Parivahan Learner’s Licence Mock Test – 30 Questions

Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question. Try answering all 30 before checking the answer key.

Questions

1. What does a red traffic light mean?
A. Slow down
B. Stop
C. Turn left
D. Proceed carefully

2. What does a green traffic light indicate?
A. Stop immediately
B. Road closed
C. Proceed if the way is clear
D. Speed up

3. What does a yellow traffic light generally indicate?
A. Prepare to stop
B. Parking allowed
C. Overtaking is compulsory
D. Road closed

4. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing?
A. Increase speed
B. Sound the horn continuously
C. Slow down and give way to pedestrians
D. Overtake other vehicles

5. A “STOP” sign means:
A. Slow down only
B. Stop completely and proceed when safe
C. Parking is permitted
D. Overtaking is allowed

6. What does a “No Entry” sign mean?
A. Entry is prohibited
B. Parking is prohibited
C. One-way traffic begins
D. Speed limit ends

7. Why should you wear a helmet while riding a two-wheeler?
A. To avoid traffic fines only
B. To protect your head in a crash
C. To increase speed
D. To reduce fuel consumption

8. What should a driver do when an ambulance approaches with its warning signals on?
A. Race ahead of it
B. Block its path
C. Give way when safe
D. Follow it closely

9. What is the safest action before changing lanes?
A. Change lanes suddenly
B. Check mirrors, signal, and ensure the lane is clear
C. Use the horn only
D. Accelerate without checking

10. What does a “No Parking” sign indicate?
A. Parking is allowed for a short time
B. Parking is prohibited
C. Only motorcycles can park
D. Parking is compulsory

11. When driving at night, you should:
A. Drive with full beam continuously
B. Use appropriate lights and reduce speed when necessary
C. Switch off all lights
D. Drive faster than during the day

12. What should you do before starting your vehicle?
A. Check that the surroundings are safe
B. Immediately accelerate
C. Ignore mirrors
D. Sound the horn continuously

13. Overtaking should generally be done:
A. From any side
B. Only when it is safe and permitted
C. At a pedestrian crossing
D. On a blind curve

14. What should you do at a railway level crossing without a gate when a train is approaching?
A. Cross quickly
B. Stop at a safe distance and wait
C. Sound the horn and cross
D. Follow the vehicle ahead

15. What is the purpose of a rear-view mirror?
A. To see the engine
B. To observe traffic behind you
C. To check the fuel level
D. To measure speed

16. What should you do when driving in heavy rain?
A. Increase speed
B. Reduce speed and maintain a safe distance
C. Drive without lights
D. Brake suddenly whenever possible

17. A continuous solid line on the road generally means:
A. Crossing or overtaking may be restricted
B. Parking is compulsory
C. U-turn is always allowed
D. Speed must increase

18. What is the purpose of a speed-limit sign?
A. It indicates the maximum permitted speed for that road
B. It indicates the minimum fuel level
C. It shows the distance to a petrol pump
D. It indicates a parking area

19. What should you do if you feel tired while driving?
A. Increase speed to reach sooner
B. Take a safe break and rest
C. Drink water while driving
D. Ignore the tiredness

20. Using a mobile phone while driving can:
A. Improve concentration
B. Distract the driver and increase risk
C. Improve reaction time
D. Make driving safer

21. At an intersection, you should:
A. Follow traffic signals and give way as required
B. Always accelerate
C. Ignore road signs
D. Stop in the middle of the junction

22. What does a “Give Way” sign instruct a driver to do?
A. Give priority to traffic where required
B. Stop permanently
C. Increase speed
D. Park immediately

23. Before reversing a vehicle, you should:
A. Check behind the vehicle and reverse only when safe
B. Reverse quickly
C. Rely only on the horn
D. Keep the doors open

24. Why is maintaining a safe following distance important?
A. It gives you more time to react and stop
B. It saves parking space
C. It increases engine power
D. It allows constant overtaking

25. What should you do when approaching a sharp bend?
A. Slow down and stay in your lane
B. Overtake immediately
C. Drive on the wrong side
D. Accelerate sharply

26. What does a “Horn Prohibited” sign mean?
A. Horn must be used continuously
B. Horn should not be used except where legally permitted/necessary
C. Only buses may use horns
D. Overtaking is compulsory

27. When a traffic police officer gives a direction that differs from a traffic signal, you should:
A. Follow the officer’s direction
B. Follow the signal only
C. Ignore both
D. Stop and leave the vehicle

28. Which document is generally required to legally drive a motor vehicle on public roads?
A. Valid driving licence or learner’s licence as applicable
B. School identity card
C. Library card
D. Shopping receipt

29. What is the safest approach when driving near schools or residential areas?
A. Reduce speed and watch carefully for pedestrians and children
B. Increase speed
C. Overtake near crossings
D. Use the horn continuously

30. What is the most important principle of safe driving?
A. Driving as fast as possible
B. Following traffic rules and driving responsibly
C. Overtaking whenever possible
D. Using the horn frequently

Answer Key

Question	Answer
1	B
2	C
3	A
4	C
5	B
6	A
7	B
8	C
9	B
10	B
11	B
12	A
13	B
14	B
15	B
16	B
17	A
18	A
19	B
20	B
21	A
22	A
23	A
24	A
25	A
26	B
27	A
28	A
29	A
30	B

Score Guide

• 26–30: Excellent — you are well prepared.
• 21–25: Good — revise a few topics before the test.
• 16–20: Needs improvement — practice more traffic rules and signs.
• 0–15: Keep studying and take another mock test.

This is a practice test for educational purposes. Actual Parivahan/RTO questions may vary by state and test.