Transport Ministry mulls mandatory defensive driving courses for drivers with traffic offence records


KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry is mulling over the possibility of making defensive driving courses mandatory, particularly for drivers with traffic offence records or suspended licences.

Minister Anthony Loke said this was part of the ministry's efforts to improve the existing curriculum, with a stronger focus on practical driving skills and accident avoidance techniques, rather than merely passing licence tests.

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