Are you finally learning to drive a car? If so, the first thing to do is apply for a learning license. Indeed, the license allows you legally to learn to drive with a person holding a permanent driving license on Indian roads. If you fail to carry a learner’s permit while driving on the roads, you could face a penalty of Rs 450 or even a jail term depending on your crime. A learner’s license is also an important first step if you want to apply for a permanent driver’s license.

Things are no longer as tedious and time-consuming as they were aeons ago. Now you can sit at home, apply for the learner’s permit, take the test, and get your license in seconds. All this from the comfort of your home. You do not have to go to an RTO office to pick up your learner’s licence. However, if you are eligible for a permanent driver’s license, you will need to be physically present at the transport office and present yourself for a driving test. If you pass the test, only then will you be eligible for the DL.

Here is how you can apply for a learner’s license and obtain it

— Visit website sarathi.parivahan.gov.in

— When the website opens, you will be asked to select your state

— When you select a status, you will be redirected to a new window with several options.

– Click on “Request a learner’s license”

— When you click on Apply for a learner’s license, you will be asked to choose whether you want to apply with an Aadhar card or without.

– If you click on the Candidate option with Aadhar, you can take the test from your home or any preferred location.

— Next, you will be asked to select whether you have a driver’s or learner’s license issued in India.

— Once you verify these details, you will be asked to submit your Aadhar card details.

– Half of your work will be done when you submit your Aadhar card number and mobile number linked to this account.

— Your name and photo will be taken from your Aadhar card.

— Once all the details have been filled in, you will be asked to make the payment for the license. Which is Rs 500 in Delhi for two wheels.

— Once payment has been made, you will be asked to watch a 10-minute driving tutorial. Be sure to watch the video completely, as only you will be eligible for the test.

— Once you watch the video, an OTP and password will be sent to your phone for testing.

— Fill in the details and click Continue for your test to begin. Make sure your device’s front camera is turned on.

— You will have 60 seconds to answer a question. Make sure all your questions are answered quickly and correctly. You must obtain at least 6 rights out of 10 to obtain a license.

— If you pass the test, the link to your license will be sent to your registered mobile. If you fail the test, you will have to pay the retest fee of Rs 50 and retake the test.