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| Friday, 21 January 2005 |
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by Chamikara Weerasinghe The Department of Motor Traffic yesterday introduced a driver training handbook, based on which the department will hold its future driving examinations under a new Driver Training Program in 2005. Motor Traffic Commissioner B. Wijayaratne told the Daily News that future driving exams will be formulated based on this document - the new Driver Training Handbook. "Driving schools islandwide will be made aware of the new book. Steps have been taken to make the book available in all three languages for future driving tests, both written and practical," he said. The new Driver Training Handbook has been prepared by road safety experts, SweRoad, a company based in Sweden and consultants in the Road Safety Component of Sri Lanka's Southern Transport Development Project. The book was ceremonially handed over to Transport Minister Felix Perera yesterday at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. Wijayaratne said the Driver Training Handbook had been designed to promote disciplined driving. "It is expected to establish a standardised system of licensing for drivers. The program and the handbook will help achieve improved road safety in the country," he said. Asked how the Department of Motor Traffic would reach out to the public with the program, Wijayaratne said the handbook will be available for Rs. 200 from the Welfare Society of the Motor Traffic Department and all driving schools. "The money collected will be used to print more books to be distributed to relevant places. SweRoad had funded in printing the first set of books in keeping with their Road Safety Project," he said. Meanwhile, a spokesman for SweRoad told the Daily News that it will be important that every driver in the country read this guide book. "I'm sure it will be of great benefit for all drivers to learn its importance for the safety of others and themselves. We have asked the Ministry of Transport and the Department of Motor Traffic to promote this book among every citizen in the country," he said. |
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