Prospective drivers in Guyana can now complete their driver’s licence theoretical examination online, allowing them to sit the test from home or another suitable location without having to attend an examination centre.
The new system was officially launched on Friday through the Guyana Digital School, with the Driver’s Licence Portal providing applicants with access to study materials, registration and online examinations.
The initiative is a collaboration involving the Ministries of Education, Home Affairs and Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Revenue Authority.
It forms part of the Government’s wider efforts to modernise public services through digital technology.
To access the service, applicants must visit digitalschool.moe.edu.gy, select Guyana Driver Services and click on the application option to create an account and begin the registration process.
Applicants are first required to review a user guide, which provides study materials and instructional videos to help them prepare for the examination.
They must then enter their personal information and upload the required documents, including identification and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) details.
The examination fee is paid through Mobile Money Guyana (MMG), after which applicants must submit their transaction information for verification.
The system advises that payment verification can take up to 48 hours before the application is processed.
Once an application is approved, candidates can proceed to the online examination. However, they must first download and install a compatible version of Safe Exam Browser, which is required to access the test.
The examination consists of 50 questions, with candidates given one hour and 15 minutes to complete it. A minimum score of 75 per cent is required to pass.
To maintain the integrity of the process, the examination is AI-proctored, meaning candidates must keep their webcams and microphones switched on while their screen activity is monitored.
Applicants are prohibited from using mobile phones, notes, additional browser tabs or outside assistance during the examination.
While the theoretical component has moved online, prospective drivers will still be required to complete the practical assessment as part of the licensing process.
Education Minister Sonia Parag said the initiative also represents a shift towards incorporating driver education into the formal school curriculum, with students expected to begin benefiting from the programme in 2027.
Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond said the digital platform would help ensure applicants are assessed fairly, noting that a driver’s licence must reflect actual competence rather than simply completing an administrative process.
The new portal is accessible at digitalschool.moe.edu.gy.
Guyana had previously introduced computer-based theoretical driving examinations in 2022, replacing the traditional handwritten tests with multiple-choice assessments conducted at designated police examination centres.
Applicants were required to travel to locations such as the Guyana Police Force Academy Zara Computer Centre at Eve Leary to sit the test, with preliminary results generated immediately after completion.
The newly launched portal removes that requirement by allowing candidates to register and complete the examination remotely from their homes.
