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General Information:
The Road Safety Cell’s Driver Test Branch is responsible
for conducting the ‘Test of Knowledge’ (for issue
of Learner’s Licence) and the ‘Test of Driving Competence’
for the issue of the Driving Licence.
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| The 'Test of Knowledge'
is essentially to test to whether the applicant
is aware of all rules of the road and the meaning
of road signs and road markings before he attempts
to learn driving. Once the applicant has demonstrated
that he possesses the requisite theoretical knowledge
he is issued the Learner's Licence. The Learner's
Licence authorizes an individual to drive in a public
place while receiving instructions or gaining experience
in driving provided: |
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- He is accompanied by an instructor holding
an effective driving licence to drive the vehicle
who is in a position to control/stop the vehicle.
- The vehicle shows the prescribed 'L Plates'
to the front and rear that serve to caution
other drivers regarding the lack of driving
experience of the learner.
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| The ‘Test of Driving
Competence’ is undertaken by the applicant
to establish that he/she possesses the requisite
driving skill to drive safely in a public place
while following all prescribed rules and regulations.
The applicant can appear for the test not before
having practiced for at least 30 days after having
procured the Learner’s Licence. |
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| General Instructions for Driver Test
Applicants: |
- The test is conducted under the supervision of Deputy
Superintendent of Police (Traffic) on the premises
of the Children Traffic Park, Sector 23-A.
- The applicant must report to the Incharge, Road
Safety Cell between 9 AM to 10 AM on any of
the following working days: Monday, Wednesday &
Friday (except Gazetted Holidays)
- Each applicant is photographed at the time of the
test and is also required to sign his attendance record.
- Each applicant must attend a Lecture on Road Safety
in the Lecture Hall. This lecture is aimed at sensitizing
the individuals about the need for following road
safety practices. Printed literature on road safety
is distributed to the applicants free of cost after
this lecture.
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| Instructions for Applicants for 'Test of Knowledge' (for
issue of Learner's Licence): |
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- The applicant must bring the duly filled application form
for the issue of the Learner's Licence. The form has to
be procured from the Office of the Licencing Authority,
Sector 17-D, U.T. Chandigarh after payment of the prescribed
fee.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 16 years
for the licence to drive a motor cycle with engine capacity
not exceeding 50.c.c.
- In case the applicant is a minor who is applying for the
licence to drive a motor cycle with engine capacity not
exceeding 50.c.c, the application must be signed by the
parent or guardian giving his/ her consent for the same.
- The applicant should have attained the age of 18 Years
for the licence to drive a Motor Cycle with engine capacity
exceeding 50 c.c. and/or a Light Motor Vehicle.
- The proof of Age and Residence must be attached with application
form.
- No application for a licence to drive a Three-Wheeler
Scooter Rickshaw, a Transport Vehicle, a Taxi or any other
commercial vehicle is entertained by the Road Safety Cell.
- The applicant should possess the complete knowledge of
road signs & road markings and all traffic rules and regulations.
The study material for the same is available on the Chandigarh
Traffic Police Website www.chandigarhtrafficpolice.org
. The material is also available in the form of a CD that
can be procured from the Road Safety Cell, Children Traffic
Park, Sector 23-A, or from the Challaning Branch, Traffic
Police Lines, Sector 29-B Chandigarh. The applicant may
visit the Exhibition Hall of the Road Safety Cell where
information on road safety rules and road signs and markings
has been displayed. The applicant can also browse the contents
of the Road Safety Education CD on the Touch Screen Computer
Kiosk.
- The applicant may practice and check his knowledge of
the rules of the road by attempting the On-Line Test available
on this web site.
