Is there a possibility that O.K.U. (Orang Kurang Upaya) who intend to purchase a new vehicle be given a special discount?

To be fair, I have given priority to articles specially written for the O.K.U. or “disabled”. This short article is intended for them.

A frequent user of the L.R.T. (Light Rail Transport) system, you’ll surely observe, seats which are specially reserved for the O.K.U.

Most passengers of the L.R.T. do help or assist “blind” people using the transport system. Likewise in transport systems as buses and other transport facilities such as lifts and public escalators. The public do lend a hand in helping the unfortunate.

Do you know that in our hospitals, O.K.U.s are actually accorded special treatment?

Observe the sign boards hanging all over. One says with absolute clarity. “Special treatment is to be given to the O.K.U., the disabled or the orang cacat”.

If you’re over 70 or an infant below 1 year old, preference is also accorded to you.

So much for our “masyarakat penyayang” or caring society. Especially for our O.K.U. or disabled brethren.

In case you’re unaware, there are special lifts to cater for the O.K.U. Large hotels and buildings nowadays do have these amenities for the disabled.

More and more buildings and establishments are beginning to have toilet facilities and bathrooms specially meant for the less unfortunate. This definitely augers well for the O.K.U.

With regards to parking areas, those blue coloured areas with a wheel chair emblem on it are in actual fact meant specially for the disabled people.

So dear readers, kindly do not ever encroach into such areas.

By doing so, you’ll be causing extreme difficulty or suffering to some less fortunate folks.

So have a heart the next time around. Please let me implore you on the O.K.U.’s behalf, do not take their place reserved for them.

By now, you must be wondering, what I am trying to imply with all these examples and O.K.U. stories. Actually, I have am important message to convey to you!

Some O.K.U. have written in to ask of me. Can disabled people request for a special discount when they wish to buy a new car?

I am not in the Barisan or P.K.R. government, actually have no idea over such things.

As said much earlier in this blog, “all things asked must have an answer”. Confucius, the famous philosopher said that, I think.

Although not in the government, I have enough experience to comment on such question asked.

From experience, friends of mine who possess driving school establishment, used to inform me, driving schools then were normally able to get a special discount of RM1000 –RM2000 whenever they decide to buy a new car.

So, there you have it O.K.U. folks, take heart. Don’t feel too disheartened.

The only problem seems to be, I don’t know which department you have to ask.

Maybe there are some good Samaritan readers who may know the answer. So what about chipping in to provide the answer. Give a comment or two.

The little I know of the tax procedures, I shall share with you. If incorrect, please kindly excuse me for it.

You see, the government is suppose to impose a levy on all new cars. Imported and locally assembled vehicle both face this tax.

In case of the O.K.U. people, this tax can be waived. Thus making it cheaper for the disabled people to purchase a new car.

To all those O.K.U., who feel they ought to be given special treatment, especially with regards to purchasing cars, you can definitely put in your request to the relevant authorities!

But remember, please refrain from quoting me. I may be very well be inaccurate. I am just voicing out my opinion only. Anyway, good luck!

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Step By Step Procedures For An O.K.U. On How To Go About Taking A Driving Course

Are you an O.K.U. (Orang Kurang Upaya) person? I am not a medical doctor. Just an ordinary lay man.

Are you a normal and ordinary person? Are you unable to walk, to use your arms and legs? Do you need crutches to move about?

In some cases, unfortunately, there are some who cannot use their legs but their arms are perfectly alright. There exists O.K.U. who are former polio victims.

The above is a general description of an O.K.U. If the description of an O.K.U. is wrong, I sincerely apologise for my error. My intention to write this article, is just to disseminate, the vast experience on driving instruction to assist the O.K.U. get a license, to drive a car.

If you think you are an O.K.U. or a disabled person and if you wish to achieve a driving license, just like any normal person, what then should you do?

What are the steps you have to go through?

