Singapore Polytechnic (SP) is appointed by the 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 following information is applicable only to those wishing to register for retests.
Application Procedure for Retests (TDVL and PDVL)
• All applications have to be done online at our website.
• Do have with you a copy of your valid “Approval to Attend Course (ATC)” issued by LTA.
• This is the letter issued to you by LTA granting you approval to attend the TDVL or PDVL course.
• The validity of the letter is one year from the date stated in the letter.
• If this date has expired, please do not register for the retest.
• Immediate payment is required upon registration to confirm your seat for the retest.
• The following documents are required to be verified when you turn up for the retest:-
• NRIC
• Driving Licence
• Proof of Course Completion (Certificate Of Attendance)
• Approval to Attend Course (ATC) document
• Retests will be conducted on Tuesdays and Fridays afternoon; and Wednesday morning
The Taxi Driver’s 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 | Registration Link | Fee |
| Paper 1 - Service Quality, Health & Safety | 50 MCQs | 1 hour | 40 correct answers / 80% | Register Here | $15 +7% GST |
| Paper 2 - Taxi and Private Hire Car Rules & Regulations | 50 MCQs | 1 hour | 43 correct answers / 86% | Register Here | $15 +7% GST |
| Paper 3 - Route Planning | 40 MCQs | 1 hour | 33 correct answers / 82% | Register Here | $15 +7% GST |
The Private Hire Car Driver’s 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 | Registration Link | Fee |
| Paper 1 - Service Quality, Health & Safety | 50 MCQs | 1 hour | 40 correct answers / 80% | Register Here | $15 +7% GST |
| Paper 2 - Private Hire Car Rules & Regulations | 50 MCQs | 1 hour | 43 correct answers / 86% | Register Here | $15 +7% GST |
Please note that the fee of $15 payable for each retest Paper includes $10 for Registration and $5 for the Test.
Making a Withdrawal, Cancellation or Change of Date, Time or Test Type after Successful Registration
Please note that once registration is confirmed, no withdrawal, cancellation or change of date, time slot or test type is allowed. Fees paid are not refundable.
Therefore, please ensure before you complete your registration that the type of test, the test date, and the time selected are correct.
Please ensure you are available to take the test on the date and time registered for.
For queries, please contact us:
• Phone: 67721288
• Email: pace@sp.edu.sg
• CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER (STUDENT SERVICE/ONE-STOP CENTRE)
Block T16 (Level 1), Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road, Singapore 139651
(next to McDonalds and directly facing the Dover MRT Station)
Getting here - Map of SP Assessment Centre
Operating Hours: Mondays to Fridays - 8:30am
to 7:00pm, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
