This course is for motorists who want to convert their foreign car and motorcycle driving licenses to Singapore Driving License.
Motorists who want to convert their foreign car and motorcycle driving licences to Singapore Driving License must pass the Basic Theory Test conducted by the Traffic Police. It is a requirement for a foreign license holder to pass the Basic Theory Test before applying for the conversion of their driving license at the Traffic Police Test Centre.
Singaporeans and foreign nationals must produce documentary proof of six months continuous stay in the country where the foreign driving license was issued.
For more information on foreign license conversion and procedure, please click here.
Enrolment Requirements
Learners must check with Traffic Police on whether they are eligible for licence conversion.
A valid qualified foreign driving licence.
e-Learning
e-Learning starts online with the learning for driving theory. What used to be taught through text books in classrooms can now be easily accessible on your home PC anywhere, anytime.
e-Learning is divided into short modules to allow for easier understanding. Each module is structured as follows:
Introduction - A precise prelude of the lesson
What you will learn - Overview of the main learning contents
Learning outcomes - What you should know at the end of each lesson
Learning Content - Interactive learning contents
Quiz - Self evaluation to assess your understanding of the contents
Conclusion - A short review of the lessons covered
To confidently prepare yourself for the Theory tests, you are encouraged to go through CDC’s e-Learning programme and attempt the e-Trial tests (within CDC premises) before going for the tests.
Booking of e-Trial Test / Theory Lessons / Internal Evaluation
Booking of e-Trial Test / Theory Lessons / Internal Evaluation can be made:
In person at the Customer Service Centre counters
Via Self-Service kiosks
Via CDC’s online booking system.
Compulsory Internal Evaluation for Basic / Final Theory Test for RE-TEST learners
With effect from 1st June 2010, Learners will have to pass an internal evaluation (chargeable at $5.35 per 50 minute session) before you are allowed to book for Traffic Police Basic / Final Theory Test. This applies tore-test learners only
Cancellation of Internal Evaluation
Cancellation of Internal Evaluation can be made:
In person at the Customer Service Centre counters
Via Self-Service kiosks
Via CDC's online booking System
Cancellation of Internal Evaluation must be made at least 2 working days (48 working hours - not inclusive of Public Holidays) in advance.
Booking of Basic Theory Test
Booking of Basic Theory Test can be made:
In person at the Customer Service Centre counters
Via Self-Service kiosks
Via CDC’s online booking system
No cancellation or refund of Theory Test date is entertained once booked.
Compulsory Internal Evaluation for Basic / Final Theory Test for RE-TEST learners
With effect from 1st June 2010, Learners will have to pass an internal evaluation (chargeable at $5.35 per 50 minute session) before you are allowed to book for Traffic Police Basic / Final Theory Test. This applies to re-test learners only.
Please note that cancellation of the internal evaluation must be made at least 2 working days (48 working hours - not inclusive of Public Holidays) in advance.
Important Notice: NO Refund for Test cancellation
With effect from 1 October 2008, there will be NO REFUND of test fee for any cancellation of your test date by you.
You are allowed to book for one test only.
No multiple bookings of tests across the test centres is allowed.
Any multiple bookings of test will be cancelled and no refund of the test fees will be made.
Please ensure compliance before you confirm your booking.
Application Documents
Original Identity Card or Passport.
Student Pass, Work Permit or Employment Pass and Passport (for foreigners only).
Photocopies of the documents will not be accepted.