KUALA LUMPUR: While driving institutions and schools agree that the e-testing system to be introduced by the Road Transport Department (RTD) will increase the efficiency of testing methods, some remain sceptical about its implementation.
Metro Driving Academy (Bandar Kinrara) operator Mohd Najib Mohd Salleh said learner drivers might end up failing the test because of nervousness upon seeing the sensors.
“However, we will have to wait and see what happens when the new system is implemented.
“If it is for the better, then we are all for it.
“The new curriculum, which will come into effect in August, will call for more comprehensive teaching elements.
“We are concentrating on that for now.”
A driving institution operator in the Klang Valley, who declined to be named, said the automated system would result in more candidates failing the test.
“If RTD wants to fight corruption, it should call in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission instead of introducing a computerised system.
“(RTD) should consider the cost of installing such a system.
“All this is going to be passed on to learner drivers.”
The e-testing system follows the implementation of the revamped driving school curriculum, which comprises three parts, namely the computerised test, driving hazard skills test and on-the-road test.