What is the Test Procedure to get a Driving Licence?

What is the Test Procedure to get a Driving Licence?

To obtain a driving license in India, you are required to go through a test procedure that will test your driving skills and also your knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.

• An application for a permanent driving license can be filed after 30 days from the issuance of your learner’s license. The application must be filed within 180 days after the 30-day period of the learner’s license is over.

• Appear early for the test, at least an hour before.

• Submit all the relevant documents and pay the fees at the counter. You will be required to submit the test booking slip if you have booked an appointment online.

• Different states have different test procedures. The test will be conducted in the presence of a Motor Vehicle Inspector.

• Usually, you will have to undergo a ‘Forward 8 shaped track test’, ‘Parallel Parking test’, or ‘Reverse S Test’ or ‘Drive backwards on S-shaped track’.

• For a two-wheeler test, you should ensure that your feet do not touch the ground, while for car test, you should make use of rear-view mirrors, use proper hand signals and shift gears smoothly.

• You will also have to undergo a written test where you will be asked questions related to traffic rules and regulations.

• If you are applying for driving license online, then the written test will be conducted online.

• On passing both the exams, you will be handed over a receipt which will be your driving license for the time being until you don’t receive your driving licence copy by speed post.