How to Obtain a Learner’s Licence

➤ Necessity

 No person shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place unless they hold an effective driving licence issued by the Licensing Authority, authorising them to drive the vehicle.

➤ The Application Required

•  Application form in CMV FORM 2 to be submitted electronically on the portal.
• Medical certificate in Form 1A for learner's licence to drive a transport vehicle.

➤ Minimum Requirements

a.  Age Between 16 and 18

•  The applicant must be at least 16 years old for a motorcycle without gear.
• Consent/declaration of the parents must be given before the licensing authority.

b.  Age 18 Years and Above

•  The applicant must be at least 18 years old for a motorcycle with gear or a light motor vehicle.

c. For Transport Vehicle

•  The applicant must be at least 20 years old for a transport vehicle.
• One year of driving experience with a light motor vehicle is required.
• A medical certificate in CMV Form 1 and CMV Form 1-A is necessary.

➤ Documents Required

a.  Proof of Address (any one of the following):

•  Passport
• Life Insurance Policy
• Electoral Roll
• Aadhar
• Pay slip from Central/State Government or Local body
• Self-swearing Affidavit as evidence of address

b.  Proof of Age (any one of the following):

•  School Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Certificate from a registered medical practitioner
• Self-swearing Affidavit as evidence of age

➤ Amount of Fees Payable

 Fees are as per Rule 32 of CMVR 1989

➤ Where to File Application?

 Applications can be submitted at the RTOs/R&LAs of the concerned area or online on the SARATHI portal.

➤ Preliminary Test

•  Conducted online at RTO/RLA offices.
• Exemption is given to existing licence holders when adding a new class of vehicle.

➤ Subjects in the Preliminary Test

•  Traffic signs, signals, and road regulations
• Duties of a driver during accidents
• Precautions at unmanned railway crossings
• Documents to be carried while driving

➤ Reappearing for the Test

 If the applicant fails, the documents will be returned, and they can retake the test the next day.

➤ Validity of Learner’s Licence

 The learner's licence is valid for six months and cannot be renewed. If it expires, the process must be repeated.