Starting April 1st, driving school students can now take their tests independently (eTesting) within their vehicles while officers from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) monitor their performance remotely through an electronic tracking system.
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Muhammad Ridzwan Chum Abdullah became the first individual in Malaysia to obtain the JPJ eTesting 'P' License yesterday. During the test, he was accompanied by the Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, who was seated in the front passenger seat. Also present were several senior JPJ officers in the back seat symbolising the official launch of the JPJ eTesting system.
According to Anthony Loke, this system solution is part of efforts to combat corruption. At the same time, the system allows for more candidates to be tested compared to the existing testing system, with approximately 150 candidates per day.
Moreover, he mentioned that the number of JPJ assessors assigned to a driving institute could be reduced from six to two individuals. He added that driving institutes could charge a maximum fee of RM100 for using the system, as reported by Berita Harian.
Meanwhile, students opting for eTesting can undergo a second attempt for failed test elements on the same day at no extra cost. Test candidates will also be given priority in the test booking list and receive an RM10 rebate for provisional license issuance.
The eTesting pilot project was initiated at three driving institutes: IM Surfine Hitech in Hulu Langat, Selangor; Berjaya Driving Training Center in Ulu Tiram, Johor; and Lima Bintang Abadi Institute in Pulau Pinang.
Subsequently, the eTesting will be expanded to all institutions nationwide within the next six years. Anthony Loke believes the system can enhance integrity in driving license issuance and facilitate the audit process and monitoring of electronic test activity.
