There is not any fixed waiting time for driving tests (including written tests) as it depends on the current demand for that type of test. Please click here to obtain the latest information on the waiting time of different types of driving test.

Under current practice, candidates can choose to drive a test vehicle with either automatic transmission or manual transmission which meets the specific requirements of the vehicle type they have applied for when attending the driving test. If candidates pass the driving test with a test vehicle fitted with automatic transmission, they will be issued with a driving licence of the relevant vehicle type with automatic transmission, i.e. classification code "A" will be shown beside the vehicle type of the probationary classes / full classes on the licence to indicate the restriction to drive vehicles fitted with automatic transmission only. If candidates pass the driving test with a test vehicle fitted with manual transmission, they will be issued with a driving licence of the relevant vehicle type without classification code "A" beside the relevant vehicle type of the probationary classes / full classes on the licence, and the licence holder could drive a vehicle with either automatic transmission or manual transmission of the relevant vehicle type.

With the exception of Motor Cycle, if a candidate has already obtained a driving licence with classification code "A" shown beside a certain vehicle type on the licence indicating the restriction to drive vehicles fitted with automatic transmission only, but would like to obtain a driving licence of the relevant vehicle type without classification code "A", he / she have to take the driving test (Part B and C) with a test vehicle fitted with manual transmission of the same vehicle type again, and should submit an application to the Driving Test Appointment Office before applying for a driving test.

If candidates have passed part of a driving test with a vehicle fitted with manual transmission, then they can choose to:

(1) retake the failed part with a vehicle fitted with manual transmission, and they will be issued with a driving licence without the classification code "A" beside the relevant vehicle type upon passing all parts of the test; or

(2) retake the failed part with a vehicle fitted with automatic transmission, and they will be issued with a driving licence with the classification code "A" shown beside the relevant vehicle type upon passing all parts of the test.

However, if a candidate has previously taken the driving test with a vehicle fitted with automatic transmission and passed part of it, regardless of whether the remaining test parts are taken in a manual or automatic transmission vehicle, the candidate will be issued with a driving licence with the classification code "A" shown beside the relevant vehicle type upon passing all parts of the test.

For application details, please visit our Driving Test Appointment Office in person or contact our staff at 2771 7723.

Applicants who have already obtained a probationary or a full driving licence with classification code "A", and now would like to take the driving test again with a vehicle fitted with manual transmission, are required to submit the following documents to the Driving Test Appointment Office (2/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon) in person, by an authorised agent (together with the applicant's original signed authorisation letter and identity document of the agent) by post or via drop box:

1. An original signed written application letter (with clearly stated name, identity document no., etc.);
2. A copy of your identity document registered with the Transport Department ; and
3. A copy of your valid probationary or full driving licence.

Once the application is approved, the Department will arrange the candidate to update their driving licence and apply for the corresponding driving test. Upon passing the driving test with the vehicle fitted with manual transmission, candidates may apply for a driving licence with the classification code "M".

Rainy Days or Slippery Roads:

All road test candidates (except Motor Cycle or Motor Tricycle) must be present at the Driving Test Centre on the test appointment date and time, otherwise, they will be deemed as absent from the test and their relevant test form will be invalidated. The Driving Examiner has the right not to conduct a driving test after considering the road situation under rainy days or slippery roads as well as safety concerns. Affected candidates would be notified by our staff of the new appointment arranged if the test is cancelled. If candidates do not receive the new appointment 2 weeks after the original test date, please contact our staff at 2771 7723.

For Part C (Road Test) of Motor Cycle or Motor Tricycle, if it is affected by localized weather, the candidate may first phone to the arranged Driving Test Centre to check whether the test concerned has been cancelled due to rainy days or slippery roads. If cancelled, the candidates will be later approached and notified by our staff of the new appointment arranged.

