Ashram says theoretical driver’s exam to be done electronically

Chief Traffic Officer, Senior Superintendent Ramesh Ashram has declared that the theoretical
examinations for attaining a driver’s licence will now be done electronically.
Senior Superintendent Ashram made the disclosure on while delivering remarks at the National
Road Safety Stakeholders Forum on Friday. Ashram on the sideline of the event, said the first
electronic examination will commence in April. “The electronic examination as it relates to the
theoretical part of the driving test will be conducted at the Felix Austin Police College but that is
for candidates who purchase their learner driver package in 4A Brickdam and Traffic
Headquarters.”

The Senior Superintendent Ashram also stressed that the results will be made available
immediately after writing the examination, which he said will be in the form of multiple choice
questions. The senior police officer noted that this type of examination will erase any doubt of
corruption, while at the same time improving transparency of the examination.
He noted that before writing the examination, persons will need to present their identification
cards, and will not be permitted to have in their possession any paper, pens or electronic devices.
The senior police officer disclosed that persons found in possession with these items, will be
disqualified immediately. He noted further, that if persons should fail the exam, a payment of
$1,000 is required to rewrite the exam one month after the date of failure. He added that the
schedule for online exams will be published shortly.