Getting a Driving Licence in Singapore

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Getting a Driving Licence in Singapore

Note: A valid foreign driving licence may be converted to a Singapore licence. 

• See also AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence 

The Singapore Driving Licence

Singapore driving licences include the following categories:

• Class 2B: Motorcycles under 200cc
• Class 2A: Motorcycles between 201cc and 400cc
• Class 2: Motorcycles in excess of 400cc
• Class 3A: Automatic motor cars (automatic gearing - no clutch pedal) able to carry up to seven passengers
• Class 3: Motor Cars (manual gearing – with clutch pedal, able to carry up to seven passengers)

The minimum age for obtaining either a Class 3 or Class 2 driving licence 18 years.

Class 3 Driving Licence

In order to get a Singapore driving licence, an applicant must complete:

1. Basic Driving Theory Test (BTT)
2. Final Driving Theory Test
3. Practical Driving Test

After successfully passing the BTT the applicant receives a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) which is required before taking driving lessons on the road.

1. The Basic Driving Theory Test

The BTT can be applied for and taken at one of the three official test centres.

The following paperwork is required on application:

• Identity card
• The fee for a driving theory test

The test is multiple-choice. Results are issued immediately following the test. Results are not given over the telephone.

Get a Provisional Driving Licence

Having passed the BTT, a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) will be issued. Application for a PDL can be made at any of the test centres. The PDL allows the learner driver to take driving lessons on the road but only if accompanied by a certified driving instructor.

The following paperwork is required for a PDL:

• Identity card
• The BTT result slip
• The fee payable for the issuing or renewal of a PDL (a PDL is valid for six months)

An eye test will be conducted at the point of application.

• A holder of a PDL may not use the expressway
• An "L" plate must be displayed at the rear of the car

2. Final Driving Theory Test

The Final Driving Theory Test can be booked and taken at an official test centre.

3. Practical Driving Test

The Practical Driving Test must be passed within two years of passing the Final Driving Theory Test.

To apply, produce the following documents at the driving centre:

• Identity card
• PDL
• Final Driving Theory Test result slip
• The application fee

If the learner successfully passes the practical test, they will be issued with a driving licence and enter a one year probationary period.

Class 2B Riding Licence

In order to obtain the Class 2B Riding Licence, both the Motorcycle Riding Theory Test and the Practical Riding Test must be passed. The practical test must be passed within one year of passing the theory test.

Learners should enrol as a student at any of the Singapore driving centres.

Motorcycle Riding Theory Test

When applying for the theory test, applicants are required to produce:

• Identity card
• The fee payable at the time

Practical Riding Test

For the practical test applicants must produce:

• Identity card
• PDL
• The result slip of the theory test
• The fee payable at the time

Renewal of Driving Licence

Foreigners holding a Singapore driving licence should renew it at the Traffic Police Department one month before the licence expires. No reminder letters are sent out.

Renewal must be done in person at:

• Traffic Police Department
  At: 10 Ubi Avenue 3, Singapore 408865
  Open: 08:3017:30 Mondays to Fridays, 08:3013:00 Saturdays. Closed on Sundays and public holidays

The following documents and payment are required when renewing a licence:

• Passport
• Work permit/employment pass/student pass/dependant pass, and/or other documents showing extended stay in Singapore
• Matt/semi-matt finish passport-size colour photograph on a white background
• Processing fee (cash, cashcard and nets only)

Lost or Stolen Driving Licence

A lost or damaged Singapore driver's licence can be replaced by applying to the Traffic Police Headquarters. There is a fee.

• Traffic Police Headquarters
  At: No.10 Ubi Ave 3 Singapore 408865
• For further information: Click here

To Change Address on a Driving Licence

Permanent Residents (PRs) and Singapore citizens can change their address details at the police station.

FIN pass holders (those on Employment Passes and Dependent's Passes) should register the change of address at the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA). After doing so, contact the Singapore Traffic Police who will draw the information from the ICA databank and issue a new licence.

Singapore Driving Centres

• Comfort Driving Centre
  At: 205 Ubi Avenue 4, Singapore 408805
  Tel: 6841 8900
  Fax: 6841 8913
  Website
• Singapore Safety Driving Centre
  At: 3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62, Industrial Park 3, Singapore 569139
  Tel: 6482 6060
  Fax: 6482 8808
  e-mail
  Website
• Bukit Batok Driving Centre
  At: 815 Bukit Batok West Ave 5, Singapore 659085
  Tel: 6561 1233
  Fax: 6561 1266
  Website

Further Information

• Traffic Police Information Centre - Tel: 6547 0000
• AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence
• AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Driving in Singapore