Bad Weather (for all driving test):

If either Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal no. 8 or above is hoisted, an "Extreme Conditions" announcement or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued, the arrangements for driving tests are as follows:

1. If such signals are issued before service hours but lowered after 7:00 a.m., road tests scheduled before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled. Written tests will resume in about two hours upon the cancellation of signals.
2. If such signals are issued before service hours and are still hoisted at 11:30 a.m., road tests in the afternoon session will also be cancelled. Written tests will resume in about two hours upon the cancellation of signals.
3. if the Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement is issued during service hours, road tests of which the expected completion time is within one hour or shorter from the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal no. 8 hoisting time mentioned in the Special Announcement will be cancelled. Written tests will be held until the hosting time.
4. If the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued during service hours, road tests will be suspended. Written tests will be held as usual. If the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is lowered during service hours, road tests will resume, depending on the weather and traffic conditions.

For candidates whose driving tests (road test and written test) have not been conducted due to the abovementioned bad weather conditions, they would be approached and notified by our staff of the new appointment arranged later.

Bad Weather (for Part C (Road Test) of Motor Cycle or Motor Tricycle):

* For Part C (Road Test) of Motor Cycle and Motor Tricycle, even if such signals are lowered later on that day, in case candidates are unable to report to the test centre due to the weather condition, they would be later approached and notified by our staff of the new appointment arranged.

Candidates should pay attention to the announcements at the website of GovHK or on radio and television for the latest arrangements. If candidates (whose driving test was cancelled) do not receive the new appointment 2 weeks after the original test date, they should contact the Driving Test Appointment Office at 2771 7723.

If candidates have lost their learner's driving licence, they should apply for a duplicate licence / re-apply for learner's driving licence depending on their own needs before they can continue to receive driving training. Please complete "Application for a Duplicate Driving Licence / Driving Instructor's Licence" (form TD 106) / "Application for Learner's Driving Licence (Private Car, Light Goods Vehicle, Motor Cycle & Motor Tricycle)" (form TD 555) / Application for Learner's Driving Licence (Commercial Vehicles) (form TD 556) (depending on the situation) and submit the form together with the required documents and fees according to the listed methods. You may also apply for a duplicate driving licence / re-apply for a learner's driving licence online.

To apply for a duplicate appointment letter, non-designated driving school candidates can click here to check reserved / confirmed driving test appointment and relevant details, and download a Duplicate Appointment Letter (only applicable when the test date falls on or after the enquiry date).

Candidates can submit an original signed written request with a copy of candidates' identification document in person, by post, via drop-in box or by authorized person to the Driving Test Appointment Office (Address: Transport Department, 2/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon).

All regulations relating to driving test appointment matters and application procedures stated on the appointment letter and the websites of this department are up-to-date. For enquiries, candidates may call the 1823 Government Hotline or the hotline of the Driving Test Appointment Office at 2771 7723 within office hours.

Candidates who failed the Written Test (Part A) / Taxi Written Test / Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test may bring along identification documents to apply in person for checking the wrongly answered questions and their selected answers at Counter 36, Driving Written Test Centre (2/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon) during office hours (except system maintenance days)*.

Each candidate can only apply for question checking of the latest failed attempt twice. If he / she has already been allotted a new test appointment, he / she cannot make such application within one week before the new test date.

Please note that the applicant can only check his / her wrongly answered questions and the chosen answers at the designated computer at the Driving Written Test Centre. During question checking, the applicant may refer to the test preparation publications but copy of question content in any form and any writing is prohibited. The Transport Department will not provide the correct answers to the concerned questions but will indicate relevant pages and paragraphs where the correct answers can be found in the test preparation publications upon request.

*As the computer system is unable to provide question checking service on the system maintenance days, applicants should call 2150 7777 to enquire before visiting the Driving Written Test Centre.

Candidates can visit the following website to check their past driving test results and download the Certificate concerned:
https://eapps2.td.gov.hk/repoes/td-es-app517/Locale.do?language=en

For other types of enquiries/complaints, please contact the Driving Test Verification and Complaint Office at 2714 6164. The Transport Department would arrange to check the result and / or conduct investigation on the driving test result and reply to the enquirer / complainant accordingly.

