How do I apply for a Class 4 or Class 5 course?

Foreigners 

Step 1

Apply in person at the Traffic Police Woodlands Test Centre (WTC) at SSDC, level 1, with the following documents for issuance of the Eyesight Test Memo:

• Valid Class 3/ 3C/ 4 Singapore qualified driving licence
• Work permit, SP, EP or passes issued by ICA or MOM
• Work permit, SP or EP holders to produce a signed company letter confirming their employment
• Work permit, SP or EP holders to print out of work pass status (scan the QR code at the back of the work pass)
• Vehicle log card (Class 5 only).

Step 2

Bring the Eyesight Test Memo issued by the Traffic Police to the SSDC Service Centre, Level 3, for course registration and booking 1 theory lesson and 5 practical lessons. You will also need to take an eyesight test. After this, you will receive an appointment date to return to the centre for booking the Traffic Police practical test. 

Step 3

Proceed back to WTC with the following for the application of PDL (S$25 via NETS or Cashcard):

• Valid Class 3/ 3C/ 4 Singapore qualified driving licence
• Work permit, SP or EP or passes issued by ICA or MOM
• Student booklet with eyesight test endorsement by SSDC 

Steps 1 – 3 above may be completed within the same day, subject to Traffic Police and SSDC operating hours.

Step 4

On the day of the appointment scheduled by SSDC, proceed to the Service Centre, level 3, to book the Traffic Police practical test with the following:

• Work permit, SP or EP or passes issued by ICA or MOM
• For Class 4 course - Class 3/ 3C Singapore Driving Licence & Class 4 PDL
• For Class 5 course – Class 4 Singapore Driving Licence & Class 5 PDL.
• Student booklet. 

Singaporean or Permanent Resident 

Step 1

Visit SSDC Service Centre at level 3 in person for course registration, booking 1 theory and 5 practical lessons. You will also need to take an eyesight test. Please bring the following documents:

• Identity Card or valid Passport 
• For Class 4 course - Class 3/ 3C Singapore Driving Licence 
• For Class 5 course – Class 4 Singapore Driving Licence.

You will receive an appointment date to return to the centre for booking the Traffic Police practical test. 

Step 2

Apply PDL online (www.police.gov.sg) with a payment of S$25 via eNETS, Visa & Mastercard payment mode. 

Step 3

On the day of the appointment scheduled by SSDC, proceed to the Service Centre, level 3, to book the Traffic Police practical test with the following:

• NRIC or valid Passport
• For Class 4 course - Class 3/ 3C Singapore Driving Licence & Class 4 PDL
• For Class 5 course – Class 4 Singapore Driving Licence & Class 5 PDL
• Student booklet.  

Important note for all applicants:

•  If you have been awarded more than 12 demerit points or have serious traffic offences pending against you, which will make you liable to be awarded a total of more than 12 demerit points, you will not be allowed to take a practical driving test.
• For conversion cases, if you have been issued a new identification number (from FIN to NRIC) before or after booking a test date, you must update the changes with the Traffic Police Testing Section and the driving school before the test date. Otherwise, you will be disqualified from taking your test.

Payment modes available at the Service Centre are Cash and Nets only. 

The classroom theory lessons are conducted in English and Mandarin. For more course details, please click here.

Registration and booking of lessons & tests must be in-person at the Service Centre.