PDL Application Form. The PDL application is a Form that was used to fill in Details for a prospective new driver. A Driving license in Kenya is an Authority that a Citizen is given to be able to drive different categories of Vehicles in Kenya. This is gotten or issued by a duly registered Driving school. Driving lessons shall include theory lessons based on the new curriculum. A learner driver has to
undertake and be examined to be able to hold a Valid Driving License in Kenya. These lessons include but are not limited to:-
i) Introduction to driving.
ii) Fundamental driving rules.
iii) Model town.
iv) Human factors in driving.
v) Introduction to the class of vehicle.
vi) Motor Vehicle parts, instruments, and controls.
vii) Basic vehicle control.
viii) Maneuvers on a yard under controlled traffic conditions.
PDL Application Form
A provisional driving license is a type of learner’s permit that allows individuals to learn and practice driving under certain restrictions. These restrictions could include being accompanied by a licensed driver, displaying learner plates on the vehicle, and adhering to specific driving hours. To apply for a PDL visit the Ntsa Portal through the NTSA Portal and fill out the PDL Application Form. This is found in the “Apply for PDL ” section in the NTSA Portal. You will be required to pay a sum of Ksh 650 to be able to get the PDL. However please remember that you can only apply for a PDL in a duly registered driving school.
What are the common Driving License categories in Kenya?
Category A1 (Moped)
-Up to and including 50 C.C.
-Minimum age 16 years.
-No passenger.
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ii. Category A2 (light motorcycle)
– Above 50 C.C.
– Minimum age 18 years.
– Maximum load 60 kg (for up to 400 C.C)
– Maximum 1 passenger
-Requirement, fill PDL Application Form in a driving school
iii. Category A3 Motorcycle Taxi, Couriers, and three-wheelers.
-100 C.C. and above.
-Minimum age 21
-Previous 1-year riding experience of A2
-Maximum load 100 kg (for up to 400 C.C)
-Maximum 1 passenger
CATEGORY B
i. Category B (Light Vehicle)
-Light vehicle (passenger car) or with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of a maximum of 3500 kg with one light
trailer (not exceeding 750 kg)
-Not more than seven passengers.
-Minimum age 18 years.
Requirement, fill PDL Application Form in a driving school
ii. Category B Automatic (Light Vehicle Automatic)
-Light vehicle (passenger car) with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of a maximum 3 500 kg with one light
trailer (not exceeding 750 kg).
-Equipped with an automatic gearbox.
-Not more than seven passengers.
-Minimum age 18 years.
Requirement, fill PDL Application Form in a driving school
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iii. Category B Professional
-Light vehicle (passenger car) with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of a maximum of 3,500 kg with one light
trailer (not exceeding 750 kg).
-Equipped with a manual or automatic gearbox.
-Not more than seven passengers.
-Minimum age 21 years.
CATEGORY C
i. Category C1 (Light Truck)
-Light truck with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeding 3 500 kg and a maximum of 7500 kg with
maximum one light trailer (limited to not exceeding 750 kg)
-Minimum age of 22 years
Category C (Medium Truck)
-Heavy truck with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeding 7 500 kg with a maximum of one light trailer
(limited to not exceeding 750 kg)
-Minimum age of 24 years
Category CE (Heavy Truck with trailer)
-Heavy truck with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeding 7 500 kg with a heavy trailer or semitrailer.
-Articulated vehicles.
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-Minimum age 28 years.
CATEGORY D
i. Category D (Van)
-Maximum 13 passengers.
-Minimum age 22 years.
ii. Category D1 (Mini Bus)
-Between 14-32 passengers
-Minimum age 25 years.
Category D2 (Large Bus)
-33 passengers and above.
-Minimum age of 30 years.
CATEGORY E (SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE)
-Minimum age 21years
-Completed 3 months of driving practice with any vehicle classified under categories C1, C, CE, D, D1, D2
and licensed as EC1, EC, ECE, ED, ED1, ED2 respectively.
– Class ED2 Licenses shall be endorsed for classes D1 & D while Class ECE Licenses shall be endorsed for
C & C1
CATEGORY G (INDUSTRIAL, CONSTRUCTION, AND AGRICULTURAL PLANTS& EQUIPMENT)
-Special types of Plants and Equipment for which special authorization is required from the authority
before such plants can be registered for use.
-To operate such Plants and Equipment a driving License is a requirement
-Endorsement for Class G will be done on the driving license.