Candidates are required to arrive at the test centre on time; otherwise they may NOT be allowed to take the test and their test form may be invalidated. If they want to take the driving test again, they will have to purchase a new test form and allotted with an "end-of-list appointment'. If a road test candidate is unable to arrive at the test centre on time for reporting due to uncontrolled situation (such as serious traffic congestion), he/she may, based on his/her situation, apply to centre staff to attend the test on the same day by completion of "Application for a Late Driving Test" form. TD will consider exercise discretion to approve the application having taken into account the manpower situation. In the event the application is not approved, the case will be treated as not attending the test.

If you have completed the driving test and obtained the result, please refer to the following notes for attention.

(1) Motorcycle/Motor tricycle Part B Test (Mandatory Competence Test)
(2) Private Car, Light Goods Vehicle, Motorcycle/Motor tricycle Road Test
(3) Commercial Vehicle Road Test

Upon passing the driving test, you can apply for the relevant probationary / full driving licence after 4 working days but not exceeding 3 years from the date of passing the driving test.

Upon passing a driving test of motor cycle, motor tricycle, private car or light goods vehicle, you are required by law to undergo and successfully complete a 12-month probationary driving period (i.e. 12 months from the issue date of the probationary driving licence) before you can apply for a full driving licence for that vehicle class. A probationary driving licence must be applied within 3 years from the date of passing relevant driving tests; otherwise, you must re-take and pass the relevant driving tests before you can apply for a probationary driving licence for that vehicle class.

If you hold a valid full driving licence to drive a private car for at least 3 years, you can apply for a full driving licence for light goods vehicle within 3 years upon passing the driving test of this class without undergoing the probationary driving period. If you hold a valid full driving licence issued after the completion of probationary driving period to drive a private car for at least 2 years, you can apply for a full driving licence for light goods vehicle within 3 years upon passing the driving test for this class without undergoing the probationary driving period.

You are required to apply for a full driving licence for the respective vehicle class within 3 years from the date of your completion of the relevant probationary driving period; otherwise, you must re-take and pass the relevant driving tests and complete the relevant probationary driving period(s) before you can apply for a full driving licence for that vehicle class.

For commercial vehicles, you are required to apply for a full driving licence of the relevant vehicle class(es) within 3 years after passing the relevant driving test.

You can apply for a probationary / full driving licence by submitting the application form TD 590 / TD 557 or applying online.

Once a candidate obtains a "pass" result for the Written Test (Part A), he / she will be exempted from taking the Written Test (Part A) when he / she applies for Taxi Written Test / Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test and road tests of various types in the future.

According to current legislations, upon passing the driving test, the candidate should apply for the driving licence of that type of vehicle after 4 working days but not exceeding 3 years from the date of passing the driving test. Otherwise, all of his / her pass results (except Written Test (Part A)) of the vehicle type concerned will be invalidated. He / she has to attend relevant test again should he / she wish to apply for the respective driving licence for the vehicle type concerned.

Besides, if a person does not renew his / her full driving licence within three years after the expiry date, his / her driving licence will not be allowed to be renewed. All of his / her pass results (except Written Test (Part A)) will also be invalidated. The candidate will have to retake and pass the relevant driving test again should he / she wish to obtain a driving licence for the vehicle type concerned. However, if a candidate passes only part of a driving test, he / she will be exempted from taking that part of test again. For example, if a candidate only passes Part B in the Combined Test of Private Car, the candidate need only to apply for retaking the Private Car Part C test.

