According to the data of the General direction of traffic (DGT), since 2011 the number of young people who obtain a driving license in Spain has experienced an increase notable decline, as revealed by Javier Lara, director of 'Autoescuela Lara': «In the months of June and September, the driving schools were filled with people aged 18 to 20. Not anymore”. However, there are still a large number of applicants eager to come of age and be able to get behind the wheel. Between the options What these young people consider, many residents in densely populated cities, such as Madrid or Barcelona, opt for an unusual route, going to the province of Cuenca to obtain your driving license. But what is the reason behind this trend?
The reasons why young people get their driving license in Cuenca
One of the main reasons that drive these young people to go to Cuenca is the collapse faced by provincial traffic authorities in the most densely populated urban areas of the country. Setting dates for theoretical and practical tests can take several monthswhich Fsweep away many applicants impatient to enjoy the freedom that comes with the use of a private vehicle.
Furthermore, Cuenca's reputation as one of the places where it is easiest to pass the practical exam also plays an important role in this trend. The lower traffic density in the municipalities of this province offers candidates a feeling of comfort and trust which can influence your performance during the test.
Another determining factor is the lowest price offered by driving schools in Cuenca compared to other regions of the country. Additionally, many of these driving schools offer intensive courses that allow students to obtain their driving license in just two weekswhich is very attractive for those who want to quickly gain independence on the road.
In which places are there fewer drivers in Spain?
Among the younger population, Cadiz and Alicante Are the provinces where it has decreased the most the driver rate. While, to municipal levelthe lowest rates of young drivers are concentrated in the Valencian Community. Between the localities with at least 5,000 inhabitants, Torrevieja, Alginet and Xátiva They are the ones with the fewest licenses per inhabitants under 34, all of them with a rate of 8% of drivers over the population of this age. In contrast, the municipalitieswith higher rate in those under 34 years of age they are Villaviciosa, in Asturias; Pereiro de Aguiar, in Ourenseand San Fulgencio, in Alicante. In all of them, almost half of the population between 18 and 34 years old has a driving license.
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