Already have a driving license for cars | Do I need to add the "gearless scooter" category too?

SB08121980 · 28th September 2023, 21:39

So, here is my situation nice and short .

Although, I have two cars ( a Honda City & a Maruti 800 ), my job necessitates going into crowed and congested alley roads , where driving and parking my little 800 is starting to become a problem . I need to get a 2 wheeler . I have shortlisted the Honda Activa 125 and the Suzuki Access 125 ; I am leaning towards the Access 125.

Now coming back to the topic, I think I am required to add "gearless scooter" category to my existing DL ; which has LMV-NT as the category at the moment . I have told by several people that since I have a 4 wheeler driving license, I don't need worry about a gearless 2 wheeler license.

My question is, what am I required to do as per law ?

If I am to get a " gearless 2 wheeler " category added , it would be like getting a regular license, right ? Learner's permit, then test, and then a proper DL ?

Thanks & Regards .

robincsamuel · 28th September 2023, 22:26

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Originally Posted by SB08121980

I think I am required to add "gearless scooter" category to my existing DL ; which has LMV-NT as the category at the moment . I have told by several people that since I have a 4 wheeler driving license, I don't need worry about a gearless 2 wheeler license.

My question is, what am I required to do as per law ?

You definitely need to get the class added.

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If I am to get a " gearless 2 wheeler " category added , it would be like getting a regular license, right ? Learner's permit, then test, and then a proper DL ?

Yes, very similar. I think you’re not required to take a learner’s license test. They’d issue the learner’s license without the test. And your driving license will be endorsed after the test.

All the best!

atluri_rkc · 28th September 2023, 22:41

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Originally Posted by SB08121980

My question is, what am I required to do as per law ?

If I am to get a " gearless 2 wheeler " category added , it would be like getting a regular license, right ? Learner's permit, then test, and then a proper DL ?

Thanks & Regards .

You should definitely get the new class added. I recently went through the same process as I wanted to add geared motor cycle to an existing 4W license. Mine didn't happen and I had to apply for a completely new license. The issue I faced was a different address and the name mismatch (no middle name on license) with Aadhaar. So if you don't have any such issues, the process is pretty simple - just browse through parivahan website and you will get all the details/process to get the new class added.

kotirajendra · 12th April 2025, 21:13

Can you take the driving test with a gearless scooter or does it have to be a geared bike?

28th September 2023, 21:39	#1
SB08121980 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Calcutta Posts: 31 Thanked: 67 Times	Already have a driving license for cars \| Do I need to add the "gearless scooter" category too? So, here is my situation nice and short . Although, I have two cars ( a Honda City & a Maruti 800 ), my job necessitates going into crowed and congested alley roads , where driving and parking my little 800 is starting to become a problem . I need to get a 2 wheeler . I have shortlisted the Honda Activa 125 and the Suzuki Access 125 ; I am leaning towards the Access 125. Now coming back to the topic, I think I am required to add "gearless scooter" category to my existing DL ; which has LMV-NT as the category at the moment . I have told by several people that since I have a 4 wheeler driving license, I don't need worry about a gearless 2 wheeler license. My question is, what am I required to do as per law ? If I am to get a " gearless 2 wheeler " category added , it would be like getting a regular license, right ? Learner's permit, then test, and then a proper DL ? Thanks & Regards .
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12th April 2025, 21:13	#4
kotirajendra BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pune Posts: 144 Thanked: 156 Times	Re: Already have a driving license for cars \| Do I need to add the "gearless scooter" category too? Can you take the driving test with a gearless scooter or does it have to be a geared bike?
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