Hahaha I know it’s incredibly odd to be blogging about this, but while I was going through the process, I knew I googled a lot of things (especially before my actual TP Test) so I decided I should write a post on this. 

To help other fellow Google-rs who want to find out more about this!! And once again, to entertain my friends who actually read this space… who are at various stages now, from unregistered to test-takers-to-be. :-) 

Actually I don’t really have much things to say, and that everything is pretty straightforward. I can’t be sure the information I write here is 100% accurate, but yes this is what an ignorant member of the public knows about what she has gone through! 

Learning to drive has been a huge part of my break so far, so yes, I find the need to jot all the little details down. I hope it’s either helpful for you, or entertaining la okay. Nice big headers to help you navigate to relevant sections.

General Summary:

- Learnt 3A (Auto) and passed my TP Test on first attempt *v* (I was really lucky)
– Spent ~$2.6k altogether from compulsory theory things (lessons, practices, evaluation) to practicals to TP test
– Cleared everything theory-related by Jan (only exception is FTT actual test in late Feb)
– Practical lessons took place from Mid-Feb to End-Apr (2 months plus)

1) The First Step 

Of course, the first thing you need to do if you wish to register as a school candidate will be to head down to the centre – people can argue all day about the pros and cons about learning in the school or as a private learner, and the reason why I opted to go as a school candidate is mainly because my sister strongly encouraged it (from her past experience) since I am completely diving into this without knowing what’s really going on.

I guess as a private candidate, the benefits are evident: flexible timings with your instructors (some friends of mine have instructors who impose rules of arranging maximum one lesson a week), not needing to take PRACTICES and EVALUATIONS before basic/final theory tests, not needing to attend FOUR  COMPULSORY THEORY LESSONS, and most importantly, the debatable “BECAUSE IT’S CHEAPER!!!!!!!” reason.

I wouldn’t know for sure if it’s cheaper – stats point out that private students have a higher chance of failing (but I don’t know where these stats are from…) and as such, the hefty test fees ($235.72) will have to be paid again and again and again, depending on how many times you fail. This number has apparently gone up to 10 before. But then again, I wouldn’t know…

ANYWAY I will stop spouting nonsense and I will urge you to consider going to the school to learn, unless you know of amazing private instructors who are lovely to hang out with, for 90-100 minutes a week.

This post is really about the school, so yes. I will stop blabbering.

I think the total fees paid for my driving license (WHICH CAME A FEW DAYS AGO!) came up to $2.6k, but I know this is pretty pricey and that some people have paid ~$1.8k or less. I think the crazy amount of revision lessons I booked may have contributed greatly to this amount. I didn’t want to fail my TP test at my first attempt, because failing it meant needing to pay another 400 bucks (test fees and 2 compulsory revision lessons – apparently you need not attend, but you need to pay, so… yeah) and I don’t want to waste anymore money la!!

2) Theory 

Okay, so the deal in BBDC is that you have to attend 4 theory lessons (they will scan your NRIC before and after the lesson, to ensure you’re REALLY there) and before you’re allowed to book for your actual Basic Theory Test (BTT) and Final Theory Test (FTT), you have to pass the evaluation of the test first. I don’t think practices are compulsory, but it’ll be good for you to attend at least one to attempt a few questions (the ones I found online werent nearly as good, because the questions from the practices ARE reused in both the evaluation and the actual test). Full marks for these tests are very attainable, but FTT was really tricky for me. I had a hard time understanding how the clutch worked okay because I was just guessing here and there.

I am actually pretty competitive and I made sure I scored full marks for both tests to boast to my sister and my mother. Who didn’t really care anyways. (I am kidding)

Theory is really a breeze, and I strongly recommend you to attend practice sessions for FTT (maybe BTT is too B) before going for evaluation. It’s really not easy peasy lemon squeeeeeeezy. But maybe its just me.




3) Practical 

This is probably the most exciting part!!!

