The computerized Part A Test (Written Test) is held at the written test centre of the Transport Department at Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices. Candidates may practice at the Kiosks located in the test centre before taking the test to get familiar with the operation of computerized written test. Applicants can submit the application via the website of Online Booking for Driving Tests (details at www.gov.hk/drivingtest).

The Test Criteria of the Part A Test (Written Test)

The questions of the Part A Test (Written Test) are mainly based on the "Road Users' Code" ("the Code"), which would be distributed to candidates who apply for the learner's driving licence or for the driving test of Private Car / Light Goods Vehicle / Motor Cycle or Motor Tricycle for the first time.

In addition, the latest updates in road traffic related legislation, driving rules and information are included in the scope of Part A Test (Written Test) and Taxi Written Test. Candidates need to be conversant with the revised test materials before taking the test. For details, please refer to Updated Scope of Written Test

Below are the test criteria of Part A Test (Written Test):

• Updated Scope of Written Tests
• Test Centre and Language of Written Tests
• Sample Questions of Part A Test (Written Test)

• Documents Required when Attending Written Tests
  • Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card for Hong Kong permanent residents / Hong Kong Identity Card for Hong Kong residents / passport or valid travel document for non Hong Kong residents (previously registered in the Transport Department; defaced or expired documents will not be accepted);
  • A valid full driving licence (if applicable); and
  • The test appointment letter.
• Procedures of Written Tests
  • After arriving at the Transport Department, please wait at the Driving Test Appointment Office lobby first.
  • Please queue up to enter the written test room according to the instructions of the staff and switch off the mobile phone and all electronic devices with alarm functions (e.g. smart watches).
  • In the written test waiting area, please pay attention to the test instructions explained by the invigilators, and then enter the examination room for registration as indicated instructed by the invigilators.
  • After completing the registration, candidates will be assigned to a computer. After settling down, candidates can follow the computer instructions to take the written test.
  • After the test is finished, please pay attention to the instructions on the computer screen for collecting the results.
• Frequently Asked Questions

  For arrangements relating to appointments, rechecking of wrongly answered questions, postponement etc., as well as other general notes for candidates, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions, the Driving Test Index page and the back page of the appointment letter.