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Have you reached the age of eighteen in West Bengal? Finally, now you can take your father’s fancy car for a ride? Well, for that you need to know driving & driving rules. If you have enough knowledge of driving, you need a driving licence to drive legally on public roads. However, we can surely assist you in comprehending the procedure of acquiring a driving licence in West Bengal. Those days are gone where we were required to wait in a long queue for your turn to submit your driving licence application form, wasting hours & days at RTO.
If you prefer to drive in India, you’ll need a valid driving license. However, several requirements must be fulfilled before you can ultimately acquire your West Bengal driving licence.
It’s worth noting that you may use your Indian driving licence to drive anywhere in the country, regardless of which RTO issued it.
Because each state has its own set of regulations regarding driving licence, let’s look at the city of West Bengal today to see how the RTOs work.
Eligibility To Apply for A Four-Wheeler Driving Licence in West Bengal
The applicant can only apply for the driving licence exam in West Bengal if he or she meets the following requirements:
- To apply for a motorbike driving licence with a capacity of 50cc or less, you must be 16 years old.
- The applicant must be at least 18 years old to operate a vehicle with an engine capacity of more than 50cc (geared or gearless).
- If the candidate intends to take the driving licence exam for a commercial vehicle or any type of transportation vehicle, he or she must be at least 20 years old.
- A learning permit should have been given to the applicant for a driving licence. After receiving a learning licence, you have just 30 days to apply for a permanent driving licence.
- The applicant for a driving license must have a sufficient understanding of on-road norms and regulations and be able to handle the vehicle confidently.
Documents Required for Getting a Four-Wheeler Learning Licence in West Bengal
To get a driving licence in West Bengal, an applicant must provide the papers listed below.
Age Proof (Anyone):
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Employer’s certificate
- PAN card
- Aadhar Card
- SSC Certificate
Address Proof (Anyone):
- Voter’s ID
- Passport
- Ration card
- Rent agreement, in case you don’t have a permanent residential address in the state
- Life insurance policy bond
- Utility bills, i.e., the electricity or gas bill
- Aadhar Card
Other Documents:
- Application Form 4
- Passport size photographs
- Application Form 5, if applying for a commercial DL
- Medical certificate and physical fitness form 1 and 1A
How To Get a Learning Licence for A Four-Wheeler in West Bengal?
West Bengal residents can apply for a learning licence online or in person. The following is the online process to apply for a learning licence.
Learning Licence Online Process:
- Go to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ official website.
- Hover your cursor over ‘Online Services’ on the home page to find it.
- Select ‘Driving Licence Related Services’ from the displayed selection menu.
- Choose ‘West Bengal’ from the drop-down menu on the redirected page.
- Then choose ‘Learning Licence’ from the ‘Apply Online’ menu.
- On the following page, read the instructions and then click ‘Continue.’
- Fill out the application form completely and accurately. Select ‘Submit’ from the drop-down menu.
- Upload scanned pictures of the papers you’ve been asked to provide.
- Also, include soft copies of your signature and photo.
- Choose a time for the learning permit exam.
- Pay the application fee as well as the price for the learning permit exam.
- On the day of the exam, go to the RTO.
The RTO will provide an online exam to evaluate the candidate’s understanding of traffic regulations, road signs, and driving duties, among other things. Only when an individual passes this online exam can a learning license be provided. If a person fails the exam the first time, he or she can reapply by paying the retest cost.
The learning licence is only valid for 6 months. So, go to the RTO and apply for a permanent driving licence before the six-month period expires. Otherwise, you’ll have to go through the full procedure again.
– Please keep in mind that you must wait at least 30 days before applying for a permanent driving licence.
Apply For Driving Licence for Four-Wheeler in West Bengal
Before your learning licence expires, you must apply for a permanent driving licence.
To apply for a driving licence online, follow the procedures outlined below:
- Go to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ official website.
- Under the heading ‘Driving Licence,’ look for ‘Apply online.’
- After you’ve clicked ‘Apply online,’ go to ‘New Driving Licence.’
- Follow the directions on the redirected page and then click “Continue.”
- Fill in the blanks on each page with the information needed.
- Upload the relevant papers, as well as a current passport-sized photo and signature, if applicable.
- If your state allows it, schedule a test slot for your driving test.
- Make a payment for the required driving license.
- After you pass the exam, your permanent driving licence will be sent to your address.
Driving Licence Test Process
To pass a car driving exam, the candidate must utilize mirrors, observe all traffic regulations, remember any signs he or she may encounter, shift gears accurately, and use suitable hand signals. Inspector will observe your driving skills by sitting beside the candidate. The inspector may require that the individual do an 8-shaped track test, an S-shaped reverse test, or a parallel parking test.
The RTO generally provides the driving licence document or smart card to the applicant’s home address within 30 days if the applicant passes the practical driving license exam.
We hope that this article has clarified the process of applying for a driving licence in West Bengal.