When you pass your BTT, you can book for all your practical lessons. I took my BTT in End Jan, and the earliest CLUMP of slots I could book began in late March la okay. The thing about booking is that you can only book 3 lessons PER WEEK in advance. I didn’t know then, but I quickly found out. Anyway, I started picking up the try-sell slots from mid-Feb, which I strongly encourage everybody to do, to get things moving quickly. My friend then told me I could actually attend 3 + scramble to buy try-sell slots within the week – but I had no clue!!! 

I was very confused all the way from the beginning la I was really just knocking my way around.

When you book at one shot, you will usually get a FIXED group, without the surcharge. If you decide that you want to decide on that particular group in the future, and you book insufficient lessons, you will need to pay $3+ more for the group, or ~$6 for the SAME instructor. Therefore, I strongly urge you to book up to 30 lessons at one go, if possible. Or book THE MAXIMUM you can.

This sounds crazy right. But better safe than sorry, and the cancellation limit at BBDC’s portal is up to 1000 times, i.e. at the end of the day, you can just cancel the remaining slots you didn’t use, and get back whatever money those lessons are worth!!! Don’t worry about cancelling your slots 2 days before they’re due – they’ll be wiped out before you can blink. Because when you’re at the end of your journey, others are just beginning theirs. And they’re intense. HAHAHAHAHA.

My instructor group was G8035, and the instructors are really all incredibly lovely (at least those I met!) I would describe them all, but it’s a little creepy. If you ever decide to choose your own instructor group (they’re randomly allocated), then you can bet on them.

The thing about picking up try-sell slots (i.e. slots that other people cancelled less than 2 days before their lesson) is that you get their instructor group, so for the first five lessons or so, I was jumping about randomly. And I had this really scary man for my Stage 1 Review.

Ahh I have so many things to say!!!!!!

Anyway there will be five stages altogether, where you learn the basic stuff (Stage 1), the more advanced stuff like lane-changing/u-turn (Stage 2), the circuit stuff like parking/ramp/slope/crank courses (Stage 3), the test routes (Stage 4) and the final revision (Stage 5). There’s always a review lesson at the end of each stage for the instructor to evaluate your progress.

Evidently I was very, very terrible (hopefully better now) on the road at the beginning (it was my sixth lesson), and the aforementioned scary instructor had zero tolerance for my crap. I think he was having a bad day and meeting me shot his anger scale from a 10/10 to a 100/10, because I did silly things like stopping behind a yellow box to wait for the bus to leave. Emergency jamming because I was so bad at controlling the brakes. Not observing street signs properly and the speed limits. AIYA I really was a terrible driver that day (he made me so nervous too!) but he was really frightening and I prayed I would never ever get him again. And I didn’t. HAHAHAHAHA. He told me to run if I ever saw him again. It was really that bad. But I didn’t see him because he wasnt in my group to begin with!!

The first time I went for lesson I had no idea how anything worked and I was so surprised that the instructor knew exactly what lesson I was on (Lesson 1) and then I realised they update their iPads in real time la so obviously he knew. But I really was so clueless hahahaha. Okay not funny.

I cleared the curriculum in 22 lessons (including the one I forgot to bring my NRIC = cannot leave the circuit and it was Stage 2 wahh heart pain) but I booked another 8 revision lessons afterwards HAHAHA because I wanted to book my traffic police test a few weeks later (I knew I wasnt ready to take on the tester!!!) and yes.. I decided on 20 May. Because the 20th of each month is very special to me!

I wish I can give more credit to all the instructors who ever taught me – Mr Wee (the team leader WE DEVELOPED A BOND… hopefully not one-sided), Mr Toh (honestly my favourite because he was so bubbly and patient),Mr Yeo, Mr Yeow, Mr Ng, Mr Wee (another instructor!), Mr Tang… and more!! But these instructors are the ones I’ve gotten a few times over my 30 lessons hahahaha.

4) Actual TP Test

I cannot describe to you how nervous I was for my TP Test. I think most of it stems from the additional pressure I placed on myself – I must pass on my first attempt because I’ve wasted enough $!!