- The provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 pertaining
to this test have been given in the box below:
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| TEST OF KNOWLEDGE |
| Rule 11 of the Central Motor
Vehicle Rules, 1989 stipulates that any applicant
for a Learner’s Driving Licence must pass
a multiple choice objective type ‘Preliminary
Test’ of knowledge of traffic rules. The applicant
has to answer correctly at least 60% of the questions
that test knowledge & understanding of the following
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- the Traffic Signs, Traffic Signals and the
Rules of the Road Regulations made under section
118 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988;
- the duties of a driver when his vehicle is
involved in an accident resulting in the death
or bodily injury to a person or damage to property
of a third party;
- The precautions to be taken while passing
an unmanned railway crossing; and
- The documents he should carry with him while
driving a motor vehicle.
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Testing driver's driving knowledge
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Specimen
of Objective Examination of a Driver Applying for
Learner’s Licence
(Annexure VI to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules,
1989) |
| 1. You are driving up to an
intersection where there is no signal, people are
crossing in front of your car, you should: |
- continue into the intersection without reducing
speed
- slowdown and be careful
- stop and allow persons to cross the road
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| 2. You wish to take a “U”
turn at an intersection controlled by a traffic
light, you should: |
- drive to another intersection that has no
traffic light
- wait until the light turns green before making
the “U” turn
- make the “U” turn if there is
a policemen at the intersection.
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| 3. You are driving towards an
intersection where flashing yellow traffic light
is displayed you should: |
- slow down and proceed with caution
- stop, if possible to do so safely
- continue at the same speed
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| 4. You are driving on a two-lane
street, the vehicle in front of you is moving very
slowly, the road ahead is clear for overtaking,
you should: |
- pass the vehicle from the left hand side
- pass the vehicle from the right hand side
- pass the vehicle from any convenient side
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| 5. Your car is involved in an
accident hurting people, you should: |
- report to the nearest police station and
take the person to the hospital
- need not report to the police station
- need not report to the police station but
should take the persons to the hospital
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| 6. While driving, to make a
right turn, the proper hand signal is: |
- extend right palm in a horizontal position
outside or and to the right of vehicle with
palm of the hand turned to the front
- extend right arm and rotate in anti-clockwise
direction
- extend right arm with palm downward and move
up and down several times
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| 7. A pedestrian is crossing
the street at an intersection in an unmarked cross-walk,
you should: |
- yield to the pedestrian the “Right
of Way”
- proceed with care as pedestrian is “Jay-Walking”
- reduce speed and warn pedestrian
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| 8. While driving, you wish to
change from one lane to another you should: |
- give the proper turn signal
- change lanes only when it is safe to do so
by giving the proper turn signal.
- never change lanes as it is against the law.
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| 9. You approach an intersection
that does not have traffic lights, a policeman or
traffic signs, you should: |
- slow down and use caution
- come to a full stop
- not change speed if the way is clear
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| 10. You have a valid learner’s
licence to drive a car, you should: |
- drive only in daylight hours
- have someone with a valid driver’s
licence on the seat beside you when you drive
- practise driving only on streets that have
very little traffic
TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE |
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| Instructions for Applicants for ‘Test
of Competence to Drive’ (for issue of Driving Licence): |
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- The applicant must bring the original Learner's Licence
issued to him.
- At least 30 days should have elapsed from the date of
issue of the Learner's Licence. This ensures that the learner
has had sufficient time to practice driving.
- While appearing for the test of driving competence the
applicant shall drive the same type of vehicle for which
the driving licence is required. This vehicle must be brought
for the test by the applicant.
- The applicant should possess the complete knowledge of
road signs & road markings and all traffic rules and regulations.
- The applicant has to demonstrate his ability to successfully
drive along the driver test track while following the Rules
of the Road and the directions given by Road Signs and Markings.
The applicant has to successfully maneuver the vehicle on
road curves, on an incline feature and a decline feature,
through an underpass, on an overpass, while reversing from
a blind alley, while parallel parking, at uncontrolled intersections,
T- Intersections and intersections controlled by Rotary,
Automatic Traffic Control Signal, Blinkers & Stop Signs.
