The Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Driving Schools (GNADS), Emmanuel Danso, has raised serious concerns about the low levels of formal driver training in the country, revealing that only 10% of Ghanaian drivers learn to drive through accredited driving schools.

He described the statistic as “staggering,” warning that it is a major contributor to the rising number of preventable road crashes nationwide.

He stressed that driving should be treated as a profession requiring technical expertise and proper instruction. However, he noted that most drivers acquire their skills informally, without the structured training necessary for safe road use.

“Driving is like a profession, and there are certain dynamics you should understand,” he said.

According to him, Ghana’s road crashes remain predictable, preventable, and avoidable, yet fatalities continue to rise because many drivers lack the knowledge and discipline formal training provides. He cautioned that without intensified education efforts, the crisis will persist.

Mr Danso commended the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) for outlining a clear roadmap for responsible licensing, noting that training institutions and drivers must now align with these standards.

“DVLA is doing well, but it is left for us to align with them and do training holistically,” he said in an interview with Channel One TV.

He expressed confidence that a national commitment to proper driver education could significantly reduce accidents. “If we do it in two to five years, we will reduce accidents from four digits to three digits,” he projected.

Describing the surge in road crashes as a “canker,” he urged all stakeholders — drivers, regulators, and the public — to work together to confront the problem. “Let us all come together and fight this cancer. It is possible,” he assured.