Theory examinations for individuals taking their motorcycle and car driver’s licence tests may be standardised soon, The Star has reported. Some motorists have voiced out that they have been required to take the theory examination for their motorcycle licence and then for their car driver’s licence separately, transport minister Anthony Loke has said.
“This is unlike some time ago when we could just complete the theory examination once for both licences. I think we can simplify this to lessen the people’s burden,” Loke said during a radio interview on Monday, adding that the proposal had previously been put forth during his previous tenure as transport minister in 2018.
Under existing regulations, anyone obtaining a motorcycle licence or car driver’s licence separately must pass two theory examinations, which is one application for each respective licence.
This examination will have 50 multiple-choice questions with a minimum passing grade of 84%, or 42 questions answered correctly. However for those who take the test for both licences at the same time, this will have 70 multiple-choice questions with a minimum of 59 questions answered correctly.
Meanwhile, Loke added that a statement will be made soon regarding the extension of the Malaysian driver’s licence validity period, which is currently at a maximum of five years.
The transport minister said in February that an extension of the maximum validity period to 10 years is being considered. At present, it costs RM30 per year to renew a Class D driving licence, with a minimum renewal duration of one year and a maximum of five years, so a 10-year renewal would mean forking out RM300.
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wow, he’s on a roll!
Can he also look into the hid and projection lights at the same time. It’s time he fixed this once and for all as it’s a real hazard to drive in the nights. Don’t understand why different set of rules for one nation that share the same roads and migranes for the older cars only?
frequently dazzled by oncoming honda crv led headlights, bmw suv laser led headlights and vios rear fog light
Regardless of how many test a new driver will be needed to take, make sure it gets into their brain. Can;t even give proper signal before making a turn.
Easiest way is for the law to be enforced and no diskaun saman whatever % sempena suka-suka. While they are at it, levy the fine according to income level so it hurts the same way for all. Company owned vehicle hantam nicely so vehicle owner has to nominate driver for appropriate fine or bear the brunt of it (practiced in other countries). For sure got behaviour modification in a very short time. Also roll out the Kejara points system and start handing out demerits and take their licence away when they cross the threshold.
Can he also help make sure BMWs park their car properly
I see everyday cars and MPVs are fully tinted and from the front windcreen front doors too. This is very dangerous attitude of the drivers who are driving in heavy tint hope there will be some serious enforcement done
should also put in some practical lessons on how control the car in an oversteer and understeer.
Wondering if JpJ taught the driver to double park now a day! It seem like no ending in double parking in Malaysia,especially klang valley. Hope the authority will walk the talk with action to stop this uneducated driver.
First, remove the 0% VLT for rear screen for passenger vehicle as you unable to see the vehicle in-front of your front vehicle. Total black-out is safety failure
-Stop summon sale and offers as it defeat the purpose of summon but more of increasing revenue
– Please regulate use of HID and FOG lights (especially rear e.g. Toyota etc)
All these are good initiatives. But I hope to see more high impact initiatives,
make our sea/air ports more competitive, sort out taxi problem in airport;
Reduce congestion with a long term blueprint to enhance public transport
Build roads that facilitate autonomous driving