Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
Your car breaks down on a highway. Where should you place a reflective warning triangle?
Switch on hazard lights at once and, on highways and fast roads, place a reflective warning triangle 50 metres behind the vehicle (or before the bend).
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 28
Answer B. Switch on hazard lights at once and, on highways and fast roads, place a reflective warning triangle 50 metres behind the vehicle (or before the bend).
What is the national maximum speed for cars on an expressway, unless a lower limit is signed?
MoRTH notification S.O. 1522(E) (2018) sets 120 km/h for cars on expressways. Signed limits for a particular stretch are often lower, and the sign always applies.
S.O. 1522(E), 6 April 2018
Answer D. MoRTH notification S.O. 1522(E) (2018) sets 120 km/h for cars on expressways. Signed limits for a particular stretch are often lower, and the sign always applies.
You have just missed your exit on an expressway. What should you do?
Never reverse, make a U-turn or cross the median on a highway or expressway. U-turns there are prohibited by Regulation 8.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 8
Answer B. Never reverse, make a U-turn or cross the median on a highway or expressway. U-turns there are prohibited by Regulation 8.
On a multi-lane highway, which lane must heavy and slow vehicles use?
Regulation 4 requires heavy and speed-restricted vehicles to use the left lane on multi-lane roads.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 4
Answer B. Regulation 4 requires heavy and speed-restricted vehicles to use the left lane on multi-lane roads.
May you park on a road where the speed limit is 50 km/h or more?
Regulation 22 prohibits parking on a road with a speed limit of 50 km/h or more. Use a lay-by, fuel station or dhaba to rest.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 22
Answer A. Regulation 22 prohibits parking on a road with a speed limit of 50 km/h or more. Use a lay-by, fuel station or dhaba to rest.
When joining an expressway from a slip road, what should you do?
Regulation 15 requires you to give way to traffic already on the highway, using the acceleration lane, mirrors and signals.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 15
Answer D. Regulation 15 requires you to give way to traffic already on the highway, using the acceleration lane, mirrors and signals.
What is the national emergency helpline for NHAI highways (ambulance, patrol and crane)?
1033 is the NHAI highway helpline. 112 is the all-India emergency number.
Answer D. 1033 is the NHAI highway helpline. 112 is the all-India emergency number.
Your car breaks down on a highway. Where should you and your passengers wait?
Get everyone out on the side away from traffic and wait behind the barrier or well off the road. Do not stand between your vehicle and traffic.
Answer D. Get everyone out on the side away from traffic and wait behind the barrier or well off the road. Do not stand between your vehicle and traffic.
You feel sleepy on a long highway drive. What is the only real cure?
Opening a window or playing music does not cure tiredness. Stop at a lay-by, fuel station or dhaba and rest. India Drive Safe recommends a 15-minute break every two hours.
Answer A. Opening a window or playing music does not cure tiredness. Stop at a lay-by, fuel station or dhaba and rest. India Drive Safe recommends a 15-minute break every two hours.
Which vehicles are usually prohibited on access-controlled expressways such as the Bengaluru–Mysuru expressway?
NHAI can prohibit slow vehicles by notification under Section 35 of the Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002. Read the signs at every entry.
Control of NH (Land and Traffic) Act 2002, s.35
Answer B. NHAI can prohibit slow vehicles by notification under Section 35 of the Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002. Read the signs at every entry.
You are joining the highway and see a truck close behind in the left lane. What should you do?
Traffic already on the highway has priority. Use the acceleration lane to match speed and choose a safe gap.
Answer C. Traffic already on the highway has priority. Use the acceleration lane to match speed and choose a safe gap.