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IPOH: Learner drivers who pass their automatic transmission driving tests will only be allowed to drive automatic transmission vehicles starting May, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha.

He said through the new system, those tested using manual cars would be allowed to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

"We are formulating a plan to modify the New Driver's Education Curriculum which includes the option of using automatic cars for testing.

"We leave it to learner drivers to choose between an automatic or manual car for their test.

"Being tested in a manual car entitles the licence holder to drive both types of transmission, while automatic transmission driving licence holders can only drive automatic cars," he told reporters.

Previously, the government announced a proposal to use automatic transmission cars for driving tests in May after changes in the New Driver's Education Curriculum.

On the teaching of road safety education in Malay at secondary schools, Kong said the government plans to extend it to Form Four students, so as to create a road safety awareness culture among the younger generation.

Kong said a text book on road safety education has already been prepared this year for Form One students.

"This is an imitative by the government and relevant agencies, including the Road Safety Department (JKJR), to help motorists become more responsible and adhere to traffic regulations," he added.

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