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Key Facts: Singapore TDVL Exam

3 papers

TDVL assessment structure

Republic Polytechnic LTA Assessments

12 hours

Direct TDVL classroom training

LTA OneMotoring and LTA curriculum annex

S$40

LTA application fee

LTA OneMotoring

3 years

Standard VL validity

LTA OneMotoring

6 years

TDVL refresher interval

LTA OneMotoring

75

Driving VL statutory age limit

LTA OneMotoring

S$272.50

ComfortDelGro direct TDVL course, including GST

ComfortDelGro Taxi

20 working days

Digital LTA VL issuance after passing

LTA OneMotoring

The Singapore TDVL is an LTA-issued vocational licence for taxi drivers and also authorises chauffeured private-hire car driving. Direct applicants must be Singapore Citizens aged 30+, hold a Class 3/3A Singapore licence for more than 1 year, meet English, MediSave, medical/chest X-ray and clean-record requirements, complete 12 hours of TDVL training and pass all 3 assessment papers. LTA-reviewed pages do not publish a numeric pass mark, exact per-paper question count or national pass rate.

Sample Singapore TDVL Practice Questions

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1What does a Singapore Taxi Driver's Vocational Licence (TDVL) authorise a holder to drive for chauffeured services?
A.Only a private hire car and not a taxi
B.Either a taxi or a private hire car
C.Only an omnibus operated by a public transport operator
D.Any goods vehicle used for reward
Explanation: LTA states that TDVL holders are allowed to provide chauffeured services using either a taxi or a private hire car. This is broader than a PDVL, which is for private hire car chauffeured services only.
2What is the minimum age to apply directly for a TDVL in Singapore?
A.21 years old
B.25 years old
C.30 years old
D.35 years old
Explanation: LTA's vocational licence application requirements list at least 30 years old at the point of application for TDVL applicants. Being younger than 30 means the applicant does not meet this basic eligibility condition.
3Which citizenship status is required for a new TDVL applicant under LTA's published requirements?
A.Singapore Citizen
B.Singapore Permanent Resident only
C.Any work pass holder
D.Any ASEAN citizen
Explanation: LTA lists Singapore Citizen as a TDVL application requirement. The TDVL is not listed as open to all residents or foreign work pass holders under the direct application requirements reviewed.
4Which driving licence history meets the TDVL application requirement?
A.A valid Class 3 or 3A Singapore licence held for more than 1 year
B.A provisional driving licence held for 6 months
C.Any foreign car licence held for 3 months
D.A Class 2 motorcycle licence only
Explanation: LTA requires a valid Class 3 or Class 3A Singapore driving licence for more than 1 year at the point of TDVL application. A PDL, motorcycle-only licence or unconverted foreign licence does not meet that requirement.
5Which English-language proof is acceptable under LTA's TDVL/PDVL application guidance?
A.At least D7 in GCE O/N Level English or Level 3 in WPLN listening, reading and speaking
B.Only a university degree taught in English
C.A personal statement saying the applicant can speak English
D.A taxi company reference letter only
Explanation: The LTA application user guide identifies basic English proof as at least D7 or equivalent in GCE O/N Level English, or at least Level 3 in WPLN listening, reading and speaking. Informal statements or references alone are not the listed proof.
6What is the non-refundable LTA application fee listed for a direct TDVL application?
A.S$10
B.S$15
C.S$40
D.S$250
Explanation: LTA lists a non-refundable S$40 application fee for TDVL/PDVL applications through GoBusiness. Course, test, medical and chest X-ray costs are separate from that application fee.
7After LTA approves an applicant to proceed, what document is used to attend the medical assessment and register for TDVL training?
A.Approval to Attend Course (ATC) letter
B.Certificate of Entitlement
C.Vehicle log card only
D.Taxi company name card
Explanation: The OneMotoring application process refers to the ATC letter and medical form. Applicants bring the ATC letter, NRIC and medical acceptance proof or medical documents to register for TDVL training and testing.
8What medical checks are part of the direct TDVL application process after approval to attend course?
A.Medical assessment and chest X-ray
B.Dental screening only
C.Colour-blindness screening only
D.No medical check is required for direct applicants
Explanation: LTA's TDVL process requires direct applicants to undergo a medical assessment and chest X-ray. Existing PDVL holders converting to TDVL may be treated differently, but direct TDVL applicants must complete these checks.
9How long is a standard LTA vocational licence generally valid once issued?
A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.10 years
Explanation: LTA states that once a vocational licence is issued, it is valid for 3 years. Validity may be shorter for older drivers, and renewal rules still apply.
10What is the statutory age limit for a driving vocational licence such as a TDVL?
A.65
B.70
C.75
D.No age limit for any vocational licence
Explanation: LTA states that the statutory age limit for a vocational licence to drive vehicles is 75 years old. This is different from the bus attendant vocational licence, for which LTA notes no statutory age limit.

About the Singapore TDVL Exam

The Singapore Taxi Driver's Vocational Licence (TDVL) is the LTA vocational licence for drivers who provide taxi services. LTA states that TDVL holders may provide chauffeured services using either a taxi or a private hire car, while PDVL holders are licensed for private hire cars only. LTA's application rules require applicants to be Singapore Citizens aged at least 30, hold a valid Class 3 or 3A Singapore driving licence for more than 1 year, speak and read basic English, satisfy MediSave requirements if self-employed, clear criminal-record requirements, and complete medical and chest X-ray requirements after receiving Approval to Attend Course. The current direct TDVL path uses 12 hours of classroom training and a 3-paper assessment. The licence sits within Singapore's point-to-point transport framework, including taxi street-hail and ride-hail rules, taxi stands and stops, metered fares, upfront flat fares for app bookings, receipts, passenger safety, service standards, privacy, route planning and the Vocational Licence Demerit Points System.

