Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has announced that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be introducing the electronic driving test system
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has announced that the Road Transport Department will be introducing the electronic driving test system starting 1 April 2024.
Finally rolling out after more than 2 years of planning by JPJ and the Transport Ministry, Loke lauded the new eTesting system as increasing the integrity of the evaluation process for driving licences in our country.In a press release, Loke said that through eTesting, candidates’ performance will be tested using sensors and cameras fitted on the JPJ test car without a JPJ officer sitting on the passenger seat.
Currently, candidates can opt to either take eTesting or the regular driving test, with driving institutes allowed to only charge up to RM100 maximum for the former. Moreover, eTesting is only for the driving test at the circuit or practical course test currently.
These include the Institut Memandu Surfine Hitech in Hulu Langat, Pusat Latihan Memandu Berjaya Bhd in Ulu Tiram and Institut Lime Bintang Abadi Sdn Bhd in Penang.The Transport Ministry encourages all driving institutes to adopt eTesting, with a period of 6 years given for them to transition fully to the new system.
As for the rest of the theory test and practical on the road , Loke said that the system is currently under evaluation before being implemented.So, what do you guys think of the statement by the Transport Minister? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.Also read: “JPJ took action” – MP Responds to Viral Images of Her Illegal Car Plate, Says it’s Recycled Old Photos
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