The National Road Safety Delegation announced the launch of the first trials related to the digitalization of driving instruction in Algeria. This structuring project, resulting from collaboration with the Scientific and Technical Information Research Center (CERIST), marks a decisive step in the modernization of the sector.
According to CERIST’s Director General, Zohir Mokhtari, the center has completed the design of a comprehensive digital platform dedicated to the training and evaluation of driving license candidates. This platform has been handed over to the National Delegation for an experimental phase before being rolled out to all provinces. The project aims to equip the country with an integrated digital system bringing together all actors and structures involved in driver training.
The platform will consolidate all data related to driving schools, training vehicles, instructors, and candidates’ files. “This comprehensive database also includes information concerning driving inspectors to ensure better oversight and prevent any form of fraud, notably the issuance of licenses to unqualified candidates,” explained Azeddine Maârish, a CERIST official and project manager. This approach aims to establish transparent digital governance, guaranteeing file traceability and exam reliability.
Thanks to this innovation, driving school managers will be able to directly submit candidates’ files via the platform by digitizing and sending them to the provincial delegate for validation. In cases of error or incompleteness, the system will allow for rapid correction before final approval. This paperless procedure will help simplify administrative processes, reduce processing times, and limit the risk of human error.
The theoretical road code exams will now be organized in specialized centers equipped with computers. The platform includes nearly 1,000 questions spread across eight thematic modules, generated randomly for each candidate.
Results will be displayed automatically, determining whether the candidate proceeds to the practical test or needs to attend a new session.
CERIST has committed to supporting the National Road Safety Delegation in the ongoing maintenance and updating of the platform. This partnership will ensure the sustainability and technological evolution of the system, a first since independence.
It should be noted that this project aligns with the directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who during the Council of Ministers meeting held Sunday in Algiers, gave firm instructions regarding the new road traffic law project.
The Head of State stressed the necessity of making this text more precise and rigorous to clarify responsibilities and strengthen road safety.
He emphasized that every actor—driver, pedestrian, or control authority—must fully assume their share of responsibility within a framework of collective accountability and sustainable prevention.
The President also recalled that the current state of road traffic demands deep reform, noting that despite repeated awareness campaigns, road accidents continue to cause significant human losses and major material damage.