Why is the Driving License
important?
Driving License in India is a permission to
drive a specified category of the vehicle on the road i.e. may be a
two-wheeler, four-wheeler or a commercial vehicle within territorial
boundaries. Driving License is an official document issued by the Government of
India to drive your car, truck, bus, bike etc and . It is authorize that the
owner knows how to drive the vehicle and has undergone tests that abide by the
traffic rules and regulations.
Different Types of Driving License in India
You may be a master the skill of driving any
kind of vehicle but legally you cannot use it on the road unless you own a License.
There are various types License in India use by the RTO office.
1.
Learner’s
License
A Learner's License is a document issued by the respective state Regional
Transport Office (RTO) and Regional Transport Authority (RTO) and acts as a
provisional & restricted License. Before you get your permanent License, the Road Transport
Authority issues you a learner’s License. The validity of this License is only
for up to 6-months; that means you must apply your driving skills within this
time frame. In this time period you can’t drive vehicle with any other person.
2.
Permanent
License.
After a
period of 6-months is over, the RTO issues a permanent License to the
applicant. She / he should clear the driving test exam i.e. RTO is assured
about the driving skills of the applicant. The age of the applicant should be
18 years old. The process of applying is made online and hence the complete
process is pretty simple and hassle-free. The permanent License is issued for
private vehicles like cars and bikes.
.
3.
Commercial
Driving License
This type of License authorizes the driver to
drive heavy vehicles. Such kind of vehicle is used to transport passengers or
goods. The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for a commercial License are a
bit different. Here, the candidate should have necessarily cleared the
examination of 8th standard.
4.
International
Driving Permit
When an applicant looks for an international
driving License it implies that the person is eligible to rent and drive any
vehicle in a foreign land.
However, it can only be issued if you already
have a permanent driving License. The International
Driving Permit has validity for 1 year only. And on the expiry, one
would need to apply again.
Types of Learner’s and Permanent License in India
For Personal Use
|
License Class |
Vehicle Type |
MCWG
or
|
For All types of Motorcycles including
Motorcycle with gear |
MCOWG
|
For All types of Motorcycles including
Motorcycle without gear |
|
MC
50CC |
For Motorcycles with engine capacity of 50cc or
less |
|
LMV–NT |
For Light Motor Vehicle used for non-transport
purposes |
FVG
|
For Motorcycles of any engine capacity but with
no gears, like Scooters and Mopeds |
MC
EX50CC
|
For Motorcycles with a capacity of 50cc or
more, Motorcycles with gear and Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) including cars |
For Commercial Use
|
License Class |
Vehicle Type |
HGMV
|
For Heavy Goods Motor Vehicle |
LMV–TR
|
For Light Motor Vehicle used for commercial
purposes |
HPMV
|
For All India driving permit for trucks and
cars or open license / Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle |
LMV–NT
|
For Light Motor Vehicle for non-transport
purposes |
MGVF
|
For Medium Goods Vehicle |
Documents Required
To apply for
Learner’s License in India, the following documents will be required:
v Address proof: (any document from the following list)
a)
Recent telephone or Electricity
Bill
b)
LIC Bond
c)
Aadhaar Card
d)
Passport
e)
Ration Card
f)
Gas Bill
g)
House Rent Agreement.
v Age proof: (any document from the following list)
a)
PAN Card
b)
Birth Certificate
c) Transfer certificate from school
with date of birth mentioned on it
d)
10th Standard Mark Sheet
e)
Passport
v Application Fees:
Learner’s License Rs. 240/- required.
v Passport-size photographs:
At least 3 photographs
v Medical Certificate:
To be signed by a certified Government doctor
(if applicable)
v Form 1A:
You can download the form from the state RTO
portal
v Application Form:
Completely filled (You can download the form
from the state RTO portal or you can procure it from the nearest RTO office)
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