Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle or scooter?
Every person driving or riding on a motorcycle, including the pillion and children above four, must wear a BIS-certified helmet (turban-wearing Sikhs are exempt). The fine is ₹1,000 plus three months' licence disqualification.
MV Act ss.129, 194D
Answer B. Every person driving or riding on a motorcycle, including the pillion and children above four, must wear a BIS-certified helmet (turban-wearing Sikhs are exempt). The fine is ₹1,000 plus three months' licence disqualification.
How many pillion passengers may a motorcycle carry?
A motorcycle may carry only one person besides the rider, on a proper seat. Breaking this rule carries a ₹1,000 fine and licence disqualification.
MV Act ss.128, 194C
Answer D. A motorcycle may carry only one person besides the rider, on a proper seat. Breaking this rule carries a ₹1,000 fine and licence disqualification.
A child aged 3 is travelling on a motorcycle. What does the law require?
Rule 138(7) of the CMV Rules (in force from 15 February 2023) applies to children from 9 months to 4 years.
CMVR Rule 138(7)
Answer A. Rule 138(7) of the CMV Rules (in force from 15 February 2023) applies to children from 9 months to 4 years.
What must a helmet for two-wheeler riders carry to be legal for sale?
Since 1 June 2021, helmets must meet IS 4151:2015 and carry the BIS ISI mark.
Helmet (Quality Control) Order 2020
Answer C. Since 1 June 2021, helmets must meet IS 4151:2015 and carry the BIS ISI mark.
What is the penalty for riding without a helmet?
Section 194D sets a fine of ₹1,000 and a three-month licence disqualification.
MV Act s.194D
Answer C. Section 194D sets a fine of ₹1,000 and a three-month licence disqualification.
When must two-wheeler riders use dipped headlights?
Regulation 31(1) requires two-wheeler riders to use dipped headlights in daytime too, which helps others see them.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 31(1)
Answer D. Regulation 31(1) requires two-wheeler riders to use dipped headlights in daytime too, which helps others see them.
Your helmet fell hard onto a concrete floor, but looks undamaged. What should you do?
A helmet that has been in a crash or dropped hard may be damaged inside and should be replaced, even if it looks fine.
Answer A. A helmet that has been in a crash or dropped hard may be damaged inside and should be replaced, even if it looks fine.
Where is it safest to brake hard on a motorcycle?
Use both brakes together, smoothly and progressively, mostly while upright. Slow down before bends, not in them.
Answer B. Use both brakes together, smoothly and progressively, mostly while upright. Slow down before bends, not in them.
A bus ahead of you is about to turn left at a junction. What should you, on a motorcycle, do?
Never ride up the left side of a bus or truck at a junction, or undertake a vehicle that is turning left.
Answer D. Never ride up the left side of a bus or truck at a junction, or undertake a vehicle that is turning left.
A pillion passenger is riding side-saddle in a saree. What precaution is essential?
Loose clothing caught in the wheel or chain causes serious injuries. The saree guard must be fitted and the passenger must hold on firmly.
Answer D. Loose clothing caught in the wheel or chain causes serious injuries. The saree guard must be fitted and the passenger must hold on firmly.