UAE Light Bus Driving License (Driving License Category 5)

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To apply for a Light Bus license, your age must be 21 years and above.

Types of Light Bus Driving Lessons

Light Bus License – Beginner

Others- Drivers already having a valid UAE Driving license and want to apply for the Light Bus License category

Course Registration: Documents required for UAE Driving License Category 5 in Dubai

Original Emirates ID

Eye Test (from Bin Yaber Driving Institute (Head Office) or from any RTA Authorized Optical Shop)

Original and valid UAE/home country or other country licenses. Translated/attested if required.

Residents from other emirates can apply for a Dubai license with the conditions mentioned below.

  1. If the applicant’s company branch is available in Dubai with the same company name
  2. Valid trade license copy from both emirates and NOC from Dubai branch addressed to RTA
  3. Tenancy Contract and Dewa bill under the name of the applicant

Light Bus Driving Course – Training Details

A. Regular:

The students can attend regular classes only in daytime from Monday to Saturday.

1. Can take a maximum of 6 hours per week, a minimum of 3 alternative days per week

2. Minimum 1 hour and maximum 2 hours per Day

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday (2 hours per Day)

• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (2 hours per Day)

• Monday to Saturday (1 Hour Daily)

B. Shifting:

The student can attend classes as per their convenient time and day (as per Regular, Holiday, Night options).

1. Can take a maximum of 10 hours per week
2. Minimum 1 hour and maximum 2 hours per day

C. Holiday

The student who can attend classes Only on Sunday.

1. Can take 2 hours (if beginner) and Maximum 4 hours per week

2. Minimum 1 hour and maximum 2 hours per da

D. Night

The student who can attend classes Only in the Night from Monday to Saturday.

1. Maximum 6 hours per week

2. Minimum 1 hour and maximum 2 hours per Night

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday (2 hours per Night)

• Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (2 hours per Night)

• Monday to Saturday (1 Hour Daily)

Other than these, we have various arrangements for corporate accounts.

Light Bus Driving License Special Requirements

Existing light bus license file transfer from other institutes in Dubai/Emirates

Original No Objection letter from previous school/institute, or RTA file from the previous school/institute if registered before April 2017

Learning permit (This is not applicable for other emirates than Dubai)

Residents with visa from other Emirates but working in Dubai

Copy of the trade license for Dubai Branch

Copy of trade license in other Emirate (name must be same in Dubai trade license)

No Objection Letter from Dubai office and must mention the customer employed & working in Dubai office.

Tenancy Contract and Dewa Bill.

Marsom / Bedouin - Customers with no Emirates ID

The letter issued for Marsoom should be presented.

Light Bus Driving – Practical Lessons

There are four stages of Practical Training:

  1.  Vehicle Operation
  2. Driving on Light to Medium Density Traffic
  3. Driving on Medium to Heavy Density Traffic
  4. Skill Driving in the Yard

Light Bus Driving – Practical Tests

  1. Theory Test – RTA
  2. Assessment Test – Internal
  3. Yard Test – RTA
  4. Road Test – RTA

Light Bus Driving – Theory Lectures

(Classroom and Online)

Theory lectures are designed to mentally prepare the student for driving safely on the UAE roads. This is an important part of the whole process on the issuance of the driving license. The lectures are conducted in the Head Office Lecture Hall, or you can avail of this service online through our E-Learning portal.

The students who registered must attend the mandatory lectures mentioned below.

  • 1. Attitude and Responsibilities of the Driver
  • 2. Knowledge of Traffic Rules and Regulations
  • 3. Characteristics of Road Users
  • 4. Driver’s Condition
  • 5. The Environment
  • 6. Driving on Freeways, Traffic Violations, and Route Planning
  • 7. Developing Forecasting of Hazards and Emergencies when Driving
  • 8. Traffic Accidents Case Studies and How to Act in an Accident

Light Bus Driving License: FAQ

  • How is UAE Light Bus Driving License Category 5 different from other driving licenses?

    To apply for a light bus license, the applicant has to hold a Category 2 license. Even for experienced drivers, operating a heavy-duty truck can be challenging. Having said that, the government has stringent guidelines for licensing large vehicles, such as trailers.  

  • Where can I obtain a light bus driving license in Dubai?

    In Dubai, you can obtain a light bus driving license through Bin Yaber and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

  • What conditions must be met in order to get a light bus driving license in Dubai?

    The minimum age requirement to get a Dubai light bus driving license is 21 years old. Other conditions include a mandatory minimum of 20 hours and 8 theory sessions of training.

  • What category does the light bus driving license fall under in the UAE?

    The light bus driving license falls under category 5 in the UAE.

  • What paperwork is required to sign up for a course on light bus driving?

    To sign up for a course on light bus driving, you require a passport copy with a valid Dubai residence visa. You also need the original Emirates ID with a copy and an eye test report.

  • How many hours per week does a student need to attend Light Bus Driving training?

    To attend light bus driving training, students can take a maximum of three hours a week on three alternating days.

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