Bollywood Actor Chunky Pandey Passes Driving Test 43 Years After Failing

The popular Bollywood actor Chunky Pandey recently shared that after 43 years, he has finally managed to pass his driving license test. The actor himself shared a post of him behind the wheel of his car at the Mumbai West RTO office. Chunky Pandey, over the years, has been seen only being driven around by a chauffeur. However, now he can finally drive his vehicle legally on public roads.

 

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Chunky Pandey finally passes driving test

The post of him passing the driving license test has been shared on Instagram by Chunky Pandey himself. He shared the post with the caption, “Gave a driving test again after 43 years. And guess what…..I passed. Thank you, RTO Mumbai #Roadsafety.”

In the selfie, Chunky Pandey was seen with an RTO official at the Mumbai West RTO office. It appears that the actor took this driving test in a Toyota Innova Crysta MPV, which is a very popular vehicle in India. Whether this Toyota Innova Crysta belongs to Chunky Pandey is currently unknown.

Celebrities who own a Toyota Innova

Although Bollywood celebrities love luxury cars, there are still a number of popular celebrities that own a Toyota Innova MPV in their collection. The most popular names are Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, Rajnikanth, and Jackie Shroff. South Indian superstar Vijay Thalapathy also owns an Innova Crysta.

How to get a driving license: The right way!

In India, getting a driving license is a legal necessity for anyone wanting to drive on public roads. This process is managed by the Regional Transport Office (RTO). It has been designed to ensure that drivers are knowledgeable about traffic rules, road safety, and skilled enough to handle a vehicle.

However, despite the clear procedures, some individuals bypass the system through bribes. They obtain their license without passing the mandatory tests, which is a very serious issue for road safety.

Step-by-Step Process to Get a Driving License in India

Learner’s License

The first step in getting a driving license in India is to apply for a learner’s license. To get this, individuals must pass a theory test that assesses their understanding of traffic signals, rules, and basic road safety measures. This can be done online or at the local RTO.

Driving Test

After holding a learner’s license for at least 30 days, the applicant can then apply for a permanent driving license. This involves a practical driving test, where the RTO examiner evaluates the applicant’s driving skills, including handling the vehicle in traffic, reversing, parking, and observing traffic rules.

Submission of Documents

Lastly, the required documents, such as age proof, address proof, medical certificates (for certain vehicle classes), and passport-sized photographs, must be submitted during the application process. Once these are verified and the tests are passed, the license is issued and delivered to the applicant’s address.

Problem of Bribery in Getting Driving Licenses

There are individuals who want to take shortcuts and avoid giving all the tests conducted by the RTO department. For this, they offer bribes to RTO officials or middlemen to bypass the tests. With this bribe, they obtain a driving license without meeting the necessary standards.

In such cases, unqualified drivers are allowed on the roads, increasing the likelihood of accidents and traffic violations. This unethical practice undermines the purpose of the driving license system, which is designed to ensure that drivers are competent and responsible. Corruption in this area endangers public safety.