Class 3/3A Driving Course
Class 3/3A Driving Course
Class 3/3A Driving Course
Class 3/3A Driving Course
Class 3/3A Driving Course
Class 3/3A Driving Course
Class 3/3A Driving Course
CLASS 3/3A DRIVING COURSE
FULL COURSE WITH THEORY AND PRACTICAL
YOUR DRIVING JOURNEY BEGINS HERE
Motorcar Class 3A Auto (Course Type: 3A)
A Class 3A licence holder is only allowed to drive automatic transmission motor cars without clutch pedals of an unladen weight not exceeding 3,000 kg with not more than seven passengers (exclusive of the driver), and other motor vehicles without clutch pedals of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,500 kg.
Motorcar Class 3 Manual (Course Type: 3C)
A Class 3 licence holder is allowed to drive both manual and automatic transmission motor cars of an unladen weight not exceeding 3,000 kg with not more than seven passengers (exclusive of the driver), and other motor tractors of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,500 kg.
Course Information
This course prepares learners to attain Class 3 (manual transmission) or Class 3A (auto transmission) driving licence. It consists of theory lessons and practical training to prepare for the Basic Theory Test, Final Theory Test and Practical Test.
The number of practical lessons required will depend on individual’s learning progress and ability. Please refer to our Training Structure below.
Enrolment Requirements
- Enrol online or in person
- 18 years old and above
- Physically and mentally fit
- Pass eyesight and colour blindness test (with glasses/lenses, if necessary) during enrolment
- Must not accumulate more than 12 demerit points under Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS)
- Must not have any Qualified Driving Licence/ electronic Provisional Driving Licence under revocation, disqualification or suspension
- Photo taking at our Centre upon enrolment is required for application of Qualified Driving Licence (QDL)
$3 Online Facilities Fee applicable for online enrolment.
Please read through the course information carefully before enrolling.
Enrolment Documents
- Valid physical NRIC
- Valid FIN Card (for foreigners)
- Valid Singapore Qualified Driving Licence (if any)
- Valid electronic Provisional Driving Licence (if any)
After Online Enrolment
(Eyesight Test & Photo-Taking)
- No email/SMS will be sent.
- Please remember your Member’s Login ID and Password that you have keyed during enrolment.
- You may log in to your account immediately to book lessons.
Eyesight Test & Photo-Taking
- Proceed to Customer Service (during Customer Service Operating Hours) within 14 days for course identity verification (eyesight test, photo-taking, collection of course materials and course briefing will be done). No appointment is required.
- Bring your valid physical NRIC/FIN Card, valid QDL (if any) and glasses/lenses (if required).
- Please pass the eyesight test before applying for a Provisional Driving Licence (PDL).
Training Structure
Updated: 21 March 2024
Note
1 BTL & FTL: Do not have to attend in sequence. Attend online via Zoom Meeting.
2 PPL 5.01: Attend online via Zoom Meeting.
3 Pre-requisites for booking of Traffic Police Practical Test: Valid FTT result, Valid PDL, Valid TPDS Module 3, Completion of BTLs, FTLs, DS, PPL 5.01, Practical Stage 5 and AT 1.01 (Class 3 only).
Exemptions
- Learners who possess valid passed Basic or Final Theory Test results can be exempted from the respective Theory Practice, Evaluation and Test.
- Please inform our Customer Service during course identity verification to update your valid passed Basic or Final Theory Test.
Course Fee
| Items | Fees (S$) | Fees with 9% GST (S$) |
| Enrolment¹ (valid for 1 year) | 98.00 | 106.82 |
| Eyesight Test¹ | 1.80 | 1.96 |
| Photo Taking¹ | 6.50 | 7.09 |
| Theory Lesson (100 min/session) | 17.00 | 18.53 |
| Theory Practice (45 min/session) | 3.00 | 3.27 |
| Theory Evaluation (45 min/session) | 5.00 | 5.45 |
| Practical Lesson (100 min/session) – Off Peak Hour | 66.00 | 71.94 |
| Practical Lesson (100 min/session) – Peak Hour | 74.00 | 80.66 |
| Driving Simulator (50 min/session) | 64.65 | 70.47 |
| Traffic Police Simulator Training (20 min/module) | 21.55 | 23.49 |
| Risk Forecast Training Lesson (100 min/session) | 21.00 | 22.89 |
| Membership Renewal² (Per Month) | 9.00 | 9.81 |
¹ Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable.
