LETTER: Learner’s licence failures raise questions

Dear Sir,

I’m writing as a concerned parent. Recently, my child failed the learner’s license test at the local traffic department — for the second time. Both times, it was by just one point.

At first, we assumed the issue might be the app used for studying. Many children use this app, which includes mock tests. After the first failed attempt, we switched to the official K53 books from the library, thinking that might help. Despite this, the result was the same: failed by one point.

Now, I’m not claiming the test was unfair just because my child didn’t pass. What worries me is that there’s no transparency. Candidates aren’t allowed to see their test afterwards or even know which questions they got wrong. That raises serious concerns about whether the system is working as it should. 

Failing once is understandable, but failing twice by the same narrow margin leaves one wondering about the fairness of the system.

I’ve seen others mention similar experiences — always failing by one point. It’s looking less like coincidence and more like a pattern.

I believe there’s a real story here. It seems like learners have to go through a driving school — and in some cases, pay under the table — just to have a chance at passing.

If that’s the case, then it’s not just unfair. It’s wrong.

Yours sincerely,

Frustrated Mom

Kimberley

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