Requirements Motor Vehicle Practical Driving Test

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Inspectorate of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications (TEATT) hereby reminds all driving instructors and driving schools that the motor vehicle used during the practical driving test must be legally arranged in such a way that the Driving Examiner can at any time intervene sufficiently with the use of the steering wheel, the brakes and clutch (where applicable).

These legal requirements are found in Article 14, paragraphs 2 and 3 of the National Decree on the Organization of Driving Tests and guarantee the level of safety of the Driving Examiner, the candidate, and other road users during the practical driving test.

To further enhance overall road safety, all motor vehicles intended for driving tests must fully comply with the abovementioned legal requirements as of December 1, 2023. No exemptions will be made.