The Ministry of Public Security has proposed significant adjustments to the driver’s license examination process, notably eliminating the simulated traffic scenario test.
This proposal is outlined in the draft amendment to Circular 12/2025, announced by the Traffic Police Department on November 17.
According to the draft, the Ministry of Public Security recommends repealing Clause 4, Article 4 of the current Circular, which mandates that candidates for categories B, C1, C, D1, D2, D, BE, C1E, CE, D1E, D2E, and DE complete a software-based simulated test to identify and handle traffic situations on a computer. This test, implemented in 2025, has sparked considerable debate regarding its appropriateness.
In addition to removing the simulated test, the Ministry of Public Security also proposes stricter regulations on the sequence and conditions for participating in the examination phases:
Candidates will only be certified as passing the examination upon successfully completing all three components: theory, in-compound driving practice, and on-road driving practice.
Failure in the theory test will disqualify candidates from proceeding to the in-compound driving test. Similarly, candidates who fail the in-compound test will not be permitted to take the on-road test.
Results from the theory or in-compound driving tests will remain valid for one year from the date of passing. During this period, if candidates wish to retake any failed component, they must provide a valid health certificate and a compliant application dossier as per regulations.
If the draft is approved, the examination process for driving learners will be streamlined to include only three mandatory tests: Theory, in-compound driving practice, and on-road driving practice.
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