Private Driving Instructors

In Singapore, all private driving instructors for both Class 3 (manual motorcar) and 3A (auto motorcar) licenses are attached to each of the three driving centres. As of 12 July 2022, there are 23 manual driving instructors attached to BBDC, 57 instructors attached to CDC, and 18 instructors attached to SSDC. For auto motorcar driving instructors, there are 31 attached to BBDC, 64 attached to CDC, and 31 attached to SSDC. There are 98 manual driving instructors and 126 auto driving instructors in Singapore.

 

How do I find a good driving instructor?

Finding the right driving instructor, also known as a PDI in Singapore, for your needs is dependent on a number of factors, including geographical location and both your own and the instructor’s flexibility. We’ll break it down into a few key points for you to consider when selecting an instructor.

 

What is the cost of a PDI?

There are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to pricing. The first is the registration fee, which is used to process your request and find, curate, and contact driving instructors who meet your requirements. On top of that, the hourly rates charged by the driving instructors themselves can be found here:

Hourly Rate for PDI: $38 – $45
$80 one-time enrollment fee

 

How much time does it take to get a driver’s licence?

Assuming you’ve done some pre-planning and set aside time each week to focus on driving, it takes most students about 2-3 months to complete their driving lessons and pass their licence test.

Also, keep in mind that it would be ideal if you could arrange for your instructor to teach you in the mornings and early afternoons rather than at night. This is because it really helps you get used to the conditions of the actual driving test, unlike practising at night when the roads are dark and traffic is bad.

We hope you are able to find a great private driving instructor!