Sample Questions for Driving License Test in India

A driving licence is an official document that permits you to drive your motor vehicle on public roads. As per Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it's important to have a driving licence to showcase you have necessary skills and knowledge to drive safely. This document is also accepted as an identification proof in India.

 

To get a driving licence, the process starts with first applying for a learners licence. You can apply for a permanent driving licence after 30 days of getting a learners licence. The learning licence is valid for 6 months, within which you should apply for the permanent one.

 

To get a learners licence, you need to get through a mandatory driving licence test conducted by the Road Transport Authority (RTO).

To take the driving licence test, apply for a learners licence through the Parivahan Sewa website. Here are the detailed steps you need to follow:

• Click on the website https://parivahan.gov.in

• Select "Online Services" tab and select "Driving Licence Related Services”

• You will be directed to the https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do page

• Select your state from the dropdown menu

• Click on "Apply Online" and select "New Driving Licence”

• Fill out the application form with the required details and submit it

• You will be prompted to book a time slot for the mandatory driving test

• Select a convenient date and time for your test

• If you don't get automatically prompted for the test, you can visit the https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/stateSelection.do site again and select “Online LLTest(STALL)”
  

According to RTO rules, you can apply for a driving licence if you are above the age of 16 for driving a vehicle without gears, whose engine does not cross the capacity of 50 cc or above 18 years of age for other private vehicles. 

 

The driving licence test questions are based on the traffic rules and regulations you need to abide by. They assess your knowledge of traffic rules and your ability to take responsible driving decisions. The driving licence test typically involves both a written test and a practical driving test.The questions are in the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) format with 3/4 available options. A total of 15 learning licence test questions are asked in the exam and you must correctly answer 9 questions. You will have 30 seconds to choose the right option for each question.

 

If you pass the test, your Driving Licence will usually be dispatched within 2 weeks. You can check its status online by following the same steps as above, under "Application Status".

 

On successfully completing the learning licence test, you can practice your driving skills to apply for a permanent licence.

 

To take the learner's licence test for the first time, you need to pay ₹50. If you fail the test and want to take it again, you have to pay ₹50 again. Once you clear the written test, you can pay another ₹300 to take the driving test when applying for the permanent licence . This fee is for each class of vehicle you want to be licensed to drive. For example, if you want to be licensed to drive both a car and a motorcycle, you need to pay ₹300 for each class, so a total of ₹600.

In order to prepare for the driving licence test you can practice solving the sample questions. You can practice sample questions from the official Sarathi Parivahan site by following these steps:

• Visit: https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/sarathiservice/sarathiHomePublic.do#

• Click on “Tutorial for LL Test”

• Fill  Application number and captcha code

• Select “Generate OTP”

• Once you view the complete video, the system will ask the confirmation to submit. Once submitted, you can proceed to the LL test

Here are some sample RTO exam questions to give you an idea about the type of driving licence test questions. The right answer for each question is highlighted in bold. 

Q1. On a one-way road, you should not

• Overtake

• Drive in reverse gear

• Park

Q2. When you see a traffic sign of a school nearby, you should

• Honk and keep going at the same speed

• Reduce your speed and drive with care

• Stop the vehicle

Q3. You can distinguish transport vehicles through their

• Number plate

• Colour

• Size of the tyre

Q4. How old do you need to be to drive a gearless two-wheeler?

• 18 years 

• 16 years

• 21 years

Q5. In case there is no footpath, the pedestrians will walk

• On any side 

• On the right side

• On the left side

Q6. While overtaking a vehicle, you should check if

• There are no vehicles ahead

• Road is clearly visible and it is safe to overtake

• The road is not safe

Q7. Vehicles approaching from the opposite side should drive through

• Any side

• Right side

• Left side

Q8. If you see a sign for ‘slippery road ahead’, you should

• Increase the speed

• Change gears and drive slowly

• Apply brake but proceed at the same speed

Q9. If a blind person is crossing the road with a white cane, you should

• Slow down and drive cautiously

• Blow the horn and keep driving

• Consider the cane as a traffic sign and stop the vehicle

Q10. Over-speeding is

• An offence, but no charges are pressed 

• Not an offence and can be neglected

• An offence and can lead to suspension or cancellation of the driving licence

Q11. You should not overtake another vehicle when

• The vehicle is driven on a steep hill

• The road is marked with a broken white centre line

• The road is marked with a continued yellow centre line

Q12. In case you see a vehicle in an accident, you should

• Stop and report the accident at the nearest police station

• Stop, get help for the injured, and report the accident at nearest police station within 24 hours

