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Whether you have recently moved to Ras Al Khaimah or have just turned 18, getting a driving licence can make your life extremely convenient. Having a driving license in Ras Al Khaimah is necessary for residents of the emirate who wish to drive in the city or the other emirates of the UAE.
Table of contents
- The Department of Traffic and Licensing
- Eligibility to apply for Driving License in Ras Al Khaimah
- Driving schools in Ras Al Khaimah
- Documents required to apply for driving license in Ras Al Khaimah
- 2021 Fees for Driving License in Ras Al Khaimah
- The latest process of Applying for Driving License in RAK
- How many classes should I register for?
- Automatic or manual – which licence should I get?
- Collect your Driving License
The Department of Traffic and Licensing
The Department of Traffic and Licensing in RAK is responsible for receiving and approving driving applications in Ras Al Khaimah. This department is a part of RAK Police and regulates the motorists in the city. Applicants can visit the office for any queries regarding their driving licence.
- Contact: +971-7-235-6666
- Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday (07:30 am to 02:30 pm)
- Location: Al Rahba, Ras Al Khaimah
Eligibility to apply for Driving License in Ras Al Khaimah
According to the UAE driving laws, anyone above 18 years of age can apply for a driving license in the emirate.
Driving schools in Ras Al Khaimah
If you are not familiar with driving at all, you should get registered with one of the reliable Ras Al Khaimah driving license schools. Once you complete your training, you can apply for the license and appear for the test.
There are many driving schools in Ras Al Khaimah that can help you get the training necessary to pass the driving tests in Ras Al Khaimah. Here are some of the popular driving schools in RAK.
- Al Taleb Motor Driving School, Al Nakheel, +971557791339
- Al Thana Motor Driving School, Al Nakheel, +971506904346
- Belhasa Driving center, Sidroh, +97172361099
- Al Neel motor driving school, Al Oraibi Street, +97172221119
- Al Kharan Motor Driving School, Al Nakheel, +97172220133
Documents required to apply for driving license in Ras Al Khaimah
Here is a list of Ras Al Khaimah driving licence requirements that you need to submit to start the process of getting a driving licence in the emirate.
- Emirates ID
- Appropriately filled application form
- Eye test report
- Copy of passport and residence visa page*
- 2 recent photographs
- No Objection letter from a sponsor
- Trade licence of the private company
*Note: Residence visa is required only for expats. Moreover, only applicants who are sponsored by a private limited organization need to submit the trade licence of the company.
UPDATE
You may need to show your negative PCR test for covid -19 or proof of vaccination to enter The Department of Traffic and Licensing in RAK
2021 Fees for Driving License in Ras Al Khaimah
The cost of a driving license in RAK is AED 100 for a licence with one-year validity. The charges for a licence with more than one-year validity will be AED 300. Please note that this does not include the fees for the driving courses in RAK, which generally ranges from AED 3000 to AED 5000.
The latest process of Applying for Driving License in RAK
Here is what you need to do in order to get your driving licence in Ras Al Khaimah.
Eye Test
For getting a driving licence in the UAE, you need to get your eyesight examined from a duly registered medical centre. The medical centre will then provide you with your eye test report that you need to submit. Apart from the RAK Police Licensure Department the main eye test locations in Ras Al Khaimah are Al Jaber Optical Centre, RAK Hospital, Specialist Medical Centre, Sameer Optical, Belhasa Drivers Training Centre. Depending on the location you could be charged between AED 100 to 200 for an eye test certficate.
File opening, Fee details and submission of all documents
The next thing to do is to visit the Department of Traffic and Licencing in RAK for file opening. You will need to fill and submit the driving licence application form that is provided at the department’s reception desk along with the list of aforementioned required documents. After submission, the licencing department will give you a date for your parking test. The fee for opening a file for Ras Al Khaimah driving license in 2021 is AED200.
Theory test
Many driving schools in RAK offer thorough guidance for all the driving tests that the applicants need to pass to get their licence. The first test is a theoretical driving test that can be conducted by any registered driving school of the emirate. This test includes a theoretical exam about the general traffic rules and other basic driving knowledge.
Parking Test
After passing the theoretical test, you will need to prepare for the parking test that is taken by the licencing department in Ras Al Khaimah. For this test, the applicant has to park their vehicle with officers from the licencing department observing them.
The parking test, also known as yard test, includes checking the applicant’s abilities to successfully manoeuvre the car in the following situations:
- Parallel parking
- Side parking (60 degrees angle)
- Garage parking
- Hill
- Sudden braking.
Official Road Test
After you have cleared the parking test, you can take guidance from your driving school about the road test, which is the next and the final step in the procedure. Since driving rules in the UAE are likely to differ from the driving rules in other countries, it is important to take training in the UAE even if you know how to drive.
After taking all the classes at your driving school in Ras Al Khaimah and passing their preparatory road test, you can go for the final road test that is taken by the licencing department.
How many classes should I register for?
This can vary significantly based on your driving experience, from 10 training hours to 40.
Most centres offer applicants the chance to take a road test after 10 training hours if they have a valid driving licence from another country.
Applicants also need to take eight mandatory theory classes and take a theory test before moving to training on UAE roads.
Speak to your centre to find out the number of training hours (driving classes) you would need to register for. Passing the driving test on your first try, though, is easier said than done.
Bonus money-saving tip – If your budget allows for a one-time payment, many centres offer a discounted cost for a pre-determined number of training classes.
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Automatic or manual – which licence should I get?
While many driving enthusiasts cannot get enough of the manual driving experience, a majority of driving applicants seem to go for the automatic vehicle licence as there are fewer vehicle management rules to learn.
Whether you choose one or the other, here are some basic differences you need to keep in mind:
- With a manual licence, you will be able to drive any light motor vehicle, whether it has a manual or automatic gear.
- With an automatic licence, you will only be able to drive a car with an automatic gear.
If you already have an automatic vehicle licence from the UAE and want to convert it to a manual driving licence, you can simply register with a driving school and apply for a manual road test. If you pass the test, your licence will be converted to a manual driving licence.
Driving schools, however, advise that the applicants take a few hours of training before attempting a road test.
Collect your Driving License
Once you have passed the road test taken by the licencing department, you are eligible to get your driving licence from the department.
