The Executive branch of the European Union presented this Wednesday (1st) a proposal to increase road safety in the bloc's countries.
One of the plan's pillars is the creation of a digital driver's license valid throughout the EU, as well as allowing young people to start driving lessons in cars and trucks from the age of 17.
If they pass the tests, new drivers will be able to get behind the wheel alone from the first day of majority, upon turning 18.
In addition, driver training will take greater account of issues related to pedestrian and cyclist safety, and the proposal also provides for the sharing of data to make the suspension of driving licenses effective across the EU.
The digital document will be accessible via cell phone or other electronic devices and will be recognized in all countries in the bloc, but drivers will also be able to request the paper version.
The European Commission's objective is to eliminate deaths caused by road accidents by 2050. In 2022, more than 20 thousand people lost their lives on the bloc's streets and roads, mainly cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists. (Handle)
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