Applying Goods Drivers’ License (GDL) In Malaysia
The Quest For Vocational License
Having achieved your C.D.L. D License for cars does not necessarily mean you can drive all types of vehicles. Vehicles owned by Companies cannot be driven by you unless you own or possesses the G.D.L. License (Goods Drivers’ License).
What is meant by company owned vehicles? Briefly, vehicles owned by Companies which have the Company’s name and address printed at the side of both doors are termed as “Company owned vehicles”. Only those who have procured the G.D.L. license can drive the above said vehicles.
To explain the matter further, Companies that own either vans or cars to ferry goods or items belonging to the Company will be issued with Permit A, wheres individual or persons conducting their own businesses can transport their goods and they will be given a Permit C.
In this short article, attempts will be made to explain how to achieve the G.D.L. License. Vocational licenses for taxis (P.S.V) and use will be dealt with at a later stage.
Maybe there are amongst you who wish to know the requirements needed to apply for the G.D.L. License. The requirement needed are:
i) posses the C.D.L. (D) for cars. As such, this License is not intended for P.D.L. (Learners or “P” Probationary) license holders.
ii) applicants must be 21 or above.
iii) possess good health.
iv) should be citizens or permanent residents.
Generally, non citizens as in Indonesians or Singaporeans are prohibited from applying for it. The logic behind this decision is the fear that these people might provide stiff competition to locals who are out to conduct small time businesses.
v) Applicants must fill Borong JPJ L8A.
vi) Applicants must also fill JPJ L12 (Yellow).
Photostat copies of your identity card and Driving License are required.
JPJ L8A requires a Panel doctor’s examination of your health. Likewise, do attach an official Receipt or a Certificate Letter from your doctor.
The above documents will then be forwarded for checking and certification. If everything goes well, the most important being your license is no black listed, your application will be approved.
In the mean time, your Driving School or Institute will proceed to arrange for you to attend either 1 or 2 courses you will have to attend before you are asked to sit for a 50 questions test lasting 1 – 1 1/2 hours.
Normally, the first course is conducted by the Institute itself. It might last anything from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The second course, depending on which Institute you are attending it at, might even involve an official from the Department itself. Things like the Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987, the Akta Lembaga Perlesenan Kenderaan (L.P.K.P) and the Kaedah-kaedah Pengangkutan Jalan are most likely his domain.
The second session of the course ends with as stated earlier, with the 50 questions test. To pass the test you will have to achieve 42 marks.
Those not successful for the exam could apply for a Re-sit later on.
The test and courses mentioned in this article refers to my place only. In alternative places, most likely these are bound to be differences. In your area do ask you institutes with regards to courses and exams conducted there.
As a whole, it appears the courses arranged for would be G.D.L seekers appears to have provide them with lots of benefits. One thing for sure, accidents have visibly decreased.
In short, roads as a whole have become safer. Vehicles used for carry goods have increased in mechanical soundness due to the 6 months compulsory test conducted by Puspakom.
Drivers who possess the G.D.L. licenses appears to be of better caliber. All in all, the service provided by the transport industry is definitely one of a higher standard.
The direction to which it has flowed shows the Lembaga Perlesenan Kenderaan Perdagangan (L.P.K.P) efforts should be commended.
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selamat sejahtera mr yap..
saya ingin bertanya, lesen GDL ayah saya telah tamat tempot bulan februari 2010, adakah ia masih boleh diperbaharui? berapa lama kah tempoh tarikh tamat lesen GDL? harap dapat membantu.
terimak kasih
Lesen ayah anda boleh di barui. Hendak jumpa doktor klinik dahulu. Bayaran lesen RM10 – RM20 saja.
i take the test but fail.. any tips for the gdl test. or any Buku Ulangkaji 500 soalan for GDL test?
I myself is uncertain if a 500 questions GDL “ulangkaji” book is available. However, I will confirm with my friends. Will let you know if such a book exists in the market.
Saya seorang sekuriti di sek 28 shah alam. Transporter kami iaitu syarikat VKT sering guna pemandu Pakistan bawa lori angkut barang ke Proton & Perodua mereka tak ada lesen dan GDL tetapi boleh bebas memandu. Mereka pula bukan ada permit kerja dengan syarikat kami tetapi outsorce pekerja ladang. Apa syarat sebenarnya sebagai bukan Malaysia.
