What is a Driving License? Why is it important and how to apply?
Who does not need a driving license? Everyone who likes to roam or travel more in the car will need a Driving License for driving. By the way, everyone has two velars to come and go even today. Therefore, you must also apply to get a driving license. Nowadays the Internet is the era and everyone can easily apply it from home. You don't have to stand in long queues as before.
Let us tell you today how to apply online to get permission from the government to drive on the roads without any fear?
But, before applying for a Driving License, it is also important to know what is Driving License? It is in a way an official document provided by the government of India. This official document for driving is provided to you by the Regional Transport Authority or Regional Transport office of the same state. You cannot drive on a road without a driving license. If you are caught driving a vehicle without a driving license, you may have to pay a fine to the government.
If you are new to driving or you are learning driving now, you are given driving learning license first. For that, you also have to go to the test drive many times. You had to go to the office many times for a driving license, but now it has changed with the online facility. Now you only have to go to their office to pass some driving tests.
Types of Driving License
The driving license types are different. You get this according to the License class and Vehicle type only. We are giving you a list, which will help you to understand what type of driving license you will need according to your vehicle type and class.
CATEGORY OF USE | LICENSE CLASS | VEHICLE TYPE |
Personal Use | MC 50CC (Motorcycle 50cc) | Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 50 ccs or less |
MCWOG/FVG | Motorcycles with any engine capacity, but without gears, including mopeds and scooters | |
LMV-NT | Light motor vehicles that are used for non-transport purposes | |
MC EX50CC | Motorcycles with gear, Motorcycles with a capacity of 50CC or more, Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) including cars | |
MC With Gear or M/CYCL.WG | All motorcycles even with gear | |
Commercial Use | MGV | For medium goods vehicle |
LMV | Light motor vehicles including motorcars, jeeps, taxis, delivery vans | |
HMV | Heavy Motor Vehicles | |
HGMV | Heavy Goods Motor Vehicle | |
HPMV/HTV | Heavy passenger motor vehicle/Heavy transport vehicle | |
Trailer | The person holding a heavy vehicle driving license can apply for heavy trailer license |
Eligibility Criteria for Driving License
We are sharing with you the details of eligibility criteria for driving license, you can get your driving license accordingly.
VEHICLE TYPE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA |
Motorcycles with gear | The applicant must be at least 18 years old. He should be aware of traffic rules and regulations and should have a valid age proof and address proof. |
Motorcycles without gear (capacity of up to 50CC) | The applicant should be a minimum of 16 years old and should have the consent of his guardian or parents. He must be aware of traffic rules and regulations and should possess a valid age proof and address document. |
Heavy commercial vehicles | The applicant should have cleared the 8th standard. The applicant should be above the age of 18 (In some states, the minimum age for this vehicle type is 20 years). The applicant should be trained from a government training school or one that is affiliated with the state government. |
Documents Required for Driving License
Whenever you apply for a driving license online, you need to submit some documents. If you already know what are the necessary documents to apply, then you get the license soon.
When applying for a driving license, here is a list of documents you need to submit:
address proof:
Permanent Address Proof:
House agreement
LIC Policy Bond
Voter ID
Ration magazine
Electricity bill issued in the name of the applicant
Aadhar Card
Passport
Temporary address proof (registered rental agreement and LPG bill/electricity bill)
Age proof:
Birth certificate
Pan Card
Passport
SSC certificate
School transfer certificate with the date of birth printed on it
Other document requirements to obtain a Driving License:
3 passport size photographs while applying for learner's license
3 passport size photographs while applying for permanent driving license
Application fee
Duly filled the application form
For applicants over 40 years old, a medical certificate is mandatory
How to apply for Driving License in India?
Knowing the steps involved in applying for Driving License in India becomes easy as you can get driving online and offline as well.
How to apply for Driving License online?
Follow the steps given below to apply for Driving License Online:
Visit the official Sarathi website (sarathi.nic.in). Click on 'Sarathi Services', and choose the license New Driving License. Read the details and download the form.
Fill the form as per instructions and submit it. Before submitting the form note down the form application number.
After submitting, you will receive an SMS which will show you the status of your Driving License application.
Schedule your learner's license test by clicking 'Appointment for Online LL Exam under Online Transactions with Sarathi'.
The 'appointment for LL test' will let you determine the time and date of your test.
At the time of testing, you will have to carry the necessary documents i.e. age proof and residence proof.
How to apply offline for driving license in RTO?
The steps given below will help you understand how you can apply for Driving License offline.
Get the application form (Form 1 for Learner License and Form 4 for Permanent License) i.e. Form of Motor Vehicle Driving License in India. You can download the online form from the state transport website or get it from the nearest RTO office.
Fill the form and submit your age certificate and address proof to the RTO office in your area. Ask RTO officials to schedule your driving license test and pay a fee for the same.
Reach the driving license test center at the given date and time. Upon passing the test, your driving license will be sent to your registered address.
If you are learning driving from driving school, school officials can help you get your license.
What is the test procedure for obtaining a Driving License?
To get a driving license in India, you are required to go through a test process, which will test your driving skills as well as your knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
An application for a permanent driving license can be made 30 days after the issuance of your driving license. The application must be filed within 180 days of the expiry of the 30-day period of the learner's license.
Please come at least one hour before the test.
Submit all relevant documents and pay the fee at the counter. If you have booked an appointment online, you will need to submit a test booking slip.
Different states have different testing procedures. The test will be conducted in the presence of a motor vehicle inspector.
Typically, you will have to go through the 'Forward 8 Shaped Track Test', 'Parallel Parking Test' or 'Reverse S Test' or 'Drive backwards on the S-Shaped Track'.
For the two-wheeler test, you should ensure that your feet do not touch the ground, while for the car test, you must use the rear-view mirror, use proper hand signals, and move the gear smoothly, should do.
You will also have to go through a written test where you will be asked questions related to traffic rules and regulations.
If you are applying for an online driving license, then there will be an online written test.
Upon passing both tests, you will be assigned a receipt, which will be your driving license until you get a copy of your driving license by speed post.
