Russia Overhauls Driving School Evaluations to Boost Road Safety by 2027

Russia’s Interior Ministry has introduced new rules for evaluating driving schools. The system will track how well these institutions prepare students for safe driving. Assessments will begin in 2027, with the first data collected under the updated standards. The new criteria will measure several key factors. One is the share of graduates who pass theory and practical exams on their first try. Another is the percentage of failed tests, both written and behind the wheel, compared to the total number of exams taken.

The system will also monitor road accidents involving fatalities or injuries caused by driving school graduates. This figure will be calculated per 1,000 graduates to provide a clear comparison between institutions. The updated rules take effect on May 28, 2026. Each year, by February 15, the ministry will compile a list of performance indicators. These will cover the previous reporting period and help identify areas for improvement.

The first evaluations under the new system will cover data from 2027. Driving schools will be assessed on exam success rates, accident statistics, and overall graduate performance. The annual reports aim to improve training standards and road safety across the country.