² System will automatically renew your membership upon expiry. Please maintain sufficient funds otherwise membership will be terminated.
Test Fee
| Items | Fees (S$) | Fees with 9% GST (S$) |
| Administrative Fee for per booking of test¹ | 2.70 | 2.94 |
| Vehicle Rental for Practical Test¹ | 230.00 | 250.70 |
| Practical Test Warm-up Session (Mon-Sat)¹ | 37.00 | 40.33 |
¹ Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. Fee is for per booking of test.
| Items | Fees with 9% GST (S$) |
| Basic Theory Test² | 6.50 |
| Final Theory Test² | 6.50 |
| Practical Test² | 33.00 |
² Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. Fee is for per booking of test. The amount includes GST. Billing on behalf of SPF (GST Reg No. MG-8400000-5).
NOTE: Theory Practice, Theory Evaluation and Theory Test are available in 4 languages- English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
Home-Based Theory Lesson (HBTL)- Online
Note
- With effect from 1 June 2021, classroom-based theory lesson will be suspended till further notice. Customers who have not yet opt for home-based theory lesson, please submit the HBTL Opt-In Form.
- Do not have to attend Theory Lessons in sequence, may book all 4 Theory Lessons immediately after enrolment.
- Available in English and Mandarin language (select during booking).
- All Basic and Final Theory Lessons are compulsory unless attended within 2 years under other courses. For waiver of Theory Lesson request (subject to approval), please approach Customer Service after enrolment.
Reporting for HBTL
- One day before the lesson (latest by 5 pm), Zoom Meeting details (Meeting ID & Password) will be sent to you via SMS.
- On the day of the lesson, log in to Zoom Meeting 40 minutes before the lesson (in case of technical difficulties) with your:
- Meeting ID: from SMS
- Name: Last 4 characters of your NRIC No./FIN and Name (e.g. 555A Kitty Ng)
- Password: from SMS
- Ensure the camera is on and the face visibly shown throughout the lesson (click ‘Start Video’ and ‘Join Audio’ at the bottom left screen).
- Admission to Zoom will close 15 minutes after lesson commences. Latecomers shall be deemed as absent and rebooking is required.
- Please click here for more information.
Reporting for
Theory Practice/
Theory Evaluation/
Theory Test
- Venue for Theory Practice and Theory Evaluation: Level 3, Classroom 7.
- Venue for Theory Test: Level 2, Classroom 1.
- Documents Required: Valid NRIC/FIN Card (for foreigner).
- Language Available: English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
Reporting for Practical Lesson & Practical Test
Attire
- Comfortable clothing that does not restrict hand, arm, body and leg movements.
- Wear shoes with soft soles (slippers, sandals, etc are not allowed).
Documents Required
- Valid NRIC or FIN Card (for foreigner)
- Screenshot of e-PDL
- Valid Singapore Qualified Driving Licence (if any, for practical test)
Reporting for Practical Lesson
- Log in to ‘BBDC’ mobile app 10 minutes before every practical lesson to check your car number and area.
- Proceed to driving circuit to locate your assigned car.
Reporting for Practical Test
- Log in to ‘BBDC’ mobile app 10 minutes before your test warm-up to check your car number.
- Report to ‘Class 3 Practical Test Warm-Up Waiting Area’ located next to Counter 5 (Level 1).
Motorcar Practical Handbook (English Only)
- Available at left menu bar after logging in to your account
- Read through before your practical lesson.
Graduate from Course
Upon Passing Traffic Police Practical Test
- Before leaving the Centre, please login to your BBDC account to:
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- Check and cancel all booking(s) immediately (if any). Any booking(s) not cancelled successfully will not be refunded. If you have any booking(s) under try-sell, please inform Customer Service.
