Once and for all, I wish to reiterate again, the answer to the above question is Yes. Malaysian licenses can very well be used over there.

However, readers are advised to ensure a few things are in proper order. Amongst the few things that you have to make sure are:

i) That your driving license is valid and not expired.

ii) That the license that you possess is a real license and not a fraudulently obtained one. I’m sure you must be aware what is meant as a license that has obtained via fraudulent means.

iii) As you will be visiting a foreign country, make sure that your license is translated into the language of that country.

In most countries, I’m sure English would be understood by the authorities there. Policemen, transport authorities personnel and so forth will obviously understand the English language. Therefore, you are advised to have your license translated into English before your going there.

Another frequently asked question that readers ask of me must surely be, “For how long can my Malaysian license be used when I’m in that particular country?”

For this, it is of my opinion that you are allowed to driver in a foreign country for a reasonable period of time.

Taking England as an example, Malaysians going to the United Kingdom, the rules and regulations there say that you can be allowed to drive in that country for as long as 120 days. After that, a foreign driver has to take steps to secure a domestic license by first of all securing a provisional or “L” (learner’s license) and eventually going for his real practical test.

We can safely then assume that Malaysian, be it in South Africa, Australia or Germany can therefore drive there for a reasonable period of time.

It might differ slightly from country to country. I’m certain that when the time comes for that particular country’s officials to take action against you for driving in that country, the time will then be up for you to leave that country after all.

Having answered the question of can Malaysian driving licenses be used to drive in a foreign country, we arrive next to the question of, do we have to convert our domestic license or Competent Driver’s License (C.D.L.) at all.

Some drivers would like to convert their domestic licenses into International Driver License (I.D.L) prior to their going over to a foreign country,

To secure an I.D.L, which is obtained from any state J.P.J. office of J.P.J. Headquarters at Putrajaya, one has to pay a sum of RM150. The above license can even be obtained at Automobile Association Malaysia ( A.A.M.) offices throughout the country also.

In actual fact, a Malaysian who wishes to drive in another country need not have to go through all the hassle of securing an I.D.L. at all. Just our ordinary Malaysian license will suffice.

There are a small group of drivers from our country, who after going over to say, United Kingdom, and after staying over there for a short period of time, then decides to convert our domestic driving license into U.K. driving licenses.

Many drivers have in fact written in to ask about this. Can Malaysian convert their driving licenses into U.K. driving licenses?

The United Kingdom permits only certain countries like Singapore, Australia, Germany etc to convert their driving license into British licenses.

But unfortunately, sad to say, the British authorities have a rather low opinion of our local licenses. Malaysia, which possesses one of the world’s highest accident rate is not a license that is acceptable by the U.K. authorities.

To end this article on the question of using Malaysian driving license overseas, a word of advice before I penned off. If you are planning to rent a car or a caravan to go sightseeing the country you are visiting, you are advised to secure the necessary insurance coverage required to protect yourself and your family.

Car rental enterprises should be aware of all these requirements. Leave it to them to take care of whatever you might need. Happy sightseeing and enjoy yourselves.

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First of all, the Kejara System or the Demerit system adopted by the Road Transport Department at Putrajaya, mainly involves 2 categories of drivers only.

i) “P” or new drivers who have just received their licenses.

ii) Competent Driver Licenses (C.D.L.) or passed drivers.

Learners Driver License or “L” drivers, being temporary license holders are not involved in this system at all.

In an earlier article on the Kejara System, I have promised to talk about traffic offenses and the demerit points which are accorded to drivers.

All in all, 18 important offenses are involved. I believe drivers would be rather eager to know what these offenses are. The offenses together with the demerit points, which would be awarded are as follows:

1) 15 demerit points.

5 traffic offences are accorded for various traffic offences. Amongst them are:

a) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

b) Dangerous and careless driving.

c) Driving with undue care and in inconsiderate manner.

d) Speeding or road testing activities.

e) Without due good reasons, refusal to provide specimens of breath, urine and blood to the police when requested to do so.

2) 10 demerit points.

