Bengaluru: Primus Partners has released a thought leadership report titled Rethinking Driver Training: A Road to Safer Traffic, highlighting the urgent need to reform India’s driver training and licensing systems.
The report notes that despite improvements in laws, enforcement, and infrastructure, road accidents continue to rise, pointing to gaps in driver preparedness. It highlights that many drivers enter the system without formal training and lack ongoing skill development. The current licensing framework, it adds, focuses more on procedural compliance than real-world driving skills such as hazard perception and decision-making.
Aarti Harbhajanka, Co-founder and Managing Director, Primus Partners, said, “Rethinking driver training is essential, as safer roads depend on awareness, judgement, and responsible behaviour built through structured training systems.”
The report recommends a shift toward competency-based licensing, mandatory training, and continuous skill reinforcement. It also suggests leveraging technology for better testing and monitoring.
Raghavendra Kumar, widely known as the “Helmet Man of India,” added, “Building responsible driver behaviour through continuous training is key to reducing accidents and saving lives.”
The report positions driver capability as central to road safety, urging a transition toward a preventive, behaviour-driven approach.