- Check your membership expiry date. If membership is expiring on the same day or next day of your practical test, inform Customer Service to stop the auto-renewal.
- Check your account balance. For balance of $20 and below, get cash refund at Customer Service. Balance of more than $20 will be refunded by cheque automatically.
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- For cheque refund of more than $20:
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- You are not required to notify BBDC of your graduation.
- Account balance will be auto-refunded and cheque will be mailed to your registered address within 2 weeks.
- Cheque has to be deposited into your bank (not the cheque issuance bank) within 6 months to avoid incurrence of fees.
- Please ensure your name and address in your BBDC account are correct.
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- Print out your account transactions immediately from your BBDC account under ‘Transactions’ should you require it.
- Apply for Qualified Driving Licence via Police Website or Police@SG mobile app on next working day.
- If you have an existing valid Singapore QDL, please submit your Singapore QDL to Traffic Police Tester to paste an endorsement sticker (with the new class of QDL you had passed) at the back of your existing QDL.
Theory Lesson Sessions (100 min/session)
Please log in to book your preferred sessions.
| Session | Mon – Fri | Sat & Sun |
| 1 | 07:30 – 09:10 | 07:30 – 09:10 |
| 2 | 09:20 – 11:00 | 09:20 – 11:00 |
| 3 | 11:30 – 13:10 | 11:30 – 13:10 |
| 4 | 13:20 – 15:00 | 13:20 – 15:00 |
| 5 | 15:20 – 17:00 | |
| 6 | 17:10 – 18:50 | |
| 7 | 19:20 – 21:00 | |
| 8 | 21:10 – 22:50 |
Theory Practice & Evaluation Sessions (45 min/session)
Please log in to book your preferred sessions.
| Session | Mon – Fri | Sat & Sun |
| 1 | 07:30 – 08:15 | 07:30 – 08:15 |
| 2 | 08:25 – 09:10 | 08:25 – 09:10 |
| 3 | 09:20 – 10:05 | 09:20 – 10:05 |
| 4 | 10:15 – 11:00 | 10:15 – 11:00 |
| 5 | 11:30 – 12:15 | 11:30 – 12:15 |
| 6 | 12:25 – 13:10 | 12:25 – 13:10 |
| 7 | 13:20 – 14:05 | 13:20 – 14:05 |
| 8 | 14:15 – 15:00 | 14:15 – 15:00 |
| 9 | 15:20 – 16:05 | |
| 10 | 16:15 – 17:00 | |
| 11 | 17:10 – 17:55 | |
| 12 | 18:05 – 18:50 | |
| 13 | 19:20 – 20:05 | |
| 14 | 20:15 – 21:00 | |
| 15 | 21:10 – 21:55 | |
| 16 | 22:05 – 22:50 |
Practical Lesson Sessions (100 min/session)
Please log in to book your preferred sessions.
Consecutive lessons are not allowed except for Session 2 & 3 and Session 6 & 7, subject to slot availability.
| Session | Mon – Fri | Sat & Sun |
| 1 | 07:30 – 09:10 | *07:30 – 09:10 |
| 2 | *09:20 – 11:00 | *09:20 – 11:00 |
| 3 | *11:30 – 13:10 | *11:30 – 13:10 |
| 4 | 13:20 – 15:00 | *13:20 – 15:00 |
| 5 | *15:20 – 17:00 | |
| 6 | 17:10 – 18:50 | |
| 7 | *19:20 – 21:00 | |
| 8 | 21:10 – 22:50 |
* Peak Hour Sessions
Practical Lesson Slots Release Schedule
Practical lesson slots will be released on every last Thursday of the month. If public holiday falls on that Thursday, the slots will be released on the following day.
Why theory lessons are important?
Theory lessons cover knowledge that is not learnt in practical lessons. The objective is not to prepare learners for their theory tests, but to equip learners with safe driving knowledge that benefits them life-long. Topics include defensive driving rules, knowledge of expressway driving, understand speed and impact forces, experience air bag, junction rules, driving on hazardous traffic conditions, etc. Instructor uses newspaper articles and video clips to illustrate on accidents and share preventive measures and safety response.
