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08-25-2011, 01:20 PM
Gone are the long queues for taking the driver's license test. Now a computerized system links the examiner testing the new driver to a closed circuit system. As reported in El Caribe, the practical test now takes 10 minutes. A closed circuit has been created in an area of 2,000 square meters next to the offices of the Ground Transport Department (DGTT) in Santo Domingo's La Fe neighborhood. Now the inspector will sit with the driver-to-be and take him or her on a route of just four short blocks, two parking lots and two traffic lights. The DGTT has four vehicles, Chery QQ model 308, that are available for the test at no additional cost.
On average 150-200 people take the test every day, and seven fail. One of the most common mistakes is not buckling in, or not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign.
Department director Luis Estrella said the new system guaranteed total and absolute transparency.
The system will be implemented in Santiago next week, followed by La Romana, Azua, Puerto Plata and San Francisco de Macoris.
"Before, generally, if you didn't tip the inspector, even if you know how to drive, you ran the risk of failing. The system was vulnerable to bribes," said Estrella.
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On average 150-200 people take the test every day, and seven fail. One of the most common mistakes is not buckling in, or not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign.
Department director Luis Estrella said the new system guaranteed total and absolute transparency.
The system will be implemented in Santiago next week, followed by La Romana, Azua, Puerto Plata and San Francisco de Macoris.
"Before, generally, if you didn't tip the inspector, even if you know how to drive, you ran the risk of failing. The system was vulnerable to bribes," said Estrella.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#3)