examiner shortage

    A shortage of driving examiners in Bulgaria, particularly in Montana, is disrupting driver testing. Officials cite low wages and are planning salary updates and enhanced digital exam systems.

  2. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bulgaria driving course prices may reach 1,500 euros

    Driving course prices in Bulgaria may rise to 1,500 euros due to external factors, amid concerns over instructor shortages, exam logistics, and road safety policies.

Sources

e-79.com · petel.bg · plovdiv24.bg · purplemedia.com.ar