The document discusses the process and requirements for obtaining different types of driving licenses in India. It outlines the minimum ages required for different vehicle types and the steps to get a learner's license, permanent license, additional license categories, license renewals, international driving permits, and duplicate licenses. Key points covered include submitting application forms, undergoing tests, providing documents like ID and medical certificates, and fees involved at Regional Transport Offices.

1. In India the minimum age required for driving is 16 years for motorcycles of 50cc
or less and 18 for all the other vehicles.
• An applicant who has completed sixteen years of age is eligible to apply for a
driving license to drive a motor cycle with engine capacity below 55 cc subject
to the condition that the parent or guardian should furnish a declaration in the
manner prescribed.
• The applicant who has completed the age of eighteen years of age is eligible
to apply for a driving license to drive a motor vehicle other than a transport
vehicle.
• An applicant who has completed twenty years of age will be eligible for
applying for a license to drive a transport vehicle.
• Website.
• http://www.transport.telangana.gov.in
• http://www.aptransport.org
Driving License in India

2. Few Points to Remember
• According to the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, a valid Driving license is necessary to drive
any motor vehicle on public roads.
• Driving License is issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) of Motor Vehicles
Inspector's Office after the recipient has passed a driving test and has proved the
required age.
• The Driving License in India is segregated as Motorcycle License, Light Motor Vehicle
(LMV) license, and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) License.
• Learner's License is issued after passing a theory test.
• The legislation of Driving License is done through the 'Rules of the Road Regulation'
and the Motor Vehicle Act 1988.
• The driver of the vehicle is required to keep the original copy of the license while
driving.
Type of License :
License Type Purpose
TWO WHEELER
MCW-Motorcycle Without Gear Mopeds and Scooters
MCWG-Motorcycle With Gear All Two wheeler vehicles with Gear
THREE WHEELER /FOUR WHEELER
ARNT: Auto Rickshaw – Non Transport Auto Rickshaw
ART: Auto Rickshaw – Transport Auto Rickshaw
LMV-NT: Light Motor Vehicle – Non
Transport Auto rickshaws, motorcars, jeeps,three-wheeler
LMV-T: Light Motor Vehicle – Transport
Auto rickshaws, motorcars, jeeps, taxis, three-
wheeler
MGV: Medium Goods Vehicle Delivery Vans-
MPV: Medium Passenger Vehicle Mini Bus
TR- Tractor Tractor
HEAVY MOTOR VEHICLE
HGV- Heavy Goods Vehicles Trucks
HPV- Heavy Passenger Vehicles Buses
HTV-Heavy Transport Vehicles Trucks
HZRD- Heavy Transport Vehicle with
Hazardous materials
Trucks- Oil Tanker, Gas Tanker, Liquid Tanker
etc
RDRLNT- Road Roller Road Roller

3. DRIVING LICENCE PROCEDURE
Applic ation for Learners Lic ense along with
Residenc e, Age Proof, form No.1, 2, 3 and fee
Colors Blindness Test
Learner Test
If Fail Can re-appear after 7 Days
If PASS
Issued Learner Lic ense On form No. 3
Commerc ial Vehic le
Learner Lic ense
Trg. Of vehic le from
Motor Driving Sc hool
obtain form 5
Pvt. Vehic le. Learner
Lic ense
Applic ation for Driving Test Form 3,
4,5 + Age, Residenc e, Proof
Driving Test on Vehic le
If
F
ai
l
Can re-appear after 7 days
If Pass
Issued Driving Lic ense
Proof of
Residenc e,
Age Proof
and 3
photographs
D/L old
Only for
Illiterates
Verbal Test,.
Objec tive
type
Questionnair
e 12/20
Marks
Required to
Pass
Training of
Vehic le
Apply After
30 days or
before 180
days after
issue of
L / Lic ense
The vehic le
has to be
arranged by
applic ant
30-180
days

4. Process Flow For Driving License
Age should
be 18 &
above Years
Slot Booking for Computer Test for
LLR
Before Slot Booking
have to keep ready all
the related
documents(Aadhar,
Voter ID, Educational
Certificate Blood Group
etc.
-Submit Documents at RTO
-RTO person will take photo & Thumb
Impression
- Take the Computer Test Exam
RTO Issue the LLR
Test Pass
Between 1-6Month
Test Pass
Fail
Slot book for Driving test
Take Physical Driving test
Fail
RTO Issue
the DL

5. Slot Booking for Computer Test for LLR
• http://www.transport.telangana.gov.in
• http://www.aptransport.org
- Click on License tab,
- Select Learner’s License
- Book Learner License Test option - Click on it
- Select the Learner License Slot Booking
- Select respective District and Test Center
- Select the Date and Time for Computer Test
- Enter individual Details in required fields
- Make the payment in online or E-Seva (Rs.60/-) within 24
hours
- Take printout of the Provisional Slot booking slip
Login to below websites

6. - Submit Documents at RTO
- RTO person will take photo & Thumb Impression
- Take the Computer Test Exam
- On LLR test day at RTO office have to submit the all
related documents for LLR license( Residence proof,
medical, educational age proof, Form no. 1, 2, 3.)
- After verifying the documents by RTO officer will take the
photo and thumb impression
- After sign of the RTO officer, computer test will be
conducted ( Out of 20qsn. 16 answer should be correct)
- After exam, result will display in computer system for
pass or fail.
- If result shows the fail, have to book the slot again after
seven days.
-