A person who passed the Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test and completed the Pre-service Course for Taxi Drivers or Ride-hailing Vehicle Drivers, may apply for a taxi full driving licence or a ride-hailing vehicle driving permit within 3 years from the date of passing the Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test and within 1 year from the date of completion of pre-service course as specified in the certificate. Details are as follows:

Regarding the Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test, candidates obtaining a "PASS" result:

1. Upon completing the pre-service course for Taxi Drivers, is eligible for being issued with a Taxi Driving Licence; a valid Taxi Driving Licence holder is in turn eligible to obtain a Ride-hailing Vehicle Driving Permit.
2. Upon completing the pre-service course for Ride-hailing Vehicle Drivers, will only be eligible to obtain a Ride-hailing Vehicle Driving Permit, but will not be eligible for being issued with a Taxi Driving Licence.
3. Candidates obtaining a "PASS" result who completed the pre-service course for Ride-hailing Vehicle Drivers and obtained the Ride-hailing Vehicle Driving Permit, but failing to complete the pre-service course for Taxi Drivers within the three-year validity period of the test result will be required to retake and pass the test, and complete the pre-service course for Taxi Drivers (excluding the basic module) in order to be eligible for being issued with a Taxi Driving Licence.

Details of applying a taxi full driving licence or ride-hailing vehicle driving permit is tabulated below –

Note: A holder of a valid taxi full driving licence may apply for a ride-hailing vehicle driving permit directly without having to complete the written test again and complete the pre-service course for ride-hailing vehicle drivers.

If a candidate fails his / her Written Test (Part A) or Taxi Written Test / Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test, the earliest date he / she could make a fresh application is right after the announcement of written test result. For candidate who did not attend the Written Test (Part A) or Taxi Written Test / Taxi and Ride-hailing Vehicle Combined Written Test, the earliest date he / she could make a fresh application is the next calendar day after the date of his / her original test.

If a candidate fails or does not attend his / her road test, the earliest date he / she could make a fresh application would be the 4th working day after the date of last attempt / original test.

Eligible candidates can register for the balloting via the website of Online Booking for Driving Tests (www.gov.hk/drivingtest) or the Repeater Early Test Appointment Booking Service Hotline (2866 8148) from 11:00 am to 11:59 pm on Mondays to Fridays (except for maintenance period).

Ballot results will be announced on TD's website at 9:00 a.m. on the balloting day (i.e. Mondays to Fridays). Candidates who have won a ballot will receive a ballot Personal Identification Number ("PIN") via SMS or email. Ballot winners are required to complete the selection of a test slot from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the same day of winning the ballot. Ballot winners should log in to the Online System or dial the Telephone Hotline using the ballot PIN for selection of a test slot.

Please note that a road test repeater who has allocated an appointment is not eligible to apply for a repeater early test appointment. Please refer to "Notes to Candidates on Repeater Early Test Appointment Booking Service" for details.

Candidates should apply via the website of Online Booking for Driving Tests (www.gov.hk/drivingtest) (the candidate should have a valid personal digital certificate issued by recognized Certification Authorities or "iAM Smart' account with digital signing for authentication) or submit a written application with the required documents (please refer to Frequently Asked Question 19) to this department at least 7 clear days before the test (that is, the day of the scheduled test and the day when the application is received are excluded). For example, if a candidate's test date is 9th February, the candidate is required to submit the postponement application on or before 1st February. Please note that, if a candidate authorises an agent to submit the postponement application, the candidate should hand in the written application and required documents to the agent (including the designated driving schools and other agency companies) before the due date, so that the agent can submit the postponement application to this department within our office hours and before the deadline.

If the application is sent by post, the date of postmark will be taken as the day on which the notice is deemed to be received. If the application is submitted via drop box, the date of submission is taken as the day on which the application is dropped. Late application would not be accepted. If a candidate is unable to submit the application before the due date, the candidate will need to attend the test as scheduled. Otherwise, the relevant test form shall be invalidated if the candidate is absent from the test.

Application for postponement due to absence from your driving test on medical grounds must be submitted within 1 month from the test date. Please note that candidates are not allowed to apply for postponement for a confirmed repeater early test appointment except on medical reasons.

In addition, in general, candidates are not able to apply for postponement on the same date his / her end-of-list appointment is allotted to him / her because the new and original test date will likely be the same. To ensure that resources can be better utilised, applicants may be requested to provide detailed explanation on the reason for more than one postponement.

