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This comprehensive program is for our foreign friends who want their car-driving license, but don’t know where to start. It includes everything you need in order to succeed at getting your car-driving license!
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Get Your Car License with ADor-Biker
For foreigners who might not have mastered Chinese yet or are not confident in their driving abilities, this can be a confusing and time-consuming process. We have partnered with an official Taiwanese driving school, so you will benefit from our structured program, language assistance, and personal support in addition to their knowledgeable instructors and small English class.
Program Structure:
1) 1.5 hours program overview at the ADor-Biker office, including filling out paperwork, taking license photos, and completing a necessary medical evaluation
2) 5 weeks of class for practice and coaching in English at the driving school
3) Take the 3 tests needed in order to get a driving license:
a. Written Test at the DMV in Shulin (樹林)
b. Driving Course Test at the school where you’ve been practicing
c. Practical Road Test out on the road around the driving school
4) Receive your car license 7 business days after you pass the tests!
※ Before registering, please read the below FAQ and send us a message at FB messenger, email, or here:
Car License Program
FAQs
Q: What are the requirements for the program?
A: In order to participate in the program, you only need 2 things:
1. An ARC that has been issued for at least 6 months or longer
2. Over 18 years old
Q: When are the class times?
A: You can choose 1hr-classes 4 days/week or 2hr-classes 2 days/week between Monday to Saturday
❗Due to the driving school being short-staffed currently, the course session has temporary changed to 2 days/week | 2 hours/class (Mon - Sat | 06:30 - 11:30) for in-person driving classes.
❗Apologize for the slow start in our services due to the adaption and adjustment of this programs and services, please reach to us for the furthermore information.
Class Schedule Options |
Class Hour |
Class Time Options |
4 days/week |
1hr |
Mon - Fri: 06:30 am – 06:00 pm Sat: 06:30 am – 06:00 pm |
2 days/week |
2hr |
Q: How long is the program?
A: You will have a class for a total of 5 weeks + 1 test week:
Example Schedule for 4 days-classes | |||
Date |
Time |
Class |
Location |
29-Aug |
02:30 pm - 03:30 pm |
Driving |
Driving School (in Shulin) |
30-Aug | |||
01-Sept | |||
02-Sept | |||
05-Sept | |||
06-Sept | |||
08-Sept | |||
09-Sept | |||
12-Sept | |||
13-Sept | |||
15-Sept | |||
16-Sept | |||
19-Sept | |||
20-Sept | |||
22-Sept | |||
23-Sept | |||
26-Sept | |||
27-Sept | |||
29-Sept | |||
Next week |
Announced each month by DMV |
Written & Driving Tests |
DMV / Driving School (in Shulin) |
Example Schedule for 2 days-classes | |||
Date |
Time |
Class |
Location |
30-Aug |
02:30 pm - 04:30 pm |
Driving |
Driving School (in Shulin) |
01-Sept | |||
06-Sept | |||
08-Sept | |||
13-Sept | |||
15-Sept | |||
20-Sept | |||
22-Sept | |||
27-Sept | |||
29-Sept | |||
Next week |
Announced each month by DMV |
Written & Driving Tests |
DMV / Driving School (in Shulin) |
Q: Are classes for manual or automatic cars?
A: You can choose between driving an automatic OR driving a manual car for your classes/tests. The default program is automatic, so please let us know if you wish to use a manual car and we will add a $1,000 NTD fee to the program cost.
Q: What about the tests? What are the tests like?
A: There are 3 tests for the car license that are held in 1 day.
· In the early morning: Written Test at DMV
· Either before noon or after noon: Both Driving Tests are taken at the driving school
Test Type |
Location |
Written Test |
Shulin DMV |
Course Driving Test |
Driving School |
On the Road Test |
Roads around Driving School |
Q: When will I receive my license?
A: Your license will arrive at our office 7 business days after you pass both the written and driving tests. We’ll notify you to come to pick it up.
