Driver ignorance would be the only cause of failure in the system.

Ana, Kuala Lumpur:
Generally this system is ok. But, most young drivers learn to drive even before they sign up for driving classes.

Having a 'P' licence is just a mere formality for them before they obtain the competent driver's licence. Plus, even the police and VVIPs break the rules;ie: driving recklessly, not giving signals when turning, talking on the phone while driving... In some circumstances, even the driving instructors encourage students to break the law, especially the speed limit. They themselves drive recklessly on the road. Of course there are possibilities that students follow how their instructors drive. Even with a 'P', it does not mean they are ready to be drivers, it does not mean what they learnt are in line with the law. The enforcement is also lacking on the part of the authorities. Even if the system is enforced in big cities like KL, what about the enforcement in villages especially in the East Coast? It is hard to monitor and contol drivers when enforcers have the difficulty to identify compenent drivers, drivers who have the 'P', drivers without licence, drivers without any licence but with or without a 'P' sticker, but seem to have one (when the driver seems to be a 'legal' one in terms of his age).

Izwan, Penang:
I'm sorry to say this but indeed we need certain level of intelligence in order to drive a car.

Regardless "P" licence, motorcyclist or bus/truck drivers, not many Malaysians have that kind of intelligence.

Maybe JPJ should implement some sort of IQ test before proceed with the normal test.

NAZA,KUALA LUMPUR:
i think it was subjective situation here. it must be another way to make the people realise the importance of safe-driving

Fendi:
The authorities should be more active in the enforcement, blaming of 'P' holders as a cause of an accident is not the point. The road is shared by many drivers, CDL holders are also involved.

suraini, kuala lumpur:
Tested again before being granted full licences?

Will you test using the type of car we drive now - manual or auto?

If manual, then i believe thousands of P holder need to go driving class again.

Or, why not test everybody includes the CDL's holder?

They also contribute much into the accident list.

Be fair.

Jimmy:
The main contributor of the failure on the P system is that we do not enforce the law on the motorists.

Once they get the P, they think they have a right to do their best on the roads, but they forget it's never how good you are; its how good the other person in avoiding you.

Our new drivers should be given a stay in the emergency room of any hospitals, to see and be aware of what accidents can do.

That's what we forget to tell them to learn.

And poor enforcements are also contributing to the reckless acts of drivers.

If we are to drive home any message, we must make sure it's reminded as many of us has selective memory - until it hurts.

Demerits points are good to have but for it to be a deterent, take firm action.

If you start to take away their toys, they will behave and toe the line. And no one is ever too old to learn new tricks.

Richard, KL:
It is not just reviewing the "P" license but a total review of the licensing of motor vehicle and motorcycle licensing!

JPJ should bring up the standard required to pass a driving test and obtaining a full driving license status.

Also JPJ must be fully vigilant in its enforcement.

No point having different stages in obtaining a license but fail miserably in enforcement.

Have you seen the pathetic attitude of most drivers and motorcyclists lately?

CFSheng, Sarawak:
The "P" system is fine. It's the enforcement of the road laws.

Here we see many lousy drivers, driving slowly in the right lane, making illegal u-turn, illegally modify their cars, use illegal HIDs and more, and the number of cases is rising.

And all this is by non-"P" drivers."P" means probationary, which means you are under more scrutiny and people think likewise.

After you lose the "P" people think they can drive like god.

Datuk, Kuala Lumpur.:
Enforcement is the answer to all the driving woes in Malaysia at large. There is lack of enforcement by the relevant authority, resulting in many motorists double or triple park at the end of school hours or by four-digit shops. Many motorists have no qualm to beat the traffic light.

Shogun, Kuala Lumpur:
'P' drivers causing accidents are just the tip of the iceberg.

I see many 'P' drivers committing offences as surely as the night will turn into day and the day into night.

The key point is LACK OF ENFORCEMENT. Many non-'P' drivers commit traffic offences just as frequently.

The authorities should come down hard on these drivers, starting with commercial vehicle drivers and motorcyclists.

To me these are the most reckless lot.

Also, abolish allowing 'L' motorcyclists on the road. They are just as bad.

M KK Nair - Teluk Intan:
In my opinion the (P) should be extended to 3 years - after all there is nothing with 3 years where the drivers will be more vigilant.

Ali, Kuala Lumpur:
'P' licence is given for 2 years is too long.

It should for one year. Any driver knows that the motorcyclists are the worst traffic offenders.

How fast they ride and how often they switch lanes, only they know.

Why not start enforcement on this?

Akmal, Shah Alam:
Reviewing the P system is useless if the rootcause of the reckless driving/don't care attitute is not identified.

Adding more training hours to the current syllabus is also a moo-point if the content is still the same.

Another remark, why start learning at the age of 17? why not 10/11/12/13/14/15?

Salimah, Penang:
"P" system is a good start. But once on the road for a long time, the attitude would be if you can't beat them then, join them.

Unless enforcement is tightned, it wont help - and it is high time our government do that.

azizi, brisbane, australia:
The same thing happened here in Australia.

It's not because of the law itself, it's about the some drivers who take easy on this matter. and please, don't blame all of them by having new "kuku besi" law.

Hilmi Hamzah, Johor Bahru:
I think 'P' system is fine. The authorities should look at this issue from a bigger picture, which demands more attention to bigger issues, like stricter enforcement and supervision.

Perhaps, more CCTVs?

Joe, Perak:
I feel that one should be tested again before obtaining the CDL.

I heard that there are people who would not drive within the 2 years "P" licence period to avoid being penalised if any accident occurs.

Shariff, Kuala Lumpur:
The problem of dangerous driving in Lembah Kelang is not the "P" licensed drivers -- it is generally with most other drivers, especially motorcyclists.

It is very clear that there is a tremendous amount of enforcement lacking.

Perhaps the enforcement agencies themselves are helpless?

David Miri sarawak:
Well, before you can review "p" licence you have to check the statistics on number of accidents occured and caused by "p" licence holders.