A candidate, who is certified by a registered medical practitioner that she has been pregnant for over six months (24 weeks) as at the date of test, may apply for postponement or temporary cancellation of test appointment and submit the required documents to the Driving Test Appointment Office at any time before the test having considered her own health condition. For details about temporary cancellation of driving test, please refer to Frequently Asked Question 22.

Please also refer to the back of the appointment letter and the Frequently Asked Question 19-22 & 25 of this web page for related information.

For application of postponement, candidates can apply via the website of Online Booking for Driving Tests (www.gov.hk/drivingtest) (the candidate should have a valid personal digital certificate issued by recognized Certification Authorities or "iAM Smart' account with digital signing for authentication) or submit the following documents to the Driving Test Appointment Office (DTAO) (2/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon) in person, by post, via drop box, or by authorised agent, (or via the Hong Kong Licensing Office in person, via drop box, or by authorised agent) at least 7 clear days before the test (please refer to Frequently Asked Question 18):-

If a candidate wishes to apply through an authorised agent, the authorised agent should bring along the candidate's original signed authorisation letter and identity document of the agent in addition to the above documents. Application by phone, e-mail or fax will not be accepted. Please also refer to the back of the appointment letter for related information.

The DTAO could provide the postponement application letter template to those who need to submit their application for completion over its counter.

Please note that the regulations regarding postponement of driving tests are listed out in the template. No matter whether candidates write their own letter or use the template, candidates must understand the detailed regulations as listed in the template, the department's website and the appointment letter. In addition, candidates must provide their original signature on the relevant documents. Scanned / printed copies of candidate's signature are NOT accepted.

As the date of postmark on the envelope containing a candidate's application will be taken as the day on which the notice is deemed to be received by the Driving Appointment Office (DTAO) of this department, candidates should make their postal submission earlier to avoid disputes / problems over the postmark which may arise when the posting date is close to the application deadline. This department would not process late application associated with disputes / problems over the postmark date. Applicants who wish to submit their applications by post should be responsible for all postal risk (including postal loss etc.).

Also, underpaid mail items are subject to surcharge by the Hongkong Post. This department will not accept underpaid mail items, which will be returned to the sender (with return address (if any)) or disposed of (without return address) by the Hongkong Post. For proper delivery of the mail items to the department, and to avoid unnecessary delivery delay or unsuccessful delivery, candidates should ensure the mail items bear sufficient postage with return address before posting. Please note details about postage and pay attention to the New Postage Structure (Details).

Applicant submitting application by post are advised to approach the DTAO by phone at 2771 7723 to enquire the mail delivery / application status before the application deadline, and to allow sufficient time to re-submit the application in time in case the postal application is not delivered to the DTAO.

Applications submitted by post will be replied by surface mail. This department would not accept request for rescheduling of driving test due to missing the new test date or late postponement application for reason of including but not limited to not receiving the appointment letter issued by this department.

If a candidate would like to submit driving test postponement application due to personal or medical grounds, an "end-of-list appointment' will be allocated to him / her subject to the prevailing waiting time of the respective test type at the original Driving Test Centre (based on the waiting time during the handling of the candidate's application). Selection of new test date and time is not allowed, and the original test appointment will be cancelled and cannot be restored under any circumstances upon acceptance of the application based on personal or medical grounds.

1. if a candidate submits the application via the website of Online Booking for Driving Tests (www.gov.hk/drivingtest) (the candidate should have a valid personal digital certificate issued by recognized Certification Authorities or "iAM Smart' account with digital signing for authentication), the candidate will be scheduled with the prevailing 'end-of-list appointment' of the respective test type by the computer system, and the new appointment letter will be available for download immediately.
2. if a candidate submits the application in person or via authorised agent at the Driving Test Appointment Office (DTAO), under normal circumstances, the candidate will be scheduled with the prevailing"end-of-list appointment' of the respective test type immediately at the prevailing waiting time and be issued with a new appointment letter; and
3. if a candidate submits the application by post, via drop box, or via the Hong Kong Licensing Office, the allotment will be made and the test date will fall on the prevailing "end-of-list appointment' at the time the application is approved by DTAO. The new appointment letter will normally be sent by surface mail via the Hongkong Post to the applicant's address registered at the Transport Department within 15 working days upon receiving the application. Applicant should approach the Licensing Offices of this department for amendment of record in case there is change to his / her mailing address.

