Driving licence in Pakistan
In Pakistan, driving licences can be obtained by applying to any traffic police office/licensing authority in applicant's place of abode.
Any person male/female of the minimum age of 18 years can apply for a driving licence. The applicant must show his/her National Identity Card and proof of residence of the area in which a candidate is applying and must be able to read a car number plate from a distance of 20.5 meter (65'). Driving licences issued in Pakistan carry no security features. Some are as basic as a laminated piece of paper with the essential information and photo of the licensee with a stamp and signature of a high ranking traffic police official.
Candidates have to pass through a series of tests. Phase 1 requires to pass a computerized written test, followed by road signs test. If the candidate fails in any of the phase 1 tests, then the candidate shall retry phase 1 after a gap of 42 days. Passing requires at least 80% correct answers. After Phase 1, Phase 2 is a practical test in which the candidate is tested to drive in narrow spaces, and park in a narrow space. If during the test, the candidate's car touches any of the cones, then a retest can take place after 42 days.
In pakistan have different kind of categories driving licence
1: Motor Cycle : Motor Cycle driving licence is valid for motorcycle only.
2: Motor car : Motor car driving licence is valid for car , jeep and Delivery van.
3: LTV : Light transport vehicle driving licence is valid for car , jeep , Mini bus and lightweight transport.
4: HTV : heavy transport vehicle driving licence is valid for buses , trucks , trailers and any type of heavy transport.
5: Tractor Agriculture
6: Motor Cycle Rickshaw
7: But Not valid for car
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