Learning Licence Test Questions and Answers 2025

Applicants under 18 can obtain a learner’s license for motorcycles without gear with written consent from their guardian. At 18 years of age, they can apply for a non-transport vehicle license, while transport vehicle licenses require a minimum age of 20 years.

Applicants who wish to obtain a Learning Licence will have to pass a written test, either online or offline. The questions asked will be in a multiple-choice question format, wherein applicants will have to select the correct answer. Applicants will have to get a minimum number of correct answers to pass this test.

Test Questions and Answers for Learning Licence in 2025

Given below are some sample questions that may be asked during a Driving Licence Test Questions. The correct answers have been highlighted.

1. What should you do if you are near a pedestrian crossing and there are people waiting to cross the road?

a. Slow down, press horn and proceed

b. Press horn and proceed

c. ✅ Stop the vehicle, wait until pedestrians cross and then move forward

2. You are coming towards a narrow bridge and another vehicle is about to enter the bridge from the other side. What should you do?

a. ✅ Wait until the other vehicle crosses the bridge before proceeding

b. Switch on headlight and cross the bridge

c. Increase speed of the vehicle and try to cross the bridge quickly

3. In case you see a vehicle that has met with an accident with injured passengers inside, you should 

a. Stop your vehicle and report the matter to the nearest police station

b. Take the vehicle to the closest police station and report the accident

c. ✅ Take measures to secure medical attention to those injured and report the accident to the closest police station within a period of 24 hours

4. On a road that has been designated as one way

a. ✅ You should not drive in reverse gear

b. You should not overtake

c. You should not park

5. You can overtake a vehicle that is in the front

a. Through the left side of the vehicle ahead

b. ✅ Through the right side of the vehicle ahead

c. If the road is wide enough

6. If a vehicle approaches a railway crossing that is not guarded and the vehicle wants to proceed, the driver should

a. Wait until the train passes

b. Press horn and cross the track at the earliest

c. ✅ Stop the vehicle on left hand side of the road, approach the track and ensure that there is no train or trolley coming from any side prior to crossing.

7. Transport vehicles can be distinguished by

a. The colour of the vehicle

b. ✅ Number plate of the vehicle

c. Tyre size of the vehicle

8. A learner's license is valid for a period of

a. 30 days

b. 6 months

c. ✅ Until a driving licence is availed

9. In case a road does not have a footpath, pedestrians will have to

a. Walk on the right side of the road

b. ✅ Walk on the left side of the road

c. Walk on any side of the road

10. Free passage should be provided to the following vehicles

a. Express buses

b. Police vehicles

c. ✅ Fire service vehicles and ambulances

11. Vehicles that come from the opposite side should be allowed to proceed through the

a. ✅ Left side

b. Right side

c. Any convenient side

12. Driver of a vehicle can overtake when

a. The driver of the vehicle ahead gives the signal to overtake

b. ✅ Road is wide enough

c, Driving down a hill

13. Driver of a vehicle shall drive through the

a. ✅ Left side of the road

b. Right side of the road

c. Center of the road

14. If a vehicle is parked on the side of a road at night

a. The vehicle should be locked

b. Park light should remain on

c. ✅ All of the above

15. Fog lamps should be used when

a. ✅ There is mist

b. At night

c. When the vehicle opposite is not using the dim light

16. Zebra lines are meant for

a. ✅ Crossing of pedestrians

b. Stopping vehicles

c. Overtaking

17. If an ambulance is approaching

a. No preference should be given

b. Provide passage if there are no vehicles on the other side

c. ✅ Allow free passage by moving to the side of the road

18. Red traffic light is an sign to

a. Slow the vehicle

b. ✅ Stop the vehicle

c. Proceed with caution

19. Parking in front of a hospital is

a. ✅ Not correct

b. Correct

c. Depends on the situation

20. If a driver sees the sign for 'slippery road ahead', he/she must

a. Drive faster

b. ✅ Change gear and reduce speed

c. Apply brake but proceed in the same speed

21. Overtaking is prohibited when

a. Roads are slippery

b. Poses danger to oncoming traffic

c. ✅ All of the above

22. Overtaking when the vehicle approaches a bend is

a. ✅ Not allowed

b. Allowed

c. Allowed with caution

23. Drunken driving is

a. Allowed at night

b. Allowed during the day

c. ✅ Prohibited at all times

24. Honking is prohibited near

a. ✅ Places of religious worship such as Temple, Mosque and Churches

b. Hospitals, Court of Law

c. Near Police Stations

25. Rear view mirror is utilized for

a. ✅ Watching traffic that is approaching from behind

b. Watching back seat passengers

c. Car decor

26. Boarding in and alighting from vehicles when it is in motion is

a. Allowed in autos

b. Allowed in buses

c. ✅ Prohibited in all vehicles

27. Mobile phones should not be used

a. At home

b. In office

c. ✅ While driving a vehicle

28. Overtaking is not allowed when

a. When the road is wide enough

b. ✅ When the road ahead is not visible clearly

c. The road has no potholes

29. Pedestrians are not allowed to cross the road close to stopped vehicles or near sharp bends because

a. It is an inconvenience to oncoming vehicles

b. It is inconvenient to other pedestrians

c. ✅ Drivers of approaching vehicles may not be able to see them

30. Records needed for private vehicles are

a. G.C.R, Insurance Certificate, Registration Certificate

b. ✅ Insurance Certificate, Registration Certificate, Driving License and Tax Token

