Kerala driving test wait stretches beyond 2 months despite MVD directive
Despite a Motor Vehicle Department directive to clear backlogs, driving test applicants in Kerala continue to face wait times of up to two months. While the government has mandated increased testing capacity and specific timelines, many regional offices have yet to meet these targets due to infrastructure and administrative delays.
Why it matters
The persistent backlog highlights a significant gap between government policy and administrative execution, directly impacting the mobility and employment prospects of citizens requiring driving licenses.
Despite a detailed circular issued by the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) to clear the backlog and prevent delays in allotting driving test slots, applicants continue to face waits ranging from 15 days to more than two months after passing the learner’s test.
The delay in implementing the new directive is reportedly one of the main reasons for the continuing backlog.
As applications for learner’s and driving tests began piling up, the Transport Commissioner issued a circular on July 26 outlining measures to clear the backlog. As per the directive, all Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) and Sub-Regional Transport Offices (SRTOs) should conduct driving tests on five working days a week for the next three months, without exception.
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