A total of 253 million registered vehicles have been reported in India by March 2017. The number is only increasing every day.
You, too, might have purchased a new car; but to drive your new car on Indian roads, you need to have a valid driving licence, which is mandatory as per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. As per recent reports, it is estimated that about 30% of driving licences in India are fake. However, you must be aware that not carrying a valid licence could lead to heavy fines and penalties.
The first and foremost step to applying for a permanent driving licence is to procure a learner’s licence. A learner’s licence helps you hone your driving skills and gives you practical experience to drive on Indian roads. To get your learner’s licence, you would need to give a theoretical exam. Your written exam will consist of a few learning licence test questions. Anyone above the age of 16 years can take this drivers licence test either online or offline at the nearest Road transport office (RTO).
RTO exam questions follow a multiple-choice question format. A total of 15 driving licence test questions are asked, out of which you need to answer 9 learning licence test questions correctly in order to successfully clear the drivers licence test.
Each of the driving licence test questions must be answered within 30 seconds as you move on to the next. Pick the answer that seems most suitable to you out of the 4 choices available.
Here are a few sample driving licence test questions based on traffic rules and regulations that can be asked in the exam. The test is presented in the form of MCQs and the right answer is highlighted in bold for your reference below:
16 years
18 years
21 years
Stop the vehicle
Slow down and proceed carefully
Press horn and proceed in the same speed
The road ahead should be clearly visible and overtaking should be safe
The road is not safe
There are no vehicles ahead
Drive faster
Change gear and reduce speed
Apply brake but proceed in the same speed
Not an offence and can be neglected
Is an offence but no charges are pressed against you
an offence that could lead to your driving licence being cancelled or suspended
Stop your vehicle and report the matter to the nearest police station
Take the vehicle to the closest police station and report the accident
Take measures to secure medical attention to those injured and report the accident to the closest police station within a period of 24 hours
Motor car
Heavy bus/trucks
All of the above
Overtake the vehicle from the left side of the vehicle ahead
Overtake the vehicle from the right side of the vehicle ahead
Overtake if the road is wide enough
Reduce your vehicle speed and proceed with caution
Slow the vehicle
Stop the vehicle
You might crash into them
You might crash into people on the road
The learner driver might get nervous and make a mistake
The vehicle should be locked
Park light should remain on
All of the above
Driving on a narrow road and just before you are about to turn left
On a crowded street
All of the above
There is mist
At night
When the vehicle opposite is not using the dim light
No preference should be given
Provide passage if there are no vehicles on the other side
Allow free passage by moving to the side of the road
Give a signal, check your rear and side mirrors to back out carefully
Move your vehicle as soon as possible
Just give signals and proceed to move
When approaching the red traffic light
When signaled by a police officer or involved in an accident
All of the above
You will also need to understand the meaning of a few traffic signs, which may be asked by the RTO as a part of RTO exam test questions.
Here are a few:
Source: www.goapolice.gov.in
Once you successfully clear your learner’s licence test, you can then apply to get a driver’s licence. Under the latest rules, you would be fined Rs. 5,000 for driving without a licence. It is, thus, crucial to pass your learner’s licence test to secure a valid permanent licence for the future.
While the fines for driving without a licence are quite high, so are the fines for driving without an insurance policy. You would be fined Rs. 2,000 for driving without an insurance policy. Thus, to stay safe and financially secure on Indian roads, it is important to opt for vehicle insurance. You can consider the Motor insurance policy available on Finserv MARKETS for your two-wheeler or your car.
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