For this, 10 demerit points are involved. Basically, it involves 3 main traffic offences. They are:

a) Failure to obey traffic lights.

b) Failure to install P stickers both front and back of one’s vehicles.

c) Exceeding a speed limit of more than 40 km/h in a designated road.

3) 8 demerit points.

Next under the Kejara System, offences which are deemed as important and therefore should not be violated by a driver are given 8 demerit points. What are the offences are we talking about? They are:

a) Speeding exceeding 26 km/h – 40 km/h at a designated place.

b) Offences involving overtaking and obstruction whilst in the process of overtaking.

c) Not giving way to ambulances, fire brigade, customs, police and J.P.J. vehicles.

d) Offences by drivers at zebra or pedestrian crossing areas.

e) Offences which involves non adherence to driving on the left hand side of the road.

f) Failure to stop at junctions.

g) Careless and not giving due care to the control of vehicles.

The above are 7 traffic offences which drivers are advised to keep a look out for.

4) 6 demerit points.

Exceeding speed limit at certain designated areas of speed of between 1 km/h – 25 km/h will get you a 6 point penalty.

5) 5 demerit points.

I can think of 6 offences which carries 5 demerit points. They are:

a) Using a motor vehicle at road block areas.

b) Disobeying directions and traffic signs.

c) Using worn out tyres.

d) Overtaking at double lines.

e) Failure to adhere to rules and regulations pertaining to P drivers under Kaedah 15A (Kaedah-kaedah Kenderaan Motor (lesen Memandu) 1992.

f) Failure to bring along one’s driving license while driving.

g) Failure to adhere to the requirement of alcohol content of breath, urine and blood being at 0.00 level.

Keeping an eye on the above important traffic offenses will g along way to prevent drivers getting demerit points.

In the process, you wouldn’t have to worry about your driving licenses getting black listed by the J.P.J. authorities. And you will have no problems at all getting your driving licenses renewed or your road tax issued when the time comes.

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There are certain countries in the world which adheres to strict norms or standards of driving.

United Kingdom, Germany, Australia even our neighboring country, Singapore, expect very high standards and discipline from its drivers. If they could, the United Kingdom and Australia, would not accept Malaysian drivers driving in their countries.

The reason for the above being, Malaysia, unfortunately are considered as one of the worst drivers in the world, so to say. Malaysia, even though a small country with a population of only about 30 million, which includes Sabah and Sarawak, has an accident rate the 3rd highest in the world.

The nation considered as possessing the highest accident rate is China, with India coming behind a close second.

As reiterated earlier, Australia and the U.K., due to its close political relationship with Malaysia, have little choice but to accept the use of Malaysian driving licenses in their countries.

Under the Geneva Conference of 1949 and 1968, the United Nations make it compulsory for all signatory countries to accept each other countries licenses for the sake of convenience to its people.

As such, people especially tourists, students and those coming over to countries like England, Australia, Germany and so forth, are permitted to drive, using their domestic licenses. But it should not be forgotten however, certain rules and regulations are imposed by the host nation.

Some countries even go to the extent of allowing certain countries to convert its licenses into their countries full license automatically.

Singapore drivers can convert their licenses into British full licenses. However, it is believed Malaysian drivers cannot have their licenses converted in this manner.

The British authorities, it is said, are not ready to accept Malaysian licenses for conversions. Malaysian licenses are considered not up to the standard by our British counterparts.

Whatever it is, Malaysians who come over or visit the United Kingdom as students or tourists can use their domestic licenses to drive in the United Kingdom if they so desire.

However, as the famous saying goes, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”. This essentially means that Malaysians should follow the rules and regulations that are imposed by the British authorities. For example, Malaysian should see to it that:

i) Their domestic licenses should be valid, that is not expired.

ii) That they should ideally possess International Driving Licenses (I.D.L.).

This license is normally issued by the country of origin, that in this case, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

As far as I am concerned, and according to a blog site which I read, Malaysian should remember that their domestic driving licenses and I.D.L. mentioned earlier can only be used for a period of not more than 120 days in the U.K. only.

