Brigadier General Omar Al-Quraan, Director of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Department, revealed that the department is moving towards phasing out direct practical driving exams for obtaining a driver's license, replacing them with an "automated smart test" that utilizes electronic means and modern technology to assess applicants automatically.

Brigadier General Al-Quraan explained that this national project is in its near-final stages after completing all technical and logistical requirements. He noted that the upcoming phase will also feature electronic monitoring of training sessions to ensure qualification standards, adding that the theoretical exam is currently fully accredited and automated.

Rise in Issued Driving Licenses and Pass Rates in Jordan

The first half of this year saw a noticeable increase in public demand for driving licenses as well as higher test pass rates:

Number of issued licenses: Rose to 30,800 driving licenses over the past six months, compared to nearly 23,000 licenses during the same period last year.

Increase in pass rate: The overall pass rate for driving exams rose from 25% to 35%.

First-time pass rate: 14% of applicants passed the exam on their first attempt, a higher percentage compared to the previous year.

Practical Exam Assessment Mechanism and the Truth About Strict Grading

Brigadier General Al-Quraan refuted circulating rumors regarding increased strictness in the practical exam, emphasizing that the test follows precise standards and a specific framework, including:

8 main activities that the applicant must complete.

4 evaluation points for each activity.

A total of 32 evaluation points, from which the student must achieve the required passing score.

He added that the primary issue lies not in the test's difficulty, but rather in a lack of serious training by some applicants, stressing the need for thorough preparation before taking the exam.

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Response to Social Media Rumors and Night Driving Training

Regarding rumors circulating on social media platforms about applicants failing dozens of times, Al-Quraan clarified that the viral story of an individual claiming to have retaken the test 35 times was inaccurate; it turned out he had already obtained his license two years ago. He confirmed that cases of retaking the test 20 or 30 times simply do not exist.

As for night driving, he noted that the matter is subject to international standards, and the department is studying the possibility of incorporating night training sessions into qualification programs to enhance the skills of new drivers.

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