Driving Schools Petition Intelligent Testing System

In a petition signed by the members of the Association of Driver School Training, they complain that the new testing centre is different from how they were trained. “We were told this is a pilot project, but we are now being compelled to use this place even though we were not trained. We need to be certified in order for us to be able to train our learners with the new system,” instructors said in a statement.

They also complained that their learners would have to use government vehicles, which they have to pay for in case they cause an accident. “If you cause an accident with the car, you pay half of the expenses for repairing. We are also concerned that we are expected to train learners for a week at the centre before they can be tested. It is difficult for us because all other centres near Gaborone are closed and people are expected to be here daily while staying in Molepolole,” the instructors wrote.