The handling method (3) is also applicable to application of postponement due to absence from driving test on medical grounds regardless of the submission method. Applicant shall pay attention to the delivery of the new appointment letter. As regard to the application processing time, please click here to refer to the information in the postponement letter template.

Candidates are advised to check the latest updated waiting time and "end-of-list appointment' so as to select the most appropriate time and suitable method for submission of postponement application. It would facilitate candidates in estimating the test date and submitting application in time. For methods of enquiry, please click here to browse the relevant webpage.

Test forms are valid up to 18 months from the date of issue. The above arrangement only applies if the test form is still valid at the time of the new test appointment (which is the "end-of-list appointment' when the application is being approved). Please read the Frequently Asked Question 25 for the impact of the validity of test form on the application before submission.

Candidates should also check the expiry date of the Learner's Driving Licence (LDL) before making application for postponement. A LDL is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue. If it expires before the time of the new driving test appointment so arranged subsequent to the re-schedule of a new driving test appointment and you still need to conduct on-road driving training before the new test day, re-apply of a LDL is required.

Candidates may consider applying for temporary cancellation of their test appointment. Upon successful application for temporary cancellation of driving test, the original driving test appointment scheduled will be cancelled and a candidate would not be allotted with a new "end-of-list appointment at counter' of the respective test type at the original Driving Test Centre temporarily. The application procedures, documents required and the points to note for temporary cancellation of driving test and driving test postponement are the same.

Please note that there is no specific application temporarily cancellation letter format. Candidates may download, print, fill in and sign the application letter template provided by us. Please click here, or approach the DTAO's counter to submit the application.

After temporary cancellation of test appointment, a receipt of temporary cancellation of driving test appointment application will be issued to the applicant for reminding the expiry date of his/her driving test form. Candidates should check the latest updated waiting time and "end-of-list appointment', contact the Driving Test Appointment Office (DTAO) and initiate a request for re-scheduling the test at an appropriate time. If a candidate would like to re-schedule a new driving test appointment thereafter, he/she can submit the application via the website of Online Booking for Driving Tests (www.gov.hk/drivingtest) (the candidate should have a valid personal digital certificate issued by recognized Certification Authorities or "iAM Smart' account with digital signing for authentication) or the following documents to the Driving Test Appointment Office (DTAO) (2/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon) in person, by post, via drop box, or by authorised agent (or via the Hong Kong Licensing Office in person, via drop box, or by authorised agent):-

• the original receipt of temporary cancellation of driving test appointment application;
• identification document (original or copies); and
• candidate's original signed written application letter for rescheduling a new driving test appointment (with clearly stated name, HKID No., driving test type, etc.) (only for applications submitted by post, via drop box, or by authorised agent).

If a candidate wishes to apply through an authorised agent, the authorised agent should bring along the candidate's original signed authorisation letter and identity document of the agent in addition to the above documents. Application by phone, e-mail or fax will not be accepted.

Test forms are valid up to 18 months from the date of issue. The above arrangement only applies if the test form is still valid at the time of the new test appointment (which is the "end-of-list appointment' when the application is being approved). Please read the Frequently Asked Question 25 for the impact of the validity of test form on the application before submission.

Candidates should also check the expiry date of the Learner's Driving Licence (LDL) before making application for temporary cancellation of their test appointment. A LDL is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue. If it expires before the time of the new driving test appointment so arranged subsequent to the re-schedule of a new driving test appointment and you still need to conduct on-road driving training before the new test day, re-apply of a LDL is required.

