Driving Licence in Singapore - Types of Driving License

Types of Driving License

  • Provisional Driving License (PDL) - possessed by learners in driving schools. A PDL can only be applied after passing the Basic Theory Test, which can be taken at any of the established driving schools in Singapore. The PDL is required before any person can start learning to drive on public roads and operating a motorcar. This license itself carries several restrictions, some of which are listed below:
  • A Certified Driving Instructor (CDL) must be present to guide the learner driver.
  • A learner driver is not allowed to use the expressway.
  • A learner driver is not allowed to use certain roads.
  • A "L" plate must be placed at the front and rear of the car.
Upon the passing of a Final Theory Test, the learner driver can then proceed to take the Practical Driving Test.
  • Qualified Driving License (QDL) - full license. On passing the Practical Driving Test, a driving license will be issued. The license holder will undergoes a 1 year probation period, in which he is required to display the probationary license plate, a triangular plate, at the top right portion of the front windscreen and the rear windscreen. Within the probationary year, the license holder can only accumulate up to 12 demerit points, or else the license will be revoked.
  • Vocational Driving License (VDL) - a special driving license for commercial vehicle drivers of taxi and bus. There are two types of VDL, General Bus Driver Vocational License and Taxi Driver Vocational License. To apply for the general bus driver vocational license, the applicant must have a Class 3 Singapore driving license with at least one year's driving experience and a clean driving record. To apply for the taxi driver vocational license, the applicant must be a Singapore Citizen of at least 30 years of age and have a qualified Class 3 Singapore driving license with at least one year's driving experience and a clean driving record.

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