Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
You are walking on a road with no footpath. Which side should you walk on?
Where there is no footpath, walk on the right so you face oncoming traffic and can step aside. (India Drive Safe recommendation, as in the UK Highway Code.)
Answer C. Where there is no footpath, walk on the right so you face oncoming traffic and can step aside. (India Drive Safe recommendation, as in the UK Highway Code.)
What is the safest way to cross near a stopped bus?
A stopped bus hides you from drivers and drivers from you. Wait until it has moved off and you can see clearly in both directions.
Answer A. A stopped bus hides you from drivers and drivers from you. Wait until it has moved off and you can see clearly in both directions.
You are walking on a road with no footpath and approaching a sharp right-hand bend. What is safest?
On a sharp right-hand bend, drivers coming round may not see you on the inside. Crossing before the bend makes you visible.
Answer B. On a sharp right-hand bend, drivers coming round may not see you on the inside. Crossing before the bend makes you visible.
A car stops for you at a zebra crossing on a multi-lane road. What should you do before crossing?
A vehicle in another lane may not have stopped. Make sure every lane you will cross is clear.
Answer D. A vehicle in another lane may not have stopped. Make sure every lane you will cross is clear.
Which places should you avoid when choosing where to cross a road?
Choose a place where you can see in both directions and drivers can see you. Bends, hill brows and gaps between parked vehicles hide you.
Answer B. Choose a place where you can see in both directions and drivers can see you. Bends, hill brows and gaps between parked vehicles hide you.
On a wide road with a central median, how should you cross?
Treat each half as a separate crossing. Stop on the median and look again. Never climb over medians or railings.
Answer D. Treat each half as a separate crossing. Stop on the median and look again. Never climb over medians or railings.
At a signal-controlled crossing, the pedestrian signal is flashing, but the road looks clear. What should you do?
Do not start to cross when the pedestrian signal is red or flashing, even if the road looks clear.
Answer C. Do not start to cross when the pedestrian signal is red or flashing, even if the road looks clear.
Why should pedestrians listen as well as look, especially near electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles can be nearly silent at low speed. Look all around as well as listening.
Answer A. Electric vehicles can be nearly silent at low speed. Look all around as well as listening.
What should you wear when walking on an unlit road at night?
A pedestrian in dark clothes is very hard to see at night. Wear something light or reflective and carry a torch or phone light.
Answer A. A pedestrian in dark clothes is very hard to see at night. Wear something light or reflective and carry a torch or phone light.
Under which law may State Governments make rules for pedestrians and non-motorised road users?
Section 138(1A), added in 2019, lets States make rules for pedestrians. In October 2025 the Supreme Court directed every State and UT to frame them.
MV Act s.138(1A)
Answer C. Section 138(1A), added in 2019, lets States make rules for pedestrians. In October 2025 the Supreme Court directed every State and UT to frame them.
You are on foot and see this sign. What does it mean?
Pedestrians are prohibited on this road, for example at the entry to an expressway. Use another route.
MV Act s.119
Answer C. Pedestrians are prohibited on this road, for example at the entry to an expressway. Use another route.