The Yoruba language has now been included among other nine new languages, that Maryland, a state in the United States, will be offering in its Learner’s Permit Tests.
According to an administrator with the Motor Vehicle Agency in Maryland, USA, Chrissy Nizer, while speaking about the new development on Tuesday, August 26, 2023, the new languages were selected based on the US census data.
According to Nizer, the inclusion of the new languages, will
enhance more understanding of the test study materials.
“Improving accessibility for the driver’s knowledge test and study materials is critical to serve Maryland’s linguistically diverse population,” Nizer said.
Meanwhile, a CBS News report shows that the tests and study manuals are currently offered in English, Spanish, French, Korean, traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese, CBS News reports.
Yoruba and other eight languages added to the material include Tagalog, Amharic, Arabic, Russian, Urdu, Hindi, Farsi, Portuguese, and American Sign Language.
However, the new language options for drivers will become operational, starting September, this year.
