FAQ

Questions Concerning BTT (Basic Theory Test)

Q1. When can I take the Basic Theory Test (BTT)?

Anyone of the age 18 years and above are eligible to take the BTT.

Q2. How is the Basic Theory Test (BTT) conducted?

The BTT will be conducted in a computer lab in a designated location which you can find at the driving centre. You may apply to take the test at any driving centre. You will have to answer 50 questions, all of which are multiple choice questions (MCQs). The questions are phrased in all 4 major languages: English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil. You will be given instructions on the procedures on the day of the test itself. The questions are pretty standard, like those you can find in the assessment here. There are different sets of questions randomly chosen by the system. You will realise that in the seating arrangement, you will never sit beside someone who has question set as you. This is to prevent you from copying the answers. To pass you need to answer AT LEAST 45 questions correctly.

Q3. Is there an expiry date to the Basic Theory Test (BTT)?

There is no expiry date tagged to the BTT. Once you've passed it, you can keep it for life. This is in contrast to the Final Theory Test (FTT) which has an expiry date of 2 years from date you sat for the test.

Q4. What do I do after getting the Basic Theory Test (BTT)?

There are 2 things you can do: you can either carry on to take the Final Theory Test (FTT) or alternatively, you can apply for a Provisional Driving License (PDL) and start your driving lessons. Usually, when you start your driving lessons, your instructor will immediately try to get you an early test date,(Test Date is control release by Traffic Police) provided you have passed the FTT. For that reason, some trainee would prefer taking the FTT first before the lessons, or take the FTT as soon as they start their driving lessons. In any case, the choice is up to you.Recommend to take few practical lessons before your FTT Test will benefited you.You will learnt a lot from the practical lessons which were questions asked in the FTT test.

Q5. How can I sign up for the Basic Theory Test (BTT)?

Go to any test centre (see Driving Instruction Centres) and sign up on the spot. Just bring your IC and $6 for registration but you need to open a member account at that centre. Fee of $10.70 per year.

Questions Concerning FTT (Final Theory Test)

Q1. What is the Final Theory Test (FTT) for?

The FTT is a more comprehensive and advanced test that tests your skills and competency on the road, theoretically. It is needed for you to sign up for the final practical test.

Q2. When can I take the Final Theory Test (FTT)?

You can take the FTT anytime after you've passed your Basic Theory Test (BTT).

Q3. Is there an expiry date to the Final Theory Test (FTT)?

Unlike the Basic Theory Test (BTT) which does not have an expiry date, the FTT has an expiry date of 2 years. That means that once you've passed the FTT, you have got to pass your final practical test within 2 years or you will have to retake the FTT.

Q4. How is the Advance Theory Test (ATT) conducted?

The FTT is conducted no differently from the Basic Theory Test (BTT).

Q5. How can I sign up for the Final Theory Test (FTT)?

Sign up procedures are no different from the BTT, and you will have to pay a fee of $6 as well.

Questions Concerning Final Practical Test

Q1. What will I be tested on?

You will be tested on everything you'll need to know about driving safely and sensibly on the road. There are 2 parts to the test: Circuit and on the Road. In the circuit, you will be tested on 1. Crank Course, 2. Reversing Vertical Parking , 3. Parallel Parking, 4. 'S' Shaped course, 5. Directional Change, 6. slope and 7. Emergency Braking. On the road, you will be tested on road safety, obeying traffic rules and confident driving. For more information, you can refer to the Test Routes.

Q2. I've heard rumours that the Ubi route is difficult and has a low first-time pass rate. Is this true?

All test centres have their pros and cons. As for Ubi, the problem usually lies in heavy traffic congestion, especially if your test time coincide with peak hours. The roads, however, are very simple, with minimal slope and mainly straight roads.You may, encounter very narrow roads but your hours of driving lessons should be able to familiarise you with the roads and the routes. Do not be discouraged as there are many first time passes from Ubi. Just be confident.

Q3. Is there a quota to the number of passes per month?

No, the Traffic Police (TP) does not set any quota for the number of passes monthly. Neither will you be discriminated for your gender. You stand an equal chance to pass, whether your test date is early in the month or late in the month, or whether you're old or young, or a man or woman.

Q4. How early can I get a test date?

There is no concrete answer to this. It depends on the test centre to release the registration date. Depending on the number of testes, you can expect somewhere around 3+ months. For that reason, it is always advisable for you to have passed our Final Theory Test (FTT) before you start your driving lesson, so that you can immediately book a test date on your first lesson. Take note that students of public driving schools (i.e. belonging to the test centre itself) will get faster test dates than those who go through a private instructor.(IT is not So truth now because now traffic police sometimes release early Test Date and your are lucky enough the TP date might come out as early as less then a month) The downside to this, of course, is the high cost for public driving schools.

Q5. How do I sign up for the final practical test?

You will need to go down to the driving centre with your NRIC, PDL and FTT pass slip to make payment for the test. The driving centre will issue you instructions on how to book a test date online. It will cost $20.

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