What do I need to drive in India? Can someone from outside get a license immediately?

Question

What do I need to drive in India? Can someone from outside get a license immediately?

Answer 1

To drive in India, first you need to give a test to get "learner's license" and then after driving test you get the permanent license.

For a license you need -

2 photographs,  Your ration card for ur residence proof, Certificate showing proof of date of birth, etc.

I am not sure of the documents needed for someone outside India.

If you are going to India as a tourist one you reach there you probably would decide not to drive at all and rely on the taxi or autirickshawa there, because of the road conditions and the way people drive! :D

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Answer 2

To drive in india, you have to take license in india.  where are you from?  have you got license for driving there? if yes, you can get license here showing that license and if no, you have to take a new license here.  There are many tests here.  you yourself to drive and only after seeing your driving, the license will be given. it is not correct and it is also not possible to get a license to other one.

Answer 3

each state / city has different criteria - generally you need to get a learners license first after filling out a form and giving photos, age proof and address proof.  after 1 month but before 6 months, post filling a form, they will take a road test and if u pass it u get a licence.  again photos, age proof and address proof are required.  

the requirements for learners and permanent licence in mumbai are below

EARNER'S LICENSE

Any person who wishes to drive a motor vehicle has to first obtain a learner's license for the purpose of learning. The person must then be tested before a permanent license is granted. A person should not be less than 20 years of age if he wants to learn to drive a transport vehicle.

REQUIREMENTS

Proof of age Documents accepted for proof of age are Birth/School Leaving Certificate, Passport, etc.

Proof of residence This can be supported by documents like the passport, ration card, electoral roll , electricity or telephone bill, etc.

Medical Certificate It is required only in case of transport vehicles and can be obtained from any registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form.

Photograph 3 copies of passport size.

Fee A fee of Rs. 15 should be paid.

A learner's license is valid only for a period of six months. If the driving test for a permanent license is not passed during this period, a fresh learner's license needs to be obtained .

RESTRICTIONS

A person who holds a learner's license is permitted to drive only if he is accompanied by a duly licensed driver who is sitting in a position from where he can control the vehicle and bring it to a stop if required. The vehicle must display 'L' painted signs, both in the front and the rear end of the vehicle.

A person holding a learner's license for a motorcycle is not permitted to carry any pillion-rider except the person who is required to be present for imparting instructions and ensuring safety (as mentioned above).

PERMANENT LICENSE

A Permanent license of the appropriate class will be granted after the successful completion of a driving test conducted by the RTO. The test for the issue of the Permanent license is conducted after a minimum of 30 days from the date of issue of the learner's license. In case of failure, a retest can be requested but not before a period of 7 days.

VALIDITY

Transport vehicles: 3 years

All other vehicles: 5 years, or up to the age of 50 years, whichever is more .

After the age of 50, the license will be renewed for a period of 5 years at a time.

REQUIREMENTS

Photograph: 3 copies passport size

Fee: Rs. 15 for driving test Rs. 20 for license

RENEWAL

The application for renewal must be accompanied by :

The driving license

Medical Certificate in case of transport vehicle

3 copies of photograph

Renewal fee of Rs. 15



a) An Expired license is valid for 30 days and can be renewed during this grace period without a penalty.

b) A license expired by more than 30 days can be renewed on payment of a penalty, provided the application is made within a period of five years from the date of expiry. The penalty is charged at Rs. 10/- per year or a part thereof.

c) The License can be renewed through any RTO in the country, irrespective of the place of its issue. If a driver changes his residence, the new address should be  incorporated in the license.