Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
Where is the largest blind spot of a truck in Indian traffic?
A truck driver cannot see directly in front, directly behind, or along much of the left side, the largest blind spot in left-hand traffic. If you cannot see the driver's face in the mirror, they cannot see you.
Answer D. A truck driver cannot see directly in front, directly behind, or along much of the left side, the largest blind spot in left-hand traffic. If you cannot see the driver's face in the mirror, they cannot see you.
A bus ahead of you is signalling and turning left at a junction. What should you do?
Long vehicles swing wide and their rear wheels cut the corner. Never squeeze up the left side of a turning bus or truck; hold back until it has turned.
Answer B. Long vehicles swing wide and their rear wheels cut the corner. Never squeeze up the left side of a turning bus or truck; hold back until it has turned.
You cannot see a truck driver's face in their mirror. What does this mean?
If you cannot see the driver in their mirror, they cannot see you. Pass steadily or drop back.
Answer C. If you cannot see the driver in their mirror, they cannot see you. Pass steadily or drop back.
After overtaking a truck, when is it safe to return to the left?
A loaded truck needs far more distance to stop. Pull in only when you can see its whole front in your mirror.
Answer C. A loaded truck needs far more distance to stop. Pull in only when you can see its whole front in your mirror.
What is the fine for overloading a goods vehicle?
Section 194 sets ₹20,000 plus ₹2,000 per extra tonne, and the vehicle cannot move until the excess is unloaded.
MV Act s.194
Answer A. Section 194 sets ₹20,000 plus ₹2,000 per extra tonne, and the vehicle cannot move until the excess is unloaded.
May passengers ride on the roof or footboard of a bus?
No one may ride on the running board, footboard or roof of a vehicle.
MV Act s.123
Answer C. No one may ride on the running board, footboard or roof of a vehicle.
May passengers ride on a tractor?
Regulation 32 prohibits carrying passengers on a tractor.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 32
Answer D. Regulation 32 prohibits carrying passengers on a tractor.
You stop behind a truck on an uphill slope. What should you do?
Leave extra space behind large vehicles on slopes.
Answer C. Leave extra space behind large vehicles on slopes.
A bus at a stop signals to pull out. What should you do, where it is safe?
Let buses pull out where it is safe, and watch for passengers crossing in front of or behind them.
Answer D. Let buses pull out where it is safe, and watch for passengers crossing in front of or behind them.
What must a truck driver do with the load?
Regulation 35 requires the load to be secured even under emergency braking, within the registered height and weight.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 35
Answer A. Regulation 35 requires the load to be secured even under emergency braking, within the registered height and weight.
What does this sign mean?
Goods vehicles must not enter where this sign applies.
MV Act s.119
Answer B. Goods vehicles must not enter where this sign applies.
A bus is stopped at a bus stop ahead. What hazard should you expect?
Passengers often walk out in front of a stopped bus. Pass slowly and be ready to stop, and give way if the bus signals to pull out.
Answer A. Passengers often walk out in front of a stopped bus. Pass slowly and be ready to stop, and give way if the bus signals to pull out.
The truck ahead is turning left. What should you do?
Long vehicles swing out to turn and their rear wheels cut the corner. Never go into the space on their left.
Answer B. Long vehicles swing out to turn and their rear wheels cut the corner. Never go into the space on their left.