After more than 2 years of planning, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is set to introduce the electronic driving test system (eTesting) from April 1st, 2024. 

Yes, E-Tests are finally here! 

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the implementation of this system will allow candidates to undergo the test without JPJ officers present in the vehicle while the candidate's performance evaluation will be conducted electronically (automation) using detectors and cameras.

The development of the e-Testing system was announced in 2020, and the JPJ had already started testing the system in a pilot phase project at several driving institutes.

At present, candidates have the choice between eTesting or the traditional driving test, with driving institutes authorized to charge a maximum of RM100 for the former. Additionally, eTesting is currently limited to the circuit or practical course test (KPP02). 

The Transport Minister further stated that if candidates choose eTesting, they will be entitled to various benefits, including:

- Candidates have the option to retake each component of the driving test once on the same day at no extra charge if they fail.

- Candidates retaking the test on the same day are only required to redo the specific test element they failed, rather than the entire Part II test.

- Candidates who choose eTesting will receive priority in the booking process for the driving test.

- Successful candidates will receive a RM10 rebate for their Probationary Driving Licence (P licence).

Consequently, all driving institutes across the country are permitted to adopt eTesting beginning next month. Among them, three nationwide driving institutes already have the eTesting system in place, namely, Institut Memandu Surfine Hitech in Hulu Langat, Pusat Latihan Memandu Berjaya Bhd in Ulu Tiram, and Institut Lime Bintang Abadi Sdn Bhd in Penang.

Driving institutes have a period of 6 years to complete the transition to eTesting. 

As for the theory test (KPP01) and practical on-road test (KPP03), Loke mentioned that the system is presently undergoing evaluation before its implementation.

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