6.1 Mandatory Identification

Students must hold a valid:

• ECOWAS card
• Learner’s permit
• Or provisional license

6.2 Fitness & Sobriety

Students must be physically and mentally fit and must not:

• Consume alcohol before lessons
• Use drugs or illegal substances

6.3 Dress Code

Appropriate buckled footwear is required.
No slippers allowed.

6.4 DVLA Legal Requirements

To successfully acquire a DVLA driver’s license in Ghana, students should make it a priority to familiarize themselves with and fulfil all the necessary DVLA requirements. Here’s a helpful checklist to guide you through the process.

6.4.1 Eligibility Check

✔ Applicant is 18 years or older (Private License)
✔ Applicant is 21 years or older (Commercial License)
✔ Applicant can read and write (English or approved local language)
✔ Applicant is mentally and physically fit to drive

6.4.2 Required Documents (Before Application)

✔ Ghana Card (mandatory)
✔ Birth Certificate or Age Declaration Affidavit
✔ Educational Certificate (BECE / WASSCE / Tertiary / Adult Education proof)
✔ Passport-sized photographs (if requested by DVLA office)
✔ Medical / Eye Test Report from DVLA-approved facility

⚠️ Vision (eye) test is mandatory for issuance and renewal.

6.4.3 Learner’s License Stage

✔ Purchase DVLA Learner License Application Form
✔ Complete medical & eye examination
✔ Submit documents at the DVLA office
✔ Obtain Learner’s License Permit

📌 Learner must:

• Be accompanied by a licensed driver
• Display “L” sign on vehicle
• Drive only within permitted conditions and roads

6.4.4 Driving School Training (Mandatory)

✔ Enroll in a DVLA-recognized driving school
✔ Complete theory training, including:

• Highway Code
• Road signs & markings
• Road safety rules
• Basic vehicle maintenance

✔ Complete practical driving lessons, including:

• Steering & control
• Parking & reversing
• Hill start
• Road driving & traffic handling
• Emergency braking

6.4.5 DVLA Theory Examination

✔ Book DVLA Computer-Based Theory Test
✔ Pass exam covering:

• Traffic laws
• Road signs
• Highway Code
• Safety rules

❌ Failure → Re-sit required (Attracts extra fee payments made through the DVLA payment portal.)
✅ Pass → Proceed to road sign and practical test

6.4.6 DVLA Practical Driving Test

✔ Book In-Traffic Practical Test
✔ Assessment includes:

• Vehicle control
• Observation & signaling
• Parking & maneuvering
• Road discipline
• Safety awareness

❌ Failure → Re-sit required (Attracts extra fee payments made through the DVLA payment portal.)
✅ Pass → Eligible for full license

6.4.7 License Issuance

✔ Submit passed test results
✔ Capture biometric data (photo & fingerprints)
✔ Pay applicable DVLA fees
✔ Receive Temporary License Slip
✔ Collect Smart Driver’s License Card when ready

6.4.8 Special Categories (If Applicable)

✔ Commercial License – higher age requirement + stricter testing
✔ Foreign License Conversion – original license + residence/work permit
✔ Tertiary Students – valid student ID required for student packages

6.4.9 Important Legal Notes

⚠️ Driving without a valid license is illegal
⚠️ Using middlemen (“goro boys”) is criminal
⚠️ False documents lead to disqualification & prosecution
⚠️ An eye test is required for renewals and upgrades

6.4.10 Renewal & Upgrading

✔ Eye test required
✔ Medical clearance (where applicable)
✔ Old license presented
✔ Fees paid before expiry to avoid penalties

6.5 Attendance

Students must attend lessons on time and fully participate in training.