It was quite reassuring to hear from Mr Wee (the team leader) that I was “expected to pass” two lessons before my test (I thought that’d be the last time I saw him!!! But he was my warm-up instructor hahahah more on that later)… I think that is a great progress from that time the other Mr Wee told me “you should pass on your second or third attempt”, because he said I was too safe on the road and its easy to get penalised! My Stage 5 review didn’t go all that well……. and I really am not an amazing driver. How I perform is really dependent on how relaxed I feel with the instructor, and that really shouldn’t be the case.

My actual test day came on 20 May 2016 as mentioned, and I was so incredibly lucky. For many reasons.

#1 It didn’t rain, despite the fact that the weather forecasted predicted heavy thunderstorms, and that it has been raining like mad for the past few days.

#2 My instructor for warm-up was Mr Wee (I warmed up to him – he wasnt the most loving in the beginning hahaha!) and he was reassuring and reminded me patiently what I should do/look out for… and the route he brought me in the circuit during my warm-up was very similar to my actual test. Which makes me wonder if he actually knew…………….. (I don’t think so but I can’t be sure)

#3 The test route I took was Test Route 6, towards the CCK area, which has no U-turns (something I struggle with). It’s not about steering the wheel/making the turn itself, but more of lane-changing smoothly all the way to the left (and sometimes back to the right for a right-turn) in heavy fast traffic. And I think all the other routes have U-turns in them REALLY INSANE I don’t know how I managed to get such incredible luck.

#4 My tester didn’t test me on the emergency brake – previously, my instructors told me that my E-brake was a little too soft, but I perfected it during my warm-up session la because I asked Mr Wee to keep slamming the dashboard HAHAHAH but still I wasnt 100% confident – which is odd, because E-brake is very straightforward. It just involves slamming the brakes as hard as you can IMMEDIATELY after the instructor beats the poop out of the dashboard. But oh well!

Basically you have a warm-up session before your actual test, which lasts up to 30+ minutes. The test can start as soon as this session ends, or it can drag out to around half an hour later. For me, I booked Session 6 (I think?) – my warm up started at 12.55pm and my test began at 1.45pm or so. The test car was in terrific condition, so the brakes were amazing and it felt newer la.

During my warm-up, nothing went wrong except that I accidentally rolled slowly off the stop-line without completely stopping and made a right turn – which can give me an immediate failure in the actual test la. The day before, I mounted the kerb at the S-course which never happened before and I was terrified it would happen again. I really was a ball of nerves, and my sister asked if I was more nervous before my Uni admissions interview or driving test. My answer was the latter.

I think cars are very dangerous if a reckless driver happens to be in charge of the wheel, and we all know how they are capable of causing unfavourable scenarios, and I really wanted to be safe while competent at the same time.

But okay deep thoughts aside, while I was waiting in the room for my tester to call my name, I was surprisingly calm and all I can say is… being calm is really the way to ace the test!!

I didn’t exactly ace the test though, because I got 18 points (to pass, you have to get below 20 points)… and 12 came from the last five minutes when I was lane-changing to get back to the centre. I was too eager because I was close to the junction already and there was a taxi behind me la but okay in the end I got 12 points from lane-changing abruptly and causing another vehicle to take evasive action (not really… but okay).

I really have no good tips to offer, but I think its essential to score 0 points in the circuit – try to make sure everything is perfect inside, because road conditions are always unpredictable! And it’s really not difficult la to do well in the circuit as long as all the turning points are noted properly + don’t mount kerbs at all costs!! And really just take it easy and breathe – the worst that can happen is that all does not go well but that can be fixed!! I really know how nerve-wrecking it can be.

I wasnt expecting to pass, even though I really, really wanted to, but I am so thankful I ultimately did at my first attempt! They say a lot of it is based on luck – your tester’s mood, your test route, the weather, the time slot’s traffic conditions and roadworks, etc. but I think a large portion is how calm you are. The fact that you made it to booking a test already means you got the basics down la so just need to make sure you’re calm and steady, then the testers will be happy and will be willing to overlook tiny mistakes. And be polite!! And smile!!

