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Where to Sit the Jamaica Written Driving Test in Kingston

If you are a learner driver in Kingston preparing for your Jamaica Written Driving Test, this guide tells you exactly where to go, what to bring and what to expect at the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) examination centre in Kingston.

TAJ Examination Centre in Kingston

The Jamaica Written Driving Test in Kingston is administered at the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) office on Constant Spring Road, Kingston 8. This is the main TAJ examination centre serving Kingston and the surrounding areas including Half Way Tree, New Kingston, Liguanea and Havendale.

What to Bring to the TAJ Kingston Examination Centre

  • Valid photo ID — passport, national ID or school ID
  • Proof of age — birth certificate if no photo ID
  • Proof of address
  • Completed TAJ driver's licence application form (Form F7)
  • Two passport-sized photographs (2x2 inches, not more than 6 months old)
  • Payment for the application and licence fee

What Happens at the Kingston TAJ Examination Centre?

When you arrive at the TAJ Kingston office you will submit your application form and documents, pay the required fee and then sit the Written Driving Test. The test consists of multiple choice questions based on the official Jamaica Highway Code covering traffic signs, road rules and defensive driving principles.

What Score Do You Need to Pass?

You need to score at least 75% to pass the Jamaica Written Driving Test. After passing, TAJ will process your application and issue your provisional learner's licence.

Driving Schools Near the Kingston TAJ Office

Once you have your provisional learner's licence, you can enrol at a driving school in Kingston to begin your practical lessons. Top driving schools near Kingston include:

  • JAA Driving Academy — Jamaica Automobile Association, Kingston
  • Quick Drive Academy — comprehensive driving courses in Kingston
  • Fierce Driving School — one of the fastest growing driving schools in Jamaica
  • Grennell's Driving School — over 22 years of experience in Kingston
  • Arthur Henry Driving School — flexible and punctual driving instruction

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