Learners Licence in Punjab

Those applying for a learner's licence must have a thorough knowledge of the traffic rules and regulations. Apart from that, listed below are the eligibility criteria that is based on the type of vehicle you want to drive:

• For non-geared motorcycles up to 50cc engine capacity, the minimum age is 16 years
• For Light Motor Vehicles, the minimum age is 18 years
• For commercial vehicles, the minimum age is 20 years

Documents Required to Apply for Learning Licence in Punjab

Given below are the documents required to apply for a learner's licence in Punjab.

1. Form No. 2 filled out completely
2. Proof of address: Either ration card, Aadhaar card, utility bill, or voter ID
3. Proof of age: Either birth certificate, passport, ration card, PAN Card, voter ID, LIC policy document, etc
4. Medical Certificate Form 1 filled out correctly
5. Physical Fitness Certificate Form 1A filled out correctly
6. Passport-sized photographs: 3 in number

Online Application of Learners Licence in Punjab

Follow the steps given below to apply for a learner's licence online:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Step 2: Click on "Online Services" for the drop-down menu

Step 3: Select "Driving Licence Related Services" from the drop-down menu

Step 4: Select ''Punjab'' from the states listed on the next page

Step 5: Select "Apply Online" from the drop-down menu

Step 6: Select "New Learners Licence"

Step 7: Click on "Continue" after reading through the content on the page

Step 8: Fill in the information and click on "Submit"

Step 9: Scan and attach the documents that are required

Step 10: Pay the application fees using any of the online banking methods given

Step 11: Select a date and time slot for the learner's licence test that is convenient for you

Step 12: Visit the RTO that is closest to you and attend the driving test on the date chosen

Step 13: If the test is cleared, the learner's licence will be issued by the RTO and sent to your registered postal address

Offline Application of Learners Licence in Punjab

Follow the steps given below to apply for a learner's licence offline:

1. Step 1: Visit the nearest RTO
2. Step 2: Obtain the forms required or download them beforehand from the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
3. Step 3: Fill in the forms correctly
4. Step 4: ttach the requested documents.
5. Step 4: Submit the form along with the documents and passport-sized photographs.
6. Step 5: Pay the application fees.
7. Step 6: Choose a slot to take the learner's licence test.
8. Step 7: Visit the RTO on the selected date and give the test.
9. Step 8: If cleared successfully, the RTO will issue the learner's licence to the registered address or immediately to the applicant.

How to Make Corrections in Learners License?

If there are any mistakes in your details listed in the learner's license, these have to be brought to the notice of the RTO as soon as possible and corrections have to be made. To do this, an application that is duly filled in has to be submitted to the RTO that issued your learner's license. A copy of the learner's licence along with the required documents and application fees must be submitted. Until the corrected licence has been issued by the RTO, the receipt for fee payment can be used as proof.

Duplicate Learning License in Punjab

If your learner's licence has been lost, misplaced, or damaged, the RTO must be immediately informed. After this, submit a written application along with the documents required for a duplicate learner's licence, along with the necessary application fees. If your learner's licence has been stolen, then a First Information Report (FIR) has to be filed at the local police station.

How to Apply for Duplicate Learners Licence in Punjab

Follow the steps given below to apply offline for a duplicate learner's licence in Punjab:

1. Step 1: Visit the RTO Office or the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2. Step 2: Fill in the forms with the correct information and details of the missing learner's licence
3. Step 2: Submit the documents required
4. Step 3: Submit two passport-sized photographs
5. Step 4: If the Learner's Licence was stolen, submit the FIR too
6. Step 5: Pay the requested application fees

Documents Required to Apply for a Duplicate Learning License

These are the documents that have to be submitted for the duplicate learner's licence in Punjab:

1. Copy of attested affidavit mentioning the reason for a duplicate licence
2. Copy of the FIR in case of a stolen licence Documents for proof of address and age Form LLD duly filled in Details of the missing learner's licence
3. Passport-sized photographs

Procedure for Learners Licence Test in Punjab

1. The Learner's licence test will have questions about the traffic rules and regulations, safety measures, and traffic signs in the country.

1. It can be a written or online test in the presence of a Motor Vehicles Inspector.

1. If the test has not been cleared on the first attempt, the applicant can re-take the test the next day.

1. However, if the test has been cleared, the learner's licence will be immediately issued.

1. The letter ''L'' will have to be displayed on the vehicle henceforth and the vehicle should only be driven in the presence of an experienced driver.

How to Booking for Learners Licence Test Time Slot in Punjab

1. Step 1: The date and time for the test can be booked online at the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
2. Step 2: Click on the "Online Services" drop-down menu
3. Step 3: Select "Driving Licence Related Services" on the menu
4. Step 4: Select the state ''Punjab'' on the next page
5. Step 5: Click on "Appointments (Slot Booking)" option
6. Step 6: Select "Learner's Licence Test".
7. Step 7: Enter your date of birth, application number, and verification code
8. Step 8: Click on "Submit"
9. Step 9: Select your preferred time slot slot
10. Step 10: Click on "Confirm to Book".

Tips for Clearing Punjab Learners Licence Test

The following tips can come in handy for clearing the Punjab Learners License test:

• Ensure that no other vehicles are approaching from behind you before you get into the vehicle
• Fasten your seatbelt and adjust your seat, rear-view mirror, and side-view mirrors as required
• Release the hand brake
• Hold the leg brake down
• Ensure the vehicle is in neutral gear before you start
• Turn on the correct indicators before making a turn
• Park ensuring that there is a safe distance from other vehicles and that you are not blocking any pathways
• Ensure that there is no traffic from behind when getting out of the vehicle