Obtaining a driver’s license for the first time is an important responsibility in the life of any citizen. In Peru, this category AI document allows drivers to drive vehicles such as sedans, coupes and station wagons, among others, and is also the first requirement to obtain other Class A licenses.
“Our objective is to guarantee a safe and reliable evaluation process, which allows citizens to demonstrate their skills and knowledge behind the wheel,” said Juan de la Cruz, manager of the Touring Evaluation Center.
The Touring and Automobile Club of Peru, in charge of driving and knowledge evaluations for obtaining licenses in Lima, explains the step by step process to obtain your first Class A category I driver’s license:
Health certificate. The first requirement is to pass a medical examination at a center authorized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), which guarantees that the applicant has the necessary physical and psychological conditions to drive.
Evaluations of knowledge (rules) and driving skills (handling). Payment for your exams is made first. Pay S/70.04 at authorized banks to take the knowledge and driving exams (does not include vehicle rental), which gives you up to two (02) opportunities for each type of evaluation. Schedule your appointment. You can schedule your evaluation in advance through the website cev.touring.pe/inscriptionby calling (01) 615-9315 option 0, or by sending a message to WhatsApp 994 149 711. Take the knowledge assessment (rules). Go to the Lince or Conchán Evaluation Center to take the knowledge exam. You must arrive 30 minutes before your appointment time. Remember that, if you do not go on the scheduled date, you lose the evaluation opportunity. The test consists of 40 questions and lasts 40 minutes. With a minimum of 35 points you can pass. If you fail the knowledge test, you can try it one more time. This test is a requirement to be able to evaluate driving skills.
Note: You can enter to give a free drill at this link: https://sierdgtt.mtc.gob.pe/
Take your driving skills evaluation. After passing your knowledge test, schedule your appointment for your driving evaluation. Go to the evaluation center at the Conchán del Touring headquarters.
Remember that there is the option of taking a qualified practice of the driving skills test. This can be done at the same Conchán del Touring headquarters. This qualified practice with field evaluators, qualification and results (does not include vehicle), has a cost of S/15 for private category and S/20 for professional category.
Appointment to pick up the driver’s license on the MTC website
If you pass both exams, you must schedule an appointment on the MTC portal to pick up your license or receive it in digital format. The cost is S/24.50 for a physical license and S/6.70 for an electronic license. The first license is valid for 10 years; Afterwards, you must carry out a revalidation process.
Likewise, Touring reported that, at its Conchán Evaluation Center, applicants have the option of taking both evaluations (knowledge and driving skills) on the same day, subject to the availability of appointments.