Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
An ambulance with siren and flashing lights is coming up behind you. What should you do?
Move left as close to the road edge as practicable as soon as you safely can, stop if needed, and keep at least 50 metres behind it afterwards. Failing to make way carries a ₹10,000 fine.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 27; MV Act s.194E
Answer C. Move left as close to the road edge as practicable as soon as you safely can, stop if needed, and keep at least 50 metres behind it afterwards. Failing to make way carries a ₹10,000 fine.
What is the all-India emergency number to call after a serious crash?
112 is the all-India emergency number for police, ambulance and fire. Give the exact location and how many people are hurt.
Answer A. 112 is the all-India emergency number for police, ambulance and fire. Give the exact location and how many people are hurt.
You are involved in a crash and someone is injured. What must you do?
Never drive away from a crash in which someone is hurt. Section 134 requires you to get medical help and report to the police within 24 hours if no officer is present.
MV Act s.134
Answer C. Never drive away from a crash in which someone is hurt. Section 134 requires you to get medical help and report to the police within 24 hours if no officer is present.
How far behind an emergency vehicle with its siren or lights on should you keep?
Regulation 27 requires at least 50 metres. Never follow an ambulance to get through traffic.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 27
Answer C. Regulation 27 requires at least 50 metres. Never follow an ambulance to get through traffic.
What is the penalty for failing to give way to an ambulance or fire engine?
Section 194E makes it an offence, with a fine of ₹10,000, up to six months in prison, or both.
MV Act s.194E
Answer D. Section 194E makes it an offence, with a fine of ₹10,000, up to six months in prison, or both.
An injured motorcyclist is lying on the road, still wearing a helmet. What should you do?
Removing a helmet can worsen neck and spine injuries. Do not move injured people unless they are in immediate danger.
Answer C. Removing a helmet can worsen neck and spine injuries. Do not move injured people unless they are in immediate danger.
You help a crash victim and take them to hospital. What does the Good Samaritan law say?
Section 134A protects Good Samaritans. You cannot be forced to give your personal details, and may leave once the police or hospital is informed.
MV Act s.134A
Answer A. Section 134A protects Good Samaritans. You cannot be forced to give your personal details, and may leave once the police or hospital is informed.
Someone at a crash is bleeding heavily. What should you do?
Stop heavy bleeding with firm pressure. Keep the person calm and warm, and do not give them food or drink.
Answer D. Stop heavy bleeding with firm pressure. Keep the person calm and warm, and do not give them food or drink.
Your car catches fire. Which of these should you NOT do?
Opening the bonnet lets in more air and feeds the fire. Get everyone out, keep away and call 112.
Answer C. Opening the bonnet lets in more air and feeds the fire. Get everyone out, keep away and call 112.
After a minor crash with no injuries, what should you do with the vehicles once you have photographed them?
Regulation 29: take photos, move the vehicles off the road, exchange details, and call the police if you cannot agree.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 29
Answer C. Regulation 29: take photos, move the vehicles off the road, exchange details, and call the police if you cannot agree.
You see this in your mirror. What should you do?
Give way to emergency vehicles. Move left, stop if necessary, and keep at least 50 metres behind afterwards.
Answer A. Give way to emergency vehicles. Move left, stop if necessary, and keep at least 50 metres behind afterwards.