CHAPTER II
LICENSING OF DRIVERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Rule 12, Rule 13, and Rule 14
Rule 12, Rule 13, and Rule 14
13. Form of
learner’s license,- Every learner’s license issued by the licensing authority
shall be in form 3.
Driving
license
14.
Application for driving license,- (1) An application for a driving license
shall be made in form 4 and shall be accompanied by-
(a)
an effective learner’s license to drive the
vehicle of the type to which the application
relates;
(b)
appropriate fee as specified in Rule 32, for the
test of competence to drive and issue of license;
(c)
three copies of the applicant’s recent passport
size photograph;
(d)
save as otherwise provided in Rule 6, a medical
certificate in form 1A;
(e)
a driving certificate in form 5 issued by the
school or establishment from where the applicant received instruction, if any.
(2) An application for an International
Driving permit shall be made in form 4 A and shall be accompanied by-
(a) valid
driving license issued by the licensing authority under these rules;
(b)
appropriate fee as specified in rule 32;
© three copies
of the applicant’s recent passport size photograph
(a)
a medical
certificate in form 1 A;
(b)
valid proof of Indian Nationals;
(c)
valid proof of passport, and
(d)
valid proof visa, wherever applicable.
15. Driving test,- (1) No person shall appear for the test of
competence to drive unless he has held a learner’s license for a period of at
least thirty days.
(2) The test of competence to drive referred
to in sub-section (3) of section 9 shall be conducted by the licensing
authority or other such persons as may be authorized in this behalf by the
State Government in a vehicle of the type to which the application relates.
(3) The applicant shall satisfy the person
conducting the test that he is able to –
(a)
adjust the rear view mirror;
(b)
Take suitable precautions before starting the
engine;
(c)
move away safely and smoothly straight ahead at
an angle, while at the same time engaging all gears until the top gear is
reached;
(d)
to change to the lower gears quickly from
the top gear when the traffic conditions warrant such change;
(e)
change quickly to lower gears when driving
downhill;
(f)
stop and re-start the vehicle on a steep upward
incline making proper use of the hand brake or of the throttle and the
foot-brake without any rolling back, turn right and left corners correctly and
make use of the rear view mirror before signaling;
(g)
overtake, allow to be overtaken, meet or cover
the path of other vehicles safely and take an appropriate course of the road with
proper caution giving appropriate signals;
(h)
give appropriate traffic signals at the
appropriate time, in clear and unmistakable by hand or by electrical indicators
fitted to the vehicle;
(i)
change the lanes with proper signal and with due
care;
(j)
stop the vehicle in an emergency or otherwise,
and in the latter case, bring it to rest at an appropriate course on the rod
safely, giving appropriate signals;
(k)
in the case of vehicle having reverse gear,
driving the vehicle backwards, reverse it into limited opening either to the
left or right under control and with reasonable accuracy.
(l)
cause the vehicle to face in the opposite
direction by means of forward and reverse gears;
(m)
take correct and prompt action on the signals
given by traffic signs, traffic lights, traffic controllers, policemen and take
appropriate action on signs given by other road users;
(n)
act correctly at pedestrian crossing, which are
not regulated by traffic lights and by traffic police, by giving preference to
persons crossing the roads;
(o)
keep well to the left in formal driving;
(p)
regulate speed to suit varying road and traffic conditions;
(q)
demonstrate general control of the vehicle b
confident steering and smooth gear changing and breakings and when necessary.
(r)
Make proper use of the rear view mirror before signaling,
beginning maneuvering, moving away, altering the course to overtake, turning
right or stopping;
(s)
use the proper side when driving straight,
turning right, turning left and at junction of the road;
(t)
make proper use of accelerator, clutch, gears,
brakes (hand and foot) steering an horn;
(u)
anticipate the actions of pedestrians, drivers
of other vehicles and cyclists;
(v)
take precautions at cross roads and on road junctions with regard to –
(e)
adjustment of speed on approach,
(ii)
proper use of rear-view mirror,
(iii) correct positioning of the vehicle
before and after turning to the right or left,
(iv)
avoidance of cutting right hand corners,
(v)looking right, left and right
again before crossing or emerging,
(w) concentrate in driving without his attention
being distracted and to demonstrate the
presence of mind;
(w)
show courtesy and consideration for the
safety and convenience of other road
users, such as pedestrians, drivers of other motor vehicles or cyclists.
