To successfully complete the “Fix” refresher course, the participant must:
Failure consequences: Participant must retake the entire 8-hour course within 30 days. A second failure results in PDVL suspension pending review.
Before paying for any course, log into the LTA’s Vocational Licence e-Service using your Singpass. Click on "PDVL Status." You will see one of the following messages:
Do not proceed if the message says "Permanent Revocation."
Let’s clarify the terminology. The "PDVL fix" is not an official LTA term, but a colloquialism used by drivers to describe the mandatory retraining and requalification process after a licence has been compromised. refresher course for pdvl fix
The official name is the PDVL Refresher Course, administered by the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system and conducted by approved training providers such as the Singapore Taxi Academy and ComfortDelGro Driving Centre.
This course is a condensed, high-impact training session designed to:
Think of it as a "reset button" for your vocational licence, but one that requires proven competency through a final assessment.
Key takeaway: Convert tacit knowledge into codified guides, tests, and short videos so future teams can act quickly. To successfully complete the “Fix” refresher course, the
Let’s map out a realistic timeline:
Total downtime: Up to 50 days. To minimise this, book your course before your suspension ends.
A refresher on the physics of driving and accident prevention.
The PDVL Refresher (Fix) Course is an evidence-based corrective intervention that reduces repeat violations by an average of 62% (pilot data). It balances legal education, defensive driving, and customer service with mandatory practical assessment. For the PDVL holder, successful completion offers a second chance to retain vocational licensure. For regulators and passengers, it ensures safer, more reliable professional driving services. Do not proceed if the message says "Permanent Revocation
Recommendation: Implement the Fix refresher course as a mandatory condition for licence reinstatement following demerit point accumulation or serious service breach, with a maximum of one completion allowed per 12-month period.
Prepared by: [Name]
Approved by: [Authority/Training Manager]
Next Review Date: [One year from issue]
| Item | Cost (SGD) | |------|-------------| | PDVL Refresher Course Fee | $85 – $120 | | Late fee (if you miss original appointment) | $20 – $50 | | Retest fee (if you fail first attempt) | $35 – $45 | | LTA administrative reinstatement fee | $0 (included in course) | | Total for successful fix | $85 – $120 | | Total if you fail once | $120 – $165 |
Note: Prices exclude 9% GST as of 2025.