RTO Exams for Driving Licence

There are two type of tests for getting a DL. The first one is a preliminary test which is held for getting a learner’s license. The second is a driving test which is conducted to get a driving license for both private and commercial vehicle.
Preliminary Test: Here the RTO checks whether the candidate who has applied for driving licence has basic knowledge regarding driving or not. RTO checks that by asking multiple choice questions related to the following points:
• Rules and regulations pertaining to driving on roads
• Responsibilities of a driver in case of an accident.
• Traffic signal and signage.
• Documents to be carried while driving a vehicle

It is important to note that a person having a learner’s licence can only drive a vehicle, if he/she is accompanied by a full licence holder.
Driving Test: : You are eligible to give a driving test at least one month from the date you have received learner’s licence. Also, learner licence holder should go through this test within six months after clearing the preliminary test. During this test, you will be have to drive a vehicle on the RTO’s driving track accompanied by the examiner. Your driving skills are tested and evaluated by replicating real-life driving situations such as taking a turn at angles, changing gears smoothly, reversing the vehicle, etc

After you clear the driving test, you get permanent driving licence. After obtaining the DL, an individual should drive safely. Also, while driving, the driver should ensure that the vehicle has a car insurance or two wheeler insurance policy. As per Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, it is mandatory to drive a vehicle with at least a third party insurance cover.

To obtain a learner's licence, one must be familiar with rules and regulations of road safety and driving. During a preliminary test for learner’s licence, you will not be required to drive a motor vehicle. However, you will have to clear a learning licence test with multiple choice test questions that will examine their knowledge of road rules and traffic signs.

A learning licence is given to a person to allow them to practise driving on Indian roads under the supervision of someone who has a valid driving licence. The RTO operates in accordance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, which requires individuals to hold a learning licence. To obtain a learning licence, an individual must clear the preliminary test before. A learning licence is valid for 6 months, after which the applicant must apply for a permanent Driving Licence

As per the 22nd amendment in Central Motor Vehicle Rules, the application fee of a learner’s licence is Rs 150. Apart from that the applicant will have to pay::
• Fees for Form 3 – Rs 30.
• Fee for Form 6 – Rs 40
• The road safety cess fee – Rs 50

1.Candidates are required to fill out the learner's licence form and attach a certain identity and qualification proof.
2.Then one must go to the RTO branch as per their residential zone.
3.At the RTO, the form must be verified, application fees must be paid, and a token for test time must be obtained while having one's thumbprint and signature registered.
4.At the time of their token number, individuals must go for the driving test.

The tests for a two-wheeler licence and a four-wheeler licence are different due to the differences in the types of vehicles. Here's how to take your 2-wheeler licence test.
1. First, arrive at the testing range.
2. For verification, you require an ID to swipe on the card reader.
3. Once your ID has been verified (indicated by the green light), you will be taken to the starting line.
4. The test will begin once you have passed the starting line. This usually requires you to drive in a figure-eight pattern.
5. The evaluation parameters for the 2-wheeler licence test are the time taken to complete the test and the number of violations committed.
The instructor will also examine your use of hand signals.
A four-wheeler goes through a similar procedure. Typically, the test will require you to complete a "H" figure with your car without touching the side cones. If you pass, you will usually be asked to complete a short obstacle course or a road test, in which you will be evaluated on your ability to drive on the road with other vehicles and in accordance with road rules and etiquette