Getting a HK Driving License: Process and Timing?

Information on the TD website.

http://www.td.gov.hk/public_services/licences_and_permits/vehicle_and_driving_licences/index.htm


Download the Learner's Driving Licence here (valid for 12 months, $548):

http://www.td.gov.hk/FileManager/EN/Content_125/td555.pdf


Going with HK driving school increases the chance of passing (don't ask). Know of a 'fresh' driver who passed the written test after a few hours of flipping through the Road Users' Code book. It's only about 50 questions and is multiple choice - results are immediate.

That should have been HK School of Motoring. I'm not recommending this school and would not say it is the best, just going on what I have heard about the passing.

If you go to the Transport Dept in Admiralty, they have a list on the board of all certified driving instructors and what langauges they speak.


I used one of them a few years ago for a 'refresher' course before buying a car in HK - it was great and focused on HK driving issues in one 3 hour afternoon session. It has made me much more comfortable on the roads here.


BTW - a friend moved back to Canada and had the same situation and had to retake his test at 40 years old... the whole thing, driving section and all... he had to wait for an appointment and was car less in the suburbs for a few months... so you might want to check with your home state if they will accept a HK license or if you will have to retake in the USA too.