Written Test Questions & Answers

All 15 practice questions with answers

The complete practice set used by the quiz above, with the correct answer and a short explanation for each question. Nepal's written (Likhit) licence test covers traffic signs, rules of the road, vehicle knowledge, and pollution and accident awareness.

1. In Nepal, on which side of the road do you drive?

   • ARight side
   • BLeft sideCorrect
   • CEither side
   • DCentre of the road

   Answer: Left side — Nepal follows left-hand traffic — keep to the left.

2. A circular traffic sign with a red border usually gives what kind of instruction?

   • AA warning
   • BInformation only
   • CA prohibition or orderCorrect
   • DA destination

   Answer: A prohibition or order — Circular red-bordered signs are regulatory — they prohibit or command (e.g. No Entry).

3. A triangular sign with a red border is used to:

   • AWarn of a hazard aheadCorrect
   • BShow a one-way street
   • CMark a parking area
   • DIndicate a bus stop

   Answer: Warn of a hazard ahead — Triangular red-bordered signs are warning signs (bend, junction, pedestrians, etc.).

4. Which documents must you carry while driving?

   • AOnly the driving licence
   • BDriving licence, vehicle registration (bluebook) and insuranceCorrect
   • COnly the bluebook
   • DCitizenship certificate only

   Answer: Driving licence, vehicle registration (bluebook) and insurance — You must carry a valid licence, the bluebook and valid insurance.

5. A steady red traffic light means:

   • ASlow down
   • BStop and waitCorrect
   • CGo if the road is clear
   • DGive way then proceed

   Answer: Stop and wait — Red means stop and wait behind the stop line until it turns green.

6. A continuous (solid) white line along the centre of the road means:

   • AYou may overtake
   • BDo not cross or overtakeCorrect
   • CParking allowed
   • DTwo-way traffic ends

   Answer: Do not cross or overtake — A solid centre line must not be crossed — overtaking across it is not allowed.

7. Before you change lanes, you should first:

   • ASound the horn only
   • BSpeed up
   • CCheck mirrors, signal, and check the blind spotCorrect
   • DSwitch on the hazard lights

   Answer: Check mirrors, signal, and check the blind spot — Mirror – signal – manoeuvre: check mirrors and blind spot, indicate, then move.

8. When a pedestrian is waiting to cross at a zebra crossing, you should:

   • ASpeed up to pass first
   • BSound the horn
   • CStop and give wayCorrect
   • DIgnore them

   Answer: Stop and give way — Pedestrians have priority at a zebra crossing — stop and let them cross.

9. Drinking alcohol and driving in Nepal is:

   • AAllowed in small amounts
   • BAllowed at night
   • CStrictly prohibitedCorrect
   • DAllowed on highways

   Answer: Strictly prohibited — Nepal enforces a zero-tolerance policy on drink-driving.

10. While riding a motorcycle, wearing a helmet is:

    • AOptional for short trips
    • BMandatory for the rider (and pillion)Correct
    • CRequired only on highways
    • DRequired only at night

    Answer: Mandatory for the rider (and pillion) — Helmets are compulsory for the rider and the pillion passenger.

11. An ambulance approaches from behind with its siren on. You should:

    • ASpeed up to stay ahead
    • BStop immediately where you are
    • CMove to the side and give wayCorrect
    • DContinue at the same speed

    Answer: Move to the side and give way — Pull to the left and give way so emergency vehicles can pass.

12. A vehicle displaying an "L" plate indicates:

    • AA learner driverCorrect
    • BA luxury vehicle
    • CA local taxi
    • DA left turn only

    Answer: A learner driver — "L" marks a learner driver — give them extra space and patience.

13. At a roundabout in Nepal, you generally give way to:

    • AVehicles entering from your left
    • BVehicles already on the roundabout (coming from your right)Correct
    • CThe largest vehicle
    • DNo one — you have priority

    Answer: Vehicles already on the roundabout (coming from your right) — Give way to traffic already circulating, which approaches from your right.

14. Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is:

    • AAllowed at low speed
    • BAllowed in traffic jams
    • CNot allowedCorrect
    • DAllowed with one hand

    Answer: Not allowed — Using a hand-held phone while driving is an offence — pull over to take calls.

15. The main purpose of a vehicle’s rear-view mirrors is to:

    • ACheck your appearance
    • BSee traffic behind and beside youCorrect
    • CReduce fuel use
    • DSignal other drivers

    Answer: See traffic behind and beside you — Mirrors let you monitor traffic behind and to the sides before manoeuvring.