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 it has been updated since to 10,000 Riels based on recent confirmations).  Drivers over 60 years 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 to pass your test (loan). Thanks.

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

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

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

Process:
You can go to the second office of the venue 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 Centre is right there on the right-hand side. It is big and well organised, you won't miss the place.

You can call 1275 (Government phone number information) to get general details in English (expect this to differ from what you expect, though, as some locals might speak poor English). FOR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE, call 092719106
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1 - REGISTERING:
It is recommended that you come in person to the test facility in advance to register to be tested on a future date. It 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 a driving license. Regular letters were refused in the past. Ask a local native speaker to translate for confirmation. Prepare 2 LETTERS if you need 2 licenses (one for a car, one for a motorbike, for instance).

-3 ID photos 4x6.

-Passport + photocopy of passport.

-Visa + photocopy with previous stamps as proof of long-term stay in Cambodia (which means that if you even have a month left on your visa, it will be accepted) or at least 6 months validity left of a 12-month visa.

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 before you visited the venue).
Prefer local currency. If in dollars, no daily conversion. If in dollars, the price is $25 for the license and $5 for the eye test.
Contact us if there is an update to a new price or policy.
All paid cash or through Wing and ABA. (1000 riels for a photocopy).

2 - TEST DAY:

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

Passing this test is necessary for every license you need (car, motorcycle, etc.). 2 licenses = 2 tests.

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

You need to ride around the course and do an 8-cone slalom, which is more than 2 m30 apart. The easier circuit on the test facility involves mock-up junctions, rail crossings, traffic lights, etc. Beware that the test begins with a stop uphill.

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

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 bikes for the license practice test. Use Honda FTR, SL230, XR or any other 200- 250cc trail and classic bike.

Video of slalom

Cheers and best of luck!

Read more about the Training Centre here.