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Jakarta 2 years ago

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Police revise notorious motorcycle driver’s license test

The National Police are rolling out a modified driving test for motorcycle license applicants in response to criticism that the previous version was too difficult for the general public.

Community 3 years ago

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Sweden's teens drive Porsches and BMWs, no licence needed

Called an "A-traktor" -- with Swedes often using "EPA" as the older designation -- these cars and trucks have become so popular in recent years that authorities are now concerned about a rise in road accidents.

Society 4 years ago

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Govt accused of overreach with JKN rules

The government is now requiring applicants to have active policies in the supposedly universal health insurance scheme in order to access a range of public services, from legally selling and buying land to applying for a driving license, in its bid to sign up as many new policyholders as possible.

City 5 years ago

Jakarta Police provide grace period for expired driver’s licenses until Aug. 31

Under the policy, driver’s licenses with expiration dates between March 17 until May 29 will remain valid until the end of August.

National 6 years ago

International driver permit, valid in 188 countries, can now be processed online in Indonesia

People living in Indonesia are now able to register for international driver permits online as the National Police have launched a service to ease the process of applying for the document, which is valid for use in 188 foreign countries.

City 6 years ago

Police name suspect in West Jakarta traffic accident that killed pregnant woman

The victim, 26-year-old Erlinda, was seven months' pregnant.

World 7 years ago

Driver’s license test for foreigners offered in three languages, down from 10

The written test for driver’s licenses previously available in 10 languages will now only be offered in three, making it more difficult for some foreigners to take the tests.

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Why some Saudi women will keep their driving licences a secret

Saudi families are torn between embracing or resisting changes that clerics and government officials had spent years portraying as sinful.

City 7 years ago

Psychological test takers to face 24 questions to obtain driver’s license

People wanting to obtain a new driver's license will have to answer 24 questions while those wanting to extend their license will have to answer 18 questions, the Jakarta Police confirmed after the Daan Mogot Police’s psychological test simulation in West Jakarta on Thursday.

City 7 years ago

Drivers to be required to undergo psychological test to get license: Police

The Jakarta Police are set to require all drivers to undergo a psychological test to obtain, upgrade or renew driver’s licenses.

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