Driving License - In order to drive a two-wheeler or four-wheeler in India, it is mandatory to have a driving license (DL). This is defined in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It is not possible to receive a permanent license right after an individual applies for it. He/she will have to obtain the learner's license first. After a month of issuance of the learner's license, the individual has to appear for a driving test. An RTO personnel will examine the driving of the individual and declare whether he/she has passed the test or not. The DL will be issued only if the individual has passed the test. After issuance, the DL is a document that should be carried by the driver at all times. This also serves as a valid identity proof for various purposes.