Oh ya. About the time slot for tests, a lot of people have different sayings – an instructor told me a good time will be 9+, and another said 11-2 will be nice, and another just said dont book peak periods (first and last slot). I think session 5/6 are optimum time slots but I think just avoiding peak periods will be a good time!!

Anyway I was immensely happy I managed to pass my test that day (mum and sis came down at 2.20pm and was shocked to see my test car #146 back at the school and thought I failed, since my test supposedly started at 2pm HAHA) but yes! I still need loads and loads and loads of practice, especially when roads in the real world aren’t nearly as safe as those around BBDC.

If you’re still on the fence whether to join the school/be a private candidate, I really don’t know what advice to give because both have their perks, but I just want to say that I had a great experience with the school, and that I would go with the school if I had to – however, it also depends on how much time you have in your hands and if your schedule is flexible. I effectively cleared my practical lessons/test in 3 months! It could have been faster but being the noob I am, I had to book more practical lessons and a later test date HAHAHAHA.

Okay, that’s about all I want to say about BBDC!! I can’t say with conviction that learning driving in schools > learning in private, but BBDC was great for me from the start till the end!!

I know how confusing it can get before you embark on this journey, but yes I hope this gave you a clearer idea (at whichever stage you are at). 

Seey’all :-) 

P.S. Shoutout to mama and jiejie for sending me to BBDC and waiting there even, on good days. I love you 2 many many, even when you scream at me while I drive your cars around town.




120 thoughts on “My BBDC Experience (School)

    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Tian! I’m so sorry for this incredibly late reply, and I hope your lessons are going well (or that you’ve completed the course!) I think you already know this, but the try-sell slots will simply pop up at the page where you book lessons! Theres no special link or anything. If you refresh the page constantly, new slots may pop up here and there :-)

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  1. Bryan

    I just passed my BTE and have booked my BTT, guess I’m afraid it might turn out harder. Finished all the practices available, do u think I will pass in 1st attempt?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Bryan! I’m sorry I only just saw your comment, but if you’ve completed your BTT already, I hope you have good news! The questions from BTT are most from the fixed pool of practice questions (you have already attempted!), and are very manageable :-)

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  2. Sabrina

    Hi! Can I just ask, how long did you take from registering at BBDC to taking your BTT? Newbie here and I’m considering taking my license soon but the BTT test is on 26 of October, will 15 days be enough to pass? Thanks :)

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Sabrina! I can’t remember clearly, but 15 days definitely sounds sufficient. I had to attend 4 compulsory theory lessons (I signed up with school) – I’ll advise you to sign up for at least one practice session, since all the questions are “recycled” in the actual BTT!

      If you need any notes, just let me know! I have a pretty handy summary book :-)

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  3. Anu

    Hi Hazel I was just wondering how did u prepare for your BTT evaluation. I have done one of the practice sessions and actually managed to do 2 books within that session so I booked my evaluation. But I only got 78%. Do u have any advice and how to study for the evaluation as BBDC evaluations are harder than the actual test right?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hello Anu!

      It’s okay – I think the trick is to finish up the practice booklets, and familiarise yourself with all of the questions before going for the evaluation (and subsequently the actual test). Most of the questions are from a common question bank, so those practice booklets pretty much cover it all! Don’t worry too much hehe just make sure you know all the right options from the practice booklets and everything will fall into place :-)

      If you need notes let me know, and I’ll drop you an email!

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      1. shu eng

        Hello Hazel~ chanced upon your blog while researching about bbdc. it’s really helpful. If is not too inconvenient, Will you be able to send me the notes as well? Sorry for the trouble. Thank you so much. Stay safe. my email is :shueng98@gmail.com

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        1. Hazel Post author

          Hi Shu Eng, I’m so sorry for the late reply. I know it’s been months now, let me know if you still need the BTT notes!

