Getting A Driving Licence In Malaysia : A Summary

This is based on my experience (2018) in getting a driving licence.

The information I present may differ from other people's experiences.

This is only a brief summary on the steps you should know when applying for a licence. Details are explained in my other posts.

1. Go and register yourself at any driving school.

⇒ Please refer here for a list of registered driving schools. If you would like to register with an agent, you can either look around your area for agents or ask for a list from the driving school clerk. 

⧫ An agent is a middleman for you and the school/lessons. In a nutshell, they manage your lesson schedules, exam bookings, as well as probably help transport you between your home and school.

2. Prepare yourself for and attend the 6-hour lecture (KPP 01).

⇒ This is the first mandatory part of the process you need to go through when applying for a licence. The lecturer will mainly talk about road safety and the importance of getting a driving licence if you would like to drive any vehicle.

⧫ Make sure to take note of the school's dress code (if any) and be punctual. Try not to sleep during the lecture because it's seriously boring.

3. Go for the Ujian Bahagian I.

⇒ This computerised, MCQ test will have questions related to road safety, traffic laws, and road signs. You will most likely do the test at any MyEG or Rilek centre. Remember to make bookings for your test at the centre/driving school counter or have your agent do it for you.

 ⧫ Please bring some money for your photo that will be taken by the staff there to be used for your learner's card.

4. Go for the 5-and-a-half-hour Litar practical classes (KPP 02).

⇒ If you passed the Ujian Bahagian I, you will soon get your learner's card and be able to proceed with practical driving classes. This class will have you drive through various obstacles in the school's driving compound. You will also learn about RPK (Rutin Pemeriksaan Kereta) and RSM (Rutin Sebelum Memandu).

 ⧫ Some schools will do this class for 5 and a half hours straight, while other schools cut this required time into 2 or 3 classes on different days. Either way, get some proper rest and meals before going. It'll help if you're familiar with the learning car you'll be using.

5. Go for the 10-hour Road practical classes (KPP 03).

⇒ This is the part where you drive on public road while accompanied by your instructor. Each school has different routes so take note of your route's quirks and directions. The route has to incorporate several traits such as a junction, a curved road, a housing area road, and a roundabout.

⧫ Try not to panic while driving on public road. Other motorists except motorcyclists for some reason can clearly see that you're driving a learning car so they'll avoid you and give you some space. As long as you stick to the left lane and drive safely, you shouldn't have much to worry about.

6.  Do the QTI Test (A.K.A. the trial before your real JPJ Test).

⇒ After completing the required time for the classes, you will then have to do a QTI Test. This test will test you on the things you need to do for the actual JPJ Test. Your school's instructors will be testing you on the car routines, obstacles, and driving on public road (KPP 02 & 03).

⧫ Although this is just a trial, you should be well prepared for it as if it's the real thing. Remember the steps for RPK and RSM as well as the criteria for each obstacle or public road feature.

7. Attend the JPJ Test.

⇒ If you passed the QTI Test, you will be able to do the real JPJ Test. This is the final part of your driving lessons where it'll determine whether you'll be a P (Probation) driver or stuck with an L licence (until you pass). JPJ officers will be testing you on the car routines, obstacles, and driving on public road (KPP 02 & 03).

⧫ Everyone always says that JPJ officers are intimidating and yell a lot. That's kind of true. However, don't let that scare or demotivate you. What's my trick in dealing with them? I just smile and stay eerily optimistic throughout the test. Any yelling I get will be replied with my smile and sheepish "whoops!". Nothing says "up yours" better than a defiant cheery personality in the face of death.

8.  Welcome to the P Drivers Club.

⇒ Congratulations on passing the JPJ Test. You are now officially a legal driver, although with a P licence. For 2 years, you'll have to display the iconic red P stickers on your vehicle and be subjected to a tighter KEJARA System demerit benchmark. Full-fledge drivers (a.k.a. drivers with the C licence) will get their licence revoked if they accumulate 15 points, whereas P drivers will get their licence revoked if they accumulate 10 points.

⧫ You can apply for a P licence card at any JPJ office. Make sure to bring along your IC, L licence, test results, and around RM60. Please follow all traffic laws and briefly read through the KEJARA System demerit offences. Even not bringing along your driving licence when driving can hit you with 5 demerit points.

9. Get the C driving licence. 

⇒ After 2 years of being a P driver, you can finally apply for a C (Competent) driving licence.

⧫ I have no tips for this step since I'm still in Step 8 as of this post. Anyway, have fun and stay safe.

🔆 ~Thanks for reading my post and have a nice day~ 🔆