Are you planning to get your first car? Then it is wise to have your driver license first. In this article, I will show you how.
Except you do not wish to roam the streets of Nigeria legally, having your driver’s license is compulsory.
Owning a driving license is proof that you are aware of how to drive your car properly and this will keep other drivers and road users safe on Nigerian roads.
There are several types of licenses for operating several kinds of cars, but basically, you need to adhere to the same instructions dished out by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
These guidelines have been broken down below:
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How To Apply For Nigeria Driver’s License?
1. Fill The Form
Head to the Motor Licensing Authority to obtain the MVA 11 form and make sure all vital details about yourself and your car are filled. You have to double-check any long or unclear info.
2. Take The Test
After filling the details for the type of license you want, you will need to be part of a driving test for your category. For instance, you will not receive a tractor license if you took the test for a regular car.
3. Get The Certificate
If you scale through the test, a certificate with your car category and your details imprinted will be given. More physical features will be sampled in the next step.
4. Pay The Fee
You will then have to pay a token amount to the MLA and they will then proceed to send your form to a different state agency named FRSC (IPC).
5. Document Your Identity
These physical traits will be collected at the FRSC – Fingerprint, signature, and photograph so that officers can recognize you when they check your license.
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6. Get Your License
If the test is passed and you have wrapped up all the procedures, your license will be issued by the MLA and it will get to you as soon as possible,
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When you have received your driving license and you have been driving on the road for some time, you can also apply for the trade test certificate Issues 1,2 and 3. The certificate will be given by the ministry of labor and productivity.
Also, note that all drivers must be at least 18 years old, and at most, 70 years old.
