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Driving Test
Anyone over 17 can learn to drive in Malaysia. Driving lessons may only be given by a licensed instructor and the learner must pass a series of tests before getting a Malaysian licence. Before you can even start lessons, you must pass a theory test. This is taken after attending a five-hour course followed by a paper or computerised test. Your driving school will give you study material if you need it and you must answer at least 40 out of 45 multiple choice questions correctly to pass. The course used to only be available in Malay, but it is now taught in English too.
Once you’ve passed the theory test you can start lessons and you must have a minimum of 16 hours instruction with a registered school before you can take the driving test. This consists of two parts – car park and open road. Your driving school will also help you with the necessary forms and application procedures along the way. Expect to pay approximately RM20 for an hour of instruction or RM900 for a complete package including theory lectures, driving instruction, help with paperwork and transport to and from test centres.
The procedure is quite complicated and learning to drive on the mean streets of KL can be hair-raising, so many expats (or their children) who don’t already drive choose to take their tests in their home countries and then apply to convert their licence.
Anyone over 17 can learn to drive in Malaysia. Driving lessons may only be given by a licensed instructor and the learner must pass a series of tests before getting a Malaysian licence. Before you can even start lessons, you must pass a theory test. This is taken after attending a five-hour course followed by a paper or computerised test. Your driving school will give you study material if you need it and you must answer at least 40 out of 45 multiple choice questions correctly to pass. The course used to only be available in Malay, but it is now taught in English too.
Once you’ve passed the theory test you can start lessons and you must have a minimum of 16 hours instruction with a registered school before you can take the driving test. This consists of two parts – car park and open road. Your driving school will also help you with the necessary forms and application procedures along the way. Expect to pay approximately RM20 for an hour of instruction or RM900 for a complete package including theory lectures, driving instruction, help with paperwork and transport to and from test centres.
The procedure is quite complicated and learning to drive on the mean streets of KL can be hair-raising, so many expats (or their children) who don’t already drive choose to take their tests in their home countries and then apply to convert their licence.
