The road ahead: Driving tests go virtual


Various countries around the world are adopting new tech measures for driving tests. — 123rf.com

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that it will be conducting driving tests through simulations from April. JPJ director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim said the system, which is currently being trialled, will be used to conduct tests in real time.

The etesting system will be based on the current six-point physical driving tests, including tasks such as parking, driving uphill and making a three-point turn.

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