Thursday, May 19, 2011
Gulf News
A minimum of 15 theory hours and 35 driving hours will be required before taking a driving test in Qatar under a new rule.
Lessons focus on Qatar’s traffic law, first-aid and how to deal with a car crash, Qatari daily The Peninsula reported, quoting Adil Salim, manager of Al Raya, the country’s oldest driving school.
Currently, people must have 12 hours of theory classes and take either 20 or 30 hours of driving lessons to qualify for the test. “I welcome the new rules because they would ensure that driving schools are equipped with the best training vehicles and equipment and employ qualified and experienced instructors,” he said.
He said his school would not increase fees with the new regulations. Licence holders from other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries can apply for a Qatari driver’s licence directly.
By Habib Toumi Bureau Chief
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