Licence guide
Costs & Fees
Full breakdown of every test fee, lesson cost, and total budget you need to get your licence in Singapore or Japan.
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Singapore
Theory Test Fees (Traffic Police)
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|
| Basic Theory Test (BTT) | S$7.09 | Includes 9% GST. Payable at OneMotoring. |
| Final Theory Test (FTT) | S$7.09 | Can only book after ≥ 5 practical lessons. |
| Riding Theory Test (RTT) — motorcycle | S$7.09 | Replaces FTT for motorcycle classes. |
| Re-test (any theory) | S$7.09 | Same fee for each attempt. |
Note: Theory test fees are set by the Traffic Police and do not vary between BBDC, CDC or SSDC.
Traffic Police (TP) Practical Test Fees
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|
| Class 3 / 3A (car) — first attempt | S$35.97 | Includes GST. |
| Class 3 / 3A — re-test | S$35.97 | Re-test booked through your centre. |
| Class 2B / 2A / 2 (motorcycle) | ~S$33.00 | Check current rate at your centre. |
| Class 4 / 5 (goods / bus) | ~S$40–S$55 | Varies by vehicle class. |
Practical Lesson Fees (per lesson, approx. 2025)
BBDC
Bukit Batok
Car (Class 3/3A)S$26–S$34
MotorcycleS$19–S$26
CDC
Ubi
Car (Class 3/3A)S$27–S$35
MotorcycleS$20–S$27
SSDC
Serangoon
Car (Class 3/3A)S$25–S$33
MotorcycleS$18–S$25
Note: Lesson fees increase slightly during peak hours (evenings, weekends). Book off-peak to save. Prices include GST and are approximate for 2025 — check each centre's website for current rates.
Total Cost Estimate — Class 3 (Car)
| Item | Fast learner | Average | More lessons |
|---|
BTT + FTT fees (assume 1–2 re-tests) | S$14.18 | S$21.27 | S$28.36 |
Practical lessons (×lessons) 20 / 35 / 50 lessons | S$600 | S$1,000 | S$1,500 |
TP test (1–2 attempts) | S$36 | S$72 | S$108 |
Licence collection fee Approx. | S$50 | S$50 | S$50 |
| TOTAL (approx.) | ~S$700 | ~S$1,143 | ~S$1,686 |
Note: These are estimates only. Registration fees at each centre and admin charges are not included. Check the BBDC, CDC, or SSDC website for the latest lesson packages which may include bundled discounts.
Total Cost Estimate — Class 2B (Entry Motorcycle)
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|
| BTT + RTT fees (1 attempt each) | S$14.18 | |
| Practical lessons (~15–25 lessons) | S$285–S$675 | At S$19–S$27/lesson |
| TP test (1–2 attempts) | S$33–S$66 | |
| Helmet (if not owned) | S$80–S$250 | Approved helmet required for test and road |
| Total estimate | S$400–S$1,000 | Varies significantly by ability and centre |