Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
You approach an uncontrolled pedestrian (zebra) crossing and a person is waiting to cross. What must you do?
At an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing you must slow down, stop and give way to pedestrians and wheelchair users.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 39
Answer C. At an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing you must slow down, stop and give way to pedestrians and wheelchair users.
What is the maximum speed on a road with no footpath where pedestrians are walking on the carriageway?
Regulation 16(5) sets 25 km/h, or any lower signed speed, near signed schools, hospitals and construction sites, and on roads without footpaths where people walk on the carriageway.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 16(5)
Answer D. Regulation 16(5) sets 25 km/h, or any lower signed speed, near signed schools, hospitals and construction sites, and on roads without footpaths where people walk on the carriageway.
The vehicle in the next lane is slowing down or has stopped at a pedestrian crossing. What should you do?
The vehicle may be stopping for a pedestrian you cannot see. Overtaking it can put you straight into that person.
Driving Regulations 2017, Regs. 5(4) and 39
Answer C. The vehicle may be stopping for a pedestrian you cannot see. Overtaking it can put you straight into that person.
What passing gap does India Drive Safe recommend when you pass a cyclist?
Indian law sets no fixed distance. India Drive Safe recommends at least 1.5 metres, as in the UK and New Zealand. If you cannot leave that gap, wait.
Answer A. Indian law sets no fixed distance. India Drive Safe recommends at least 1.5 metres, as in the UK and New Zealand. If you cannot leave that gap, wait.
What is the 'Dutch reach'?
Opening the driver's door with the left hand turns your body so you naturally look back for cyclists and two-wheelers.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 5
Answer B. Opening the driver's door with the left hand turns your body so you naturally look back for cyclists and two-wheelers.
A pedestrian has a white cane with a red band. What does this mean?
A white cane with a red band shows the person may also be unable to hear. Take special care.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 5(4)
Answer C. A white cane with a red band shows the person may also be unable to hear. Take special care.
How close to a pedestrian crossing may you stop or park?
Regulation 22 prohibits stopping on a pedestrian crossing or within 5 metres before it.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 22
Answer A. Regulation 22 prohibits stopping on a pedestrian crossing or within 5 metres before it.
You have just overtaken a cyclist and want to turn left immediately. What should you do?
Do not overtake a cyclist and then turn left across their path. Stay behind them instead.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 8
Answer D. Do not overtake a cyclist and then turn left across their path. Stay behind them instead.
Why should you allow extra space behind motorcycles and scooters?
Two-wheeler riders often swerve around road hazards. Leave a longer following distance and expect sudden movements.
Answer B. Two-wheeler riders often swerve around road hazards. Leave a longer following distance and expect sudden movements.
Pedestrians are waiting at an uncontrolled crossing as traffic queues. What should you NOT do?
Do not stop on a crossing in slow traffic. Wait behind it until there is room on the other side.
Driving Regulations 2017, Regs. 22 and 39
Answer C. Do not stop on a crossing in slow traffic. Wait behind it until there is room on the other side.
What should you do when you see this sign?
It warns of a pedestrian crossing ahead. At an uncontrolled crossing you must stop and let people cross.
Answer C. It warns of a pedestrian crossing ahead. At an uncontrolled crossing you must stop and let people cross.
A person is waiting to cross. Where must you stop?
Stop behind the line and let the person cross. Never stop on the crossing.
Answer A. Stop behind the line and let the person cross. Never stop on the crossing.
A ball rolls into the road from between parked cars. What should you do?
A ball near the road often means a child is close by. Children cannot judge traffic and may run out without looking.
Answer B. A ball near the road often means a child is close by. Children cannot judge traffic and may run out without looking.
You want to pass the cyclist, but a car is coming the other way. What should you do?
Leave at least 1.5 metres when passing a cyclist. If you cannot, wait.
India Drive Safe recommendation; Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 5(4)
Answer B. Leave at least 1.5 metres when passing a cyclist. If you cannot, wait.
What should you do?
At an uncontrolled crossing, drivers must stop and give way to pedestrians.
Answer C. At an uncontrolled crossing, drivers must stop and give way to pedestrians.
What is the main danger ahead?
Opening doors are a common cause of injury to two-wheeler riders. Slow down and give the rider room.
Answer B. Opening doors are a common cause of injury to two-wheeler riders. Slow down and give the rider room.