Driving is stressful enough with traffic, but if you’re a learner driver in Malaysia, it’s a whole new level of anxiety.
According to Zutobi, a drivers’ education platform, Malaysia is tied with Greece as the second most stressful country in the world for learner drivers.
Meanwhile, Singapore is the opposite, being the least stressful country for learner drivers.
If you’re learning to drive in Malaysia, get ready for a bumpy ride.
With a score of just 2.38 out of 10, Malaysia ranks just above Poland (2.14) and shares the stress load with Greece.
Why is it so tough? Here’s the lowdown. Malaysia has a whopping 85,000 vehicles per 100,000 people, causing massive traffic jams.
The country sees 23 road traffic deaths per 100,000 people – one of the highest rates out there.
The quality of Malaysian roads scored 5.3 out of 10, based on The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report in 2020.
For those learning to drive, Malaysia offers a crash course in patience and skill. Navigating through traffic-clogged roads while trying to avoid accidents is no small feat.
