Rules of the Road in Nepal

Questions and Answers

How would the vehicle's brake fail?

When the brake heats

When the brake pipe breaks

When there is no brake oil

All of the above (correct)

What happens to those who blow the pressure horns?

Nothing happens

Confiscation of the vehicle (correct)

Imprisonment (correct)

Fine (correct)

What do the marks in the middle of the road indicate?

Not to cross the road

To divide the road lane (correct)

Not to race

Not to overtake

Where should the bluebook be kept?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When are the side lights turned on?

Both a & b Signup and view all the answers

Within how much time does one have to inform once the driving license is lost?

Fifteen days Signup and view all the answers

How old should one be to be eligible to get a car/jeep driving license?

Eighteen years Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of violations of traffic rules beyond which driving license shall be suspended?

Five times Signup and view all the answers

How much does one have to pay as fee to obtain jeep driving license?

Fifteen hundred Signup and view all the answers

Within how much time does one have to inform the office if the driver changes his/her address?

15 days Signup and view all the answers

How many seats are reserved for females in public vehicles?

Five seats Signup and view all the answers

Within how much time does one not have to pay fine to renew the bluebook once its date is expired?

3 months Signup and view all the answers

After how many years can one obtain the driving license for large vehicles once he/she has obtained the driving license for car/jeep?

Three years Signup and view all the answers

What punishment has been provisioned in law for the driver if he/she drives the vehicle with intention to kill a person and the person dies?

Life imprisonment with forfeiture Signup and view all the answers

How much fee does one have to pay to fill up the application for driving license?

Rs. 500 Signup and view all the answers

How many years old public vehicles aren’t allowed to be operated?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length of local road?

Up to 50 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

Who should first be prioritized on Zebra Crossing?

Pedestrian Signup and view all the answers

How would one know the speed of the vehicle ahead getting slow?

By brake Light Signup and view all the answers

Whom should be prioritized while crossing the road?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which vehicle should be given priority while driving on the road?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to overtake the vehicle moving ahead?

By turning on side light Signup and view all the answers

On which side of the road do people drive their vehicle in Nepal?

Left side Signup and view all the answers

In which speed is the consumption of fuel low?

Both slow and medium speed Signup and view all the answers

What would you do when you see an ambulance following your vehicle?

Give side, let it go Signup and view all the answers

In what kind of road is most dangerous if the brake fails?

Road going downhill Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver do to know whether the speed of the vehicle ahead is low or high?

From the gestures of the driver Signup and view all the answers

When should the seat belt be used?

Those who sit at the front Signup and view all the answers

Which vehicle should not be prioritized first while driving?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to allow vehicle coming from rear side to move ahead?

Both A & B Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the left hand in four wheelers?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should one do while turning the vehicle?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What color is the Bluebook?

Blue Signup and view all the answers

Which certificate is first needed for a Nepali citizen to obtain a driving license?

Health Certificate Signup and view all the answers

Which office renews the driving license?

Department of Transport Management Signup and view all the answers

What does a vehicle with a green number plate indicate?

Government vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What happens if one keeps on pressing the accelerator?

Vehicle speeds up Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked if footbrake stops working properly all of a sudden?

To check brake oil level Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the engine doesn’t start in winter?

Start after using choke Signup and view all the answers

How does battery used in vehicle get charged?

By vehicle’s dynamo Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a dipstick?

To check the level of oil Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an accelerator?

To help provide oil on the basis of speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a differential?

Turn wheels with different speeds Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a vehicle's axle?

To bear the load of the vehicle and help the wheel turn. Signup and view all the answers

In what condition is using the handbrake considered dangerous?

While moving downwards Signup and view all the answers

Where does the steering work?

All the front wheels Signup and view all the answers

What saves the battery from being overcharged?

Cut out Signup and view all the answers

Which fuel causes more pollution?

Petrol Signup and view all the answers

What happens if one drives the vehicle with no pollution-free sticker in a restricted area?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of the pollution sticker?

Green Signup and view all the answers

Which vehicle has more possibility to have an accident while changing lane immediately at a one-sided road?

Vehicle coming from right side Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rules of the Road

Pedestrians should be prioritized on Zebra Crossings.
One should know the speed of the vehicle ahead is getting slow by brake light.
School students, physically disabled, and senior citizens should be prioritized while crossing the road.
Ambulances, fire brigades, and hearses should be given priority while driving.
One should overtake a vehicle moving ahead by turning on side lights.
In Nepal, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Fuel consumption is low at medium speed.

Safe Driving Practices

Give side to ambulances and fire brigades following your vehicle.
Most accidents occur on downhill roads if brakes fail.
Gear should be changed to decrease or increase speed.
Low-speed vehicles should be driven slowly in Nepal.
Feet control the clutch, brake, and accelerator in a four-wheeler.

Vehicle Safety

Seat belts should be used, especially for front-seat passengers.
VIP vehicles should be given way on the road.
Temporary route permits allow driving on specific roads.
One should not drive without a license.
Looking glasses should be used for safe journeys.

Emergency Vehicles

Fire brigades, ambulances, and hearses are emergency vehicles.
Ambulances are used to carry patients to hospitals.
Fire brigades are used to douse fires.

Vehicle Registration

Joint vehicle registration is when a vehicle is registered in two or more names.
Embossed number plates have etched or brocaded letters.
Vehicle registration certificates are also known as blue books.

