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Government announced it will soon consider the use of automatic cars for Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) road tests as the country has recorded a slight increase in the importation of these cars over the years.
Transport and Infrastructure Development deputy Minister Mike Madiro said in a statement that the country is moving towards a modern world
“…we should move with time as a country. We cannot be seen doing things the old way during these modern times,” he said.
The Deputy Minister further said VID should give a reason to stop adoption of the use of auto vehicles and if it fails then government will opt for them.
“….we are going to give that task to our experts and they should give us a good reason why automatic cars should not be used at VID road tests. If there is no reason to stop us from doing so, then we are definitely going to consider it..
Passengers Association of Zimbabwe President Tafadzwa Goliati has welcomed the idea arguing that three-quarters of cars on the road are automatic.
“That will be the best move by the government because three-quarters of cars on the roads right now are automatic vehicles. Most drivers of those cars are unlicensed,” he said.”
Goliati added the idea of considering automatic vehicles will help in the reduction of road accidents as there will be more competent drivers on the road.
“We are so happy because that will help in reducing accidents as we will have more competent drivers on our roads.”
Neighbouring countries like South Africa and Namibia are already issuing drivers’ licences to people using automatic vehicles.
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