Take your learner's driving licence test from home in Gujarat
State govt transport department officials said that applicants with an Aadhaar card linked to their mobile numbers will not need to visit regional transport offices or authorised centres for the online test. The move comes after extensive testing, officials said. The current system of going to polytechnics or ITIs will continue.
Officials stated that the RTO will currently continue to conduct the test at the centres.
However, it may later discontinue this depending on the number of people who prefer to take the test in person.
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The officials said that the Union govt mandates that the online test should be made compulsory, allowing individuals to take the test from anywhere. Officials stated that biometrics, specifically face recognition, will be conducted using Aadhaar card data. The system will not capture voice, so answers dictated to the system will not be detected, said officials.
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Officials noted that in 2024, the govt brought down the pass limit. Earlier, a candidate was required to answer 11 questions out of 15 correctly. Now, correct answers to nine questions are enough to clear the test. According to officials, 19 states have already implemented the system, but Gujarat was testing the system to ensure it was foolproof.
Officials said the system was to be implemented from Jan this year, but the officials delayed the implementation.
They further mentioned that the move will reduce the rush at RTOs, polytechnics, and ITIs, said senior officials.
"Before appearing for the test, candidates will have to watch online videos on road safety. Those correctly answering 60% of the questions can print a learner's licence on their own," the official explained. Those failing can attempt the test again in a similar manner following the rules.
The officials said that once the applicant verifies their Aadhaar, their details, including name, address, and date of birth, will be fetched if added, and then they will have to fill in the remaining details. However, for faceless applications, submissions will have to be made under the section 'Submit via Aadhaar Authentication'.
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