How to obtain license learning licence

HOW TO OBTAIN A LEARNER’S LICENCE

Necessity:

No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless he holds an effective driving licence issued to him by the Licensing Authority, authorising him to drive the vehicle.

The application required:

•  Application form in CMV FORM 2
•  3 recent passport size photographs

Minimum Requirements

 a. AGE BETWEEN 16 AND 18

•  The applicant shall have attained the age of 16 years in case of Motor Cycle   without Gear.
•  The consent/declaration of the parents shall be given before the licencing  authority. 

 b. AGE 18 YEARS AND ABOVE

• The applicant shall have attained the age of 18 years in case of motor cycle with gear or light   motor vehicle.

 c. FOR TRANSPORT VEHICLE

• The applicant shall have attained the age of 20 years in case of Transport vehicle (Auto rickshaw cab, Taxi, Goods Vehicle, Bus etc.)
• One year driving experience of light motor vehicle is required.
• The minimum educational qualification is a pass in the 8th Std at the school level.
• Medical certificate in form No.CMV Form 1 and CMV Form 1-A is necessary in case of transport vehicle

The documents required:  

a. Proof of Address: (any one of the following) 

• Passport
• LIC Policy
• Electricity or Telephone bill
• Pay slip issued by any office of the Central Government or a State Government or a Local body.
• Self swearing Affidavit by an applicant before an executive Magistrate or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence of address.

b. Proof of Age: (any one of the following)

• School Certificate.
• Birth Certificate.
• Certificate granted by the registered medical practitioner not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon.
• Self swearing Affidavit by an applicant before an executive Magistrate or a First Class Judicial Magistrate or a Notary Public as evidence of age.

What is the amount of Fees payable? 

• Fees as per Rule 32 of CMVR 1989.

Where to file application ?

• Application for learner’s shall be presented by the applicant before the RTOs/R&LAs of the area concerned. 

What is Preliminary test? Whether any exemption is provided? 

• Written test  will be conducted for the persons who have passed SSLC or equivalent examination or higher. This test will be of multiple choice objective type. 
• ONLINE computer based tests are being conducted at the RTO/RLA Offices
• In case of others, Oral test will be conducted.
• These tests will be conducted by the Inspector of Motor Vehicles. 
• Applicants who are already having driving are exempted from appearing for preliminary test in case additional endorsement of new class of vehicle.

What is the Subject in the Preliminary Test?

• Traffic signs, traffic signals and rules of the road regulations made under section 118 of Motor Vehicles Act.
• Duties of driver when his vehicle is involved in an accident resulting in death or bodily injury of a person or damage to property of a third party. 
• Precautions to be taken while passing un-manned railway crossing and 
• The Documents he should carry with him while driving a vehicle

What is to be done failing in the preliminary test ?

• Application along with documents will be returned to the failed applicant and he can reappear for retest on the next day.

What is the period of validity of Learner’s licence?

• Learner’s is valid for the period of six months and can not  be renewed further. In case of expiry of the LL, the applicant needs to repeat the process afresh.