FAQ for Getting Learning License

Q. How does the Learner's license authorized me to drive ?

It allows you to learn driving with a regular and experienced driver of your choice. If you want

to drive a motor car or a two-wheeler, this should be along with a friend, relative or an

instructor of a driving school who holds a valid driving license. If you wish to become a

professional driver and drive commercial, passenger or goods vehicles, you will have to get

yourself trained at a driving school duly recognized by the Transport Department.

Q. Are there any specific rules to be observed while learning or training ?

Yes, there are two rules. The first is that you must paste or paint a‘L’ sign at the back and

front of your vehicle in red, on a white background and the second is that you must at all

times be accompanied by a person holding a regular license. Secondly, If you are learning

how to drive a two-wheeler, you cannot carry any other person on the pillion except your

instructor.

What are the applications and documents required for Learner License ?

FORM NO.1 (Medical Certificate from MBBS Doctor) with self photo attested by the doctor

with blood Group

FORM NO.2 (Application form of Learner License) Self Photo

Proof of Address: (to produce any one of the following)

Ration Card OR

Voter’s Identity Card OR

Certified Copy of Voter List OR

Life Insurance Policy at least six months old with Latest Receip

Valid Passport OR

Employer’s certificate in case of Central Govt./State Govt./Local bodies supported by attested copy of Identity Card.

Proof of Age: (to produce any one of the following)

School Certificate.

Birth Certificate.

PAN card

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 and address

What is the amount of Fees payable ?

Fee Rs. 30/- for each class of vehicle to be paid at the R.T.O. Cash Counter.

3. Age restrictions for obtaining learner's licence ?

The applicant shall have attaining the age of 16 years in case of motor cycle with engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc (motor cycle without gear).

The consent/declaration of the parents/guardian is necessary and shall be signed before the licencing authority.

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

In case of transport vehicles one must have 20 years of age and three year driving experience of light motor vehicle.

Medical certificate in Form CMV 1 and 1A is necessary in case of transport vehicle.

. Where to file application?

Application for learner’s licence shall be presented by the applicant before the RTO/ARTO of respective district

. 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.

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 licence are exempted from appearing for

preliminary test in case additional endorsement of new class of vehicle.

What is the Subject in the Preliminary/oral 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 the period of validity of Learner's licence?

Learner’s licence is valid for the period of six months.

Prerequisite to apply Online Learner’s Licence

You must have internet

You must have Internet Explorer on your computer

You must have Adobe Acrobat 9.0 loaded on your computer

Steps for apply online Learner License

Run rhe internet explorer on your computer

Goon the portal http://parivahan.nic.in

Then Click on the Sarathi Sewa, you may get this screen

Click Continue to website you will get this screen

Then Click “Issue of Learner’s License to me”

Fill this form and submit it and print the copy

You will get a message that your application is successfully submitted with application no

Checking of Status of your application

GO to the “Status of Web application”

Put the application no and check the status

If you get the message “ Your Application is reached RTO” then go to the concerned RTO/ARTO to process your application.