The Transport Department will follow the choice of test region of the candidate (namely "Kowloon and New Territories Region" and the "Hong Kong Island Region") and allot a Driving Test Centre and test date (where the respective test type can be conducted therein) and the respective "end-of-list test appointment' date by a computer system. In other words, candidates can select their test region but cannot specify the Driving Test Centre. If a candidate wish to change the test region for his / her driving test, the candidate has to submit the application at least 7 clear days before the test date (that is, the day of scheduled test and the day when the application is received are excluded. For example, if a candidate's test date is 9th February, the candidate is required to submit the application on or before 1st February) via the website of Online Booking for Driving Tests (www.gov.hk/drivingtest) (the candidate should have a valid personal digital certificate issued by recognized Certification Authorities or "iAM Smart' account with digital signing for authentication) or submit the following documents:-

If the application is sent by post, the date of postmark will be taken as the day on which the notice is deemed to be received. If the application is submitted via drop box, the date of submission is taken as the day on which the application is dropped. Late application would not be accepted. If a candidate is unable to submit the application before the due date, he / she will need to attend the test as scheduled. Otherwise, the relevant test form shall be invalidated if the candidate is absent from the test. Application method, required documents and the points to note are the same for the postponement application. Please read the Frequently Asked Question 19 – 21 & 25 of this web page.

The Driving Test Appointment Office could provide a letter template for test region change to those who need to submit their application for completion over its counter.

Please note that if a candidate wishes to change his / her test region back to the original one later, the candidate will be allotted with an "end-of-list appointment' the original Driving Test Centre of the original test region. The above arrangement only applies if the driving test form is still valid at the time of the new test appointment (which is the "end-of-list appointment' when your application is being approved). Please read the Frequently Asked Question 25 for the impact of the validity of test form on the application before submission.

Yes, but this application only applies to Private Car and Light Goods Vehicle driving tests.

Written application for change of vehicle type of driving test must be submitted to the Driving Test Appointment Office before the written test with following required documents. Application will be considered on a case-by-case basis –

Otherwise, change of the vehicle type would not be possible and candidates should attend the allotted original road test of the original vehicle type or purchase another driving test form for applying for a new test of another vehicle type according to the prevailing practice for a new "end-of-list appointment'.

If the application is submitted to our office 7 working days or more before the written test date (that is, there are at least 6 working days between the test date and the date of submission), successful applicants can attend the written test on the original appointment date. If a candidate submitted the application within 7 working days before your written test, the candidate will be allotted with an "end-of-list appointment' date at the prevailing waiting time upon approval of application.

If the application is sent by post, the date of postmark will be taken as the day on which the notice is deemed to be received. If the application is submitted via drop box, the date of submission is taken as the day on which the application is dropped. If a candidate wishes to apply through an authorised agent, please hand in the written application and required documents to the authorised agent (including the designated driving schools and other agency companies) before the due date, so that the agent can submit the application to this department within our office hours and before the deadline. However, if the candidates submit the application on the date of their written test, the department will only accept applications made in person; submission by mail, via drop box and by authorised agent will not be accepted. Application after the written test would not be accepted.

Under prevailing policy, candidates will not be tested if their test vehicle is not of the test vehicle type applied for.

Learner drivers could receive driver training through one of the following ways:

Click here for information about Government Designated Driving Schools.

2. Private Driving Instructors

You can also receive driver training from private driving instructors. A list of private driving instructors is posted at our Driving Test Appointment Office. The address is:

2/F Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon (map)  

Besides, the contact lists of Private Driving Instructors published by Transport Department can be viewed here. Please note that the information as stated on the name list are provided by the private driving instructors.

In addition, some private organizations together with private driving instructors set up private driving schools with various sizes. Such private driving schools would also organize driver training courses to public.

Government designated driving schools, private driving instructors and private driving schools offer different kinds of driver training courses in the market. Learner drivers should consider the following before they decide to join any course:

No matter which alternative you choose, make sure you receive sufficient training and possess basic driving skills and enough on-road experience before taking driving tests. For learner drivers without any driving experience, we recommend at least 30 hours of driver training before taking the test.

Prevailing ordinance does not impose any requirement on the need to hold a valid learner driving licence for taking driving test.