How to Book for a driving test with NTSA

After the applicant has completed the driving course, he should apply for a driving test with the NTSA. The test booking is done online on https://ntsa.ecitizen.go.ke and test at NTSA Centres. A fee of Ksh 650 charged for the test. Upon a successful completion of the test one is issued with a Certificate of Competence (C of C)

Obtaining a certificate of competence (C of C)

When an applicant is satisfied that he can take a driving test, he shall be required to book for a test stating the date, time and location he would like to go for the driving test. A test booking certificate shall be issued upon payment of the prescribed fee. All driving tests are undertaken at Driving Test Units (DTU) which are based across the country. The driving tests are conducted by driving test examiners (DTE) and shall include a test of the applicant’s.

a) Knowledge of the rules of road; (100 Questions and Answers to Pass NTSA Driving Test in Kenya[PDF])

b) Knowledge of recognized road signals and road signs (Kenya Learner Driver Handbook – NTSA [PDF])

c) Knowledge of any authorized road or Highway Code; and (Highway Code with TRAFFIC SIGNS [PDF])

d) Physical fitness to drive a motor vehicle of the class for which the license is required. (How to Drive a Manual Car Step by Step [pdf])

Once an applicant has passed a driving test, he shall be issued with a certificate of competence (C of C) indicating the class or classes of motor vehicle he is permitted to drive. The C of C is valid for a period of three (3) months, and upon expiry, it will be at the discretion of the licensing officer to decide whether the applicant will undergo another driving test, or on the contrary approve the application for payment of the driving license.