JPJ electronic automatic driving test system will help fight corruption, lack of examiners – experts

The birth of the electronic driving test system (Electronic testing) of the Land Transport Department (JPJ) has been welcomed by experts and stakeholders as a step in the right direction to fight corruption.

As reported by StarPersatuan Institut Memandu Malaysia president Mat Aris Bakar said that in addition to eliminating the problem of corruption, the electronic exam system will also help solve the problem of lack of examiners at driving schools.

“Electronic testing can solve two main problems: the lack of driving examiners and unethical practices in the industry. It will help give a more professional image to driving academies and more driving school students will be able to sit their tests, reducing the backlog for those waiting to take their tests,” he said.

Associate Professor Dr Law Teik Hua of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), also advocates this system as a means to reduce the possibility of bias or unethical practices, such as bribery. exposed or biased. “This ensures a standardized assessment process where each candidate is evaluated based on pre-determined criteria and parameters,” Law explains.

Under the new system, learner drivers will no longer have JPJ staff sitting next to them during driving tests as all assessments will be carried out remotely in real time from the control room via multiple cameras and sensors. variable on circuit. Law said authorities will be better able to detect any unusual or suspicious activity, making it more difficult for organizations or people to falsify test results.

However, while some people have positive reviews of the electronic testing system, Center for Safe Driving executive director CT Kumar expressed concerns about the financial cost and time required for the Driving schools adjust and adapt to the new system.

“I support this initiative, but I’m not sure how it will work in practice without a clear cost structure plan for us to consider. At this time, we don’t have any details about its cost. But if it follows current prices, only large motoring organizations will be able to afford it,” he said.

Kumar added that glitches and bad weather could also affect results, and he believes it will take at least another three to four years for the businesses involved to implement and understand the new system. Meanwhile, Selangor Road Safety Council permanent member Tengku Ahmad Marwan Tengku Mahmud questioned the quality of drivers caused by the electronic testing system.

“Driving is a very subjective activity, requiring careful assessment by highly competent judges rather than just by a computer system according to predetermined criteria,” he said. “So (by removing inspectors), we just want more ‘licensed’ drivers or more quality drivers who can contribute to better road safety than what do we have?” he added.

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