Two authorities, the Police and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) represent those who are allowed to stop and check vehicles belonging to driving schools and driving institutes. In the 1960’s, and 70’s, driving institutes were not yet set up in Malaysia. In those days, the police used to stop and check driving schools vehicles too. [...]
Cars which belong to the driving schools or institutes undergo a 6 months compulsory inspection by the PUSPAKOM authorities. New cars, less than a year or two old, are inspected once a year. The Road Transport Authorities has not conducted a “spot check” on most driving institutes, although they began operations some 10 years ago. [...]
Although I provide driving lessons to students who possess L licenses, nevertheless, from time to time, I do agree to conduct “refresher” courses for students who possess “P” or provisional licenses too. Some young drivers, who have just obtained their “P” license, discover that they are not competent enough to drive well. Parents, who are [...]