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President says full medical tests required only for heavy vehicle drivers
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has pointed out that only drivers of heavy vehicles should undergo full medical tests to obtain their driving licenses.
He had made these remarks during a meeting with officials of the Transport Ministry today (Dec 31), the President’s Office said in a media statement.
During the discussion, the President had said it would be sufficient for light vehicle drivers to undergo only eye examinations as a prerequisite to obtain the license.
On the same lines, he had also explored the possibility of conducting eye tests at hospitals as well.
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