RTO Exam Practice Questions

14 Questions

What should you do when a vehicle is involved in an accident causing injury to any person?

Take all reasonable steps to secure medical attention to the injured and report to the nearest police station within 24 hours

What should you do when another vehicle is about to enter a narrow bridge from the opposite side?

Wait till the other vehicle crosses the bridge and then proceed

When can you overtake a vehicle in front?

From the left side of that vehicle

What should you do when a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road near a pedestrian crossing?

Stop the vehicle and wait till the pedestrians cross the road and then proceed

What is the validity of a learner's licence?

6 months from the date of issue

What should you do when approaching an unguarded railway level crossing?

Stop the vehicle on the left side of the road, get down from the vehicle, go to the railway track, and ensure that no train or trolley is coming from either side

When should you use fog lamps?

When there is fog

What is the purpose of zebra lines on the road?

To indicate a pedestrian crossing

What is prohibited when fuel is being filled in a vehicle?

Smoking

What is the purpose of the rear view mirror in a vehicle?

To watch the traffic approaching from behind

When is overtaking prohibited?

When the road ahead is not clearly visible

What should you do when a vehicle approaches from the opposite direction while driving with high beam headlights at night?

Dim the headlights till the vehicle passes

What is prohibited in all vehicles?

Drunken driving

What is indicated when a driver extends his right arm with the palm downward and moves the arm upward and downward several times?

The vehicle is slowing down

Study Notes

Road Safety and Rules

When approaching a pedestrian crossing, wait for pedestrians to cross the road before proceeding.
When approaching a narrow bridge, wait for an oncoming vehicle to cross the bridge before proceeding.

Accident and Emergency Procedures

If a vehicle is involved in an accident resulting in injury, take reasonable steps to secure medical attention for the injured and report to the nearest police station within 24 hours.
Give free passage to ambulance and fire service vehicles.

Driving Rules

On a one-way road, do not drive in reverse gear.
When overtaking a vehicle, do not overtake from the right side.
When approaching an unguarded railway level crossing, stop the vehicle, get down, and check that no train or trolley is coming from either side.

Licenses and Certificates

A learner's license is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.
A Pollution Under Control Certificate is valid for 6 months.

Road Safety and Signs

In a road without a footpath, pedestrians should walk on the right side of the road.
Zebra lines are meant for pedestrians to cross.
When seeing a 'Slippery road' sign, reduce speed by changing to a lower gear.
When approaching a bend, overtaking is not permissible.
When the road ahead is not clearly visible, overtaking is prohibited.

Vehicle Safety and Maintenance

When fueling a vehicle, do not smoke.
Rearview mirrors are used for watching traffic approaching from behind.
Headrests protect from neck injury in case of an accident.

Driving Etiquette

When driving at night, dim the headlight when a vehicle approaches from the opposite direction.
Unnecessary and repeated use of the horn is prohibited.
Do not talk on your mobile while driving any vehicle.
Boarding or alighting from a vehicle while in motion is prohibited.

Communication and Signaling

When turning left, show the left-turn signal, keep to the left side of the road, and turn left.
If a driver extends their right arm with the palm downward and moves the arm upward and downward several times, it means they are slowing down the vehicle.