Types of Driving Licenses

  • LDL (Learner Driving License) β€” Issued after passing the Part 1 theory exam. Valid for 2 years. Allows supervised practice driving with a qualified accompanying driver.
  • PDL (Probationary Driving License / P License) β€” Issued after passing Part II (circuit) and Part III (road) practical tests. Valid for 2 years. You must display the P plate at all times.
  • CDL (Competent Driving License) β€” Full license issued after completing the 2-year probationary period without suspension.
  • Vocational License (Lesen Vokasional) β€” Required for commercial vehicle operators such as bus, taxi, and e-hailing drivers.

Minimum Age

  • Minimum age for car license: 17 years old
  • License classes: D (manual transmission), DA (automatic transmission only)
  • A DA license holder may only drive automatic vehicles. A D license holder may drive both manual and automatic.

Licensing Process

  1. Register at an approved driving institute (Institut Memandu / IM)
  2. KPP01 β€” Theory Class (6 hours): Road safety, traffic rules, road signs, driving ethics
  3. Pass Part 1 Exam β€” Computer-based theory test (50 questions, 42 correct to pass)
  4. Obtain LDL β€” Learner license valid for 2 years
  5. KPP02 β€” Circuit Practical Training (5.5 hours): Hill start, parallel parking, three-point turn, side parking, slope parking
  6. KPP03 β€” Road Practical Training (10 hours): Driving on public roads with an instructor
  7. Pre-Test Evaluation β€” Assessment to determine readiness for the practical test
  8. Pass Part II β€” Circuit driving test (on-course maneuvers at the driving institute)
  9. Pass Part III β€” Road driving test (on public roads with a JPJ examiner)
  10. Obtain PDL β€” Probationary license with P plate for 2 years
  11. After 2 years β€” Convert to CDL (Competent Driving License)

Important Rules for P License Holders

  • Must display P plate on the front and rear of the vehicle β€” you can get a JPJ-standard acrylic P plate from Umake.my
  • Accumulating 20 demerit points results in PDL cancellation
  • Must re-register and retake all tests if PDL is cancelled
  • Zero tolerance for alcohol β€” blood alcohol content must be 0% for P license holders

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