Exam sponsor: Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore; applications are submitted through GoBusiness and training/testing is delivered by LTA-appointed providers.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Three TDVL assessment papers: Paper A, Paper B and Paper C. Republic Polytechnic states that applicants must pass all 3 papers to receive the TDVL licence. Official pages reviewed did not publish the number of questions per paper.

Time Limit

Direct TDVL course: 12 classroom hours under the curriculum effective 24 February 2025. Current official pages reviewed did not publish per-paper assessment timing.

Passing Score

Applicants must pass all 3 TDVL papers. The official LTA, Republic Polytechnic and ComfortDelGro pages reviewed did not publish a numeric pass mark.

Exam / Certification Fees

LTA application fee is S$40. ComfortDelGro currently lists the direct 12-hour TDVL course at S$250 before GST (S$272.50 including GST). Republic Polytechnic lists reassessment at S$15 plus prevailing GST per paper; assessment, medical and chest X-ray charges are separate.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly released by LTA. The official sources reviewed did not publish a national TDVL pass rate or current provider-level TDVL pass rates. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Official weighting not published

Eligibility, Application and Licence Validity

Age, citizenship, Class 3/3A licence, English, MediSave, criminal-record, ATC, medical, chest X-ray, licence validity, renewal, refresher training and digital vocational licence rules.

Official weighting not published

TDVL Assessment and Training

Mandatory course, LTA-appointed training providers and test centres, three-paper TDVL assessment and how to interpret unpublished test logistics.

Official weighting not published

Taxi and P2P Regulations

Taxi street-hail, ride-hail bookings, taxi stands and stops, CBD restrictions, bus-lane stopping restrictions, licensed operators, cross-border services and TDVL/PDVL distinctions.

Official weighting not published

Fares, Meters, Receipts and Payments

Metered fares, flag-down fares, distance/time fares, surcharges, booking fees, upfront flat fares, receipts, cashless payments, overcharging and fare evasion.

Official weighting not published

Driver Conduct and VLPS

Vocational Licence Demerit Points System, scheduled offences, composition sums, suspension/revocation concepts, identification, passenger conduct and cooperation with LTA officers.

Official weighting not published

Safety, Service and Passenger Care

Professional conduct, safe pick-up and drop-off, child restraints, elderly and wheelchair passenger assistance, luggage handling, accident response, defensive driving and privacy.

Official weighting not published

Routes and Location Knowledge

Direct route planning, navigation tools, landmarks, transport nodes, hospitals, attractions, CBD restrictions and cross-border taxi terminal awareness.

Preparing for the Singapore TDVL Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Applicants must pass all 3 TDVL papers. The official LTA, Republic Polytechnic and ComfortDelGro pages reviewed did not publish a numeric pass mark.
  • Assessment: Three TDVL assessment papers: Paper A, Paper B and Paper C. Republic Polytechnic states that applicants must pass all 3 papers to receive the TDVL licence. Official pages reviewed did not publish the number of questions per paper.
  • Time limit: Direct TDVL course: 12 classroom hours under the curriculum effective 24 February 2025. Current official pages reviewed did not publish per-paper assessment timing.
  • Exam / certification fees: LTA application fee is S$40. ComfortDelGro currently lists the direct 12-hour TDVL course at S$250 before GST (S$272.50 including GST). Republic Polytechnic lists reassessment at S$15 plus prevailing GST per paper; assessment, medical and chest X-ray charges are separate. Official sources

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Singapore TDVL: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise the TDVL-versus-PDVL distinction because many scenario questions test whether a driver is licensed for a taxi, a PHC, or both.
2Separate taxi street-hail rules from ride-hail rules: taxis may be hailed in permitted places, but taxi and PHC app bookings can use upfront flat fares if shown clearly.
3For fare questions, identify whether the trip is street-hail metered, taxi booking metered, or app-based flat fare before deciding what the driver may charge.
4Group VLPS offences by risk: licence misuse, recording misuse, overcharging, refusal without reasonable excuse and failure to cooperate with officers are tested as conduct issues.
5For safety scenarios, prioritise legal stopping places, bus-lane restrictions, safe boarding/alighting, child restraints for passengers below 1.35m and calm incident handling.
6For route questions, choose the safe and professional answer: confirm the destination, use navigation sensibly, avoid prohibited stopping locations and explain unavoidable route changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TDVL a valid Singapore taxi-driver theory test target?

Yes. LTA lists the Taxi Driver's Vocational Licence as a vocational licence and states that TDVL holders may provide chauffeured services using taxis or private hire cars. Republic Polytechnic, an LTA-appointed testing provider, lists the TDVL assessment as three papers that must all be passed.

Is TDVL the same as PDVL?

No. LTA states that TDVL holders may provide chauffeured services using either a taxi or a private hire car, while PDVL holders are licensed for private hire cars only.

Who administers the TDVL?

The Land Transport Authority administers vocational licensing. Applications are submitted through GoBusiness, and training and assessments are delivered by LTA-appointed providers.

What is the current TDVL assessment structure?

Republic Polytechnic states that the TDVL assessment consists of Paper A, Paper B and Paper C and that applicants must pass all three papers. The curriculum effective 24 February 2025 uses 12 classroom hours for the direct TDVL course.

What is the TDVL passing score?

The current official LTA, Republic Polytechnic and ComfortDelGro pages reviewed state that applicants must pass all 3 papers, but they do not publish a numeric pass mark.

How much does TDVL cost?

LTA lists a S$40 non-refundable application fee. ComfortDelGro currently lists the direct 12-hour course at S$250 before GST (S$272.50 including GST). Republic Polytechnic lists reassessment at S$15 plus GST per paper; other charges are separate.