Indian Driving Licence Test 4
This is a timed quiz. You will be given 60 seconds per question. Are you ready?
As a rule of thumb, for every 15 KM/H of speed, you should allow how much space between yourself and the car in front?
A car length for every 15 KM/H of speed is a good rule of thumb, so when traveling at 60 KM/H you should not be within four car lengths of the vehicle ahead.
Which of these is an attribute of a good driver?
Courtesy is one of the most important virtues on the road; if you are polite and give way to others, the chances of being involved in an accident are greatly reduced.
A blind pedestrian carrying a cane or accompanied by a guide dog has priority over motor vehicles where?
You should keep to the left of the road when driving on single lane roads…?
On all single lane roads you should drive on the left in normal circumstances. Don't be tempted to straddle the middle of the road, you are more likely to be involved in a collision there.
The post holding a sign warning of a railway crossing has two red diagonal slashes on it. What does this indicate?
Each red slash on the post of a railway crossing warning sign indicates 100 m to the crossing itself.
When you have a right-of-way, you should…?
The right-of-way is only theoretical. If someone else takes it, either through bad driving or bad manners, don't try and fight them for it, let them go.
If you are parking on a road that does not have a curb, you should pull off as far as you safely can, but you must leave what distance for pedestrians to get through?
Always make sure that you are not obstructing pedestrians when you park; leave a 75 cm gap through which they can pass.
Where is a learner license valid?
An Indian learner license is valid all over India.
Your foot brake should hold your vehicle completely without coming within what distance off the floor?
Your first priority if you're involved in, or come across, an accident must be what?
Your immediate priority at an accident scene must be to discover if anybody has been wounded, to give them assistance and summon emergency help as necessary.
When stopped at a junction controlled by traffic lights, you should watch…?
A white road sign with a diagonal black line through it signifies what?
White signs with diagonal black line through them signify that a restriction, for example a speed limit or no parking zone, has come to an end.
What is the minimum age for obtaining a permanent driving license for paid driving?
On a highway, a sign with a steady yellow X over a lane indicates what?
This sign indicates that the lane is going to be closed ahead. If you are in the lane, don't leave your change to the last minute, move as soon as it is safe to do so
Which of these, painted on the side of the road, indicates no parking?
You may not park anywhere which has a solid yellow line alongside the curb, unless there is a sign indicating certain hours when parking is permitted.
Where on the roads do the most accidents occur?
You should take special care at intersections, because the meeting of different traffic streams makes them the most likely place for you to have an accident.
Double broken white lines painted across the pavement mean what?
At 100 KM/H, how far will a vehicle travel in the time between a competent driver identifying hazards and coming to a complete stop?
The stopping distance from 100 KM/H will be at least 180 m between you seeing the hazard and coming to a complete rest. Always remember this when you're driving and scan ahead to the point where you will stop.
A white arrow pointing left on a blue background means what?
Which of these is the correct order of things for making a turn?
The first thing you should do when making a turn its to check for other traffic, then signal your intentions, and only then can you start your maneuver.
Before reversing your vehicle, it's especially important…?
On average, a good driver will take how long to react to a hazard?
The reaction time of a good driver [the time it takes between identifying a hazard and starting to take evasive action] Is longer than you may think. Make sure you factor this into your driving style.
You must give way to pedestrians on zebra crossings…?
At zebra crossings, pedestrians always have right of way over you. You must stop and not proceed until they have completely cleared the crossing.
A cyclist ahead of you is holding up their right arm and moving it up and down. What do they mean?
A cyclist moving their right arm up and down is indicating that they are going to slow down. You should slow down also and be ready to stop.
A flashing yellow X over a lane indicates what?
A flashing yellow X over a lane means that it may be used for those turning left, provided they exercise caution.
When taking a trip in your vehicle, you should carefully plan…?
Under which of these circumstances is it permissible to cross a solid white line?
You may not cross solid white lines in nonemergency situations unless you need to get to a driveway, alleyway etc. on the other side of the road.
When planning to overtake, what should you do to make sure there is no vehicle in your blind spot?
The only way of making sure that your blind spot is clear is to physically turn and check it, so you should do this anytime you are moving into a new space on the road.