Q: How many spots are in each class?
A: Each class is capped at 2 students to ensure everyone has time to practice, receive personalized attention from the coach, and be ready for the tests.
Q: I want to get a license eventually, but I am a complete beginner. Is this a good program for me?
A: New beginners are welcome, no need to worry!
Q: What happens if I don’t pass the tests?
A: There are 3 tests: 1 written test and 2 driving tests:
Test Re-take Info & Fees | ||
Test Type |
Waiting period before you can re-take the test |
Re-take Fee |
Written Test |
2 weeks |
$2,000 NTD |
Course Driving Test |
2 weeks |
$2,000 NTD |
On the Road Test |
2 weeks |
NO FEE |
※ Please note that if you do not pass the written test, you cannot move on to the driving tests |
Q: Where is the driving school located?
A: The school is located in Shulin (樹林), New Taipei City.
Q: I already have a car license in my home country – doesn’t that count?
A: Yes, if you’re lucky, your home country can have a reciprocity agreement with Taiwan so that you can convert your existing car license to a Taiwanese one! You can message us to find out if your home license is eligible – we also have a license conversion program that walks you through the whole process if you don’t want to worry about it yourself.
Q: I’m an experienced driver, but I’ve failed the driving test! Why is it so hard?
A: The driving tests do not test general driving ability; they test specific skills with strict scoring rules. From our observations, the more experience a driver has, the easier it is for them to fail. This is because the driving test DOESN’T ALLOW any corrections or revisions while driving, which is different from our everyday driving habits. So, if you go to the DMV by yourself ①without practicing ②not knowing the scoring ③not being used to the car you’ll use THEN it will be very hard to pass the tests even if you are experienced.
· Ex. for the ‘S curve’ you only have 1 try to complete the skill - if you back up or need to adjust as you go, you fail.
Q: I have had a car license for a long time, why should I spend 5 weeks 'learning how to drive'?
A: The 5-week course through a driving school is now the shortest and easiest legal way to get a car license (if you choose to go to the DMV to apply for a self-learning license, the wait is 12 weeks to take the test and you won’t be able to practice beforehand at the DMV). The driving school program is government designed & approved to practice skills needed for the driving test, so every school offers the same program.
Q: I heard from my friend that they joined a short program or talked a driving school into letting them practice for a few hours to get their car license, why can’t you provide that?
A: While this was possible a few years ago, it is now illegal for any driving school to offer such a program or service. The government is tightening regulations to help improve driving safety in Taiwan, so the standard 5-week course is all that is legally available now. Most schools do not want to break their relationship or trust with the DMV, which directly monitors them.
Q: Can I only practice the driving test part? I can pass the written test.
A: There are no public driving practice areas like there are for scooters, so the only place to ‘practice’ is a driving school. If you can find a school willing to break the law to let you practice for a few hours instead of the government-approved course, then it will remain workable. We do not recommend this since it can get the school in major trouble, along with the workers there.
Q: I don’t want to spend that much time/money on getting a car license – what are my options?
A: If you’re not eligible to convert your home license and you don’t want to spend the time/money for a car license, then maybe you can enjoy exploring Taiwan the Taiwanese way… by scooter! Getting a scooter license only takes a week and if you’re able to ride a bicycle then it’s quite easy to learn. Otherwise, if you’re focused on getting a car license, the 5-week program is your best legal option right now.
Q: You seem like great company! Is there a way I can get more involved or learn more about what you are doing?
A: Our goal is to be a go-to resource for our foreign friends in Taiwan! We’d love to have you message us or even come see our office and meet our team. We can help with any questions you have about Taiwan, suggest fun experiences or show you what projects we’re currently working on to help our foreign community. Our FB page is https://www.facebook.com/liveintaiwan101
We hope this information about the program was helpful! If you have any additional questions, we’re happy to provide answers. Send us a message on our Facebook Messenger or email us.