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LK DMT Light Vehicle Written Practice Questions - Sri Lanka Department of Motor Traffic Light Vehicle Written Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
On which side of the road should vehicles be driven in Sri Lanka?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the right-hand side of the road
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B
On the left-hand side of the road
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C
In the center of the road, moving to either side as needed
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D
On whichever side has fewer potholes
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the standard rule for overtaking another vehicle in Sri Lanka?
Choose one answer below.
A
Overtake from the left side only
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B
Overtake from either side depending on road space
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C
Overtake from the right side only, except in specific situations
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D
Sound your horn continuously and force the vehicle ahead to stop
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the legal speed limit for private cars and light vehicles in urban areas in Sri Lanka?
Choose one answer below.
A
30 km/h
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B
40 km/h
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C
50 km/h
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D
60 km/h
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the speed limit for private cars and light vehicles on rural and non-urban roads in Sri Lanka?
Choose one answer below.
A
50 km/h
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B
60 km/h
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C
70 km/h
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D
90 km/h
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the maximum speed limit for cars on the expressways of Sri Lanka?
Choose one answer below.
A
80 km/h
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B
100 km/h
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C
110 km/h
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D
120 km/h
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the speed limit on the entry and exit ramps (interchanges) of Sri Lankan expressways?
Choose one answer below.
A
40 km/h
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B
50 km/h
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C
60 km/h
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D
100 km/h
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which of the following vehicle types are prohibited from using expressways in Sri Lanka?
Choose one answer below.
A
Commercial dual-purpose vans
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B
Three-wheelers (auto-rickshaws) and motorcycles
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C
SUVs and small light utility trucks
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D
Electric motor cars and hybrid vehicles
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the priority rule at a roundabout in Sri Lanka?
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic entering the roundabout has priority over traffic inside it
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B
Traffic inside the roundabout has priority over entering traffic
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C
Larger vehicles always have priority over smaller vehicles
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D
Priority belongs to the vehicle traveling at the highest speed
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does a yellow box junction (criss-cross yellow lines) painted on the road indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
You can park your vehicle inside the yellow box for short periods
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B
You must stop inside the box and wait for your traffic light to turn green
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C
You must not enter the box unless your exit road or lane is clear
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D
This is a special lane reserved for police and emergency vehicles
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow hill where passing is difficult, which vehicle has the right of way?
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle traveling uphill has priority
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B
The vehicle traveling downhill has priority
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C
The larger vehicle always has priority
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D
The vehicle moving at a faster speed has priority
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the rule regarding overtaking another vehicle at or near a pedestrian crossing (zebra crossing)?
Choose one answer below.
A
Overtaking is permitted if the pedestrian crossing is empty
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B
Overtaking is strictly prohibited within the crossing area and its approaches
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C
Overtaking is permitted only if you sound your horn to alert pedestrians
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D
Overtaking is allowed if the vehicle in front is moving very slowly
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What does a single solid white line painted in the center of the road mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
It separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
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B
You are allowed to cross it to overtake at any time
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C
You must not cross or straddle it, except to turn into a premises or avoid an obstruction
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D
It indicates a temporary road layout under construction
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does a double solid white line painted in the center of the road indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Overtaking is permitted only during daytime hours
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B
You must strictly keep to the left and never cross or straddle these lines for overtaking
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C
It represents a pedestrian crossing zone
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D
Vehicles can park on top of these lines in an emergency
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the meaning of a broken white line in the center of the road?
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A
You must never cross this line under any circumstance
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B
It indicates that the road is under repair
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C
You may cross it to overtake or turn when it is safe to do so
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D
It designates a bus-only lane
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Overtaking on the left side of a vehicle is legally permitted only when:
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle in front is moving slower than the speed limit
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B
The driver in front has signaled their intention to turn right and there is space on the left
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C
You are driving a commercial vehicle or bus
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D
The road has only one lane in your direction
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QUESTION 16 / 25
In Sri Lanka, what is the minimum legal distance you must maintain when parking near a bus halt (bus stop)?
Choose one answer below.
A
9 meters
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B
15 meters
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C
25 meters
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D
30 meters
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is the minimum legal distance you must keep when parking your vehicle near a road junction (intersection)?
Choose one answer below.
A
5 meters
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B
9 meters
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C
15 meters
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D
25 meters
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What does a flashing amber (yellow) light at a road junction indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
The traffic signal is broken and you must stop immediately
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B
Proceed with caution, yielding the right of way to traffic on the cross road
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C
Increase your speed to clear the intersection quickly
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D
The lane is reserved for turning vehicles only
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the rule when you are entering a main road from a minor (sub) road?
Choose one answer below.
A
You have priority and main road traffic must slow down for you
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B
You must yield the right of way to all traffic traveling on the main road
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C
Sound your horn and enter the main road immediately
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D
You must wait for a police officer to direct you onto the main road
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which of the following is correct regarding sounding your vehicle's horn in Sri Lanka?
Choose one answer below.
A
You can sound the horn at any time to clear traffic ahead
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B
You must not sound the horn in silent zones, such as near hospitals and court houses
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C
You should sound the horn continuously when overtaking in residential areas
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D
It is mandatory to honk at every pedestrian you pass
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QUESTION 21 / 25
At an uncontrolled T-junction (no signs or signals), who has the right of way?
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle turning right has priority
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B
The vehicle traveling on the continuing road (the top of the 'T') has priority
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C
The vehicle traveling on the terminating road (the stem of the 'T') has priority
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D
Priority is decided by which vehicle arrives first
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When approaching a railway crossing and the warning bells begin to ring, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to cross before the gates close
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B
Stop immediately behind the stop line or gates
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C
Drive around the gates if they are only half-closed
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D
Stop directly on top of the tracks to wait for the train
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How far before making a turn should you activate your vehicle's turn signals?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 5 meters before the turn
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B
At least 15 meters before the turn
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C
At least 50 meters before the turn
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D
Exactly as you begin to turn the steering wheel
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the rule when passing a stationary public bus stopped at a designated bus bay?
Choose one answer below.
A
You must overtake it at a high speed to clear the lane
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B
You must slow down and prepare for passengers stepping onto the road or the bus pulling out
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C
Sound your horn continuously until you pass the bus
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D
You are prohibited from passing it until the bus begins to move
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the correct hand signal for a driver in a right-hand drive (RHD) vehicle to indicate a left turn?
Choose one answer below.
A
Extend the right arm straight out of the window
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B
Extend the right arm out of the window and rotate it in a clockwise direction
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C
Extend the left arm straight out of the passenger side window
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D
Wave your right hand up and down continuously
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