Number of Licensed Drivers, Driving Instructor's Licence and Learner's Driving Licences Issued in 1996- 2006 Year No. of Licensed Drivers at the end of the year No. of Driving Instructor's Licences at the end of the year Learner's Driving Licences Issued during the year 1996 1095000 2178 54000 1997 1142000 2108 52000 1998 1227000 1937 49000 1999 1312000 1890 48000 2000 1442000 1852 52000 2001 1536000 1770 57000 2002 1605000 1731 56000 2003 1659000 1709 52000 2004 1723000 1608 46000 2005 1783000 1547 47000 2006 1842000 1440 43000