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  4. JC

    isnt it amazing that your post two years ago is still giving everyone guidance and hope? i just wanna say THANK YOU! i even bookmark your page. hahahhaha. i got the same group too! i cant change lane for gawd’s sake… not sure how many $200 bucks i’m gonna throw before i can pass!

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Aww hello JC!

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment :-) You are most definitely welcome and I’m sure your BBDC journey will be a wonderful one hehe. I hope the instructors you’ve gotten are all lovely!! And… I feel you about lane-changing its difficult even until now… ahah! But jiayou ok and be more optimistic!! You can do it!

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  5. Jess

    Hi Hazel! ;)

    Thank you so much for your detailed blog post on learning driving/taking tests!

    I was just wondering – what’s the process for booking the BTT, FTT, and PT? I really want to take my test within 3-4 months of signing up at the school. Some friends told me to quickly finish the BTT and book the practical test immediately. Is that possible? Or do I have to take the driving lessons first?

    Also, could you please send me the notes you have compiled? I would greatly appreciate it! <3

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hey Jess!

      You’re welcome heh I hope it helped clarify certain things :-)

      3-4 months is definitely do-able but it’d require some high level of commitment (attending as many lessons as you can in a week)! That is also a very reasonable advice because you’ll need to complete BTT before you can even apply for a PDL (Provisional Driving License) to get on the roads. However, it’ll take a while to complete BTT because you’ll have to clear all the theory lessons + do practice sessions + evaluation sessions (and pass those!) before you can book a BTT date… which could be weeks down the road. This is the case if you’re learning with the school!

      If you’re taking private lessons, you can just apply for BTT straight away whenever you’re ready.

      Basically the timeline is: BTT –> pass, apply PDL –> start driving lessons, start preparing for FTT –> take FTT –> take PT (you must take FTT before PT!)

      I’ve sent you the notes already, hope they’ll be helpful! Jiayou!

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  6. Adeline Lim

    Hi Hazel, can i ask you if the lessons and Evaluation are compulsory? I have got my hands on practice questions and dont need evaluation nor practice lessons. If i book but skip the evaluations and lessons, will they allow me to book for BTT and FTT? Im asking becuz my BF took driving in CDC. He booked but did not attend any evaluation. Will BBDC system allow me to book also if i skip?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Adeline!

      If you’re learning with BBDC, they will, unfortunately, make it compulsory for you to attend four theory lessons and the evaluation session :-(

      Attendance will be taken for the theory lessons: they’ll scan your NRIC before and after the lessons so it’s a little hard to disappear in between!

      They’ll only allow you to book the BTT and FTT after you complete their evaluations (+ attend all lessons) and they’re really strict about this…!

      I heard from my friends that in CDC it is possible to skip evaluation and you can apply for BTT directly!

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  7. Cheryl

    Hi Hazel

    Just came across your forum. I need your advice and summary urgently cos i cant get it into my head.

    Hope to have your reply asap.

    Thank you in advance

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  8. Jas

    Hi Hazel, my apologies for the long comment ahead! Thank you so much for posting such a detailed post on your bbdc experience! :) my friends have always told me about the cheaper option of proceeding as a private candidate, but I never really knew how the learning structure at bbdc would be like until I happened to chance upon your post :) I’ve just completed 2 BTLs with bbdc, and am looking towards completing the BTPs and passing the BTE asap so that I can book my BTT asap!

    May I know how many BTPs/FTPs you took before attempting & passing the BTE/FTE?
    I wasn’t really sure how much is an appropriate amount of practice, so I’ve booked 3 BTPs that will take place right before a BTE on the same day. I’m hoping to pass BTE on the first try so I can speed up the theory part as much as possible. Do you think this is an appropriate amount or would it be better if I do more BTPs prior to taking a BTE?

    Also, if it is possible, could you please share with me your notes for the theory portion as well? It would really help me a lot for my revision prior to the evaluations and tests! Thank you so much for your help!! :)

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Jas,

      Hehe don’t be sorry, I hope the post helped you gain a better understanding!