Should a Malaysia driver in the United Kingdom wish to continue to drive in the country, then he or she should contemplate getting a full British license instead before the expiry of the 120 days permitted.

Driving after the above period will obviously land him in hot soup with the British authorities.

The procedures towards obtaining a full British license are:

i) Secure a provisional or “L” driving license first.

ii) Sit for the full British license later.

Malaysian should however realize that to get a full British license takes time. Unlike in Malaysia, getting such a license is no easy task!

Any foreigners, who is capable of securing a British driving license will obviously end up a good and better driver all round.

One in fact should feel immensely proud to be able to secure a U.K. driving license while he or she is on a social visit or on a student mission while in the United Kingdom. It is in fact an achievement in itself!

I will continue later to write upon in more detail on the procedure of getting a full British license in my forthcoming articles.

Suffice that this blog advises Malaysians driving in the United Kingdom to drive on the left, give way to traffic on the right always and also to remember to wear your seat belts, both front and rear passengers, and most important of all, have insurance coverage while you are driving there.

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As a matter of fact, Malaysia’s method of driving follows very closely Australia’s defensive form of driving. However, whereas Australia “P” system appears to be very strict, in Malaysia, “P” drivers are allowed to do a few things our Australian counterparts cannot.

“P” drivers in Australia, I understand are not allow to driving at night alone.

Now, let’s study the rational why new passed license holders should be forced to affix “P” stickers on their vehicles.

The first reason for using “P” stickers is to permit new and inexperienced drivers an opportunity to get experience. It also gives them an opportunity to gain knowledge to become a better driver eventually. As a result, they will become a competent driver eventually.

Who among new drivers have to use the “P” stickers? Those who have to use “P” stickers are essentially those who obtained driving licenses for the first time only.

Before we continue, permit me to explain the of the “P” stickers use in Malaysia today. Sizes of “P” come in 2 categories. For cars, the measurements are 15 cm x 15 cm. For motorcycles, “P” are smaller, measuring 10 cm x 10 cm.

For your information, not affixing “P” stickers in front and at the back of your vehicle is an offense. Under the Demerit System of points, a motorist can be given 10 points. This can easily cause one’s license to be withdrawn by the J.P.J.

What classes of new drivers have to use these “P” stickers?

Only A, B, B1, B2, C, D, F, G, H, and I classes of licenses need to use “P” stickers.

Lorry drivers, which are of Class E1, E2 and E, are exempted from usage of “P” stickers. Potential E license holders have to possess a D license (cars) before they can apply for lorry license.

For how long must “P” stickers be used? The answer is 2 years!

What conditions are imposed upon “P” users? Users of “P” stickers must observe a few rules and regulations. Amongst them, they must:

i) Bring along their “P” license while they drive.

ii) Affix “P” stickers both in front and at the back of their vehicles.

iii) Ensure that alcohol content in their blood, breath and urine remain at 0.00.

The law that exists in Malaysia today’s appear to be very strict with “P” drivers regarding these conditions. Contravening any of the above stated conditions, a “P” driver faces Section 119 of the Road Transport Act 1987.

For this, a 1st time offender is liable to be charged RM1000 or a 3 months prison sentence or both. A 2nd time offender can be fined RM2000 and a 6 months prison sentence or both.

On top of that, as stated much earlier, a driver can be expected to be given 5 or 10 demerit points under the Demerit System currently used by Putrajaya today.

Holders of “P” licenses who have achieved 10 demerit points or more can have their driving licenses withdrawn by the Director of J.P.J. Department.

Drivers who have completed their 2 years “P” period can apply for a Competent Driver’s License (C.D.L.) within 1 year of the “P” expiring.

To apply for the C.D.L., a driver should submit the followings:

i) “P” original.

ii) 1 coloured photo (25mm x 32mm).

iii) Payment RM20 for licenses A, B and C. RM30 for Classes D, E, F, G, H and I.

iv) Payment for licenses can be made for 1 to 5 years and 10 years.

Can a “P” license be converted into a C.D.L. earlier than its expiry date? The answer to this question is Yes!

