Singapore - Obtain a Driving License for Heavy Vehicles(Class 4,5)

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Procedure

Apply In Person
Step 1:
To Obtain a Driving License for heavy vehicles (class 4,5) the applicant has to approach the Singapore Police Force for information contact link or the applicant should approach Singapore Safety Driving Centre contact link

Step 2: Pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT)

• The applicant can book for the Basic Theory Test (BTT) at the counter of your driving school.
• Bring all the required documents and pay the fee.
• The applicant will be given a test fee receipt indicating the date & time of your test and the venue of the test.

Step 3: Apply for a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) for Class 4/5

• Submit all the required documents, pay the fee and you must also pass the pre-requisite eyesight test conducted by Traffic Police staff counter.

Step 4: Take driving lessons.

Step 5: Pass the Theory Test.
The applicant will be allowed to take the test if you satisfy the following conditions:

• The applicant must be a student in any of the Driving Centres stated above.*The applicant must have attended the prescribed theory lessons and have passed the evaluation test for by the respective driving centres.
• The applicant must have passed the Part 1 Training Course (Circuit Assessment Test) conducted by the driving centre.

Step 6: Pass the Practical Test.

• To book for the PT, bring all the required documents and pay the fee.
• Please note that you cannot make an appointment for the test if you have accumulated 13 or more demerit points for traffic offences. Even though you have registered for the test, you will not be allowed to sit for it if you have 13 or more demerit points.
• Upon booking, you will be given a receipt indicating time, date & venue of the test.
• The Practical Driving Test will be conducted by a Driving Tester appointed by Traffic Police. The vehicle used must be in good mechanical condition and properly insured for the test.
• The Practical Driving Test consists of two parts. The first part is conducted on a driving circuit to test of your skills and judgement. The second part is conducted on the public roads. It tests your ability to interact safely with other road users and how you comply with the traffic rules and regulations.
• The tester will assess your driving performance with a checklist. All possible driving errors are shown on the checklist. The student will accumulate penalty points ranging from 2 to 10 for each mistake. A student who accumulates penalty points in excess of a predetermined number of points fails the test. The student fails the test immediately if he commits any serious mistakes. 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.

Step 7: Up on the successful completion, the applicant will be provided the license within the stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• For Class 4 License:
  
  1. NRIC (Singaporean/Permanent Resident)
  2. Passport & Work Permit/Employment Pass (Foreigner)
  3. Valid Class 3 Driving Licence
  4. Valid vehicle insurance certificate
  5. Valid Class 4 Provisional Driving Licence (PDL)
  6. Photocopy of valid PDI licence (Private students ONLY)

• For Class 5 License:
  
  1. NRIC (Singaporean/Permanent Resident)
  2. Passport & Work Permit/Employment Pass (Foreigner)
  3. Valid Class 4 Driving Licence
  4. Valid vehicle insurance certificate
  5. Valid Class 5 Provisional Driving Licence (PDL)
  6. Photocopy of valid PDI licence (Private students ONLY)

Office Locations & Contacts

Traffic Police Department
10 Ubi Avenue 3, Singapore 408865
Hotline: 1800 547 1818 / 6547 0000
Email Address: [email protected]
Contact link
Location link

Singapore Safety Driving Centre
Woodlands Circuit (Main Office),
2, Woodlands Industrial Park E4
Singapore 757387
Contact number: 6482 6060
Website link
Contact details link

Eligibility

• The eligible person should be:
  1. Aged 21 years or older
  2. Passed an eyesight and colour blindness test
  3. Physically and mentally fit
  4. Did not accumulate more than 12 demerit points under the driver improvement points system (DIPS)
  5. Do not have any driving licence (qualified or provisional) under revocation, disqualification or suspension.
• For those who wish to apply for a class 4 license, applicants must be holders of class 3 motorcar license or Auto Licence is Allowed.
• And for those applying for class 5 licenses, they must possess class 4 licenses.

Fees

• The license for both class is S$ 20.00.

Validity

• Validity for the license is 3years.

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Processing Time

The processing time takes up to 1 to 3months.

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Instructions

• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Registered Address
• Sex
• Marital Status
• Nationality & place of applicant.
• Education Level
• Occupation.

Need for the Document

There are two types of Heavy Vehicle Driving Licenses in Singapore:

Class 4

• Motor vehicles which are constructed to carry a load or passengers and the weight of which unlade exceeds 2,500 kilograms.
• Motor vehicles which are not constructed to carry any load and the weight of which unlade does not exceeds 7,250 kilograms.

Class 5

• Motor vehicles which are not constructed to carry any load and the weight of which unlade exceeds 7,250 kilograms.

NOTE: The applicant must first enrol in a driving school and pass the driving tests before you can operate heavy vehicles in Singapore.

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