After being touted for a couple of years, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is finally implementing the electronic driving test system (eTesting) in Malaysia. Announced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, read on to learn more about the new optional system for those getting their driving licences.
In a press release, Loke said that the eTesting system will roll out on 1 April, with 3 driving institutes having the system readily available. They are Institut Memandu Surfine Hitech in Hulu Langat, Pusat Latihan Memandu Berjaya Bhd in Ulu Tiram and Institut Lime Bintang Abadi Sdn Bhd in Penang.
Furthermore, all driving institutes are encouraged to implement the new system, with the Transport Ministry giving them a period of 6 years to fully adopt it. Currently, eTesting is optional for candidates and is only available for the practical course test (KPP02).
Moreover, driving institutes are allowed to charge only up to RM100 fee for eTesting, though candidates will have a few benefits for using the new system. These include:
- Candidates can retake each element of the driving test once on the same day should they fail without any additional cost
- For those retaking the test on the same day, they only need to retake the test element that they failed instead of the whole Part II test
- Candidates opting for eTesting will be given priority in the booking process of the driving test
- Successful candidates will get RM10 rebate for their Probationary Driving Licence or “P” licence
Sounds pretty awesome. So, what do you guys think of the new eTesting system? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.
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