A “P” license can be submitted to the authorities 7 days earlier than the stipulated expiry of 2 years. However, it should be reminded that renewal of such licenses is permissible for 1 year only. Such licenses with then undergo automatic supervision by J.P.J. computer system.

A lot of facts and figures regarding the “P” license have been given in this article. Read it carefully and you will then have no more reason to write to this blog regarding it.

There are various rules and regulations for one to secure a driving license in Malaysia.

Therefore, not everyone can apply to get a license to drive in this country.

Malaysians obviously can apply. Students who come to our country to study at colleges, universities and schools can likewise take up a driving course with driving schools and institutes should they desire to get a driving license. Those who come here to work as professionals, should have no problem getting a license to drive if they want to.

However, there are those who wrote in to this blog asking, “can I attempt to secure a Malaysian driving license if I’m visiting Malaysia on a social permit or as a tourist?”. For this group of people, unfortunately, the answer seems to be a big No!

Before you decide to get a license in this country, as I mentioned much earlier, see to it that you qualify. In short, you should meet certain rules and regulations.

What are these rules and regulations you might with to know?

Two requirements seem to be age and health factor. Basically, according to the type of vehicle you wish to drive are:

i) 16 years for Class A, B, C. A is for disabled person. B is for motorcycle while C is for motorcycle carriage vehicles.

ii) 17 years if you intend to drive cars.

iii) 21 years if you wish to achieve a Class E to I category of driving license.

For lorry licenses Class E, E1 and E2, one should possess a Class D (car) license for at least a year if he wishes to apply.

Of course, besides all the stated requirements above, a potential student wishing to get a driving license in our country is the ability or be competent in either Bahasa Malaysia or English language.

Don’t forget, one has to get through the Highway Code test which is a 50 question computer test. However, those attempting to get an E (lorry) license would be exempted from the above mentioned exam, as they already possess a car license previously.

The requirements of health are very simple. A person should be able to hear rather distinctly. Those who are hard of hearing are ideally recommended to get the assistance of a hearing aid.

Drivers should be able to hear cars or vehicles coming from behind, policemen blowing whistles and vehicles passing by. The ability to hear tyre sound and sound from an engine are extremely important. Early detection of sounds coming from the engine compartment can sometimes assist in preventing costly repairs.

A potential driver is ideally expected to be able to see a minimum distance of some 23 meters. Preferably a driver should also be not colour blind. One other health requirement is the ability to be able to see a distance of 100 meters of cars approaching ahead.

Pertaining to the question of health also is that potential drivers are not suffering from epilepsy. Regarding colour blind, a student has to undergo a short test of 8 questions. You are required to secure an 8/8 result to be considered having passed this examination. Those who fail this test will be asked to visit the J.P.J. office, whose officers then direct you to the nearest health clinic or hospital for an eye test.

One more important requirement of health that is needed of a potential student who aspires to secure a driving license in Malaysia is that one has to be able bodied. Ensure that you are not suffering from any physical abnormalities.

Should you unfortunately be handicapped in any way, you should see an orthopedic surgeon at the General Hospital. Get his to certify that you are fit to driver. However, should you be found unfit to drive a manual car, the orthopedic surgeon will then deem it fit that you use an automatic vehicle.

In short, a student wanting to take up driving course must obtain a doctor’s certification that he or she is fit to drive. He or she should not pose any danger not only to himself or herself, but also to other road users as well.

Talking about the subject of driving licenses, one further aspect should able be addressed here. This pertains to the question of can a “P” license holder of a Malaysian license, be permitted to drive, say in the United States of America.

While the USA is a signatory to the Geneva Conference 1949 and 1968, and as such is bound to accept our Malaysian license to use in the country, nevertheless, a small problem however exists.

What is the problem, you may wish to ask?

Malaysian “P” license is in fact not a full fledge license. It’s in reality a “provisional” license. Being such, it is probable that the USA authorities, might not accept this license for use in the USA.

Anyway, should you be visiting the above country and you wish to drive there, you are advised to ask around if the Malaysian “P” is valid for use over there.