• Take the vehicle to the closest police station and report the accident

Q13. A blinking red traffic light means you should

• Slow down and proceed

• Stop until the light is green

• Stop and drive if safe

Q14. You should not park your vehicle on

• The main road

• A one-way road

• A footpath or a sidewalk

Q15. The maximum speed limit on the national highway is

• 80 km per hour

• 70 km per hour

• 60 km per hour

Q16. If you want to overtake the slow vehicle in front of you, you should

• Overtake from any side if the road is wide enough

• Overtake from the left 

• Overtake from the right

Q17. You should switch on the hazard warning lights when

• The vehicle is parked in a no-parking zone

• Driving straight

• A parked vehicle is causing inconvenience to others

Q18. Yellow light at the traffic signal indicates that you should

• Slowly come to a stop

• Drive slowly and carefully

• Immediately stop your vehicle

Q19. The learner’s licence validity is 

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 3 months

Q20. You should be careful while overtaking a vehicle marked with an ‘L’ because

• You might crash into the vehicle

• It may scare the learning driver and they may make a mistake

• You might crash onto the road

Q21. You should control the speed of a vehicle on a downhill by 

• Stopping the engine

• Going on neutral and continuing braking

• Switch to a low gear

Q22. When a vehicle is parked on the road at night

• The vehicle should be locked

• Park light should remain on

• All of the above

Q23. Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate is valid for

• 24 months

• 1 year

• 6 months

Q24. You should not overtake a cyclist when

• It is a crowded street and you are about to turn

• The road is narrow 

• All of the above

Q25. If there is a ‘greasy road ahead’ or ‘slippery road ahead’ sign, you should

• Slow down and change gears

• Press brakes and move with swiftness

• Drive faster

Q26. Fog lamps should be on 

• At night

• When dim light is not used in the opposite vehicle

• When there is a mist

Q27. Hand brake or parking brake is to be used

• To quickly apply the brake

• To slow down

• To stop and park the vehicle

Q28. If an ambulance is approaching

• Give way if there are no vehicle on the other side

• Drive as usual

• Move to the side and let the ambulance pass

Q29. Free passage is to be given to

• Super express and express buses

• Any and all police vehicles

• Fire service vehicles and ambulance

Q30. You should not honk

• Near educational institutions

• Near police station

• Near courts and hospitals

Q31. When your vehicle is being overtaken, you 

• Should increase the speed with caution

• Should increase the speed

• Should not increase the speed

Q32. When entering the main road through a branch road, you should give preference to

• Vehicles proceeding along the main road

• Vehicles coming from left

• Vehicles coming from the right

Q33. While driving during rain, you should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front because

• The driver stops suddenly

• The vehicle’s fog light may dazzle you

• The driver changes direction suddenly

Q34. While turning left, your vehicle should be in 

• Right lane

• Middle lane

• Left lane

Q35. Authorised officers can seize the vehicle if

• It is not covered by valid insurance

• It does not have a valid permit or registration

• The speed was beyond the speed limit

 

You can practice some more questions on https://transport.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Pdf/Question-Bank-English.pdf

Cracking a learners licence test will be an easy task if you practice as many questions as possible. Once you are confident of taking the test, you can confidently visit the test centre and ace the challenge. 

 

As you obtain a valid driving licence, you also need to keep other important documents like a RC book and a third-party vehicle insurance.

 

Besides, having a valid driver’s licence is important to make a claim under motor insurance regulations. Insurers are likely to reject your claim if you were driving without a valid licence at the time of an accident or incident.