The number of learners applying for a driving licence has dropped substantially since the start of Ramadan, sources from driving schools in Doha have said.
Passing the driving test in Qatar remains a big challenge for learners, many of whom have gone through the process unsuccessfully for nearly six months, according to sources.
An exhaustive range of issues, including how to drive safely, traffic violations/penalties, how to keep one's vehicle in good condition, are covered in a new 'driving handbook' issued by the Traffic Department at the Ministry of Interior.
The Traffic Department has issued the necessary approvals to open four new driving schools in Qatar.