Failing to do this, you might find yourself contravening the laws and most probably you might even find yourselves being fined by the authorities there.

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Malaysians must surely have observed numerous vehicles from neighboring countries such as Thailand entering rather freely into our country.

Likewise, in the south, Singapore registered cars and drivers frequently drive across Johore Causeway into Malaysia, especially during the weekends.

Do Thais or Singaporeans who drive into Malaysia possess Malaysian licenses? If not, why is it the Malaysian authorities do not seem to take action against them?

In case you don’t know, according to the 1949 and 1968 Geneva Conference, all signatory nations agree to accept each other domestic driving licenses in each other territories.

This agreement is intended to make it easier for citizens who travel to a foreign country less hassle especially when it comes to finding transport is concerned.

How does one ensure his or her country’s license is accepted by the authorities of the nation in which he is visiting?

First of all, especially where the Malaysian authorities are concerned, foreign drivers visiting Malaysia should make sure their licenses are translated either into the English language or Bahasa Malaysia. This is to enable the authorities such as Police, J.P.J, and other relevant authorities to conduct their duties effectively.

Foreign drivers visiting our country should make certain that their licenses are genuine and not fraudulent. In other words, they are not false ones.

Those holding fraudulent licenses without doubt, will get into mess of trouble when accidents occur. As you well aware, insurance companies tend not to honour insurance policies of drivers who hold fraudulent licenses.

As mentioned earlier, even our neighbor Singapore accepts Malaysian driving into their territory. However, those who intend to work in Singapore, for longer than usual periods, they are advised to get a special driving license issued by the Singapore government.

All Malaysians who hold the C.D.L. driving license are in fact authorized to apply for one such license.

For the above purpose, Malaysians can get a copy of their license at any J.P.J. offices. A payment of RM10 is charged by the authorities for the above purpose.

The requirements to get the said license are:
i) Original driving license
ii) Necessary photos
iii) Identification papers

and most certainly, the Singapore authorities will surely process your application speedily.

It should however be reiterated, that upon issuance of a new Singapore license, you old Malaysian license will become null and void.

As in most countries, the law in Malaysia does not permit one to hold 2 licenses. It is in fact an offense. Section 29 (b) of the Road Transport Act 1987 states very clearly that it is not allowed.

What happens then when a person working or living in Singapore has finished his contract of work in that country?

Not to worry actually, as there are provisions which allows a driver, using a Singapore certified document, request that Malaysian authorities to be issue Malaysian drivers with their former licenses.

While holding the above special Singapore driving licenses, drivers can drive vehicles registered in Singapore or even those registered in Malaysia as well without any problem at all. Well. That’s what neighbors are for, as the saying goes.

For those holding C.D.L., in reality a Malaysian visiting Singapore or even Thailand for that matter, can drive their vehicles into the two countries mentioned above without any problem at all. Your domestic licenses issued by the J.P.J. here are acceptable to the transport authorities over there.

For those who do are not aware, the Geneva Conference 1949 and 1968, signatories to this agreement accepts each other’s driving licenses! Like U.S. dollar, which is legal currency in Malaysia, Malaysian driving licenses are accepted worldwide.

To my knowledge, there are one or two countries whose license Malaysia does not recognize. Israel is one of them, as we do not have bilateral relations with that country concerned. As for the other countries, Malaysian authorities accept their driving license to be used in our country. But there are certain rules and regulations to be followed. These have already been mentioned earlier.

In fact, licenses from other countries or nations can even be converted into Malaysian driving licenses. This subject, I believe, have even be broached in earlier post. As such, it will not be brought up this time around.

For those visiting our country, and if you feel like seeing our all the lovely places more extensively, go ahead, if you own a valid driving license from your country, rent a car by all means. And have a wonderful time.

And why not? Driving licenses are meant to take you everywhere, isn’t it?

There are some drivers who possess the Competent Driver’s License (C.D.L.) for cars but do not use it to drive at all.

Why do this group of people abstain from driving?