7. RTO Issue the LLR Copy
- After pass of the LLR computer test, RTO will issue the
LLR license copy in form no.3.
Application for Driving Test Form
3, 4,5 + Age, Residence, Proof

8. Slot book for Driving test
• http://www.transport.telangana.gov.in
• http://www.aptransport.org
- Click on License tab,
- Select Permanent License
- Book Permanent License Test option - Click on it
- Select CLICK HERE TO BOOK DRIVING LICENCE SLOT
- Select Class of Vehicle that your going for taking physical
test
- Select respective District and Test Center
- Enter LLR No. & D.O.B, detail info will show on system
- Select the Date and Time for Driving Test
- Make the payment in online or E-Seva (Rs.475/-) within 24
hours
- Take printout of the DL Provisional Slot booking slip
Login to below websites

9. Take Physical Driving test
- On Driving test day have to submit all related
documents, payment challan slip with vehicle.
- On Driving test day at RTO office have to submit the
all related documents for Permanent license(
Residence, age proof, medical, educational proof,
Form no. 3, 4 & 5 etc.)
- After verifying the documents by RTO officer will
take the photo and thumb impression again.
- After sign of the RTO officer, physical driving test
will be conducted in Test Track
- If driving test was fail, have to book the slot again
after seven days.
- If Driving test is pass, RTO will issue the
confirmation slip

10. RTO Issue the DL
- RTO will issue the confirmation slip for driving license
after qualifying the driving test.
- Original permanent driving license will come through
post with in 7days.
-
Front Side Back Side
Driving License

11. Details for applying of Driving Licenses :
1. Learner's license
• An applicant who has completed sixteen years of age is eligible to apply for a
driving license to drive a motor cycle with engine capacity below 55 cc subject to
the condition that the parent or guardian should furnish a declaration in the manner
prescribed.
• The applicant who has completed the age of eighteen years of age is eligible to
apply for a driving license to drive a motor vehicle other than a transport vehicle.
• An applicant who has completed twenty years of age will be eligible for applying
for a license to drive a transport vehicle
Sl. No Type
1 Learner's license
2 Additional Driving License
3 Permanent license
4 International Driving Permit
5 Renewal of license
6 Duplicate license

12. 2. Additional Driving license
A person holding a driving license for Motor Cycle may similarly apply for
addition of a light motor vehicle at any time.
Document Requirements
• Valid Driving license.
• Valid Learners' license for the category.
• Application in Form No.8.
• Form No.1 (Self declaration as to the physical fitness for Non- Transport
vehicles only).
• Form No.1 A (Medical Certificate-for Transport Vehicles only).
• Fees as prescribed along with user charges.
FORM 8 FORM 1AFORM 1

13. 3.Permanent license
The City of Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy Dt, Vijayawada city provides for online
slot- booking to schedule a test of competence at its tracks. Please visit the
website for scheduling an appointment.
Procedure:
• Schedule an appointment for the test of competence online by visiting the
website or any RTO office where such facility exists. In other cases schedule
an appointment directly at the Office Concerned.
• An application in Form 4, for a permanent driving license shall be made along
with the Learners' license obtained for such class of vehicle.
• The applicant who has held a valid Learners' license, for a period of at least
30 days, shall be competent to appear for the test of competence.
• The test of competence will be conducted by the competent authority.
• The applicant should bring a vehicle of the type to which the application
relates.
• The applicant should satisfy the officer conducting the test regarding his
capability to drive the vehicle and his ability to perform the tasks specified in
Rule-15(2) of the CMVR.
• The candidate who passes the test of competence successfully will be issued
with a driving license and sent through speed post to the address furnished.
• Fees as prescribed along with user charges

14. 4. International Driving Permit
International Driving Permit will be issued to an applicant who holds a
valid Indian license and who is a resident of India. The application shall
be made in Form IDP or in writing to the RTO within whose jurisdiction
the applicant resides, specifying the countries to be visited and the
duration of stay etc.
• Document Requirements
• Valid driving license held by the applicant and copies thereon.
• Copies of Passport, Visa ( where applicable) and Air ticket for
verification.
• Fees as prescribed along with user charges. FORM IDP

15. 5. Renewal of License
An application for renewal shall be entertained not more than one month before the
date of expiry of the license. If the application is late for more than five years after
the date of expiry of the license, the applicant should undergo all the formalities to
obtain a fresh license.
If the application for renewal is made previous to, or not more than 30 days after the
date of expiry of the license, the renewal will be made with effect from the date of its
expiry. If the application is made more than 30 days after the date of expiry of the
license, the renewal will be made with effect from the date of receipt of proper
application. In such cases a fee of Rs.30/- will be realized.
Document Requirements
• Driving license.
• Application Form No.9
• Form No.1 (Self declaration as to the physical fitness for Non-Transport Vehicles)
• Form No. 1A (Medical Certificate for Transport Vehicles only).
• Fees as prescribed along with user charges

16. Form – 9 Form 1-AForm - 4

17. 6.Duplicate license
A duplicate driving license will be issued in the following
circumstances
• When the license is lost or destroyed
• When the license is defaced or torn or
completely written up
• When the photograph affixed to the license
requires replacement
Document Requirements
• Application in Form - LLD
• Original license written or defaced if available.
• Attested photocopies of DL if available in case
of loss of license.
• Fees as prescribed along with user charges