      If I’m not wrong I booked twice – my advice is to book sufficient practices such that you’ll go through all the booklets, because the questions are essentially the same for BTE. Three seems sufficient to me! I think I booked more practice sessions before FTE though hahaha. Just try as much as possible to finish all the practice questions available and you’ll be all ready.

      I’ve sent you the summary as well :-)

      All the best for your BBDC journey ahead!

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      1. Jas

        Hi Hazel,
        Thanks for your prompt reply! I’ll heed your advice and take note of that when I’m booking my FTPs in the future :) Once again, thank you so much!

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  9. Cheryl

    Hi! I’ve just enrolled into bbdc, can you share with me the summary that you have and any advice for me? Thank you!

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hey Cheryl, I’ve sent them to you!

      If you’ve any specific questions let me know :-)

      It’ll be quite a journey but don’t give up okay!

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  10. Marcia

    Hi! i’ve just enrolled into bbdc, do you mind sharing with me the summary that you have and any advice?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hey Marcia, I’ve sent the notes! Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll try to answer them :-) My main advice will be to not give up on your journey – I know people who gave up halfway and it’s not fun to catch up afterwards (with the PDL expiry date and all). All the best!

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  11. Wanying

    Hello Hazel!!

    Thanks so much for sharing your BBDC journey!! It’s really insightful for new beginners like me in developing a rough idea of what to expect for my subsequent lessons at BBDC haha!

    As I would also be taking my BTT soon, I was wondering if you could kindly share your summary with me too, which I believe would help me in my preparation!

    Thank you!! (:

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  12. Mav

    Hi Hazel, if I want to book more than 3 pratical lessons per week the only option is to get from try-sell? There is no other options? Thanks in advance!

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi SX, sorry for this late reply! I’m afraid I don’t remember anymore :-( You could try asking the help desks at BBDC!

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  13. Mitza

    Hey there Hazel. Thanks for the detailed explanation about your driving test journey at bbdc. Im planning to take it next year (: Would you be so kind to email me the notes so that i can start my revision early etc xD

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  14. TING

    Hi Hazel, can you please drop me an email for notes on evaluation test for FTT? Resllh appreciate it!

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  15. krystal

    Hi i have recently just registered at bbdc and im wondering whether for the first 2 BTL (1.01,1.02) and also the later 2 FTL is there any need to bring/buy the theory books as i only received the practical training handbook (the thick one) when i registered? it seems like the 2 theory books have to be bought separately from the counter? im so confused ???????? Also, those optional additional practices can be booked as and when we like throughout the journey to BTT and FTT right? sorry im really confused about everything!

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi!

      I completely understand your confusion – I was in the same position. Unfortunately I’m not very sure if BBDC has changed anything from the time when I was there. I remember buying the smaller booklets on my own (but ask around – I’m sure your friends have some lying around haha!) and I definitely don’t think it is compulsory. But just to confirm, you can ask the front desk? And yes, you can definitely book those additional practices as and when; I would strongly suggest you to do so just to get a feel of things/be exposed to the questions in the question bank, so that you can clear your evaluation tests at one go! Jiayou for your journey :-)

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  16. AK

    Hi Hazel, it’s really commendable that you are still helping out people 2 years after your driving lessons! Thank you so much for helping the lost souls out here!

    Would you mind sending me the notes you have too? Thanks in advance!

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  17. jx

    hello do you think having the basic theory handbook is necessary? Also, can you send me your btt notes too? Thank you!

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi, I don’t think the basic theory handbook is absolutely necessary but it could be helpful. All you need to know should be in the notes I’ve sent! :-) If you have friends who are also learning and have already bought the book, I recommend borrowing from them instead!

