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Class 2B Riding Licence - Procedure

  1. Legal Requirement
  2. Pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT)
  3. Apply For Provisional Driving Licence (PDL)
  4. Enrol For Riding Theory Classes
  5. Pass The Riding Theory Test (RTT)
  6. Practical Riding Lessons
  7. Pass The Practical Riding Test (PRT)

Legal Requirement
Under the Road Traffic Act, you have to be at least 18 years of age before you can ride a motorcycle.

Pass The Basic Theory Test (BTT)
Before you can apply for a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) to learn to ride a motorcycle, you must first pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT). This test is designed to test your knowledge of the rules and regulations of the road, the traffic signs and signals. Upon passing the BTT, you can apply for a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) which will allow you to practise riding in the driving circuit and on the public roads under the supervision of a driving school instructor.

How to book for Basic Theory Test (BTT) :

  • The first step towards passing the BTT is to understand the contents under the syllabus of the Basic Theory of Driving. A copy of the official handbook on the Basic Theory of Driving can be purchased from the following locations or major bookshops :

Bukit Batok Driving Centre (BBDC)
815 Bukit Batok West Ave 5
Singapore 659085
Tel : 6561 1233

ComfortDelGro Driving Centre Pte Ltd
205 Ubi Ave 4
Singapore 408805
Tel : 6848 0617

Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC)
2 Woodlands Industrial Park E4
Singapore 757387
Tel : 6482 6060

If you have enrolled with the driving centre, they will conduct the theory lesson and provide you the reading materials.

  • You can book a BTT date at the following centres :
  • Bukit Batok Driving Centre
  • ComfortDelGro Driving Centre Pte Ltd
  • Singapore Safety Driving Centre

Apply For Provisional Driving Licence (PDL)

  • Prior to your obtaining the PDL, you will need to take and pass an eyesight test.
  • To apply for a PDL, you need to go to one of the 3 test centres stated above.
  • The validity period for a PDL and fee is as follow :
    • Validity period for 6 months.
    • The fee payable for the grant or renewal of a PDL is $25.00.
  • The PDL can be renewed at any Post Office, for a renewal fee of S$25.00.

Checklist on Applying for Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) for Class 2B

Enrol For Riding Theory Classes
You are required to enrol as a student in an authorised driving centre. This is unlike learning to drive a motorcar where an individual can choose to learn from a private instructor or from a driving centre.

Bukit Batok Driving Centre (BBDC)
815 Bukit Batok West Ave 5
Singapore 659085
Tel : 6561 1233

ComfortDelGro Driving Centre Pte Ltd
205 Ubi Ave 4
Singapore 408805
Tel : 6848 0617

Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC)
2 Woodlands Industrial Park E4
Singapore 757387
Tel : 6482 6060

Pass The Riding Theory Test (RTT)
The Riding Theory Test (RTT) is designed to test a candidate's knowledge on the rules and regulations of the road, the traffic signs and signals. Upon passing the RTT, you can apply for a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL) which will allow you to learn riding a motorcycle on the public roads.

How to apply for Riding Theory Test (RTT) :
Unlike Basic and Final Theory of Driving Tests where individuals can book and sit for the test without enrolling as a student in any of the three driving schools, you can only apply and sit for the Riding Theory Test (RTT) only if you satisfy the following conditions :

  1. You must be a student with one of the Driving Schools as stated above.
  2. You must have attended the prescribed theory lessons of the respective driving school and have passed the evaluation test of the above driving schools.
  3. You must have passed the Part 1 Training Course (Circuit Assessment Test) conducted by the driving centre.

For details on the scope of the Riding Theory Test (RTT), please follow the link .

Checklist on Booking of Riding Theory Test (RTT) for Class 2B.

Practical Riding Lessons
Upon passing the Riding Theory Test (RTT) and having obtained the Provisional Driving Licence (PDL), you will be given the necessary training by your driving to learn riding a motorcycle on public roads.

You must always have a qualified driving instructor guiding you when you are learning how to ride on a public road. The motorcycle you are learning in should display two 18cm square 'L' plates, in a conspicuous position on both the front and back of your motorcycle as well as be insured against third-party risk and riding tuition.

You will have to pass the Riding Assessment Tst conducted by your driving school before you are allowed to take the Practical Riding Test (PRT) for Class 2B.

If you wish to learn more about road safety, please follow this link .

Pass The Practical Riding Test (PRT)
Upon passing the Riding Theory Test (RTT) and the Riding Assessment Test conducted by the driving school, you can then apply for the Practical Riding Test (PRT). There is no quota on the number of passes for the PRT. You need to be able to ride safely and competently in order to pass the PRT.

Upon passing the PRT, you will then be issued with a probationer Class 2B Qualified Licence which allows you to ride a motorcycle of engine capacity not exceeding 200cc.

Checklist on Booking for Practical Riding Test (PRT) for Class 2B and Things to bring on the test date for Class 2B.