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Driving in Qatar
The minimum age for learning to drive is
18 years old. Those who are applying for THE DRIVING
a driving license for the first time should
register with one of the Authorized TEST
Driving Schools. There is a requirement
to pass an eye test before applying to
the Driving School. To be able to take
the test, a learner must have had at
least 15 hours of theoretical classes and
a minimum of 35 hours of driving
lessons.
Most driving schools offer male and
female instructors and the test may be
taken in English or Arabic. A choice of
manual or automatic transmission
vehicles is available – check with the
Driving School for details. Please be
aware that there are restrictions and
conditions with an automatic
transmission license. (3)
The driving test comprises:
THEORETICAL TEST
PARKING TEST
ROAD TEST
You will take all parts of the test and will You can register at one of the following government
be informed at each stage whether you
have passed or failed. If you fail one part approved Testing Centres:
of the test, you will not proceed to the
next. Female applicants will most likely Al Rayah Driving School
take the test with a female Traffic Police http://alrayahdrivingschool.com/
Officer.
Doha Driving Academy
A driving license is issued immediately http://www.dohadrivingacademy.com/
after successfully passing the test.
Gulf Driving School
If you fail the test you can retake it within http://gdsqatar.com.qa/
a specified time frame without additional
charge. Parts of the test that were
successfully passed previously do not United Driving Company
have to be retaken. http://udqatar.com/
The driving license is issued immediately after passing
the test and is valid for five years for residents, and ten
years for citizens.
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