She asked whether the inspectors who would be administering the exams had received training.
In response, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobyr Urmambetov stated that the exam would be conducted on tablets, without human involvement.
Additionally, he added that before taking their positions, employees undergo testing, participate in competitions, receive additional training for three months, and also take part in weekly classes, including practical ones.
Amanova expressed concern about what would happen to a driver who fails the on-site test and is sent for the exam if they are unable to pass it within 60 days.
The Deputy Minister replied that in such a case, the driver's license would be suspended.“We provide drivers with enough time to refresh their knowledge. The exam will take place at the 'Unaa' center,” Urmambetov said.
To which Amanova asked, “What if they fail the exam altogether?”
The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs responded that every driver is required to know the traffic rules: “If they don’t know, then they won’t have a license. This will help identify those who obtained their licenses without training. Our goal is to ensure that drivers know the traffic rules so that they can undergo training if necessary,” he noted.
Amanova also suggested that some drivers might fail the exam due to nervousness.
Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva added that the repeated questions from colleagues indicate existing shortcomings. She proposed to postpone this issue and include it in the agenda after refining the mechanisms.