There are various reasons for their not doing so. Amongst some of the common reasons why they don’t drive are:

i) They are afraid. In short, these drivers have not been taught properly enough. Even though they have passed their practical test, they lack the confidence to drive.

ii) Some people have no opportunity to drive at all after achieving their license. Their families do not possess vehicles. After a few years of not driving, they soon become rusty. In time to come, this group of drivers soon become unable to drive.

iii) Believe it or not, some women drivers who have achieved their license to drive are prevented by jealous and possessive husbands who disallow their wives to drive. Only when the family have grown up and children need to be sent to school do husband finally consent to allow their wives to drive.

The above are some of the common reasons why some people do not drive even though they have already get their C.D.L.

Most of these drivers however renew their driving license faithfully from year to year. Some renew their license for alternate years. Such people anticipate and hope that one day, they might need their licenses as circumstances may force them to drive.

But there is however a small group of such drivers who inadvertently allow their C.D.L. to become null and void. Such license holders allow their license to “die” or lapse. In such cases, licenses are not renewed for more than 3 years.

According to J.P.J. rules and regulations, drivers of such licenses, if they wish their C.D.L. to be reinstated must undergo a retest. They must prove to the authorities they are still competent enough to drive or handle a vehicle.

Do this category of drivers, who have “lost” their licenses in such a manner have to do the entire test procedures all over again in order to be allowed to drive?

The answer to the above question is No!

To get your license reinstated, preferably a person should ideally go to the J.P.J. head office in Putrajaya. The authorities there will issue you a Learner Driver’s License (L.D.L) or “L” license.

The above allows a student 60 days to do a retest or Part II and Part III of the practical test.

What does the above special test incorporate?

This special test exempts one from:

i) Having to sit for the Highway Code.

ii) It also exempts you from attending the 6 Hours theory course.

iii) Doing the Q.T.I. at the institute.

However, a student under such circumstances has to engage a driving school to facilitate his entry or registration for test which is conducted by the authorities.

The student should also take up a few lessons, learning how to go up the slope as per J.P.J. requirements. He or she should also learn up the steps for side parking and three point turn procedures.

And finally, the Part III or jalan raya will also have to be learnt too. All in all, a candidate will have to spent anything from RM500 – RM650 for a retest.

Is the sum worthwhile getting back your C.D.L. which has become null and void? Only you can make a decision.

A special test, allowed by the transport authorities for students to do the retest must be done in a period of 60 days. A student who passed the retest will be issued a new C.D.L. As he or she is considered an experienced driver, they are not required to use “P” stickers any more.

Should you as a student doing a retest to get back your “lost” C.D.L. pass the required test, what particulars do you need to furnish your driving school in order to get your new license out?

Particulars that are needed include:

i) The test card (JPJ L3)

ii) Photocopy of your “L” license.

iii) 1 copy photo passport size.

iv) 1 photocopy of MyKad both sides.

v) RM30 for 1 year. Maximum is 5 years (RM150).

Licenses can be obtained 4 – 5 days after your practical test. Driving schools however, will charge a service charge of RM5 – RM10 for getting you your C.D.L.

To get back your C.D.L. license to drive has involved quite a lot of money and time. You should ensure in future no such problem should befall your driving license again.

Take good care of it. Make sure you renew it faithfully. And most important of all, drive! Only through constant driving could one turn out to be a competent and good driver.

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If you intend to drive a taxis or a bus, you should first have:

i) Class D driving license for cars to drive a taxi.

ii) Class E driving license to drive a bus ferrying 44 passengers.

Drivers holding the “L” or “P” licenses are not allowed to take up a Public Service License (P.S.V.). Non citizens are also disallowed to apply for a P.S.V. license.

A driver should at least be 21 years before he is permitted to seek a P.S.V. license. Besides this, a person should also be of sound health and body. He should also be free of any form of physical deformities as this will affect the safety of the passengers.

A person who wishes to secure a license to drive a public service vehicle must first get an application form either from the J.P.J. authorities or a driving school operator. Driving institutes obviously will also be able to supply you with one.

Registered clinics can medically check you. The cost of a brief medical check-up costs anything from RM30 – RM50. Do get a receipt for payment made. The receipt is to verify that the doctor who checked you medically is a registered doctor.