Apakah transporter VKT itu telah melakukan kesilapan dan kenapa JPJ , POLIS dan Imigresen serta LPKP masih belum buat tindakan.
Masalah anda amat serius. Orang asing tidak boleh mempunyai GDL. Yang tiada lesen tidak boleh di izinkan memandu van barangan. Tiada permit bekerja salah di segi undang-undang negara pula.
Pemandu-pemandu yang sedang membawa kenderaan barangan sebenarnya tiada lindungan insurans pula. Kiranya berlaku kemalangan, amat serius dan yang kena cedera pula tidak boleh membuat tuntutan insurans langsung.
Akhir kata, pihak yang majikan pekarja seumpama demikian bertanggungjawab untuk kemalangan kerkenaan. Saya berpendapat, lambat laun pihak polis, JPJ dan imigresen akan tahu tentang tindak-tanduk pihak yang sebutkan itu dan tindakan akan di kenakan pula.
is the syllabus of GDL the same for Class D and Class E? Can you explain the difference if any?
Kelas D dan E, syllabusnya sama.
Hi,
If I want to apply for GDL license, but I am not good in Malay, is there a test in English instead? I remember I did the car test and I can apply to sit for the test in English, can this be possible for GDL?
Sorry, GDL exam in Bahasa Malaysia only.
Hello Cikgu Yap,
saya ingin bertanya, lesen GDL saya telah tamat dan tak di perbaharui selama setahun, baru saja cukup setahun pd 25/11/10 lepas. Saya bercadang nak perbaharui. Masih boleh kah ianya diperbaharui? berapa lamakah sebenarnya tempoh tamat yang tak boleh diperbaharui langsung??
terima kasih..
Lesen GDL anda masih boleh di perbahaui. Jangan izinkan lese anda mati lebih 3 tahun.
Saya kini mempunyai lesen GDL untuk barangan, apakah syarat yang diperlukan untuk GDL membawa penumpang? Adakah soalan yang akan ditanya berbeza dengan GDL untuk barangan?
Terima Kasih.
To ferry passengers, you’ll need to test for a PSV (Public Service Vehicle).
Cikgu Yap, boleh saya tanya berapa duit saya perlu bayar untuk pertama kali ambil ujian bagi GDL lesen??
Biasanya, sekolah-sekolah memandu caj hadiri kursus dan mengambil peperiksaan sekali gus. Harganya beza dari tempat ke tempat. Oleh itu, minta maaf, saya tidak dapat berikan jawapan kepada pertanyaan anda.
Dear Mr Yap
After reading your value articles regarding driving & authority’s regulations, I find they
are indeed very useful knowledge to us.
My friend was summon by traffic police for delivery goods by driving a company’s van without
GDL licence. May i know is this a big offence cos he has to attend court and how much
is he has to pay for such offence.
Thank you in advance and hope to get some advise from you too.
Normally, the offender is fined RM300. Owner of the vehicle is fined another RM300.
salam sejahtera cikgu, yang ada lesen GDL di wajid kan pemakaian tali pinggang ke ?
Kenderaan besar, bus, lor dan treler lori kecil kecuali daripade penggunaan tali pinggang.
selamat sejahtera mr yap..
saya ingin bertanya,
baru2 ni saya ada buat GDL D pada 17.02.11, setelah itu saya telah tambah kelas E pada 1 Jun 2011. adakah saya perlu ambil semula exam atau kursus GDL E untuk bekejur?
Keputusan GDL boleh di guna oleh Kategori E. Cuma anda mesti menguji praktikal untuk Kelas E.
Cikgu Yap,
If i wanted to become a driver for fuel bowser truck for aircraft refuelling within the airport compound area, do i need to apply for GDL?
Where can i refer for the requirement for GDL?
Thanks
The more necessary you possess the GDL as your work is dangerous and you’re transporting highly combustible liquids.
Berapa kos untuk mengambil gdl untuk lori 1 – 2 ton saya memegang lesen D,B2 selama lebih 10 tahun sudah dan masih hidup .. Apakah Yang harus saya buat untuk mendapatkan lesen tersebut ada yang mengatakan kene ambil test kesihatan semua adakah benar Mr Yap
Setahu saya, lesen D boleh bawa lori 1 – 2 tan.
Cikgu Yap,
If you drive a Toyota Hilux with a trailer attach to it, do you need a GDL?
