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Singapore Taxi Driver's Vocational Licence (TDVL) Theory Test

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Singapore Singapore Driving Theory Tests License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Confirm eligibilityYou are here

Review LTA's age, citizenship, driving licence, English, MediSave, medical, chest X-ray and clean-record requirements before applying.

1-2
hours
2

Study the taxi and P2P rules

Focus on street-hail versus ride-hail, taxi stands, CBD restrictions, TDVL versus PDVL authority, taxi operators and cross-border rules.

4-6
hours
3

Master fares and VLPS

Learn meter use, upfront app fares, surcharges, receipts, overcharging, fare evasion and the conduct offences that lead to demerit points.

5-7
hours
4

Practise service scenarios

Work through safe pick-up and drop-off, elderly and wheelchair passengers, child restraints, luggage, privacy, lost property and accident response.

3-5
hours
5

Review routes

Practise planning direct, safe routes with navigation tools while retaining awareness of Singapore landmarks, terminals, hospitals and restricted stopping zones.

4-6
hours
Estimated total study time
17 hours
That's about 2 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Singapore TDVL Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
At least 30 years old at the point of application.
Education
Able to speak and read basic English, shown by at least GCE O/N Level English D7 or equivalent, or Level 3 pass in WPLN Listening, Reading and Speaking.
Experience
Valid Class 3 or 3A Singapore driving licence for more than 1 year at the point of application.
Background Check
Must satisfy LTA's clean-record requirements. LTA states serious offences such as rape, murder or kidnapping will not be considered.
Additional Requirements
  • Singapore Citizen
  • Self-employed applicants must be up-to-date with CPF MediSave contributions
  • Submit application through GoBusiness with NRIC, photo and English proof
  • Digital LTA Vocational Licence is issued after passing the test requirements

Singapore TDVL Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

Most applicants complete GoBusiness application approval, medical clearance, TDVL course and testing over several weeks, depending on ATC processing and provider slots.

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

LTA licensing through GoBusiness; training by LTA-appointed providers such as ComfortDelGro Taxi and NTUC LearningHub; assessments by LTA-appointed test providers such as Republic Polytechnic.

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Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeLTA's direct TDVL comparison table lists TDVL test costs as S$10 registration plus S$15 for 3 papers; Republic Polytechnic lists each TDVL assessment paper at S$15 plus prevailing GST.
Application FeeS$40 non-refundable LTA application fee through GoBusiness.
Total Estimated CostFor direct TDVL applicants, LTA lists S$339.75 plus medical assessment and chest X-ray cost as the total of application, course and test items in its comparison table.
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Free Singapore TDVL Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly released by LTA in the official pages reviewed.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

100 Practice Questions

Original TDVL-style questions across eligibility, taxi regulations, fares, VLPS, service, safety, route planning and incidents.

2026 Source Checked

Metadata is grounded in current LTA, OneMotoring and appointed-provider pages reviewed in May 2026.

Free Practice

Use this before or after the mandatory TDVL course to reinforce the rules behind professional taxi driving.

Teaching Explanations

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What You'll Study

8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Singapore TDVL Exam Details

Singapore Taxi Driver's Vocational Licence (TDVL) Theory Test

Administered by Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore

Official Source
Applicants must pass all 3 TDVL papers. The official LTA, Republic Polytechnic and ComfortDelGro pages reviewed did not publish a numeric pass mark.
Passing Score
3
Questions
LTA
Hours
LTA application fee: S$40. For direct TDVL applicants, LTA's comparison table lists a 16-hour TDVL course at S$250 and TDVL test costs of S$10 registration plus S$15 for 3 papers, with subtotal S$299.75 including GST for course and test; medical and chest X-ray costs are separate. Republic Polytechnic lists each TDVL assessment paper at S$15 plus prevailing GST.
Exam Fee
Study time: 18-30 hours including the mandatory TDVL course, review of LTA taxi and point-to-point rules, route practice and targeted VLPS/fare practice.
Prerequisites: Age 30+, Singapore Citizen, valid Class 3 or 3A Singapore driving licence for more than 1 year, basic English, MediSave compliance if self-employed, clean criminal record requirements, and medical/chest X-ray clearance.
Valid for: LTA states vocational licences are generally valid for 3 years, may be shorter from age 67, and have a statutory driving vocational licence age limit of 75. TDVL holders must attend refresher training once every 6 years.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore content outline

Eligibility, Application and Licence ValidityOfficial weighting not published; practice emphasis 13%

TDVL eligibility, GoBusiness application, ATC, medical and chest X-ray process, licence validity, renewal, digital vocational licence and PDVL-to-TDVL conversion basics.

TDVL Assessment and TrainingOfficial weighting not published; practice emphasis 10%

Three-paper assessment structure, LTA-appointed training and test providers, course duration, test fees and what to do when official pass-mark details are not published.

Taxi and P2P RegulationsOfficial weighting not published; practice emphasis 18%

Street-hail and ride-hail rules, taxi stands and stops, CBD and bus-lane restrictions, licensed operators, car-pooling rules, and TDVL versus PDVL authority.

Fares, Meters, Receipts and PaymentsOfficial weighting not published; practice emphasis 15%

Metered fares, upfront ride-hail flat fares, surcharges, booking fees, payment methods, receipts, overcharging and fare-evasion concepts.

Driver Conduct and VLPSOfficial weighting not published; practice emphasis 20%

Vocational Licence Demerit Points System, scheduled offences, suspension and revocation concepts, vocational licence identification, passenger conduct and authorised-officer interactions.

Safety, Service and Passenger CareOfficial weighting not published; practice emphasis 15%

Safe boarding and alighting, defensive driving, child restraints, elderly and wheelchair passenger care, luggage assistance, incidents, privacy and professional communication.

Routes and Location KnowledgeOfficial weighting not published; practice emphasis 9%

Route planning with maps and navigation tools, landmarks, terminals, airports, hospitals, attractions, CBD restrictions and cross-border taxi basics.

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