Having completed your medical examination, what does a person intending to secure a P.S.V. license have to do next?

The next step is actually to register for a 2 or 3 days’ course. This course is only conducted by driving institutes.

Normally, P.S.V. courses are conducted weekly or maybe twice a month. It is best you find out from a driving school operator.

The course ends with a 50 questions objective test conducted by J.P.J. officials at the driving institue’s premises.

Another thing you should be informed of is, ensure that the institutes at which you are attending the course at has a taxi ob bus available. Candidates will be asked to under certain driving tests to find out your ability to drive.

As a driver who possesses a D or E class license, you should not have any difficulty handling the above said vehicles at all.

To pass the 50 questions objective test conducted at the end of the course, you will need 42 marks. Assuming that you also passed the practical test, then you would have passed the entire exam.

You will now qualify to be given the P.S.V. license you have set out for. Your driving instructor would be the best person to assist you getting your P.S.V. license.

What do you supply you instructor with to secure your P.S.V. license?

Supply him with:

i) 2 copies photocopied of your driving license.

ii) 1 copy of your MyKad (both sides).

iii) RM20 for your P.S.V. license.

iv) Service fee to do your license which can amount to RM5 – RM7.

v) The results of your objective test.

Within a week’s time, your instructor would most certainly be able to get your P.S.V. license ready for you.

Well, that’s about all on how to secure a P.S.V. license either for a bus or a taxi. Should you possess any difficulty, contact and discuss it with your instructor. Or if you wish, you could contact me for further advice.

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A potential driver has to pass the test on road signs. The above test is termed “Highway Code” test. There are some 150 to 200 road signs to be learnt.

The road signs are divided into various colours. They are:

a) Yellow – Danger signs

b) Red – Prohibition signs

c) Blue – Directional signs

d) Orange – Road construction signs

Besides the above, one has to learn to recognize the various lines on the road. And police signs too.

Signs used by motorcycle riders should also be learnt. A driver should also know the various speed limits. The yellow box and zebra crossings.

The yellow line running along the side of the road and the distance where one can park his vehicle are all to be studied as well. All in all, there are a lot to learn. It is not an easy task passing the Highway Code test.

For those who are unaware, the Highway Code paper consists of 4 parts.

i) Colour blind test: 8 questions

ii) Section A: Traffic signs – 15 questions

iii) Section B: Defensive driving – 25 questions

iv) Section C: Akta Pengangkutan Jalan / Demerit System / Motorcycles – 10 questions

The passing mark required is 42.

10 Highway Code Test Passing Tips

1) Yellow sign indicating danger – When observing yellow coloured signs, it denotes danger. You have to drive carefully.

2) Red coloured road signs denotes “prohibition” – You are in fact not allowed to do certain things.

3) Blue signs indicate “directions” – Signs indicating location of towns and villages are in blue. Directional signs (arrow) are also in blue. Authorities claim they are clearer and can be seen from far away. And in all types of weather conditions too.

4) Orange coloured and sometimes yellow are signs indicating “roads being built”. So do be careful when you see them. There will be tractors, bulldozers, lorries and stack of stones around. Be cautious!

5) Green colour signs denote highways and expressways – On highways, the maximum speed limit allowed is 90 km/h. Expressway have a maximum speed limit of 110 km/h.

6) Signs used by police personnel – Learn up the various signs frequently used by the police. They will obviously assist you a lot when driving.

7) Signs used by motorcycle rides and other car users – Many motorcycle riders use hand signals. You should recognize them. Learning them up is not a waste of time.

8) Place where you’re not permitted to park – A driver should ideally know the places where there is “no parking”. The distance allowed for parking in some areas should be learnt.

For example, park 9 meters from a junction and corner. And also a bus stop. Park 3 meters from a hydrant. Other areas should be learnt by yourselves.

9) Single and double lines plus other miscellaneous lines – Single lines, double line, chevron and dotted lines are some of the important lines which should also be learnt. All these will make you a proficient driver.

