Punjab’s first automated driving test and training centre, which has been set up at Naruana, has proven to be a boon for the people within a short span of time, Punjab Transport Minister, Ajit Singh Kohar said on Sunday.
At the Centre, after passing tests, one can get permanent licence in 40 minutes and the learning licence in 50 minutes.
The Transport Minister said since April 15 this year, 2,876 permanent licences and 3,559 learning licences have been issued.
He said that using the latest technology available, drivers of two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles are tested. With the setting up of this center, people have got a
huge relief as they don’t have to run from pillar to post now. Earlier, people used to face lot of problems while getting their driving licences
issued, said Kohar.
He added that the applicant first has to get himself or herself registered and then pay an online fees, for which three counters have been laid. Thereafter, the applicants undergo health check up on the spot. The applicants are given a touch screen tablet in which they take test on
question regarding driving
and road safety.
At last, the applicant has to drive the kind of vehicle he or she has applied for. For the four wheelers, the track’s terrain has been given hilly and slope touches to enable the drivers to drive on all kind of terrain. The track is spread in 1.25acres of land.
He said that after passing the test, applicants are provided permanent licences within 40 minutes and learning licences within 50 minutes.
Giving yet another facility to the applicants, people are issued smart card based driving licences on the
spot. To approve all the documents, the additional DTO sits at the Center enabling people to get the card duly approved and signed.
He added that the Punjab government has signed a MoU with the Maruti-Suzuki that will set up its driving training institute and
impart new drivers training to drive properly.