How to Get a Driving License in 2026: Test process and common mistakes
Key highlights
- Everything starts on the official transport platform (Sarathi/Parivahan). Samsung Global Newsroom+1
- Most rejections happen due to document mismatch, slot issues, LL test prep gaps, and wrong vehicle class selection.
The clean process (LL → DL)
- Apply for Learner’s Licence (LL) on Sarathi/Parivahan and complete the required steps (forms, documents, slot, test). Samsung Global Newsroom+1
- Practice for the driving test on the vehicle class you selected.
- Book DL test slot and appear at the RTO/track.
Common mistakes that waste weeks
- Selecting the wrong category/class (then everything must be redone).
- Uploading unclear scans (rejection is routine).
- Treating LL test as “easy” and failing due to traffic-sign ignorance.
- Showing up with a vehicle that doesn’t match the test requirement.
Small questions people search
Can I do the full process online?
Application, uploads, and many steps are digital-first on Parivahan, but test/biometrics often require physical presence. Samsung Global Newsroom+1
What should I carry on test day?
Carry originals of uploaded documents + appointment proof + vehicle documents.
