The Ghana National Association of Driving Schools (GNADS) has expressed deep concern over the low level of formal driver training in the country, revealing that only 10% of Ghanaian drivers learn to drive through accredited driving schools. GNADS Chairman Emmanuel Danso described the situation as “staggering” and a key contributor to the rising number of preventable road accidents.
Danso emphasized that driving should be treated as a profession requiring technical expertise and structured instruction, yet most drivers acquire skills informally, lacking the knowledge and discipline necessary for safe road use. He warned that without intensified driver education; road fatalities are likely to continue increasing.
He commended the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) for outlining a roadmap for responsible licensing and urged training institutions and drivers to fully align with these standards. Danso projected that with a nationwide commitment to proper training, Ghana could reduce road accidents significantly within two to five years.
Describing the surge in crashes as a “canker,” he called on drivers, regulators, and the public to collaborate in tackling the problem, insisting that meaningful reductions in accidents are possible with collective effort.