When it comes to learning how to drive and getting a valid driving license in the UAE, opting for a reliable driving school is recommended. In Fujairah the official driving school responsible for handing out driving licences after the successful completion of training and passing of exams is the Fujairah National Driving Institute (FNDI).
Here is all you need to know about this FNDI driving school, Fujairah.
Fujairah National Driving Institute Licence Course
Fujairah National Driving Institute (FNDI) offers different driving courses for different types of vehicles. These include:
- Light motor vehicle
- Light bus
- Light forklift
- Motorcycle
- Heavy bus
- Heavy truck
- Shovel
Let’s delve deeper into the driving licence course for light vehicles. Here is a brief breakdown of the entire process:
Light Motor Vehicle Course
The simple break down of the light motor vehicle driving course is:
- Admission
- Lecture
- Theory Test
- Practical Lessons
- Parking Test
- Assessment Test
- Road Test
Admission
To get an admission at FNDI, you register online and pay the minimum fee of AED 1500. Once they send you a confirmation email or SMS, you are required to visit the Traffic Police section at FNDI.
Traffic police section timing:
The documents requirements are:
- Valid passport
- Fujairah visa copy
- A copy of Company Trade License
- 4 Passport size Photographs
- NOC from the Sponsor (In Arabic)
- Emirates ID copy
- Company PRO
- Approval SMS/Email Copy from Fujairah Police Traffic Department
All these documents should bear the company stamp.
File opening Fees
Expense Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Light Motor Vehicle | Fee AED 300 |
| Heavy Vehicle | Fee AED 400 |
| Medical | Fee AED 1000 |
| Minimum payment for registration | Fee AED 1500 |
Course Fee Structure Light Motor Vehicle:
Test Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Eye Test | Fee AED 100 |
| Theory Test | Fee AED 80 |
| Practical Test | Fee AED 270 |
| Assessment Test | Fee AED 80 |
| Re-assessment Test | Fee AED 80 |
| Road Test | Fee AED 270 |
Meanwhile, the fees for per class for the course varies depending on the shift and programme you choose. The minimum rate for regular programme is AED 1800 for 30 classes while the cost of premium programme, 30 classes is AED 9000. Programmes for 35 and 40 classes are also available at slightly higher rates.
Timing for File opening registration at FNDI:
08:00 am – 2:30 pm, Saturday to Thursday.
Besides, you can register for the course at FNDI between 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
Lectures
The second step of receiving a valid driving licence from Fujairah National Driving School is to attend the lectures. FNDI offers lectures on the following topics:
- Introduction to driving in the UAE
- Rules of the Road
- Driving Checklist
- Final Lecure
FNDI Theory Test
This part of the test comprises theoretical questions based on real life situations, traffic signs, road marking and traffic fines in Fujairah. You will get practice tests for this section with MCQs to prepare you for scoring better.
No. of MCQs: 32
Minimum score for passing: 20
Topics:
- Road user information
- Traffic signs
- Traffic laws
- Fog, Flood
- Mobile phone
- Unacceptable driving behavior
- Role model behavior
- Learning to drive
- Managing risk
- Road user safety
- Rules and responsibilities
- Hazard perception videos
Once you have cleared the theory test, you may advance to practical training.
FNDI Practical Training
The next and one of the most important steps in availing a driving licence is the practical training. In this step, you will learn to drive a car by actually handling it. FNDI conducts this training with approved instructors. The total number of training hours depend on your driving history and experience. The training covers all the aspects that the traffic police look for in the final driving test.
Per class duration: 40 minutes
FNDI Parking Test
As the name suggests this test gauges a driver’s ability to park properly. It covers these parking options:
- Garage Parking
- Hill Parking
- Parallel Parking
Fujairah Traffic Police examines the test. You can take this test if you fulfill these requirements:
- Fees paid
- Required number of classes attended
- All lectures attended
FNDI Assessment Test
The purpose of this test is to assess if the student is eligible to take the final test or not. It is conducted by the internal examiners after the lectures and classes are attended, due cleared.
FNDI Road Test
This is the final test to pass to get your driving licence in Fujairah. It is conducted by Fujairah Traffic Police examiners once you have passed the previous tests, taken all your classes, have a valid traffic file, paid your fees and possess a valid learning permit.
Moreover, remember to carry your original Emirates ID during licence issuance.
FNDI Contact
You can contact FNDI in these ways:
Head Office:
FNDI contact number: 09 – 222 2333
Email: fndi_info@fndi.ae
Location: FNDI 3833, Al Hayl Road, Fujairah
Timings: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday | Friday 7:00 am to 12:00 pm | Saturday closed
Branch:
FNDI Dibba contact number: +97192444054
Location: Dibba Branch, Dibba – Masafi Road, Fujairah
This concludes our guide on Fujairah National Driving Institute. If you have a car to practice driving once you avail your driving licence in the UAE, good luck. However, in case you are still looking for options, check out these used cars for sale in Fujairah to get the right fit.
Stay tuned to the UAE’s top auto blog for more information on driving and traffic law.
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