Kuala Lumpur - A surprise driving theory test on some 400 Malaysian driving instructors resulted in even more surprising results - a total of 65 per cent of them failed, a news report said Friday. During a seminar in the northern state of Perak, 396 driving instructors were asked to take the driving theory exam, which student drivers must pass in order to obtain a license.
Only 35 per cent of the instructors passed, said director of the state road department Mohamad Yasir Mastakim.
"We will have refresher courses for them to improve their scores," he was quoted as saying by the Star daily.
The test comprises 50 multiple-choice questions, with 42 correct answers being the passing requirement, he said.
Mohamad Yasir said the instructors who flunked would not be penalised, but will be treated to a "refresher" course on the theory of driving.
He said the department would conduct surprise on-the-road driving tests soon.
