In Singapore, you need to possess a valid Singapore Driving License to drive a car on the roads. The driving license will show what class of vehicle you are allowed to drive. This applies to:
- All Singaporean Citizens
- All Permanent Residents
- Foreigners residing in Singapore for more than 12 months
- Foreigners residing in Singapore for less than 12 months and are employed as drivers holding Work Permits or S-Pass
You are only allowed to drive or ride certain types of motor vehicles that correspond to the class of driving license you possess. The most common classes of license for cars are: The Class 3A and Class 3. Class 3A licenses are designated only for Automatic vehicles while Class 3 can be used to drive both Automatic and Manual vehicles.
If you wish to obtain a valid Singapore Driving License from scratch you first have to pass your theory tests at one of the 3 driving centers in Singapore: the Bukit Batok Driving Center, the ComfortDelGro Driving Center, or the Singapore Safety Driving Center.
After passing the relevant theory tests, you can then proceed to take driving lessons from either one of the three trained schools or from a Certified and Licensed Private Driving Instructor from trusted websites like SgDrivingInstructors.com. Sgdrivinginstructors.com is an online platform that combines Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness that is dedicated in helping you find the most suitable Traffic Police Licensed Private Driving Instructor to help you start your driving lessons.
As of 1 Feb 2024, as part of the Police’s digitization efforts to enhance public service delivery. Private Driving Instructor (PDI) license renewal application will be available online.
PDI License Renewal Process
Private driving instructors who wish to renew their licenses can do so online. SMS reminders will be sent to PDIs to submit their renewal application during the renewal application period. The processing time will take about two weeks and all approved and licensed private driving instructors’ name and contact numbers will be posted on the official SPF website under “Licensed Private Driving Instructors”, which members of the public can then verify the validity of a digital PDI license by cross-checking.
To refrain from engaging in unlicensed Private Driving Instructors. Kindly cross-check the official SPF website or use trusted platforms like SgDrivingInstructors.com to find a Licensed Private Driving Instructor.
Private Driving Instructor Department of Singapore
8 February @ 9:56 PM