Licensing policies for driving play a vital role in promoting road safety and decreasing road traffic injuries. Although there have been notable improvements in driving licensing policies in recent years, some policies in Iran are still contentious and controversial. This research aims to examine these controversial driving licensing policies in Iran by using the perspectives of Iranian experts and reviewing relevant documents. A variety of research methods were used to conduct the study, including focus group discussions (FGDs) and a review of relevant documents. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, using a diverse and comprehensive approach. To collect documents for review, national websites such as the Iranian Parliament, Traffic Police and the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development were thoroughly searched, while some documents were collected in person. The data was analysed using a thematic approach. Over the past decades, certain policy issues have continued to pose significant challenges and controversies. These policies within the Iranian driving system have been divided into three main categories including leadership and responsiveness, driver qualifications and vehicle characteristics, and health assessment procedures and standards. The development and implementation of evidence-based policies necessitates the thorough examination and analysis of contentious and complicated policies related to driving licensing, and ultimately contributes to an improved driving experience in Iran. It is advisable to undertake coherent and systematic initiatives, enhance transparency and accountability within the licensing policy framework, and involve policy stakeholders and diverse interest groups, while taking into account the structural, cultural and societal influences on any policy intervention in driving licensing.

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伊朗有争议的驾驶执照政策分析：专家观点

驾驶许可政策对于促进道路安全和减少道路交通伤害发挥着至关重要的作用。尽管近年来驾驶许可政策有了显着改善，但伊朗的一些政策仍然存在争议和争议。本研究旨在通过伊朗专家的观点和查阅相关文件来审视伊朗这些有争议的驾驶许可政策。这项研究使用了多种研究方法，包括焦点小组讨论（FGD）和相关文件的审查。参与者是通过有目的的抽样、采用多样化和全面的方法来选择的。为了收集供审查的文件，对伊朗议会、交警、道路和城市发展部等国家网站进行了彻底搜索，并亲自收集了一些文件。使用主题方法对数据进行分析。过去几十年来，某些政策问题继续带来重大挑战和争议。伊朗驾驶系统内的这些政策分为三个主要类别，包括领导力和响应能力、驾驶员资格和车辆特征以及健康评估程序和标准。基于证据的政策的制定和实施需要对与驾驶执照相关的有争议和复杂的政策进行彻底的检查和分析，并最终有助于改善伊朗的驾驶体验。建议采取连贯和系统的举措，提高许可政策框架内的透明度和问责制，并让政策利益相关者和不同的利益团体参与进来，同时考虑到驾驶许可中任何政策干预的结构、文化和社会影响。