c. Permit, Trip Sheet, Registration Certificate

31. Validity of Pollution Under Control Certificate is

a. ✅ 1 year

b. 6 months

c. 2 years

32. Minimum age for availing a license to drive a motor vehicle without gear is

a. 16 years

b. 21 years

c. ✅ 18 years

33. When you see the sign for 'School nearby', you should

a. ✅ Slow down and go ahead with caution

b. Press horn and proceed in the same speed

c. Stop the vehicle

34. If a driver of a two wheeler is turning to the left, he/she should

a. Extend the right hand and give the left turn signal

b. Not give any signal

c. ✅ Extend the left hand and give the left turn signal

35. One time tax for a new car is

a. 5 years

b. ✅ 15 years

c. Until registration is cancelled

36. Prior to overtaking a vehicle, driver should ensure that

a. ✅ The road ahead is visible clearly and is safe to overtake

b. There are no vehicles ahead

c. The road is not safe

37. Parking is prohibited on

a. ✅ A foot path

b. On a one-way road

c. On a main road

38. Hand brake should be used to

a. ✅ Park a vehicle

b. Apply brake suddenly

c. Reduce speed

39. Using unregistered vehicles in public spaces is

a. ✅ Illegal

b. Legal

c. Legal if necessary

40. Minimum age to avail driving license for transport vehicles is

a. 16 years

b. ✅ 20 years

c. 45 years

41. What is 'tail-gating'?

a. ✅ When you drive too close behind the vehicle in a manner considered dangerous

b. Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead as well as regulate the speed proportionately

c. Keeping a distance of at least seven meters from the vehicle in front of you

42. Authorised officers can seize your vehicle, if

a. ✅ The vehicle is not registered or permitted to be driven on Indian roads

b. The driver does not have valid insurance

c. The vehicle is being driven above the speed limit

43. When the driver notices the yellow light at an intersection on the signal light, he should

a.✅ Slow down and ultimately stop (if within possibility)

b. Ensure safety and drive away

c. Sound the horn and proceed

44. The minimum distance one must keep from the vehicle in front

a. 10 meter

b. 5 meter

c.✅ "Safe Distance" according to speed i.e., minimum 10 seconds time gap, to cross one particular point by two vehicles

45. What is defensive driving?

a.✅ Driving cautiously anticipating violation of traffic rules and road signs both by drivers and other users on the road

b. Driving with the only aim of reaching the destination without paying any regard to signs on the road

c. Driving on the assumption that other road users will be cautious about their safety

46. When you change houses, you must inform your nearest RTO about the change in your address within:

a.✅ 30 days

b. 90 days

c. 1 year

d. No need to inform

47. The tax for a new car is to be paid once in

a.✅ 15 years

b. 10 years

c. Till the vehicle turns old

48. The only vehicle that is allowed to drive at a speed of 60km/ hour is

a. Motor car

b. Heavy bus/truck

c.✅ All of the above

49. When fuel is filled in a vehicle

a. Shall not check air pressure

b. Shall not use any light of the vehicle

c.✅ Shall not smoke

50. According to section 129 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 a person driving a motor cycle shall

a. Wear jerkins

b.✅ Wear helmet

c. Wear shoes

51. Zig-Zag driving is

a. Dangerous to two wheelers only

b.✅ Dangerous to everyone at all times

c. Dangerous to four wheelers vehicles

52. A flashing yellow signal is used when

a. Traffic lights aren't functional

b.✅ You need to slow down and drive cautiously

c. Men are at work

53. What is 'Engine Braking'

a. Switching off vehicle while vehicle in gear

b.✅ Controlling the speed by changing the gears down one by one.