10) Be well versed with some of Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1978 important sections – Learn up that Section 26 (1) is to driver with no license. Sections 41 and 42 involves driving without care and dangerous driving!

Section 44 and 45 deals with alcohol and dadah consumption. Section 81 involves riding motor in illegal races or “mat rempit”. And the fine is RM2000.

Knowing all the above 10 things will go a long way in making you a proficient driver. And certainly will go a long way too helping you pass the Highway Code with flying colours.

So do take my advice. You will not regret it!

You can pass the Highway Code. The only thing is. You have to work hard for it. As the saying goes, “nothing comes easy”.

The Highway Code test which a candidate sits for after attending the Kursus Pendidikan Pemandu (K.P.P.) lecture can either be done in English or Bahasa Malaysia.

The above test is held in private computer centres all across towns, throughout the country. Most computer centres have 15 – 20 computer units to cater for the students’ needs.

However, there exists driving institutes which cater for such tests in their own premises. Perfect Driving Institute, based in Puchong, Selangor is amongst one of the few to conduct computer test of its own.

MyEg and Speed are two examples of companies which have been given the franchise to carry out computer tests by the transport authorities.

As far as I am aware, tests are conducted in computer centres practically everyday. They operate daily, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Sometimes, especially peak seasons like school holidays for example, these computer centres even operate as late as 9:00 pm.

As a lecturer for the K.P.P. course, it is found some driving school or institutes do not give the correct information to their candidates. They fail to provide the information that candidates wishing to appear for computer tests should at least know basic computer.

Most potential drivers, especially those in the range of 40 – 55 years old, cannot be expected to know anything about computers. They are, as we can safely say, computer illiterate.

What driving schools or institutes should do is to inform students wishing to enroll for a driving course, that the Highway Code test conducted by the J.P.J. authorities, is conducted via computers.

How are potential driving candidates, especially those who are in the older age range to pass their Highway Code?

The J.P.J. authorities do in fact carry our oral tests at selected centres all across the country. These are done especially in rural areas like Batu Laut, Selangor periodically.

Most driving schools are aware of these rules and regulations. They have to register their students with the transport authorities months ahead of the scheduled tests.

Coming back to the question of computer ignorance among some older potential driving candidates, what driving schools and institutes should ideally do is to tell the candidates the real truth.

Those not able to operate the computer should not be brought in to attend the K.P.P. lectures in the first place.

As a lecturer of the K.P.P. course, which last 5 hours incidentally, it saddens me to see such folks aged 50 and above to have to attend these gruesome 5 hours lectures, inspite of the fact they are unable to sit for the computer tests.

Driving school operators should be more ethical in the way they conduct their businesses. They should inform potential student regarding the real situation and let the students decide as to whether they choose to attend the 5 hour lecture or otherwise.

If potential candidates decide to continue pursuing the course, then they have little choice but to learn up computer technology, which might take even a few months.

A candidate not knowing anything about computers, computer illiterate, so to say, can learn up how to operate a computer in many ways.

Amongst some of the ways recommended are:

1) Get family members to instruct you.

2) Go to most driving school offices which have computer sets nowadays.

3) Go to institutes office, where clerks can help you, for a small fee of RM5 – RM10.

4) You could even visit computer centres all across towns to take up a crash course on computer.

5) You could even engage colleagues to assist you in the office.

As the saying goes, “if there’s will, there’s always a way”.

Regarding the Highway Code test, some students ask, :can the test be conducted in Mandarin, besides English and Bahasa Malaysia?”

Unfortunately, the answer is no!

No other languages are allowed.

Some students, especially from other countries like India, China, Libya and so forth, inquire if they can get study sources like text books and pamphlets in English. To tell you the truth, besides Bahasa Malaysia, securing books and reading material, is difficult, but not impossible.

But do not despair. Try asking your driving instructor to assist you getting what you want in English. If you instructor should work hard enough, it is certain, that you problems would be overcome.

Besides the above mentioned problem regarding computers, make sure that as a potential candidate, you’re not blacklisted in the J.P.J. files. This will prevent your being registered as a candidate.