Pre-requiste for becoming a Taxi Driver:
- Must be at least 30 years of age.
- Possess a valid class 3/3A driving licence.
- A Singapore Citizen.
- GCE'O' Level or 'N' Level pass in English (at least an D7 grade) / Level 3 or higher pass in English (WPL-CAT)
- Have at least a one year driving experience with a clean driving record.
STEP 1 - Apply For Vocational Licence (VL) to LTA
Submit LTA VL Application Form with a non-refundable application fee of $40 by post (cheque) or submit in person (cash or nets) to LTA (LTA Office, 10 Sin Ming Drive). The approval process takes about one month* from the date of application. You will be screened for criminal and traffic offences.
STEP 2 - Medical Examination
Upon LTA's approval of your Vocational Licence via mail, you will receive a medical form. You are required to undergo a complete medical check-up with a chest x-ray. To be done at any clinic in Singapore or SATA.
STEP 3 - Apply for TDVL Course
After recieving the VL from LTA and pass the medical examination, you may apply for TDVL course at Singapore Taxi Academy.
To register for course, please bring the following documents:
- LTA’s Approval Letter (Original Copy)
- Completed Medical Form with X-Ray results
- Documentary proof of pass in English (GCE 'O'/'N'level/WPL-CAT)
- A photocopy of your NRIC
- A photocopy of your Valid Class 3/3A Driving License
- Course fee of $335.00 by cash or cheque
TDVL Course consist of 5 modules over a 95 hours session classroom training. You may choose to attend normal or express courses.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Rules & Regulations
Module 2: Routes & Landmarks
Module 3: General Paper (Simple Vehicle Maintenance, Healthy Living, Highway Code)
Module 4: Defensive Driving Course
Module 5: Names & Locations of Buildings
One lesson of Integrated Training (revision) prior to E-test.
Course Fee:
Total amount of $335.00 per trainee (payment mode: NETS or cash), inclusive of training materials and test fee:
Training materials ($50 per set) includes:
• 1 standard size street directory
• A file of notes and worksheets
• 1 folded Singapore Map and CBD map
• 4 DVD video recordings of 40 standards routes
Test fee: $10 per registration, $5 per test section
Course Durations:
Choose from express or normal courses:
Normal Course:
6 to 7 weeks
Monday to Friday
1 lesson
per day (7.00pm - 10.00pm)
Express Course:
3 to 4 weeks
Monday to Saturday
2 lessons per day (3.00pm - 6.00pm & 7.00pm - 10.00pm)
There will be E-test at the end of the course on all modules conducted by using touch screen tablets. Candidates have to pass all sections (1 to 5) to qualify for the TDVL. Licence is issued within one month from the passing date by LTA. |
