STEP 1: GET A LEARNER’S LICENCE

Who is eligible for a learner’s licence?
Those who have completed 16 years of age and are less than 18 years are eligible for a licence to drive only two wheelers up to 50 cc engine capacity. For this, they require the consent of their parents / guardians.

Persons who are 18 years of age or above are eligible to obtain a licence for a motorcycle equipped with gears and also for a motor car.

Persons above 20 years of age are eligible to obtain a licence to drive a transport vehicle, i.e., a vehicle used to carry passengers or goods for hire or reward etc. such as a taxi, auto-rickshaw, bus or truck.

However, no person shall be granted a learner’s licence to drive a medium or heavy goods vehicle or passenger vehicle unless he holds a driving license valid for a light motor vehicle (LMV) for at least one year.

A learner’s license is essential for obtaining a driving licence.

How do you get a learner’s licence ?
Approach your local zonal office of the Licensing Authority with the following :

	Fee as applicable
	Applications in Form No. 1,2 and 3
	(and 1A for applicants of age 40 years of above for private vehicles driving licence and
	all applicants for commercial vehicles driving license.
	Three recent passport size photographs of yourself.
	Proof of your address and date of birth with an attested copy of
	any one of the following documents :
	School Leaving Certificate / Birth Certificate
	Ration Card / election ID Card / Passport
	Life Insurance Policy (More than 2 years old)
	Electricity / Telephone Bill / House Tax Receipt
	Pay Slip issued by any office in the Central / State Government or a local body.

REMEMBER TO GET THE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT ATTESTED BY A GAZETTED OFFICER OF THE CENTRAL / STATE GOVERNMENT OR A LOCAL BODY.

STEP 2: LEARN HOW TO DRIVE
We would like to remind you that India has a high rate of accidents in the world with over 17 kinds of road users travelling at different speeds. A major reason is the lack of responsibility, skill and knowledge of the drivers.

Take your time in learning, and don’t be in a hurry to get your driving license. As, with all skills, driving requires experience to reach perfection. The more time you put in behind the wheel, the better and safer you will be on the road.

As per Law driving schools have to give about 21 days of driving training, of which at least 10 hours have to be training behind the wheel. For transport drivers, the period is 30 days with 15 hours of actual driving. But remember, different individuals take different lengths of time to reach the same level of learning.

Till you have the confidence that you can drive well under all conditions and can manoeuvre your vehicle in crowded areas, park in narrow spaces, drive and start on slopes, keep at it.