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What are the requirements on driving experience for applicants of Private Driving Instructor's Licence?

Transport Department

Applicants must meet the following requirements on driving experience immediately before the date of the application (determined by the date the TD received the application) :

Group 1 (Private Cars and Light Goods Vehicles)Group 2 (Public/Private Light Bus and Public/Private Bus)Group 3 (Medium Goods Vehicle, Heavy Goods Vehicle and Articulated Vehicle)
  • is the holder of a valid full driving licence to drive private car and light goods vehicle (Vehicle Classification Code 1 and 2) and has held these driving licences for a period of at least 6 years immediately before the date of application (Note)
  • is the holder of a valid full driving licence to drive public/private light bus (Vehicle Classification Code 4 and 5) and public/private bus (Vehicle Classification Code 9 and 10) and has held these driving licences for a period of at least 3 years immediately before the date of application; and
  • is the holder of a valid full driving licence to drive private car and light goods vehicle (Vehicle Classification Code 1 and 2) and has held these driving licences for a period of at least 6 years immediately before the date of application (Note)
  • is the holder of a valid full driving licence to drive medium goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicle and articulated vehicle (Vehicle Classification Code 18, 19 and 20) and has held these driving licences for a period of at least 3 years immediately before the date of application; and
  • is the holder of a valid full driving licence to drive private car and light goods vehicle (Vehicle Classification Code 1 and 2) and has held these driving licences for a period of at least 6 years immediately before the date of application (Note)

(Note) Excluding probationary driving period.

Please click here for the detailed qualification requirements for each group and quota.

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