DVLA introduces simulator testing system for driver's licence applicants

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, October 12, the DVLA Chief Executive Officer, Julius Neequaye Kotey, said the system will serve a big purpose in today's driving ecosystem, where vehicles are being modernised and road activities keep increasing.

Featured Oct - 12 - 2026 , 13:18 1 minute read The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority has introduced a simulator testing system to enhance the driver's licence testing regime, testing prospective applicants in a virtual environment and determining their responsiveness to road-related scenarios.

He explained that the simulator will present applicants with various road situations in a virtual setting, allowing the Authority to assess their reactions and decision-making before they are licensed to drive on actual roads.