Thanks
If the trailer is attached to the main body itself and has no wheels of its own, I’m of the opinion that you do not need a GDL.
Hi Cikgu,
For semi panel van driver. They are required to have GDL and PSV or just GDL only will do.
I’m uncertain what a panel van is. But I assume it’s used to transport things / products. As such, my opinion is you’ll need a GDL. PSV is a license to handle passengers driven vehicle.
hi Cikgu Yap,kalau saya hendak membawa barang sedirian seperti dedak lembu, perlukah saya memiliki lesen GDL ketika membawa lori 1 tan.
Ideally, get GDL. The authorities may pose you problems.
i hv a pickup lorry under personal name not Company owned vehicles, am i need a GDL if i carry things? thanks.
You should meet with no problem if you’re carrying your own personal things.
Salam Sejahtera,
Adakah lesen GDL untuk memandu kesemua jenis kenderaan kepunyaan syarikat termasuk motorsikal atau kereta (sedan / pick-up)?
Ada yang memaklumkan, posmen (walaupun guna motor) perlu ada GDL.
Sekiranya ya, peraturan ini dinyatakan dalam peraturan / akta JPJ yang mana satu?
GDL untuk kenderaan syarikat sahaja. Motorsikal biasanya tidak telibat. Setahu saya, posmen hanya perlu lesen motorsikal biasa saja.
Dear Cikgu Yap,
My license expired at 19/02/2010 and i never renew my license because i had been abroad at that time. Now already 21 Sept 2012, can i still renew my license?
How much is it? what full documents i need to bring?
If i cant renew anymore, how much is it to retake the course? do i need to sit another exam again?
FYI my license is D:BTM under 3000KG
Thank you Cikgu!
If P license, your license is expired. If your license is CDL, you can still renew it.
If P license, your license is expired. If your license is CDL, you can still renew it.
our company have trade plate to carry truck to install truck body. may i know is the driver still need GDL for dirive the truck which stll haven register yet? We are truck body manufacturer.
Vehicles / truck carrying goods / products, the driver needs GDL.
Cikgu Yap,
The vehicle/truck haven register yet. we r the manufacturer truck body. We use trade plate to carry the chasis. no any product carry in the truck body. Is the driver need GDL?
Your company truck has to be registered legally should you wish to carry out your company’s trade. Let me remind you that using a trade plate is not good enough. The authorities can still charge you if they so wish.
Hi,lesen GDL & PSV saya dah tamat tempoh untuk 9 bulan.Adahkah saya masih boleh memperbaharuinya tanpa hadir kelas?
Undergo medical exam by a private doctor. Your GDL / PSV can still be renewed.
Salam. Nk tanya, adakah lori BTM 3440kg dpt dipandu oleh individu yg memiliki class D license & GDL BTM tdk melebihi 3000kg atau dia perlu menambah class GDL utk memandu lori syarikatnya, TQ.
Lesen D dan GDL tidak boleh memandu kenderaan lebih 3440 kg. Sekiranya ingin memandu 3440 kg, harus ada lesen E (lori).
cikgu yap
saya mempunyai lisen memandu kelas D, dan GDL kelas D: BTM <=3,000kg
adakah saya boleh memandu lori 6 tayar dengan BTM = 2,950kg BDM = 5,000kg untuk angkut barang-barang sendiri tetapi BDM tidak memlebihi 5,000kg
sekian terima kasih
Lesen D dan GDL 3000kg tidak boleh bawa lori lebih 3000kg.
Hi, Cikgu Yap. May I know the GDL test is it hard for the person who Malay skill just average ? Is it they will ask about the tourism thing like special local product ? Is it I have read and ubderstand the whole reference book not guarantee that I will pass ?
Thank you.
Unfortunately, I feel that the GDL is indeed difficult for one whose BM is weak, However, the aren’t many question on tourism though. I suggest you keep on preparing before sitting for the test.
Thanks for the useful reply.
Is it GDL and PSV are in different exam ? Which mean paper different and Question different ?
What is your suggestion for preparing? I had remember the whole books’ info and prepare for three weeks already, what is the info do u think I still need ?
is it they will ask the question out of the book ?
Thanks.
GDL and PSV students sit for different exam papers. As PSV is for public service vehicles like taxis, tour buses and chartered buses, the exam will test a candidate’s knowledge of charges, local tourist spots and so forth are important to ensure that PSV holders provide good services to the public.