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Calgary Driving School Discusses How Driving Schools
Are in a Fix over Fees
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014
http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/calgary-driving-school-discusses-how-driving-schools-are-in-a-fix-over-fees-
531868.htm
Driving schools are unsure what to do after the Transport Ministry postponed implementation of the new curriculum for
driving institutes.
Calgary, AB -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/21/2014 -- Driving schools seem to be confused as to what they should be doing following
the recent three-point turn on the new driving licence curriculum by the Transport Ministry and Road Transport Department
(RTD).
They are wondering whether to stop operations or continue as usual.
A poll of four driving institutes, two in Selangor and two in Kuala Lumpur, on the Transport Ministry’s list, revealed four
different responses to the issue.
One driving institute in Kuala Lumpur told The Rakyat Post that all their classes and new registrations were on hold until
after Hari Raya as they were waiting for the RTD’s final decision.
Another driving institute confidently responded that registration was still open, classes were still ongoing and quoted
RM1,600 as the price to apply for a class D (car) licence.
In Selangor, one driving school quoted RM1,000 to apply for the same licence but added that the price might go up to
between RM1,500 and RM1,700 after Hari Raya, depending on whether a registered student started the classes before or
after the new curriculum was implemented.
The last driving school queried quoted RM1,138 for the same licence, but was more frank when asked what would happen
if a new curriculum was implemented after a student was registered.
“I’m not sure if you will have to follow the new procedures or the old procedures. I have no answer for you on that,―
staff member.
A report last week stated that fees for driving classes would increase due to a new curriculum being implemented on Aug 1.
However, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai yesterday announced that the new curriculum had been put on
hold for further study by the RTD, especially on the cost factor.
He had said considerable research and work had already been done on the curriculum to improve road safety.
However, he said he had asked RTD to undertake further studies to review the curriculum and its costs to the public.
This followed public uproar that the driving schools may double their fees in view of the changes to the curriculum by the
ministry.
About Above All Safety Calgary Driving School
At Above All Safety Driving School we offer government approved courses from the professionals to be a professionals.
Above All Safety Driving School offers one of the most comprehensive instructional programs in town - with very
competitive price or we match the price. Visit http://www.aboveallsafety.com/ for more information.
Media Relations Contact
Dan Carter
CEO
Calgary Driving School
403-590-0080
http://www.aboveallsafety.com/

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  • 1. Calgary Driving School Discusses How Driving Schools Are in a Fix over Fees Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/calgary-driving-school-discusses-how-driving-schools-are-in-a-fix-over-fees- 531868.htm Driving schools are unsure what to do after the Transport Ministry postponed implementation of the new curriculum for driving institutes. Calgary, AB -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/21/2014 -- Driving schools seem to be confused as to what they should be doing following the recent three-point turn on the new driving licence curriculum by the Transport Ministry and Road Transport Department (RTD). They are wondering whether to stop operations or continue as usual. A poll of four driving institutes, two in Selangor and two in Kuala Lumpur, on the Transport Ministry’s list, revealed four different responses to the issue. One driving institute in Kuala Lumpur told The Rakyat Post that all their classes and new registrations were on hold until after Hari Raya as they were waiting for the RTD’s final decision. Another driving institute confidently responded that registration was still open, classes were still ongoing and quoted RM1,600 as the price to apply for a class D (car) licence. In Selangor, one driving school quoted RM1,000 to apply for the same licence but added that the price might go up to between RM1,500 and RM1,700 after Hari Raya, depending on whether a registered student started the classes before or after the new curriculum was implemented. The last driving school queried quoted RM1,138 for the same licence, but was more frank when asked what would happen if a new curriculum was implemented after a student was registered. “I’m not sure if you will have to follow the new procedures or the old procedures. I have no answer for you on that,― staff member. A report last week stated that fees for driving classes would increase due to a new curriculum being implemented on Aug 1. However, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai yesterday announced that the new curriculum had been put on hold for further study by the RTD, especially on the cost factor. He had said considerable research and work had already been done on the curriculum to improve road safety. However, he said he had asked RTD to undertake further studies to review the curriculum and its costs to the public. This followed public uproar that the driving schools may double their fees in view of the changes to the curriculum by the
  • 2. ministry. About Above All Safety Calgary Driving School At Above All Safety Driving School we offer government approved courses from the professionals to be a professionals. Above All Safety Driving School offers one of the most comprehensive instructional programs in town - with very competitive price or we match the price. Visit http://www.aboveallsafety.com/ for more information. Media Relations Contact Dan Carter CEO Calgary Driving School 403-590-0080 http://www.aboveallsafety.com/