Malaysia Is The 2nd Most Stressful Country In The World For Learner Drivers
One more area where Singapore is better than us.
By Sadho Ram — 25 Jul 2024, 02:46 PM
Driving in Malaysia is no easy feat
In fact, it is among the top three worst countries in the world for those learning to drive, making the whole ordeal a stressful and anxiety-inducing experience, according to drivers' education platform Zutobi.
The three most stressful countries for learner drivers are:
Zutobi pulled data from several international indexes, including the World Bank, to rank 35 countries on four factors: congestion, road traffic deaths, registered vehicles, and road quality score.
Malaysia scored a miserable 2.38 out of 10, performing slightly better than Poland at 2.14, narrowly avoiding the title of the most stressful country for learner drivers in the world.
According to Zutobi, Malaysia's "extensive road network and high vehicle density lead to significant traffic congestion and a high rate of road traffic deaths, making it tough for learner drivers".
So, what makes learning to drive in Malaysia so stressful?
A high number of vehicles on the roads is just one of many factors.
There are 85,000 vehicles per 100,000 people.
According to Zutobi, while Malaysia has one of the most comprehensive road networks in Asia, it correlates with a high accident rate, having 23 road traffic deaths per 100,000 people, as per the World Bank.
The platform rated the quality of Malaysian roads at 5.3 out of 10, citing the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report published in 2020.
It added that the congestion on the roads further complicates the driving experience.
In contrast, learning to drive in Singapore is the least stressful experience, with a score of 8.27 out of 10 in the Zutobi report
