Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
You are joining a national highway from a slip road. Who has priority?
When joining a national highway, state highway or major district road, give way to traffic already on it. Use the acceleration lane, check mirrors and signal.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 15
Answer B. When joining a national highway, state highway or major district road, give way to traffic already on it. Use the acceleration lane, check mirrors and signal.
What is the safe way to move across three lanes to reach an exit?
Change one lane at a time, with mirror, signal and blind-spot checks for each. If you miss the exit, carry on to the next one.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 6
Answer A. Change one lane at a time, with mirror, signal and blind-spot checks for each. If you miss the exit, carry on to the next one.
Your lane ends at road works and traffic is slow. What is the recommended way to merge?
India Drive Safe recommends the zip merge in slow traffic: use both lanes up to the merge point and take turns, one from each lane, like the teeth of a zip.
Answer C. India Drive Safe recommends the zip merge in slow traffic: use both lanes up to the merge point and take turns, one from each lane, like the teeth of a zip.
A vehicle is signalling to merge into your lane ahead of you. What should you do?
If it is safe, ease off and let the vehicle in. Do not speed up to close the gap or use the horn to stop it.
Answer D. If it is safe, ease off and let the vehicle in. Do not speed up to close the gap or use the horn to stop it.
Who may use a lane marked for buses only?
A lane marked for a particular class of vehicle may be used only by that class.
Answer A. A lane marked for a particular class of vehicle may be used only by that class.
What is the correct order for a lane change?
Plan early, check mirrors, signal in good time, look over your shoulder, re-check the gap, move gradually and cancel the indicator.
Driving Regulations 2017, Regs. 6 and 11
Answer D. Plan early, check mirrors, signal in good time, look over your shoulder, re-check the gap, move gradually and cancel the indicator.
Under Indian rules, when may a motorcycle filter between lanes of slower cars?
Regulation 33 allows filtering only on urban roads with a speed limit of 40 km/h or less, where signs permit, and at no more than 15 km/h faster than the traffic being passed.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 33
Answer C. Regulation 33 allows filtering only on urban roads with a speed limit of 40 km/h or less, where signs permit, and at no more than 15 km/h faster than the traffic being passed.
You have just joined a highway from a slip road. When may you start overtaking?
Regulation 15 says not to start overtaking until you have settled in your lane after merging.
Answer A. Regulation 15 says not to start overtaking until you have settled in your lane after merging.
Traffic is moving slowly in a jam. Is weaving from lane to lane a good idea?
Weaving in slow traffic gains seconds at most and causes many sideswipes. Stay in your lane.
Answer B. Weaving in slow traffic gains seconds at most and causes many sideswipes. Stay in your lane.
You have just completed a lane change. What should you do with your indicator?
Cancel the indicator after every lane change. A signal left on may make others think you are about to turn.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 11
Answer B. Cancel the indicator after every lane change. A signal left on may make others think you are about to turn.
May you drive over the striped area?
Hatched areas are painted islands that separate traffic. Stay off them.
Answer C. Hatched areas are painted islands that separate traffic. Stay off them.