What is the cost for hiring a private instructor?
The actual cost very much depend on how many practical driving lessons you require. Here are the approximate breakdown of the average costs associated with getting your licence from a school vs. private instructor.
| Item | CDC | SSDC | BBDC | Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee (valid for 1 year) | $176.55 (incl. 4 practical & theory lessons) | $174.09 (incl. 4 theory lessons) | $96.30 - | $70.00 to $80.00 (One-time) |
| Eyesight test | $1.82 | $1.82 | $1.82 | $1.82 |
| Photo taking | $6.42 | $6.42 | $6.42 | $6.42 |
| Theory lessons (4 lessons) | - | - | $68.48 | (FREE) Access TP Online Self-Learning E-Book |
| Theory practice session | - | $3.21 | (Free) Practice using Our Online Practice Questions | |
| Theory Evaluation | $6.42 to $7.49 | $5.35 | $5.35 | - |
| Basic Theory Test (BTT) | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Final Theory Test (FTT) | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Practical Driving Test (TP) | $33 | $33 | $33 | $33 |
| Induction Programme | $34.24 to $38.52 | - | - | - |
| Fixed Instructor Fee | - | $8.56 | - | - |
| Vehicle Rental for Practical Test | $289.97 (incl. warm-up session from Mon to Sat) | $192.60 | $214 | $280 to $300 |
| Warm-up Session (Mon to Sat) | - | $38.52 | $38.52 | - |
| Practical Lesson (Off-Peak Hour) | $68.48 (100 mins) | $71.69 (120 mins) | $68.48 (100 mins) | - |
| Practical Lesson (Peak Hour) | $77.04 (100 mins) | $80.25 (120 mins) | $77.04 (100 mins) | - |
| Practical Lesson (Public Road) | - | - | - | From $38 - Manual From $45 - Automatic (60 mins) |
| Practical Lesson (Circuit) | - | - | - | From $78 - Manual From $85 - Automatic (60 mins) |
| Learner Driving Competency Screening (LDCS) | $55.64 to $59.92 | - | - | - |
| Driving Simulator Lesson (per session) | $26.54 | $23.94 | $13.91 | $13.91 to $26.54 (Depends on which Driving Centre) |
| Vehicular Pre-Operative Check | $23.54 to $27.82 | - | - | - |
| Risk Forecast Training Lesson | - | - | $22.47 | - |
| Training Vehicle Conversion Fee | - | $42.80 | - | - |
| Licence Fees | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $2,250 to 2,445 | $2,205 to $2,395 | $2,060 to $2,255 | $1335 to $1620 |
| Item | CDC Private | CDC |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee (valid for 1 year) | $70.00 to $80.00 (One-time) | $176.55 (incl. 4 practical & theory lessons) |
| Eyesight test | $1.82 | $1.82 |
| Photo taking | $6.42 | $6.42 |
| Theory lessons (4 lessons) | (FREE) Access TP Online Self-Learning E-Book | - |
| Theory practice session | (Free) Practice using Our Online Practice Questions | - |
| Theory Evaluation | - | $6.42 to $7.49 |
| Basic Theory Test (BTT) | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Final Theory Test (FTT) | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Practical Driving Test (TP) | $33 | $33 |
| Induction Programme | - | $34.24 to $38.52 |
| Vehicle Rental for Practical Test | $280 to $300 | $289.97 (incl. warm-up session from Mon to Sat) |
| Practical Lesson (Off-Peak Hour) | - | $68.48 (100 mins) |
| Practical Lesson (Peak Hour) | - | $77.04 (100 mins) |
| Practical Lesson (Public Road) | From $38 - Manual From $45 - Automatic (60 mins) | - |
| Practical Lesson (Circuit) | From $78 - Manual From $85 - Automatic (60 mins) | - |
| Learner Driving Competency Screening (LDCS) | - | $55.64 to $59.92 |
| Driving Simulator Lesson (per session) | $26.54 | $26.54 |
| Vehicular Pre-Operative Check | - | $23.54 to $27.82 |
| Licence Fees | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $1335 to $1620 | $2,250 to 2,445 |
Why it is more cost-saving to take private driving lesson?
There are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to cost saving lesson. The Enrolment Fee is the first. Furthermore, the hourly rates charged, the cost of a car rental for driving test and the combination of the total number of lesson.
Enrolment Fee
(One Time)
Road Lesson Fee
Per Hour
Circuit Lesson Fee
Per Hour
Car Rental Fee
For Driving Test
Estimated Total Cost (i)
15 Road Lesson + 5 Circuit Lesson + All Other Fees
(First Time Pass)
Estimated Total Cost (ii)
15 Road Lesson + 10 Circuit Lesson + All Other Fees
(First Time Pass)
Estimated Average Saving
In Comparison with Driving Lesson in School
Additional
Cost Saving Tips
All Learner
You do not need to buy any theory books even if you registered as a school learner. Singapore Traffic Police provides free online resources for the official BTT & FTT handbook.
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Self Learning E-books (Free)
BTT E-Books
FTT E-Books
All Learner
To practise, you do not need to purchase a practise test question book. DrivingLicenseSingapore.com has online practise questions and an online mock test that you can complete in a short period of time.
Quick Access
Self Learning
Practice Questions (Free)
CDC Private Learner
Open the CDC learner account without any etrial test package. This is the most cost saving option which cost $18.94. However for this option, you might have to make an E-appointment and make your way in person to CDC to open account. For this option, i cannot be done online. Compare with etrial package which cost $83.30, you will save about $64.
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