How to Book an RTA Driving Test in Dubai
The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai has implemented rules and regulations when it comes to obtaining a driving licence in the Emirate. The driving tests are difficult but not impossible to clear, only if you pay attention to details during training. Since there are various steps involved in the driving test, many potential drivers often fail in one of the steps. Therefore, instead of appearing for the entire test again, they can opt to book RTA car driving test service based on a few conditions.
Also, with RTA driving test booking service, you can easily request an appointment for knowledge test, road test, yard test as well as for the remote interpretation of test questions.
Let’s find out in detail how to book RTA driving test, its eligibility criteria, service charges, terms and conditions to avail this service and more.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BOOK RTA CAR DRIVING TEST IN DUBAI
Here are a few eligibility criteria to request for RTA Dubai driving test booking that applies to trainees and individuals:
- A request can be made by trainees for knowledge test booking who have completed their theoretical lectures and opened a traffic file.
- Those trainees who have cleared their knowledge test and assessment as well as fulfilled the training requirements can request for yard examination.
- Trainees can request to book a road test, if they have completed the training requirements as well as cleared the knowledge test and assessment.
- Individuals who have cleared the previous road tests, but have yet not received their driving licence within one year of passing the road test can apply for an evaluation test.
- If the driving licence is not renewed for 10+ years then individuals can apply for the evaluation test.
- If the driving licence is withdrawn or revoked by Dubai Police, then individuals can request to book a road test.
- If the driving licence is withdrawn or cancelled after earning more than 24 black points, then one can book a road test appointment via RTA Dubai.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BOOK RTA CAR DRIVING TEST APPOINTMENT
To book an appointment for the RTA car driving test, you need to submit your Emirates ID. In case your Dubai driving licence is withdrawn or cancelled, you need to submit eye examination results along with Emirates ID.
HOW TO BOOK A DRIVING TEST IN DUBAI
There are several channels through which you can apply for RTA Dubai driving test booking. Here we have detailed the steps involved when applying through each of the medium:
BOOK RTA DRIVING TEST ONLINE VIA RTA DUBAI OFFICIAL WEBSITE
- Access your profile on the RTA Dubai’s official website using Emirates ID.
- A verification code/ one-time password is sent via text message to the number registered in the system to verify user’s identity.
- Book the examination date for knowledge, road or yard, depending on your requirement.
- Choose knowledge test translation (if required) and the fee for the service will be added.
- Pay the fees online.
You will receive an email or a text message when the appointment is confirmed.
BOOK RTA DRIVING TEST ONLINE VIA DUBAI DRIVE APP FOR ROAD TEST
- Download the Dubai Drive app (iOS | Android)
- Enter your date of birth and learning form number in the app to request an appointment.
- Pick from the available dates for the appointment.
- Pay the fees via credit card.
BOOK APPOINTMENT VIA SMART SCREEN
You can also request for a road test appointment via the smart screen placed at the driving institutes in Dubai. Here’s how:
- Enter your learning form number or Emirates ID number.
- Book an appointment from the dates available.
- Pay the service fee at one of the driving institutes before booking.
BOOK CAR DRIVING TEST IN DUBAI THROUGH DRIVING INSTITUTES
You can also book car driving test in Dubai via the following driving institutes:
- Al Ahly Driving Centre in Al Quoz 4
- Belhasa Driving Centre in Al Wasil Branch, Mount on, Nad Al Hammar and Al Quoz 4
- Dubai Driving Centre in Jumeirah, Al Quoz Industrial 3, Al Qusais 1 and Horse branch
- Dubai International Driving Centre (Dubai Drive) in Dubai Investment Park 2
- Galadari Driving Centre in Al Qusais 4 and Al Quoz 3
- Emirates Driving Institute in Al Qusais 1 and Al Quoz 3
- Emirates Transport Driving Institute in Warsan 3
- Excellence Driving Centre in Al Qusais Industrial Area 5
- Bin Yaber Driving Centre
These steps are to be followed when you head to a driving institute in Dubai to book RTA car driving test:
- Provide the learning form number to the representative on the counter.
- Pick the suitable appointment date from the available options.
- Request knowledge test translation (if required).
- The driving institute connect with the translator and customer via Skype.
- The translator translates the questions in the knowledge test while the operator takes the test.
- Pay the service fees.
- An e-copy of the transaction receipt is sent via E-mail and a link to download the receipt is sent via text message.
