DRIVING LICENSE in Cambodia. LOCATION and Step by Step process.

​LATEST UPDATE: The venue for the driving license is OPEN. The eye test (also called the health check now) fee is 10,000 Riels (someone reported once that it was 20,000 but has been updated since to 10,000 based on recent confirmations).  Drivers over 60 years old should be aware that their license validity will be reduced to 2 years instead of 10 years (lately some received a 5-year validity license instead. Maybe a permanent update. To confirm). Both cars and motorbikes are available on location for you to pass the test (loan). Thanks.

If looking for renewal or conversion from foreign license please read our latest post here.

LOCATION on Road National 5:
Heavy Truck Training Center
NR5, Phnom Penh
Map on Google click here

This location is for all kind of licenses from motorbikes to trucks.

Process:
You can go on location to the second office on the left after the reception area to gather some information.
Look for the big red and white electric pole on your right while on road 5. Heavy Truck Training Center is right there on the right-hand side. It is big and well organized, you won't miss the place.

You can call 1275 (Government phone number information) to get general details in English (expect this to be different than expected though. Some locals might speak a poor English). FOR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE call 092719106
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1 - REGISTERING:
It is recommended to come in person to the test facility in advance to register to be tested on a future date. Can vary depending on how many people attend the test. usually the next day. Worth noting that some of our members recently registered themselves online with success. This is a recent improvement.

Prepare the following DOCUMENTS:

-Letter of residency from your Sangkat. Make 100% sure that it is a specific letter for driving license. Regular letters were refused in the past. Ask a Khmer native speaker to translate for confirmation.

-3 id photos 4x6.

-Passport + photocopy of passport.

-Visa + photocopy with previous stamps as proof of long term stay in Cambodia or at least 6 month validity left of 12 months.

TOTAL COST is 120,000 riels ($30) (+ 1000 riels photocopies*).
Test cost= 100,000 riels ($25). ($45 for a car)
Eye test cost per license= 20,000 riels ($5)
*Photocopies cost= 1000 riels (if you didn't make them prior to your visit at the venue).
Prefer local currency. If in dollars, no daily conversion. If in dollars, price is $25 for license and $5 for eye test.
(contact us if updated to a new price or new policy).
All paid cash or through Wing and ABA. 1000 riels in cash for photocopy.

2 - TEST DAY:

THEORY: Theory test takes place in one group from 9 to 10am.
You need to answer 35 questions (40 for car's test) on a computer exactly like you would do on the app used for training called CAMBODIA DRIVING RULES (available on Playstore for Android and available also for iPhone)

TIPS: Download the App, practice and revise:
Apple Store
Google Play

* The APP is in both English and Khmer
MPWT Website: https://www.mpwt.gov.kh/en/public-services/driver-s-license
INSIDE🔥HOT🔥TIP; focus only on the “Champion” section of the app for quick revision and mock tests.

RIDING TEST:
Practical testing for cars and bikes can start by 10:30am (expect updates). You might be tested and get the license card printed before the 11am lunch break. Otherwise, you have to come back for the afternoon session which starts at 2pm.

You need to ride around the course and do an 8 cones slalom which are about more than 2m30 apart. The quite easy circuit on the test facility involves mocked up junctions, rail crossings, traffic lights, etc. Beware that the test begins with a stop uphill.

The 8 cones slalom requires a lot of practice (most failed by lack of practice or using a huge bike that is not convenient) which can be done before 9am or in the afternoon. Prefer light bikes. Avoid very low customs and very sporty bikes. Very heavy custom, cruiser, sport-bike and very big bikes won't make it, unless you are a very experienced rider already.

Have a look at what it looks like compared to a 'western type' of slalom in my video (click the link below). Note that the Ducati 1000 DS is one of the worst bike for the license practice test. Prefer Honda FTR, SL230, XR or any other 200-250cc trail and classic bike.

Video of slalom

Cheers and best luck!

Read more about the Training Center here.