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  18. ShadowToh

    Hello! Do you have BTT and FTT notes, that you can send me? Abit sad that i failed BTE twice already, do you have any tips or tricks to ace it?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi! I’ve sent you my BTT notes, unfortunately I don’t have any notes for FTT. To ace BTE/FTE, I would really encourage you to complete all the practice booklets. The questions for the evaluation tests come from the same bank, so if you finish all the practice booklets, you’d have been exposed to most, if not all, of the questions. Remember which questions you get wrong, and make a mental note what the correct answer is. If you don’t understand anything, make sure to ask! Jiayou, you can do it :-)

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  19. Varija

    Hi, Thank you for sharing your experience! I have just booked for my BTT in end Jan. But i intend to practice for the final theory test and also do the evaluation during this week. Do you by any chance know the validity period of the FTE cause i do not want to retake it in the future. Thank you.

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hey Varija, I’m sorry but I actually can no longer remember the specifics :-( I think asking the staff at BBDC will be more helpful! All the best for your journey ahead.

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  20. shidah

    hi hazel! came across your blog. i have booked my bbdc since last year and didnt get the chance to start. dont know where to start. and i just renew this year. planning to book anytime this next week! how long it took you to pass your driving lesson?

    care to email me at s-hdahh@live.com for the notes? :)

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Shidah, all the best for your journey ahead! I started in Dec (theory) and ended in May (because I wanted more time to practice before my test haha). I took about 2+ months to clear my practical sessions!

      I’ve emailed you the notes already :-)

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  21. nasrin banu

    Hi this blog is really helpful on the process. I have currently finished my theory lessons and a practice session. I have attempted the evaluation 2 times but I still failed them just by a small number. I have booked for another evaluation test and hope to pass it and the upcoming basic theory test. Would you mind giving me some notes for the basic theory? Thank you!!

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hello, I’ve mailed you the notes already – hope they’ll help. All the best for your next evaluation test. I definitely recommend taking more practice sessions to familiarise yourself with the questions, since they’re reused for the evaluation/actual tests! :-)

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  22. TERRY CHIA

    Hi Hazel, thanks for writing this wonderful post to share with us your experiences and also to help us to be mentally prepared for the journey ahead. I have just registered with BBDC yesterday and will be going for my first Theory lesson on the 22th of this month. Could I also request the notes from you? Please email it to me as well? Thank you so much, Hazel & have a great week ahead~

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Terry, you’re welcome! I’ve sent the notes over, hope they’ll help you :-) All the best for your journey ahead!

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  23. Samantha

    Hi Hazel, thanks for this guide! I booked my lessons all at one go, and the Booking Statement on the website showed that I have the same group allocated for all my lessons. BUT the two instructors I have met so far during my first two lessons said that I will need to manually go to the counter and tell them I actually want to fix the group and top up the amount accordingly. I’m pretty confused as to whether I actually have to do that so would appreciate if you have any advice about that! Thanks in advance!

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Samantha! If you’ve booked all your lessons at once, you do not have to pay an additional charge to fix the group :-) However, if you do intend to book additional lessons like I did before my exams, you’ll have to pay an additional fee per lesson if I’m not wrong. Do check with the counter staff for more details just in case!

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  24. Joan loh

    Hi hazel i just came across your blog and i had fun reading them. Thank you so much!im still currently confused with the system. I have started my practical and have completed 2 lessons. I got the lessons from trysell. And i happened to hear from the 2nd instructor that he is in the same group as the instructor i had for my first lesson. Does that mean i will be consistently seeing the same teachers in the same group even if i book try sell slots all the way till the end of my bbdc journey?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Joan, you’re welcome :-)

      Based on my understanding, when you pick up try-sell slots, you are actually going for the lessons from the other party’s instructor group (if applicable), i.e. If you pick up person A’s slot, you’ll go to A’s group. If you pick up person B’s slot, you’ll go to B’s group… Therefore, it does not mean that you’ll be seeing teachers from the same group all the way unless you are really lucky! I think the only way to ensure that you’ll meet instructors from the same group is to add a fee when you’re booking your own lessons (that are not from try-sell).

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  25. Isabella

    Hi Hazel! I really had fun reading your blog! Under the training structure for practical, there was a “driving simulator”, how does that work? Is that during Stage 1 or after? And what happens to the remaining money in your account after passing TP?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Isabella, because I completed the course 3 years ago, my memory’s a little fuzzy… I think the driving simulator course is something you can sign up for after you’ve completed Stage 1 of your practical lessons.