c. Engine brake down

54. Major reason of road accidents

a. Bad roads

b.✅ Fault of the driver

c. Mechanical defect in vehicle

55. Green light in traffic signal indicates?

a. Stop

b.✅ Proceed if safe

c. Reduce speed & proceed cautiously

56. What is "PSL" in turning a vehicle

a.✅ Position Signal Look

b. Position Speed Look

c. Park Signal Look

57. What is "Blind Spot" for vehicle drivers?

a. An invisible spot beyond headlight

b.✅ Objects which cannot be viewed in the mirror

c. Blinding of eyes because of headlights of upcoming vehicles

58. Exhibition of "L" board for learners license holder while driving is

a. Necessary

b. Optional

c.✅ Compulsory

59. Check tyre pressure

a.✅ While tyres are cold

b. While tyres are hot

c. Any time

60. What is "parallel" parking?

a. Parking at right angles to road

b. Parking behind the parked vehicle

c.✅ Parking your vehicle parallel to already parked vehicle

61. What should be the speed limit According to section 112 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988?

a.✅ Speed limit shall not be exceeded

b. Shall not drive after consuming alcohol

c. Shall not use vehicle on road without paying tax

62. What is the maximum permissible speed of heavy passenger motor vehicle near educational institution?

a.✅ 25 km/hour

b. 35 km/hour

c. 15 km/hour

63. The height limit of load on goods vehicle from ground level?

a.✅ 3.8 meters

b. 3 meters

c. No limit

64. Maximum speed allowed to vehicles passing a procession?

a.✅ 15 KM/hr

b. 25 KM/hr

c. 35 KM/hr

65. According to Section 113 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 when should a driver not drive a vehicle?

a. After consuming alcohol

b. Exceeding the speed limit

c.✅ Exceeding the weight permitted to carry

66. What is the maximum permissible speed of autorickshaws on ghat road?

a.✅ 30 km/hour

b. 40 km/hour

c. 20 km/hour

67. What should be the maximum permissible speed of heavy motor vehicles on ghat roads?

a. 35 km/hour

b.✅ 25 km/hour

c. 15 km/hour

68. What should be the maximum permissible speed of autorickshaw in cities and municipal towns?

a.✅ 40 Km/hour

b. 30 Km/hour

c. 20 Km/hour

69. What should be the maximum permissible speed of medium motor vehicles on ghat roads?

a. 45 km/hour

b.✅ 35 km/hour

c. 25 km/hour

70. How should you take a "U" turn at an intersection controlled by a traffic light?

a. Drive to another intersection that has no traffic light

b.✅ Before making the "U" turn, wait until the light turns green

c. Make the "U" turn if there is a policeman at the intersection

71. What should you do to help control the speed of your vehicle while you are on a long downhill slope?

a.✅ Change to low gear

b. Stop the engine

c. Select neutral

72. When shall you sound the horn of your vehicle?

a. To give you right of way

b.✅ To warn other drivers of your presence

c. To draw a friend’s attention

73. When is a flashing yellow signal used?

a. Traffic lights not working

b.✅ You should slow down and proceed with caution

c. Men at work

74. You should slow down and proceed with caution?

a.✅ On a footpath

b. At a top of a hill

c. Neither of the above

75. Why should you keep well back from the vehicle in front while you are driving in rain?

a. It changes direction suddenly

b. Its fog lights dazzle you

c.✅ It stops suddenly

76. What can cause hard steering?

a. Badly worn tyre

b. Over inflated tyre

c.✅ Under inflated tyre

77. What should you do while you reach a junction with limited visibility?

a.✅ Look both ways and move carefully

b. Look at right and move slowly

c. Move quickly

78. What is the basic rule on a two-lane highway?

a.✅ Keeps to the left lane unless over taking

b. Keeps the lane with the least traffic

c. Always keeps to the right lane at high speed

79. What does the white line along the side of the road mean?

a. No parking

b. No overtaking

c.✅ Edge of carriage way

80. What should you do when you are moving from a parking place?

a.✅ Use the rear-view mirrors to check in the blind spot and give signal

b. Looks around the vehicle

c. Sound horn and move ahead

Guidelines for Attempting the Learner’s Licence Test

The set of rules and guidelines that you should follow to attempt for learner’s license text are given below:

  1. To pass the driving license test, familiarize yourself with road symbols and basic traffic rules.
  2. To understand the test format, review sample questions available on online portals.

Before the test, follow these guidelines:

  1. Practice relevant questions and learn all essential traffic rules and signs.
  2. Carry necessary identity documents, including proof of address, identity, and age.
  3. Arrive early before your scheduled test slot.
  4. Avoid taking the test if you are not confident in your driving skills.
  5. There is no need to take the test through an agent.

FAQs on Learning Licence Test Questions

  • What is the minimum score that I must achieve to pass the learner’s license test?

    The minimum score that must be achieved to pass the learner’s license test is 60%.

  • In case I fail the learner’s license test, after how many days can I take the test again?

    In case you fail the learner’s license test, the test can be retaken after seven days.

  • What are the different documents that need to be provided before the learner’s license test can be taken?

    The application form, identity proof, proof of age, and address proof must be submitted before the learner’s license test can be taken.

  • Is it possible to attempt the learner’s license test online?

    Yes, it is possible to attempt the learner’s license test online. 

  • What are the different ways by which the learner’s license test can be taken?

    The learner’s license test can be taken at an RTO or online.

  • Is a driving test mandatory before the learner’s license is provided?

    No, a driving test is not mandatory before the learner’s license is provided.

  • What number of questions are asked in the test?

    Out of 15 questions, the applicant must answer nine questions correctly to get the learner’s license.

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