A person
applying for a driving licence in Telangana must have a valid learner’s
licence. The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 states that in order for a driver to
obtain a driving licence, they must first hold a learner’s licence. There are
two ways to apply for a learner’s licence in Telangana – online and offline. We
will take a closer look at the different ways to apply and what are the
documents needed to successfully obtain a learner’s licence in the state.
As mentioned above, applying for a learner’s licence
in Telangana can be done online or offline. Both processes are fairly simple
and can be completed by anyone eligible to apply for a learner’s licence. Here
is a detailed look into the application processes in Telangana:
In India,
practically everyone used a smartphone and has access to the internet. The
government of Telangana has implemented the internet into their services and
has made applying for a learner’s licence extremely easy. Anyone applying for a
LL can either visit the official website of the Transport Department of
Telangana – http://www.transport.telangana.gov.in/index.html
or the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways official website – https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
Through these portals, the applicant will be able to find the application forms
and submit the required documentation. There is also a payment portal that
allows the applicant to pay the application fees online. Finally, when the
forms and attachments are submitted, the applicant must choose a date and time
slot to appear for the LL test at the nearest RTO. If and when the applicant
clears the test, the RTO will issue the LL immediately.
Although online applications are the preferred way for most people in Telangana, there are more than a handful of people that trust the traditional methods of applying. This offline method requires the applicant to visit the nearest RTO and request for the application forms. Once the forms are filled in, the applicant must attach the documents required such as age and address proof, photographs, and medical certificates. Once the forms and documents are verified, the applicant must make the applicant fee payment to the RTO and later choose a date and time slot to appear for the LL test. If the applicant clears the test, he/she will be issued the learner’s licence immediately at the RTO.
In Telangana,
there are several types of learner’s licences to choose from and therefore it
is necessary for the applicant to provide information about the type of vehicle
he/she will be driving with the learner’s licence. They must mention the
vehicle type in the application form before submitting the same to the RTO.
Here are various types of learner’s licences in Telangana:
Learner’s Licence for non-geared motorcycles.
Learner’s Licence for geared motorcycles.
Learner’s Licence for LMV or Light Motor Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for Medium Goods Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for MPV or Medium Passenger Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for HGV or Heavy Goods Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for HPV or Heavy Passenger Vehicles.
Learner’s Licence for Invalid Carriage.
Learner’s Licence for Motor Vehicles of Specified Descriptions.
The
learner’s licence eligibility criteria depends and varies on the type of
vehicle chosen by the applicant in Telangana. Listed here are those criteria:
The minimum age required to obtain a learner’s licence for a Commercial Vehicle in Telangana is 20-years.
The minimum age required to obtain a learner’s licence for a Light Motor Vehicle in Telangana is 18-years.
The minimum age required to obtain a learner’s licence for a non-geared motorcycle up to 50cc engine capacity is 16-years. They should also possess a letter of consent from the parents or guardian.
To obtain a learner’s licence for a commercial vehicle, the applicant must hold a permanent driving licence for a LMV for at least 1 year.
Anyone applying for a learner’s licence must have a knowledge of the Telangana traffic rules and regulations.
Documents Required for Learning Licence in Telangana
Every
applicant for a learner’s licence in Telangana must attach certain documents
with the application forms. These documents help prove the applicant’s age,
address, and name. Along with these documents, the applicant must include
photographs and some medical certificates before submission. Here are the
documents required in detail:
Form No. 2 completely and correctly filled.
Fees – Rs. 150 for the application and Rs. 50 for the test.
Age Proof – Ration Card, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Birth Certificate, LIC Policy.
How to Apply for Learning Licence Online in Telangana?
As
mentioned earlier, the online method of applying for a learner’s licence is far
more popular and it can be done from the comfort of your home or office. Here
are the steps you need to follow when applying online:
How to Apply for a Duplicate Learning License in Telangana?
If the learner’s licence is ever stolen, misplaced, lost, or damaged, the applicant must apply for a duplicate from the RTO from where the original LL was issued. The duplicate LL will require the applicant to fill in a form and make a nominal payment to the RTO.
Steps to apply for a Duplicate Learning Licence in Telangana:
In order to apply for a duplicate learner’s licence
in Telangana, the applicant should follow the below-mentioned steps:
Step 1: Visit the RTO office or website and correctly fill in the LLD form.
Step 2: Attach the requested documents
Step 3: Attach two passport-sized photographs.
Step 4: Enter the details of the misplaced/stolen learner’s licence.
Step 5: Lodge an FIR if the learner’s license was stolen and attach a copy of it with the form.
Step 6: Pay the requested application fees.
How to Make Corrections in Learner’s License?
The
learner’s licence is an important document and an applicant should ensure that
all the information on the LL is correct and matches the information on the
original documentation. However, there might be some cases where the
information printed on the LL is incorrect. In these cases, the applicant has
every right to contact the RTO and apply for corrections to be made. Here are
important steps that you should know when making corrections on the LL:
Step 1: Any corrections to the learner’s licence can only be made by the RTO that issued the learner’s licence and no other RTO in the state.
Step 2: The documents specified by the RTO should be presented to make the corrections.
Step 3: A copy of the learner’s licence must be submitted to the RTO along with an application for the requested changes.
Step 4: Once the application is approved, a nominal fee will be required to be paid by the applicant after which a receipt will be issued.
Step 5: The fee payment receipt can be used as proof till the new learner’s licence is issued by the RTO.
Learning Licence Test Procedure in Telangana:
After
an applicant correctly submits the forms and documents to the RTO, they are
required to choose a slot for giving the test. If the applicant successfully
clears the test, only then will the RTO issue the learner’s licence. If the
applicant does not clear the test, they can re-appear for the test. Here is the
procedure for the learner’s licence test in Telangana:
The LL test shows the applicant’s knowledge about traffic rules
and regulations, signs, and safety measures.
It is a written test and is conducted in front of a Motor Vehicles
Inspector or can be done online as well.
If the applicant does not successfully pass the test, they can
re-appear for the test on the following day.
If the applicant clears the test, the learner’s licence will be
issued immediately.
Once cleared, the applicant is required to have an “L” symbol on
their vehicle and can only drive with an experienced driver present.
Q: What happens if I don’t apply for a permanent driving license within the validity of the Telangana learning license?
A: If you fill to apply for a permanent driving licence within the 6 month validity of the learner’s licence, you will have to apply for a new learner’s licence by visiting https://www.aptransport.in/ or https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ and follow the steps.
Q: What happens if I cause an accident while learning to drive a motor vehicle in Telangana?
A: If you cause an accident while holding a learner’s licence in Telangana, you will be punished as per the rules and regulations of the Telangana police under the specific IPC sections.
Q: Can I get learners license in Telangana for more than one class of vehicle?
A: Yes. It is possible to get a learner’s licence in Telangana for more than a single class of vehicle so long as you meet the eligibility requirements and make the added fee payment.
Q: Can I book the learning license test slot online in Telangana?