Bahamas Driver’s Licence Practical Exam : roadtraffic.gov.bs

Organisation : Bahamas Road Traffic Department
Facility Name : Driver’s Licence Practical Exam
Applicable For : Person who completed the theoretical driving test exam
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/licencess/driving-examinations/driving-test-practical-examination/

How To Apply For Driver’s Licence Practical Exam in Bahamas?

The second phase of the Drivers Licence Test consists of a practical examination designed to test the applicant’s ability to driving a motor vehicle.

Related / Similar Facility : Bahamas Public Service Driver’s Exam

Process:
** Present your Transport Management Number (TMN) received during registration to Customer Service Representative (CSR).
** CSR will confirm applicant’s identity and successful completion of the theoretical examination.
** Examiner will perform an inspection of the vehicle provided for the test.
** Once the vehicle passes the inspection, the Examiner will conduct the practical exam.
** On completion of the practical test, applicant will immediately be informed of the results.
** Applicant will return in 2 working days to receive their Driver’s Licence.

Please Note: Practical exam appointments are Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pm (except during lunch lpm – 2pm). Further, on days when there is inclement weather the Chief Examiner would make a determination whether conditions are safe to conduct the driving test; else test would be postponed without cost to the applicant, however, applicant must be present.

Eligibility of Bahamas Driver’s Licence Practical Exam

You should have successfully completed the theoretical driving test examination to qualify to take the practical examination.

Supporting Documents of Bahamas Driver’s Licence Practical Exam

** Valid Government issued identification (Passport, Voter’s Card or Birth Certificate)
** National Insurance Smart Card
** Non-Bahamians should present Passport, Permission to Reside (via Work Permit issued by The Bahamas Immigration Department), Residency, Spousal Permit or Permanent Resident

Additional Details:
On the day of the test applicant must present:
** A valid learner’s permit
** A vehicle to be used for the examination (please note that the vehicle will be inspected for road worthiness before the examination can begin.
** A sign with the letter “L” in red on a white background must be placed on the front windshield and the rear back glass
** A licensed driver must accompany the applicant to the office on the day of the test and must have a valid Drivers Licence for a period not less than one year in their possession for verification.
** A receipt of payment for the examination
** A Valid Passport
** A National Insurance Smart Card

Please note: Non-Bahamians should present Passport; permit to reside in The Bahamas issued by The Bahamas Immigration Department, via Work Permit, residency Spouse Certificate or Residency to reside.

Turn-Around Time of Bahamas Driver’s Licence Practical Exam

** Practical test appointments are given on a first come basis, therefore, applicants would receive the next available appointment.
** If an applicant fails the practical test there is a waiting period of 30 days before they can resume the process.
** 2 working days to process Driver’s Licence application.

Please Note: In some instances further processing of some applicants may be necessary.

Related Fee of Bahamas Driver’s Licence Practical Exam

BS$15.00. The fee of BS$15.00 covers the cost of the theory examination and the practical examination. If you fail the theory examination, you will be allowed to re-take the examination at no cost. However, you will have to pay another BS$15.00 to take the practical examination.

Contact Us:
For more information, you may contact the Road Traffic Department at the address below

Drivers’ Licence Unit:
Thomas A. Robinson Stadium
Eastern Entrance Section 3
P.O. Box N-1615
Nassau, The Bahamas

Examination Unit:
Thomas A. Robinson Stadium
Eastern Entrance Section 4 Rm 81E
P.O. Box N-1615
Nassau, The Bahamas

Email: roadtraffic [at] bahamas.gov.bs
Tel.: (242)604-5402 | (242)604-5404 | (242)604-5409
Fax: (242)322-8910