RTA Category 3 Licence · Automatic & Manual

Car Driving Licence Course in Dubai — Automatic & Manual Training

Get your UAE Category 3 car driving licence with structured theory lectures, practical road training and parking manoeuvre coaching — from your first lesson to your final RTA road test.

RTA Vehicle Category

Maximum Training Hours

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Theory + Safety Lectures

First-Attempt Pass Rate

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Service Overview

Why Take Our Car Driving Course

Our Car Driving Course provides comprehensive instruction to help you obtain a UAE driving licence under Category 3, allowing you to drive standard passenger cars safely and competently. The programme covers traffic laws, driving techniques, vehicle maintenance and defensive driving strategies through both theory and practical training.

Already hold a licence from another country? You may qualify for reduced training hours after a Pre-Evaluation Test — our instructors give personalised attention so you build confidence for every driving condition.

Automatic or Manual

Choose the transmission that suits you — both pathways lead to the same UAE Category 3 licence.

Got Driving Experience?

Reduced Hours Based on Your Existing Licence

If you hold a valid car licence from another country, you may not need the full 20-hour programme.

20 Hours

No prior licence, or licence held under 2 years

15 Hours

Valid home-country licence held 2–5 years

10 Hours

Valid home-country licence held 5+ years

Direct RTA Test

Valid/expired licence under 10 years from exempted countries

Eligible for reduced hours? You must first pass a Pre-Evaluation Test, bookable through our call centre or in person.

Your Learning Journey

8 Markers to Your Car Licence

A clear, structured path from registration to the final RTA road test.

Information & Registration

Submit your Emirates ID and required documents to open your RTA training file.

Lectures (Theory)

Attend 8 RTA lectures plus 1 Drive Dubai safety lecture — online, Arabic, English or Urdu.

RTA Knowledge Test

Pass the 40-question theory exam — minimum 30 correct answers required.

Practical Training

10, 15 or 20 hours of road training, based on your driving history.

On Road Assessment

Internal examiner test confirming readiness — required hours must be completed first.

Internal Yard Assessment

School examiners test your parking: parallel, garage, slope, emergency & angle.

RTA Internal Yard Test

RTA examiners re-test the same 5 parking manoeuvres before you progress further.

Final RTA Road Test

The last step — pass this after highway training to receive your licence same-day.

Course Fees

Car Training Packages

Single Attempt packages or all-inclusive Lumpsum plans for Automatic or Manual transmission.

Single Attempt

20 Hours · Automatic

AED 2,400 + VAT

✓RTA Fee: AED 1,440 (separate)
✓20 Hours Practical Training
✓Regular Day Slots
✓Single Attempt per Test
✓9 Theory Lectures Included

9 Topics You'll Master

Available in English, Urdu and Arabic — attend online or at our DIP head office before booking your RTA theory test.

Road User Safety

Traffic Rules & Regulations

Managing Risk

Driving Conditions

Driving Environment

Rules of the Road

Forecasting Hazards & Emergencies

Traffic Accidents Case Studies

Safety Lecture

Theory test: 40 questions · minimum 30 correct to pass. Practice with our mock test facility or the official “RTA Dubai” app.

Yard Skills

5 Parking Manoeuvres You'll Master

Tested in both the Internal Yard Assessment and the official RTA Yard Test before you progress to road training.

Parallel Parking

Reverse between two vehicles along the kerb with precision.

Garage Parking

Manoeuvre forward or reverse into a confined garage bay.

Slope Parking

Park and hold safely on an incline using handbrake control.

Emergency Parking

React and stop safely under simulated emergency conditions.

Angle Parking

Park at an angle within marked bay lines, forward or reverse.

Eligibility & Documents

Who Can Apply

Individual customers — citizens and residents of Dubai who are above the legal age and medically fit — are eligible to apply. You can open a traffic file at 17 years 6 months; the licence is issued once you pass all tests and turn 18.

Temporary Licence in 7 Days

Pass your final road test and receive a temporary licence by email within 7 days, valid while your permanent card is issued.

Common Questions

Car Driving Course FAQ

Quick answers about hours, fees and the licensing process.

How long does the car driving course take?

Most learners complete training within 4–8 weeks depending on lesson frequency, required hours (10–20) and RTA test scheduling.

Can I choose automatic or manual transmission?

Yes — both pathways lead to the same Category 3 licence. Choose whichever transmission you’re more comfortable driving long-term.

What if I fail the RTA road test?

Single Attempt packages require a new booking fee per retest; Lumpsum packages include multiple or unlimited retest attempts depending on the plan you choose.

Do I need to bring my own car for the test?

No — all practical training and the RTA test are conducted in our dual-control training vehicles.

Start Driving Today

Ready to Get Your Car Driving Licence?

Speak to our team about course hours, fees and the fastest path to your RTA Category 3 licence.

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