{"id":15529,"date":"2025-03-18T17:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T16:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/?p=15529"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:36:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:36:54","slug":"17-year-old-license-soon-available-in-the-emirates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/actualite\/le-permis-des-17-ans-bientot-possible-aux-emirats\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving licences for 17-year-olds will soon be available in the Emirates!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United Arab Emirates<\/strong> have recently announced a major decision regarding transport: lowering the minimum age for obtaining a driving licence to 17<\/strong>. This reform, which was immediately met with enthusiasm by the country\u2019s young people, aims to to give teenagers more independence<\/strong>, whilst ensuring a rigorous, supervised training<\/strong> to ensure road safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new legislation marks a significant change to the country\u2019s legal framework governing driving. From now on, young people aged 17-year-olds can enrol at a driving school<\/strong>, undertake specific training and obtain their licence after passing the required exams. Long queues<\/strong> were observed at several driving schools as soon as this measure was officially announced, reflecting the impatience of young drivers to get behind the wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A strict framework to ensure the safety of young drivers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although this reform brings greater flexibility<\/strong> for young people in terms of mobility, it cannot be achieved without strict regulations<\/strong>. In order to ensure responsible driving and minimise the risk of accidents, a number of conditions have been put in place<\/strong> For new drivers aged 17:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Comprehensive driving lessons<\/strong> : before they can drive, young people must pass a intensive training programme<\/strong>, including supervised driving lessons, theory tests and practical exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Provisional driving licence<\/strong> : young drivers are subject to a period of provisional driving licence<\/strong>, during which specific restrictions apply, particularly regarding the power of the vehicles they are permitted to drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Parental supervision recommended<\/strong> : Although not compulsory, the authorities recommend that parents accompany their children on their first journeys to help them develop good driving habits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Zero tolerance for offences<\/strong> : any young driver caught committing an offence may have their licence suspended or cancelled with immediate effect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This approach aims to ensure that young drivers develop a responsible attitude<\/strong> on the road, whilst enjoying this newfound freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why was this reform introduced?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has pursued a policy aimed at modernise and adapt their transport infrastructure<\/strong> to meet the growing needs of their population. Several factors led to the adoption of this measure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Meeting the needs of young people<\/strong> : Many teenagers travel to university or work every day and rely on public transport or private drivers. With a driving licence at 17, they will be able to get about more independently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Aligning with international standards<\/strong> : in several countries, such as the United States or the United Kingdom, the legal driving age is already set at 17<\/strong>. This reform therefore enables the Emirates to bring their legislation into line with that of other developed nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Easing the pressure on public transport<\/strong> : by allowing young people to start driving earlier, the authorities hope to ease congestion on public transport<\/strong> during rush hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Training better drivers<\/strong> : by involving young people in the training scheme for those aged 17 and over<\/strong>, they will be able to acquire strong and responsible driving skills<\/strong>, which could reduce the accident rate in the long term.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The authorities emphasised that this measure was also a a way of encouraging young drivers to take responsibility<\/strong>, by instilling in them from a very young age road rules and best practice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A massive craze amongst young Emiratis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Since the official announcement of this reform, Driving schools across the country are seeing record numbers of learners<\/strong>. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, many 17-year-olds are rushing to start their training<\/strong> and get their driving licence as soon as they have the chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The instructors point out that candidates demonstrate a high degree of commitment<\/strong> and are keen to demonstrate their ability to follow the rules of conduct. \u00ab This is an incredible opportunity for us<\/strong>, explains Saeed, a 17-year-old student who signed up as soon as enrolment opened. Having my driving licence will allow me to be more independent and to help my family with their daily journeys.<\/strong> \u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A decision that is also sparking debate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Whilst this reform has been widely welcomed with enthusiasm, it has also given rise to concerns among some road safety experts<\/strong>. The the maturity of young drivers<\/strong>, their ability to respond to emergencies<\/strong> and their lack of experience<\/strong> are factors that could increase the risk of accidents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Some people believe that Lowering the driving age will only be beneficial if strict controls are put in place<\/strong>, in particular with a improved training and closer monitoring of new drivers<\/strong>. In response to these concerns, the authorities have promised to put monitoring measures in place<\/strong>, in particular by analysing the statistics on accidents involving young drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The authorities remain confident about the implementation of this reform and state that the benefits in terms of mobility and learning to drive outweigh the potential risks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Conclusion: a turning point for youth mobility in the Emirates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      With the driving age being lowered to 17, The United Arab Emirates is entering a new era in mobility<\/strong>. This reform offers young people a greater independence<\/strong>, whilst ensuring strict supervision to ensure their safety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Whilst the initiative has been met with widespread enthusiasm, it remains under supervision<\/strong> in order to measure its impact on road safety<\/strong> and to amend the regulations where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      By adopting this measure, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are strengthening their commitment to innovation and the modernisation of transport<\/strong>, whilst drawing on international standards to provide their population with greater flexibility in their daily lives<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Les \u00c9mirats arabes unis ont r\u00e9cemment annonc\u00e9 une d\u00e9cision majeure en mati\u00e8re de transport : l’abaissement de l\u2019\u00e2ge minimum requis pour obtenir un permis de conduire \u00e0 17 ans. Cette r\u00e9forme, qui a imm\u00e9diatement suscit\u00e9 l\u2019enthousiasme des jeunes du pays, vise \u00e0 offrir plus d\u2019autonomie aux adolescents, tout en assurant une formation rigoureuse et encadr\u00e9e […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":15530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualite"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15529"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15529\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15531,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15529\/revisions\/15531"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dubairealestate.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}