This archive report was first published on 13 December 2019.
December 13, 2019
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced a revised testing system for trainee drivers, which includes a written test and continuous assessment.
According to the new guidelines, drivers will be required to pass a written test consisting of a minimum of 50 multiple-choice questions after every 40 hours of training and a final test at the end of all the units in a module.
Additionally, learner drivers will be required to demonstrate skills in both theory and practical lessons by attaining a pass mark of 80 percent.
The practical test will evaluate a learner driver's ability to manoeuvre under different set conditions and then taken to the road to negotiate most traffic situations in a skilled and safe manner.
Those who fail the theory exams will be required to retake the entire examination, while those who fail the practical exam will be required to re-sit the practical within a period not exceeding six months or register afresh and redo the course.
The revised testing system aims to improve road safety in Kenya by ensuring that drivers have a deeper understanding of traffic safety, the impact of traffic crashes, and acceptable alcohol limits.