Theory Practice
Theory practice provides explanation to learners so that they can improve their theory knowledge while preparing for their theory tests.
Theory Evaluation
Theory evaluation lets learners familiarise with the test format and gain confidence in passing the test so as to proceed with practical training without waiting for subsequent theory test attempts. Our high passing rates are proven (source from Singapore Police Force website).
RISK FORECAST TRAINING (PPL 5.01)
All motorcar learners are required to attend one Risk Forecast Training (PPL 5.01) after Practical Subject 2.05 and complete before Practical Stage 4. This lesson helps learners to increase risk prediction capability in actual traffic situations and reinforces their safe driving knowledge thereby reducing the number of practical lessons.
1. What is Risk Forecast Training (RFT)?
RFT uses a training system that reproduces the actual traffic conditions, allowing users to predict various hazardous situations so as to take countermeasures to prevent accidents.
2. Who should attend?
Motorcar school customers (Course Code: 3C, 3A and 3P) who have completed Practical Subject 2.05 must attend RFT lesson before Practical Stage 4.
3. What are the benefits of attending RFT?
a. Able to experience multiple road hazard situations which learners may not encounter during practical training.
b. Increase self-awareness on road risk and ability to forecast road dangers through an interactive medium.
c. Adequate preparation for prevention of accidents.
d. Help learners to develop on anticipating dangers and reinforce the practical driving knowledge, thereby reducing number of practical lessons needed.
4. How do I book for RFT?
You may log in to your account online and select Booking → Risk Forecast Training.
With effect from 1 June 2021, RFT will be conducted online via Zoom Meeting (until further notice). Customers who have not opt for home-based theory lessons, please submit the HBTL Opt-in Form.
5. How do I check my attendance for RFT?
The lesson will be updated as ‘PPL 5.01’ under ‘Training History’ in your account.
DRIVING SIMULATOR
Adopting the latest art of technology, BBDC utilised Driving Simulator that is designed specially to enhance the ability of learner drivers to recognise, understand and appropriately react to potential risks. Learner drivers are also given advices on how to drive safely in potentially dangerous situations they may not encounter during practical lessons.
All motorcar learners (Course Code: 3C and 3A) are required to attend one Driving Simulator after Practical Subject 1.11.
An electronic Provisional Driving Licence (e-PDL) enables learners to learn driving on the public roads under a qualified driving instructor.
APPLICATION & RENEWAL OF ELECTRONIC PROVISIONAL DRIVING LICENCE (E-PDL)
1. You may apply for your e-PDL via Police Website or Police@SG mobile app with your SingPass. For foreigner without Singpass, you may apply with your FIN number and Date of Birth.
2. Payment is $25 by eNETS/Visa/Mastercard/Debit Card.
3. E-PDL is valid for 2 years from date of application.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
1. Please apply for e-PDL before attending the practical lessons.
2. E-PDL expiry date will be automatically reflected in our system on the next working day.
Fixed Group Scheme enables you to choose your preferred group of instructors to monitor your progress closely.
Fixed Instructor Scheme enables you to select your favourite instructor from a fixed group if you have a preferred communication style or language.
Please feel free to approach our Customer Service for more information. You may also wish to click here to download the application form. Surcharge is applicable.
Please click here for our Frequently Asked Questions.
Pregnant learners may proceed with theory lessons and theory test, however, for practical lessons/test, you are required to produce a Certification Letter endorsed by your Gynaecologist/Doctor to certify that you are ‘FIT’ for practical lessons and practical test. The Certification Letter has to be endorsed by Customer Service and to be produced on all practical lessons and practical test.
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Customer Service Operating Hours
Mon – Fri: 08:30 – 19:30hr
Sat & Sun: 08:30 – 13:00hr
Closed on Public Holidays
Training Operating Hours
Mon-Fri: 07:30 – 22:50hr
Sat & Sun: 07:30 – 15:00hr
(Hours may be extended)
Closed on Public Holidays
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