The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced that the theoretical examination for obtaining a land vehicle driving license can now be taken at Maldives Polytechnic Institute.
The transport ministry has chosen Maldives Polytechnic to facilitate both the theory examination and training for road vehicle driving licenses in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education. The agreement between the transport ministry and the higher education ministry was signed on June 22, 2022, and is expected to enhance efforts towards ensuring road safety.
The Savaaree Information Management System (SIMS) Customer Portal can be used to apply for the theory exam at Maldives Polytechnic. With the change, individuals can now take the exams at the transport ministry and Maldives Polytechnic. With the relocation of the transport ministry to the newly developed Umar Zahir Office Building, it is now necessary for both the theoretical and practical examinations for land vehicle driving licenses to be conducted in Hulhumale'.