- In the eventuality of the applicant failing to pass the
test, he/ she shall be permitted to reappear after a period
of 7 days. If the applicant does not pass the test even
after three consecutive appearances, he/ she shall be permitted
to appear again only after a period of 60 days from the
date of last such test.
- The applicant can visit the Children Traffic Park and
inspect the driver test track in advance on any day after
2 PM. The sketch of the driver track is also available on
line on this site.
- The provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 & the Central
Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 pertaining to this test have been
given in the box below:
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| Test Of Competence
To Drive |
| Rule 15 of the Central Motor
Vehicle Rules, 1989 stipulates that any applicant
for a Driving Licence must pass a ‘Test
of Competence to Drive’ to be conducted by
the Licensing Authority or a person authorised in
this behalf. The applicant can appear for the test
only after having held a Learner’s Licence
for at least 30 days. The test has to be passed
in a vehicle of the type to which the application
for the driving licence relates. In order to pass
the test the applicant must satisfy the person conducting
the test that he is able to: - |
- adjust rear view mirror;
- take suitable precautions before starting
the engine;
- move away safely and smoothly straight ahead
at an angle, while at the same time engaging
all gears until the top gear is reached;
- to change to the lower gears quickly from
the top gear when the traffic conditions warrant
such change;
- change quickly to lower gears when driving
downhill;
- stop and re-start the vehicle on a steep upward
incline making proper use of the hand brake
or of the throttle and the foot-brake without
any rolling back, turn right and left corners
correctly and make proper use of the rear view
mirror before signaling;
- overtake, allow to be overtaken, meet or cover
the path of other vehicles safely and take an
appropriate course of the road with proper caution
giving appropriate signals;
- give appropriate traffic signals at the appropriate
time, in clear and unmistakable manner by hand
or by electrical indicators fitted to the vehicle;
- change the lanes with proper signals and with
due care;
- stop the vehicle in an emergency or otherwise,
and in the latter case, bring it to rest at
an appropriate course on the road safely, giving
appropriate signals;
- in the case of vehicle having a reverse gear,
driving the vehicle backwards, reverse it into
a limited opening either to the right or left
under control and with reasonable accuracy;
- cause the vehicle to face in the opposite
direction by means of forward and reverse gears;
- take correct and prompt action on the signals
given by traffic signs, traffic lights, traffic
controllers, policemen and taken appropriate
action on signs given by other road users;
- act correctly at pedestrian crossings, which
is not regulated by the traffic lights or traffic
police, by giving preference to persons crossing
the roads;
- keep well to the left in normal driving;
- regulate speed to suit varying road and traffic
conditions;
- demonstrate general control of the vehicle
by confident steering and smooth gear changing
and braking as and when necessary;
- make proper use of the rear view mirror before
signaling, beginning, maneuvering, moving away,
altering the course to overtake, turning right
or stopping;
- use proper side when driving straight, turning
right turning left and at junction of the road;
- make proper use of accelerator, clutch, gears,
brakes (hand and foot), steering and horn;
- anticipate the actions of pedestrians, drivers
of other vehicle and cyclists;
- take precautions at cross roads and on road
junctions with regard to :-
- adjustment of speed on approach,
- proper use of rear view mirror,
- correct positioning of the vehicle before
and after turning to the right or left,
- avoidance of cutting right hand corners,
- looking right, left and right again before
crossing or emerging,
- concentrate in driving without his attention
being distracted and to demonstrate the presence
of mind.
- Show courtesy and consideration for the safety
and convenience of other road users, such as
pedestrians, drivers of other motor vehicle
or cyclists.
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| Future Plans |
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- Effort shall also be made to modify the existing driving track with elementary road features into one that offers world class driver training & testing facilities. The learners would be permitted to practice driving on the track during specified hours.
- An objective type written test of the Knowledge of Road Rules would be introduced with the option of being examined orally.
- A panel of driving experts from the community would act as consultants and supervisors for the entire process of the driving test.
- The test of driving competence would be videographed for ensuring standardization and transparency of the entire test process.
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