BOOK A ROAD TEST AND ASSESSMENT FROM RTA CUSTOMER HAPPINESS CENTRE
Head to Customer Happiness Centre in Deira to book a road test and assessment after the withdrawal or revocation of driving licence. Here’s how to book driving test:
- Submit the documents required to process the request.
- Pay the service fees.
- Book the appointment according to the available dates.
- Female candidates can apply at the Dubai Driving Centre, Al Quasis branch for the test, whereas, male candidates at Emirates Driving Centre, Al Quasis branch.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT VIA MAHBOUB INTELLIGENT CHAT SYSTEM
- Book an appointment for a road test on chat with Mahboub.
- You will receive service fees and requirements by Maboub.
- A road inspection appointment is booked by Mahboub after your confirmation.
- The Mahboub will then ask to enter your birth year and traffic file number.
- You can specify the exam date and time.
- A verification code is sent to the customer via text message on the registered number.
- Pay the fees via credit card.
- You will receive the transaction reference number .
After following the above-mentioned steps from your chosen medium, you will receive your knowledge test, road test or yard test appointment (whatever you have applied for). The validity remains until the appointment date.
PROCESSING TIME
The processing time varies from medium to medium. It takes about two minutes if you are applying through the RTA website, Dubai Drive app or Smart Chat system – Mahboub.
The processing time is about five minutes, if you are applying via driving institutes.
SERVICE FEE
The service charges vary depending on the type of RTA driving test booking. Here is a complete list of service fees applicable to each test type:
RTA DUBAI DRIVING TEST BOOKING FOR KNOWLEDGE, ASSESSMENT OR ROAD TEST
- RTA test fee: AED 200
- Appointment rescheduling fee: AED 320
- Innovation and Knowledge fee: AED 20+
- Knowledge test translation (if required) fee: AED 400
RTA DUBAI DRIVING TEST BOOKING FOR EVALUATION EXAMINATION
This is the breakdown of service fees if the driving licence is not renewed for 10+ years:
- Learning file opening fee: AED 200
- Learning form issuance: AED 100
- Safe driving guide: AED 50
- RTA examination fee: AED 200
- Delay in licence renewal fine: AED 500
- Licence renewal fee: AED 300
- Innovation and Knowledge fee: AED 20+
If it’s been more than a year since you have passed the road test, but not yet received the driving licence, then you need to pay the same service charges to book an RTA car driving test.
If you are requesting to book car driving test in Dubai in case of revoked or withdrawn driving licence, then the following service charges apply:
- RTA examination fee: AED 200
- Learning file opening fee: AED 200
- Learning form issuance: AED 100
- Innovation and Knowledge fee: AED 20+
- Rehabilitation fee if the licence is cancelled or withdrawn: AED 3000
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A few terms and conditions apply to book RTA car driving test in Dubai. Let’s take a look at them:
- Make sure the learning form issued is valid
- If you need to translate the knowledge test, then file the request for translation five days ahead of the knowledge test date
- If you plan to book RTA driving test online, then you need to pay the service charges at one of the driving institutes
- Make sure all the theoretical training requirements are complete if you are applying for knowledge check
- Those applying for arena test are required to pass the knowledge test, complete all the training requirements and pass the assessment examination from the Driving Learning Institute
- In case of booking a road test, you should have passed the knowledge test, paid all the service charges, cleared the yard test and completed the training requirements
- If you failed to appear for the examination on the given date, then you need to book a new test appointment and repay the service charges
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW TO CHANGE THE ROAD TEST DATE?
You can request a road test date change via the Dubai Drive app, Smart Chat or at the driving institute, 24 hours prior to the scheduled test date. If you want to appear for the road test ahead of the scheduled date, you can do that as well only if the appointment is available and all the service fees are paid.
CAN I BOOK A NEW ROAD TEST IF I COULDN’T CLEAR THE PREVIOUS ONE?
Yes, you can book RTA car driving test any time, given the availability of dates. Also, to apply for a new road test you have to complete the required training after the failure. Besides, make sure to follow the RTA driving test checklist to successfully clear the test.
There could be different reasons to fail the RTA road test. However, it is worthwhile to note that if you failed the road test five times consecutively, then you must submit the assessment test to the driving institute.
Here our guide to book RTA car driving test comes to an end. Once you successfully complete all the driving tests and training requirements, you can then easily apply for your Dubai driving licence. After obtaining your licence, you can then either buy a new or a used car in Dubai easily.
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