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How to apply for driving license?
Posted on: 06/Jun/2017 4:00:57 PM
The question may seem insane to some of you, but it is imperative to get a comprehensive clarity about it. A driving license is a government issued official document that certifies the qualification of the holder for driving a motor vehicle(s). As per Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 in India, no one is allowed to drive vehicle in public area unless he has a valid Driving License issued in his name for the kind of vehicle he holds.
2 kinds of license:
There are two kinds of driving license issued. They are
- Learner’s license
- Permanent license
The validity of learner’s license is 6 month. To get the permanent license, one has to wait for one month from the date of issue of learner’s license.
How do you get driving license?
It is mandatory for everyone to get a learner’s license before they could obtain the permanent license. One can apply for the learner’s license for a vehicle of 50 CC engine capacity without gear if the individual has completed 16 years of age provided the guardian or parent give their consent. For applying for the permanent license, the age limit is 18 years minimum.
One can get license for commercial vehicle driving if he has the learner’s license and ages at least 20 years. In all these cases, one should be very aware of all the traffic rules and regulations.
How to apply for learner’s license?
To apply for the learner’s license, you need to stick on to the prescribed format in your locality. You need to attach a passport size photograph, age and address proof and medical fitness declaration and needed fees amount for application.
All the documents submitted will then be verified and you will be subjected to learner’s test. A handbook of all traffic rules and signs and regulations will be handed over to you with the application form. Once you successfully pass the learner’s test, you shall get the learner’s license. In case if you fail the test, you need to take another test.
How to apply for permanent license?
For this, you need to have a valid learner’s license. You should apply after 30 days and within 180 days of getting the learner’s license. You need to be thorough with all vehicle systems, traffic rules and regulations, signs, etc. You should then take up a driving test which requires you to bring your vehicle with you. Once you pass the test, you shall get the Permanent Driving License. Note that it is not necessary that you own the vehicle at the time of test; it is enough if you take any vehicle.
How to apply for international driving license?
You also have one other type of driving license called the international driving license for all Indian citizens. For International Driving License, you need to apply at the licensing authority that has jurisdiction over the area of original residence of the applicant or where he runs a business.
With this license, Indian citizens will be able to drive in overseas nations. Note that the validity of this international license is 1 year. Once you get this license, you should ensure that you apply for license at the overseas country they are visiting to within a period of 1 year. Below are some of the documents you need to produce for applying for international driving permit:
- Valid driving license
- Address proof (attested copy)
- Birth certificate (attested copy)
- Valid passport
- Valid Visa
- Fees amount required
- Two passport size photograph
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