Driving license in Hyderabad

I had my previous driving license from other state and its validity expired on on Jan 2016. Hence I had to apply for new driving license for
 2 wheeler with gear and LMV. I inquired from agent and the lowest quote I got was Rs 2500 and I will have to go to RTA OFFICE two times one for learner's license test and second for driving test.

I thought of giving a try on my own.From google search and RTA website , I came to know that first step was to clear online test. I booked online slot in Dec 2015. It costed me Rs 90 and paid through net banking online. Now the real challenge was how to prepare for exam. I got to know that there are books available to prepare exam and is available with Xerox centers in front of RTA office(mine was Attapur RTA) hence bought one for Rs 20 (Twenty). This book has around 800 questions with answers and was really helpful , had so many good information that a responsible driver should know. Since most of the information was new for me, I took some time to understand the questions and get to know the answers. It took me around 4 days with 2 hour each day to go through around 400 questions. After going through this book I was very confident that I know something with traffic rules. I would recommend all to read this book even if you are not applying driving license as it has many good information on traffic rules, signs etc.

Exam day arrived, reached with all xerox and original of my photo id and address proof to RTA. I had to approach to a counter to get a slip after showing my application form. from there I went to camera room where they took my photographs and digital signature.

I submitted my application form along with slip to a police officer who was conducting online test. My turn came for exam, I was given a desktop where he fed my application number and briefed me that I have 10 minutes to complete exam and will get 20 questions. Not sure if he told me that I need to have 12 answers correct in order to pass the exam. I started and voila, all questions were familiar to me, thanks to the book. after attempting 14 questions in five minutes I got a pop up on screen "Congratulations, you have passed the test...". I showed it to police officer who asked me to wait outside. After 30 minutes he called my name and gave a printout and this was my Driving License. 

Once we receive driving license , we are supposed to go driving test after a month. Validity of learners license is six months. I planned to go for driving test in Feb 2016 by paying fee online Rs 525 and driving track I selected was Kondapur. I googled a lot for driving test video and got couple of one from Gujarat, Bangalore and one for Kondapur track as well.  But I wasn't very sure what tests I had to give i.e. 8 track, H track etc for LMV and was totally clueless for two wheeler track.

Was also confused if I complete LMV test first, will they give me enough time to bring two wheeler and complete two wheeler test.

Driving test day arrived, reached to Kondapur RTA office, after few inquiries, I went to one counter to get slip. Went to another counter near driving test track and asked me to through the test by bringing my car. there are information on big boards what tests you have to take. I did 8 track test, H test and one more test where I was supposed to reverse back in narrow dead end lane, this I never saw in any online YouTube video. Completed successfully this LMV test. Now officer asked me to go for two wheeler test. A big question for me how do I get two wheeler immediately. I requested one gentleman to borrow his motorcycle and he kindly agreed. this was an easy one and finally went to officer to inform him that I have completed all my tests. Officer noted all my vehicle nos( four wheeler & 2 wheeler) and gave me a slip with a stamp which says I have passed driving test. almost after 10 days I received my original license through speed post.

Overall it was a very nice experience and felt good that I got driving license on my own. Hope this post should help to those who have plan to get driving license on his own. I haven't mentioned in details of documents required as its well explained in RTA site when you fill your Application form.

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