The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) is set to implement a significant update to the Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving test by allowing candidates to use reverse cameras and parking sensors during the crucial ‘H’ test. This decision aligns with recent amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, marking a major shift from previous regulations that strictly prohibited any such technological assistance. This update comes as a relief to many driving license aspirants who have been demanding modern updates to the testing process.

Under the previous rules, candidates were strictly disqualified if they utilized rear-view cameras or dashboard displays, as they were required to rely solely on side mirrors and the internal rear-view mirror to reverse the vehicle. While the new rules permit these modern technological aids, candidates are cautioned not to rely entirely on the camera screen. They must continue to use traditional side and rear-view mirrors to control the vehicle. If an examiner finds a candidate driving solely by looking at the dashboard camera screen without checking the mirrors, it could still lead to disqualification.

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In a separate development, former Kerala Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar has responded to controversies regarding his driving license, which was reportedly issued before he turned 18. Addressing the media, he blamed the officials for the oversight, stating that he could only submit an application and could not force the issuance of the license. He also clarified that the addition of the title “MLA” to his name on the license was not requested in his application, suggesting it was typed in by the officials themselves, and added that no one should expect his license to be cancelled over this issue.