Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is appointed by Land Transport Authority (LTA) as a test centre for Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL) and Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence (PDVL) applicants. The tests will be conducted at SP Professional & Adult Continuing Education (PACE) Academy.
The Taxi Driver Vocational Licence (TDVL) tests consist of 3 Papers. To be issued with the TDVL, the applicant must pass all 3 papers.
| Test Paper | No. of Questions | Duration | Passing Marks / Percentage |
| Paper 1 - Service Quality, Health & Safety | 50 MCQs | 1 hour | 40 correct answers / 80% |
| Paper 2 - Taxi and Private Hire Car Rules & Regulations | 50 MCQs | 1 hour | 43 correct answers / 86% |
| Paper 3 - Route Planning | 40 MCQs | 1 hour | 33 correct answers / 82% |
The Private Hire Car Vocational Licence (PDVL) tests consist of 2 Papers. To be issued with the PDVL, the applicant must pass all 2 papers.
| Test Paper | No. of Questions | Duration | Passing Marks / Percentage |
| Paper 1 - Service Quality, Health & Safety | 50 MCQs | 1 hour | 40 correct answers / 80% |
| Paper 2 - Private Hire Car Rules & Regulations | 50 MCQs | 1 hour | 43 correct answers / 86% |
Fees & Registration:
The fee for each group of test papers is $10 for registration and $5 for each paper.
For example, if the applicant registers for the full TDVL 3 papers, the applicant will pay $10 for registration and $15 for the 3 papers, or a total of $25.
If the applicant registers for only one paper, which is a re-test, the applicant will pay $10 for registration and $5 for one re-test paper, or a total of $15.
All fees are subject to prevailing GST and once fees are paid, they are non-refundable.
For more information, please refer to the FAQs HERE.
How do I become a Taxi or Private Hire Car Driver? Click here for more information.
Re-tests will be conducted on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Registration for re-test date/slot, can be done immediately after your tests at the Assessment Centre.
Our staff on site will assist you with the registration process.
Online registration for re-tests, (only for candidates who have taken their tests in Singapore Polytechnic), will be available soon!
For enquiries, please drop us an email.
pace@sp.edu.sg
Getting here – Map of SP Assessment Centre
