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License

1. How do i get a Learner's License (LL)? (Both two and four wheeler) - RTO version

• You need to know how to ride two wheeler and/or drive four wheeler
• Have the following with you (both original and photocopies - each one copy)

- Age proof - SSLC marks card (recommended)
- Address proof - Passport, telephone bill (the one which is in your name)
- 4 passport sized photos

• Go to the RTO center which covers your home region - by 9:30 AM on weekdays to avoid huge rush on weekends
• Pay Rs. 30/- for an LL application at the Treasury counter and get a receipt (you can opt both 2 and/or 4 wheeler in one application itself)
• Fill up the application details such as name, address, sign, etc and paste a photo
• Attach the photocopy of age and adress proof, and 2 photos to the application and pin-up
• Give the application to the review officer and get it reviewed
• Then you need to go to the inspector
• Take up a small test (sample paper) consisting around 20 questions on traffic signals and sign boards
• Get the answers validated and see that whether you have passed or failed
• If you have passed the test, then they will tell you to come again 3-4 hrs later and collect the LL
• If you have not passed the test, then you must contact the inspector for more details on this scenario

2. How do i get a Driver's License (DL)? (Both two and four wheeler)

• You need to know how to ride two wheeler and/or drive four wheeler
• Download the application form here and fill it or you can get at your nearest RTO centre
• Have the following with you (both original and photocopies - each one copy)

- Age proof - SSLC marks card (recommended)
- Address proof - Passport, telephone bill (the one which is in your name)
- 4 passport sized photos
- Latest insurance documents
- Latest emission test certificate
- Registration Certificate (RC) book
- Your learner's license (LL)

• Go to the RTO center which covers your home region - by 9:30 AM on weekdays to avoid huge rush on weekends
• Pay Rs. 90/-: - Rs. 40/- towards license book fee and Rs. 50/- towards driving test fee at the Treasury counter and get a receipt (you can opt both 2 and/or 4 wheeler in one application itself)
• Attach the photocopy of age and adress proof, LL, and 3 photos to the application and pin-up
• Give the application to the review officer and get it reviewed
• Then you need to go to the inspector for driving test - Here the inspector asks you to - park, show hand signals for right, left, slowdown, and stop, and ride/drive one round with hand signals.
• If you have passed the test, then they will tell you to come again after 7 days after 16:00 - 17:30 Hrs and collect the driving license
• If you have not passed the test, then you must contact the inspector for more details on this scenario

Note: The information detailed is related to bangalore region only and is from my personal experience. You can find the RTO version here.

Last update: 09 June, 2009

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