In this short article, an attempt will be made to explain the procedures or steps you will have to take towards making your dream a reality.

The following are 3 steps required for a disabled person to take a driving license

Step 1

Go to the nearest J.P.J. office, say in Kampung Jawa, Klang or even in Petaling Jaya. Fill up the required form.

After completing the necessary form, next you will have to go to a government hospital, to the orthopedic department. You will then be checked thoroughly.

You will be given a medical report confirming your status as an O.K.U. person.

This qualifies you to learn driving in an automatic car. Remember, only an O.K.U. is allowed to learn and test in an automatic car.

If for instance, you are not a disabled person, but you suffer from some medical problem. Should you suffer from a spinal problem making it difficult to sit in a small Kancil car. And because of this you have to use a larger car.

Get an orthopedic surgeon to certify your condition.

With the above document, you can then go to the J.P.J. authorities to seek permission to use your own family car to learn in and also test with the above car.

Of course, you have to remember regarding the necessary “insurance coverage” that’s required.

Step 2

The second step is essentially the driving instructor’s duty. Find a good and qualified instructor either from a driving school or institute.
He will have to apply for permission to tutor you. Only when the necessary permission has been given by the Road Transport Department, can you begin your driving lessons.

Remember though, you’ll need a special automatic vehicle to learn in. Hunt around for an institute which may or may not have such a vehicle.

If you are unable to locate such a vehicle, what then should you do?

You will then have to :

i) Purchase your own auto car.

ii) Borrow an auto car. A letter of consent is required for this purpose.

Of course, all necessary insurance coverage is needed again.

When the above requirements have been met, the driving instructor meanwhile upon receiving the necessary J.P.J.’s documents will then contact you for your driving lessons to begin.

The above will all take some time to process. Be patient!

OK! Having done Step 1 and 2, what next is the following action of the O.K.U.?

Step 3

If suppose you have not got your L.D.L. (Learner’s Driver’s License) yet, then proceed quickly to:

i) Attend the 5 hour K.P.P. (Kursus Pendidikan Pemandu) course.

ii) Sit for the Highway Code (Undang-undang).

iii) Attend the 6 Hour Theory course and eventually your “L” license will be issued to you.

Explaining all the various steps that you ought to do as an O.K.U. has not being easy. But for the sake of special people like you, it’s all being worthwhile.

I sincerely pray you’ll eventually be successful in your attempt to get your driving license!

Don’t forget though. Wave to me if you do meet me on the road!

Related web page:

1) Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI)

The ability to “hear” is only second to “sight” when a person is driving. A good driver should be able to hear a car approaching behind him, police car sirens, ambulance and fire brigade wailing away.

The inability to hear all these puts the driver in immense danger.

But surprisingly, unlike the necessity of good eyesight to drive, a person deficient in hearing is not subjected to any medical examination. Just try failing your “buta warna” or “colour blind” test. And see what happens.

So what does one do if a person realize his weakness?

Knowing or realizing you’re hard of “hearing”, you should then take steps or precautions to minimize this deficiency of yours.

First of all, try to fix a “hearing aid” to help you hear better. It might be expensive. But it’s worth it. After all, safety is important. As the saying goes, “we can earn money, but we cannot earn our lives”.

Secondly, take special precautions while driving. Knowing you are not good in hearing, drive slowly and do not speed. Anticipate dangers. In short, please take special precautionary steps.

At times, while we drive, we do face problems pertaining to tyre problems. Certain sounds might be emancipating from the wheels. Or at times certain sound might be emitted from the engine compartment. Early detention might save the driver from extensive damage.

To help the situation further, what else can a driver, hard of hearing do? Among those suggested are:

1) Do not put radio on too loudly.

2) Lower music from tapes and CDs.

3) Try avoid the use of handphones.

4) Do not wind up windows fully so as to allow sounds from outside to enter the vehicle.

The above are but some of the ways a person who is hard of hearing could be helped to hear better whilst driving.

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