Major Increase Expected in Driving Licence Fees: Prices and Rules Are Changing

Hasan Guda, President of the Black Sea Driving Schools Association, issued warnings to candidates, stating that the cost of Class B driving licences could increase from an average of 30,000 TL to 55,000 TL in 2027. In the new year, alongside increases in fees and course prices, radical changes are expected to be made in driving test rules.

Hasan Guda stated that the total cost of obtaining a Class B driving licence is currently around 30,000 TL, while the driving school fee is at the level of 18,000 TL. Stating that they expect an increase of around 35 percent in fee charges in the new year, Guda emphasized that this situation will be reflected directly in exam and course fees. It was stated that courses starting on November 10 could be the last opportunity for candidates who do not want to be affected by the price increases.

Significant changes are also planned to be made in the driving licence examination system in the new year. Recalling that under the current system, candidates take a steering exam lasting approximately 35 minutes on predetermined fixed routes, Guda stated that under the new application, the fixed route rule will be removed and the route will be determined by the examination commission. Guda noted that in the new period, candidates will drive vehicles on new routes to be determined by the commission, and they expect the exam duration to increase from 35 minutes to 2 hours. In addition, it was stated that candidates who register for courses starting on November 10 can complete the process before the end of the year if their electronic exam date is given early.