Class 3/3A Driving Licence - Procedure
Legal Requirement
Under the Road Traffic Act, you have to be at least 18 years of age before you can drive a motorcar.
Enroll For Driving Classes
You can enroll as a student into a driving school or engage a private driving instructor for driving lessons.
If you are engaging a private driving instructor, please make sure that the driving instructor is licensed by Traffic Police Department. If in doubt, please contact Traffic Police Department Hotlines @ 6547 0000.
Below is the list of driving schools which you may wish to enroll into :
Bukit Batok Driving Centre (BBDC)
815 Bukit Batok West Ave 5
Singapore 659085
Tel : 6561 1233
http://www.bbdc.sg/
Comfort Driving Centre(CDC)
205 Ubi Ave 4
Singapore 408805
Tel : 6841 8900
http://www.comfortdrivingcentre.com.sg/
Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC)
3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62
Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 3
Singapore 569139
Tel : 6482 6060
http://www.ssdcl.com.sg/ Pass The Basis Theory Test (BTT)
Before you can apply for a Provisional Driving Licence(PDL) to learn to drive a motorcar, you must first pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT). This test is designed to test your knowledge of the rules and regulations of the road, the traffic signs and signals. Upon passing the BTT, you can apply for a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) which will allow you to practise driving on the public roads.
How to book for Basic Theory Test (BTT) :
The first step towards passing the BTT is to understand the contents under the syllabus of the Basic Theory of Driving. A copy of the official handbook on the Basic Theory of Driving can be purchased from the following locations or major bookshops :
Batok Driving Centre (BBDC)
815 Bukit Batok West Ave 5
Singapore 659085
Tel : 6561 1233
Comfort Driving Centre(CDC)
205 Ubi Ave 4
Singapore 408805
Tel : 6848 0617
Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC)
3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62
Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 3
Singapore 569139
Tel : 6482 6060
Traffic Polic Headquarters (TP HQ)
No. 10, Ubi Ave 5
Singapore 408865
Tel : 6547 0000
If you have enrolled with the driving centre, they will conduct the theory lesson and provide you the reading materials.
You can book a BTT date at the following centres :
Bukit Batok Driving Centre
Comfort Driving Centre
Singapore Safety Driving Centre
Apply For Provisional Driving Licence (PDL)
You can only apply for the Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) after you have passed the Basic Theory Test (BTT). The PDL is only valid for 6 months is renewable thereafter. After obtaining your PDL, you can then learn driving on public roads.
You need to have a qualified driving instructor seated beside you while learning driving at all times. The vehicle you are learning in should display two 18cm square 'L' plates, in a conspicuous position on both the front and back of your vehicle as well as be insured against third-party risk and driving tuition.
How to apply Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) :
Prior to your obtaining the PDL, you will need to take and pass an eyesight test.
To apply for a PDL, you need to go to one of the 3 test centres above.
The validity period for a PDL and fee is as follow :
Validity period for 6 months.
The fee payable for the grant or renewal of a PDL is $25.00.
The PDL can be renewed at any Post Office, for a renewal fee of S$25.00.
Driving Lesson
Having obtained the Provisional Driving Licence (PDL), you can proceed to take your driving lessons.
The authorized test schools will have structured driving progress and competent driving instructors to train you driving skills.
Pass The Final Theory Test (FTT)
Before you can proceed to take practical driving test, you must first pass the Final Theory Test (FTT). The FTT is to test your knowledge on the safety aspects and proper techniques of driving. You must pass the FTT before taking the Practical Driving Test. You need to pass the Practical Driving Test within 2 years of passing the FTT. Otherwise, you need to re-sit for the FTT again.
How to book for Final Theory Test (FTT) :
The first step towards passing the FTT is to understand the contents under the syllabus of the Advanced Theory of Driving. A copy of the official handbook on the Advanced Theory of Driving can be purchased from the above locations or major bookshops.
For more details on the scope of the Final Theory Test (FTT), please follow the link .
The FTT will be held at the test centres located at :
Bukit Batok Driving Centre
Comfort Driving Centre
Singapore Safety Driving Centre
Checklist on Booking of Final Theory Test (FTT) for Class 3.
Pass The Practical Driving Test (PDT)
The Practical Driving Test (PDT) is in addition to the respective prescribed theory test requirements for Class 3 i.e. Basic Theory Test (BTT) and Final Theory Test (FTT). Once you have passed the FTT, you can proceed to sit for the PDT. Your driving school / private driving instructor will be able to advise when to sit for the test and do the necessary booking on your behalf.
The PDT will be conducted by a Driving Examiner appointed by the Traffic Police and you must provide a motor vehicle which is suitable for the test, in good mechanical condition and properly insured.
Syllabus of Practical Driving Test (PDT) :
The PDT consists of two parts. The first part is a test of your skills and is conducted on a driving circuit. The second part is a test of your ability to interact safely with other road users and how you comply with and observe traffic rules and regulations. It is conducted on the public roads.
During the test the examiner will assess your driving performance with a checklist. All possible driving errors are shown on the checklist. If the learner driver commits any serious mistakes, he fails the test immediately. For the less serious mistakes he will accumulate penalty points ranging from 2 to 10 for each mistake. A learner driver who accumulates penalty points in excess of a predetermined number of points fails the test. Whether or not you succeed in your driving test, the checklist used for the test will be given to you at the end of the test so that you can learn from your mistakes.
Procedure :
To take the PDT you have to make an appointment for the test in advance. Your driving school / private driving instructor can advise you and make the necessary arrangements. Booking of the PDT could be done at the three driving schools.
Upon passing the PDT, you will then be issued with a Class 3 Driving Licence which allows you to drive:
a motorcar of an unladen weight not exceeding 2500kg and constructed to carry a load or passengers.
a motor tractor of an unladen weight not exceeding 2500kg.