      Regarding the balance amount, I think BBDC will mail it to you upon graduation of your course in a form of a cheque. Do check with the counter staff to confirm!

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  26. Ariel

    Hi. Thank you for writing this blog. I found it very useful. I have failed my BTT 2x and intended to take the 3rd one. Can you pls help me send the BTT notes? Really appreciate a lot.

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Ariel,

      I’ve sent them! Jiayou, dont give up :-) Do the practices the centre provides! The question bank is almost 100% the same, so it’ll really help a lot in consolidating your learning.

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  27. Gladyn Lim

    Hi Hazel, thank you for your insightful posts!
    I’m preparing for BTT, would you be able to send me the notes too? Thanks!

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  28. Joy

    Hi Hazel, thank you for your blogpost, it rly helped give me an idea of the entire learning process. I have just recently enrolled at BBDC, is it okay if you send me the notes for BTT as well? Thank you very much!! :)

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  29. Mitchell Tsai

    Hi Hazel, thank you for your insightful posts!
    I’m preparing for BTT, would you be able to send me the notes too? Thanks!

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  30. SA

    Hi Hazel

    Thanks for taking the time to churn such an informative and useful post! I’m sure many have benefitted from your sharing and tips ???? Do you mind sharing your notes? My email is frozen.tuberrose@gmail.com. Many thanks in advance! ????

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  31. Tricia

    Hi Hazel ~ Thanks for your post! My BTT is coming up soon! Do you mind sending me your notes as well? Really appreciate it!! :>

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  32. yan

    hiii!! can I trouble you to send me your notes i’m having the test soon and I’m very nervous :-(

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  33. Heyki

    Hiii Hazel! Thank you for taking your time to write this insightful post!! Could u send me the notes?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Faith! Sorry I misread your message and sent you the BTT notes instead. Unfortunately I do not have any FTT resources :-(

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  34. christina

    Hi Hazel, just wondering if you can share for the lesson after stage 5 evaluation, is it based on revision of the circuit and test route?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Christina, my memory is a bit fuzzy now but I do believe so. You can let the instructors know exactly what you’re not so confident in and I’m sure they’ll guide you! :-)

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  35. Lim Xin Yi

    Hi Hazel, thanks for the details that you have provided and I’d also like to have a copy of your notes, thanks in advance!

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  36. clairessa

    Hi Hazel! Thank you for sharing your BBDC experience! Could you send me your notes as well?

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  37. Esther

    Hi Hazel, thanks for sharing your BBDC experience. I have also recently started taking BTL. Could you send me your notes as well?

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  38. jy

    Hi Hazel, how do we book the revision lessons? Is it the same procedure as how we book our practical lessons?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hey Jy, it has been a couple of years for me since I’ve “graduated” BBDC haha! Based on my fuzzy memory, I would believe so.

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  39. G

    Hi Hazel, thank you for sharing your experience. I have also started taking BBDC journey, skipped practice and failed twice for btt evaluation :( Could you send me your notes please? oopszzanga@hotmail.com Thanks in advance!

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  40. Elston

    Hello! I know I’m super slow to read these but I rly need help with my ftt ? I’ve actually failed evaluation twice already , if can , my email is :elstontayqx@gmail.com
    Thanks !

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hey Elston, the notes that I have are actually for BTT and not FTT! Attending more practice sessions would be helpful, sorry for the late reply – hope you’ve managed to clear it!

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Rachel, I’m so sorry for the late reply. I know it’s been months now, let me know if you still need the BTT notes!

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  41. Xuan

    hii, i have js recently enrolled in BBDC, i have went for BTP and BTE twice, and i have failed my evaluation twice too!! any tips on how can i study?

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    1. Hazel Post author

      Hi Xuan, I’m so sorry for the late reply. I know it’s been months now, let me know if you still need the BTT notes!

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