PETALING JAYA: Having a driving licence is not an entitlement, but comes with heavy responsibilities, say road safety experts. Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) chairman Prof Dr Wong Shaw Voon said that Malaysians drivers should be aware that their vehicles can become killing machines on the road if not operated correctly. ALSO READ: Go beyond just passing driving testHe said that holding a licence does not necessarily mean that a person is competent in all driving situations. Transport safety expert Prof Dr Law Teik Hua from Universiti Putra Malaysia said the driving curriculum focus heavily on technical manoeuvres rather than preparing learners for complex traffic situations. “Instructors should help learners understand risk perception, defensive driving, night driving, driving in heavy rain and decision-making under pressure,” he said.

Source: The Star April 12, 2026 04:03 UTC