Traffic Rules and Regulations

Driving licenses are necessary to drive vehicles.
Vehicle registration certificates are required to operate public vehicles.
The Department of Transport Management issues license certificates.
Public vehicles are not allowed to operate without route permits.
The Transport Management Office has the right to change speed limits.

Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicles should be repaired before driving if out of order.
Gear should be checked before driving a four-wheeler.

Road Etiquette

One should give side to the vehicle coming straight ahead.
Gear should be changed to decrease or increase speed.
One should start a four-wheeler by checking gear and oil.

Miscellaneous

A driver should have patience and be polite.
Traffic rules should be followed for safe journeys.
First aid means bandaging ordinary injuries.
The color of bluebook is blue.### Vehicle Information
A Dozer, Mini bus, Loader, and Mobile crane are types of vehicles.
The first vehicle was brought to Nepal in B.S. 2021.
Fog lights are yellow in color.

Driving License

A Nepali citizen must obtain a Health Certificate to get a driving license.
The certificate given by a driving school is not required to get a driving license.
The chief of the Transport Management Office is the chairperson of the driving license examination committee.
A duplicate copy of a driving license can be obtained if it is lost, torn, or stolen.
The educational qualification required to get a driving license is SLC/SEE.
A driving license is valid for a certain period, after which it must be renewed.

Vehicle Registration

A blue number plate indicates that a vehicle is a diplomatic vehicle.
A yellow number plate indicates that a vehicle is a government vehicle.
A vehicle's ownership can be transferred, except for those that are more than 20 years old.
If a vehicle is auctioned and needs to be auctioned again, it must be scrapped according to the law.

Road Safety

Peak hour is one hour before and after office hours.
Third-party insurance is mandatory for all vehicles, including rental buses, trucks, motorcycles, and private cars.
It is mandatory to have third-party insurance to avoid punishment.
A vehicle should not be driven on a road that is not pitchable, such as a gravel road.
If a vehicle's engine block breaks, it should be changed at a workshop.

International Driving License

A foreign driving license can be transformed into a Nepali driving license through a process called Nepalization.
To transform a foreign driving license, a written, oral, or practical test/trial examination must be taken.
A foreign driving license remains valid in Nepal.

Vehicle Safety

Seat belts should be used while driving.
Vehicles should be parked on a downward road with the brake engaged.
Brake failure can occur when the brake heats, brake pipe breaks, or there is no brake oil.
Vehicles should not be driven in a way that could cause an accident.

Traffic Rules

Vehicles should not be driven without a valid driving license.
Vehicles should not be driven without third-party insurance.
Vehicles should not be driven without a valid bluebook.
Vehicles should not be driven with a invalid or expired license.
Vehicles should not be driven with an invalid or expired bluebook.

Pollution Control

Vehicles must have a pollution sticker to enter prohibited areas.
Vehicles without a pollution sticker can be fined or confiscated.

Vehicle Testing

Private vehicles must undergo pollution testing every year.
Large vehicles must undergo pollution testing every six months.

Vehicle Weight Limitation

Large vehicles have a weight limitation of more than 10 tons.
Medium-sized vehicles have a weight limitation of 4 to 10 tons.
Small vehicles have a weight limitation of less than 4 tons.

Vehicle Registration and Renewal

A vehicle must be registered within 10 days of clarifying custom dues.
A bluebook must be renewed every 2 years.

Vehicle and Transport Management Act

The Vehicle and Transport Management Act was enacted in V.S. 2054.
The Act has provisioned punishment for driving a vehicle with intent to kill, and the person dies.Here are the study notes for the text:

Driving License Expiration and Renewal

A driving license can be renewed by paying a fine up to 5 years after expiration.
If a person has misconducted in the written exam, they are not allowed to enroll in the exam for 3 months.

Vehicle Registration and Permit

A temporary vehicle registration certificate remains valid for 6 months.
A temporary route permit can be provisioned for up to 14 days.
The validity period of a route permit is 1 year.
If a route permit has expired, one has to renew it within 15 days.
A temporary route permit can be extended by paying an extra 50% of the fee.

Driving Test and License

A driving test can be taken within 6 months of passing the written exam.
One can appear in the trial exam up to 3 times once they have passed the written exam.
To pass the practical exam, one must secure at least 70% marks.
In the practical exam, if an examinee touches the boundary line while making a U-turn, 15 marks will be deducted.

Vehicle and Road Safety

A vehicle can be considered as public vehicle if it is equivalent to tourist vehicle.
A mini bus has a seating capacity of 15 to 25, including the driver.
According to the Vehicle Act, a driver is someone who drives a vehicle.

Vehicle Maintenance and Technical Knowledge

The condition of a vehicle should be confirmed by the driver before driving it.
A speedometer measures the speed of a vehicle.
A brake light glows while pressing the foot brake.
The function of a spark plug is to ignite the mixture of air and fuel in the engine.
A master cylinder helps the vehicle stop.
A clutch frees the engine from gear.
The function of brakes is to stop the vehicle.

Vehicle Safety Precautions

If a vehicle emits black smoke while starting, one should take the vehicle to the workshop to repair the engine.
While reversing the vehicle, one should use the reverse gear and look back using a looking glass.
To save the vehicle's tyres, one should maintain the air pressure.

Engine and Fuel System

A carburetor mixes air and fuel as needed in the engine.
In a diesel engine, air is compressed in the cylinder.

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Test your knowledge of traffic rules and regulations in Nepal, including priority rules, overtaking, and road safety. Learn about the do's and don'ts of driving in Nepal.