I heard that Russia is planning to change the conditions for taking the driving license exam. Does anyone know the details? How will this affect people who are already preparing or planning to learn?
I don't know the exact details about 2027, and honestly, information about such changes usually comes out really close to when they actually take effect, not a year in advance. The traffic police like to keep everyone in the dark.
If you're already preparing now - my advice is simple: don't panic and take the test under the current rules. Even if something changes, usually when they switch to new conditions they give people a transition period, and those who've already started studying can finish under the old system. When I watched my grandchildren go through various new regulations, there was always some kind of transition period.
If you want to stay in the loop - it's better to check the official traffic police website or your local branch from time to time than to rely on rumors. They usually publish all important changes in advance there. And don't believe everything you hear on social media right away - people often mix up plans, proposals, and what's actually been approved.
I'm not entirely sure what specific changes you're referring to - I honestly don't know what's planned for 2027. Different options get discussed from time to time (making the exam harder, changing the number of attempts, new simulator requirements), but the information's often contradictory and doesn't always come through clearly. If you've heard something specific, you'd better search for fresh news from official GIBDD sources or reputable media outlets - that's where you'll find up-to-date information.
When I was preparing for the exam myself, it was clear that information about upcoming changes usually comes out at most a couple of months before they're implemented. I haven't come across any specific official announcements for 2027, but typically it's either about making the theory harder or tightening the requirements for the practical part. If they're actually planning to change something, check the official GIBDD website closer to the end of 2026 - they always announce it first.
Official Gibdd sources haven't announced any specific changes for 2027 as of 2026, so whatever you've heard is probably just rumors or discussions of some proposals in professional circles. Real changes usually get announced a few months in advance at most, not a year ahead, so I wouldn't panic prematurely - you'll catch the information when something actually starts moving.
I haven't heard anything specific about changes in 2027, and I suspect it's either proposals that are still being discussed or information from questionable sources. The main pitfall in this situation is relying on rumors and restructuring your prep schedule based on them: if you're preparing for the exam right now, you're better off preparing by the current rules, because official changes are usually announced at most a couple of months in advance. If something major really is being planned, it'll show up on official Gibdd channels, not in some sketchy VKontakte groups.
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