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Types of Driving licence in India

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  You can master the skill of driving any kind of vehicle but legally you cannot put it to use on the road unless you own a licence. In India, following are the types of licences available by the RTO. 1. Learner’s licence Before you get your permanent licence, the Road Transport Authority issues you a learner’s licence. The validity of the same is only for up to 6-months; which implies that you must polish your driving skills within this time frame. Even when a toddler learns to take the first baby steps, we don’t leave them unattended. We try to watch each step and teach them to balance their body. In the same way, a learning licence holder should not be left alone to drive. She/he should always be accompanied by a mature driver. 2. Permanent licence As soon as the waiting period of 6-months is over, the RTO issues a permanent licence to the applicant. The age of the applicant should be 18 years old and she/he should clear the driving exam. The process of applying is made online and h

Documents Required for Driving Licence Application in Maharashtra

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  When applying for a driver’s licence in Maharashtra, applicants have to provide certain documents on the basis of which their eligibility is determined. The documents to be submitted are mentioned below: 1.       Application Form (Form 4) 2.     Learner’s licence (original) 3.     Recent passport sized photographs (3 copies) 4.     Proof of age document (refer below for document list) 5.      Proof of address document (refer below for document list) 6.     Driving school certificate (for transport vehicle licences) 7.      All documents pertaining to the car being used for the driving test   Proof of Age documents:- Applicants can submit any 1 of the below documents as proof of age for their driving licence application : 1.       Birth certificate 2.     Passport 3.     School certificate 4.     Voter’s identity card 5.      Pan Card 6.     Other document as prescribed by state government   Proof of address documents:- Applicants can submit any

Learners and Permanent Driving License in Maharashtra

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  Driving license (DL) and insurance policy for a car are crucial for car users along with the driving skills. Indian government only allows the drivers with driving licence. The first step of getting a driving licence in Maharashtra is Learner's Licence which is a temporary driving permit issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to beginners. In Maharashtra, Vehicles are classified in the following categories,     Transport Vehicles:                          It covers the vehicles used for public and goods transport. The age limit to get any licence under this category is 20 years old. The drivers with exclusive training only can apply for this category. It is further divided into following sub-categories. 1.       Light Motor Vehicles: Motor vehicles like auto rickshaws, delivery vans, jeep, etc. 2.       Medium Passenger Vehicles: Big vehicles used for public transportation like tempos, minivans, etc. 3.       Medium Goods Vehicle : Goods carrying vehicles like

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS DRIVING LICENSE ?

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  In India, a driving licence is an official document that authorises its holder to operate various types of motor vehicles on highways and some other roads to which the public have access.  In various Indian states, they are administered by the Regional Transport Authorities/Offices (RTA/RTO).  A driving licence is required in India by any person driving a vehicle on any highway or other road defined in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. A modern photo of the driving licence can also serve many of the purposes of an identity card in non-driving contexts (proof of identity (e.g. when opening a bank account) or age (e.g. when applying for a mobile connection). Applications for a provisional driving licence can be made from the age of 16. Valid for driving a moped or gearless motorcycle (with a capacity of up to 50cc) from aged 16, and a car from aged 18 or older to drive any other type of vehicle. The common "All India Permit" allows the licensee to drive throughout the count