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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Nepal.

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True/false 17 Nepal 15 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 582
Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

551. Which control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights?

The hazard warning switch.
The windscreen-wiper control.
The rear-window demister.
✓ The lighting control.

The lighting control is normally used to switch on the dipped headlights. Depending on the vehicle, it may be a rotary switch or part of a lighting stalk.

Lighting control for switching on dipped headlights
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What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

552. What should you do if exhaust fumes begin entering the car?

Open the windows and continue to your destination.
Turn up the heater to clear the fumes.
✓ Open the windows, stop safely, leave the vehicle, and seek assistance.
Switch the ventilation to recirculation and keep driving.

Exhaust gases may contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and may not be visible. The exhaust system should be inspected before the vehicle is used again.

Vehicle exhaust fumes and cabin ventilation
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What does the ON position of a traditional ignition switch normally do?

553. What does the ON position of a traditional ignition switch normally do?

Switches off all electrical accessories.
Turns the starter motor.
✓ Switches on the vehicle's electrical systems without operating the starter.
Locks the steering.

The ON position normally switches on the vehicle's electrical and ignition systems without operating the starter motor. The engine is started by turning the key further to the START position.

ON position on a traditional ignition switch
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

554. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Electronic stability control.
Parking assistance.
✓ Lane-departure warning.
Automatic emergency braking.

This symbol relates to the lane-departure warning or lane-keeping system. The system monitors the vehicle's position within its lane and may warn the driver if the vehicle begins to leave the lane unintentionally.

Lane-departure warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

555. Why should you follow the manufacturer's service schedule?

It means routine checks between services are unnecessary.
It prevents normal wear on important vehicle components.
✓ Regular servicing can identify wear and maintain safety and reliability.
It guarantees that no faults will develop between services.

Scheduled servicing helps ensure that brakes, tyres, fluids, filters, steering, suspension, and other important systems are checked and maintained before faults become more serious.

Vehicle maintenance following a servicing schedule
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Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

556. Why should you increase your following distance on wet roads?

✓ Because braking distances are longer.
To reduce road surface damage.
Because tyres need more space to warm up.
Because wet roads make the speedometer less accurate.

Water reduces grip between the tyres and the road, so it takes longer to slow down or stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a wet road
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Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

557. Why should you be careful when taking more than one medicine before driving?

They may interfere with the vehicle's electronics.
✓ Their combined effects may impair your ability to drive.
They may make the vehicle use more fuel.
They usually make road signs harder to see.

Different medicines can interact or have combined side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or slower reactions. Check the instructions and seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is safe to drive.

Multiple medicines and their potential effects on driving
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Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

558. Which roads are most likely to cause aquaplaning?

✓ Roads with standing water or deep puddles.
Roads with loose chippings.
Roads with freshly painted road markings.
Roads exposed to strong sunlight.

Standing water can collect in dips, ruts, or puddles, increasing the chance that tyres will lose grip.

Standing water on a road surface
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What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

559. What does the AUTO setting on the lighting control do?

It switches on the hazard warning lights.
It keeps the main beam switched on.
✓ It switches the headlights on or off automatically when needed.
It flashes the headlights automatically.

The AUTO lighting setting allows the vehicle to switch its exterior lights on or off automatically according to ambient light conditions. The driver remains responsible for ensuring that the correct lights are being used.

AUTO setting on the vehicle's lighting control
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What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

560. What is the main safety risk of aggressive driving?

It can increase fuel consumption.
✓ It increases the risk of crashes.
It may attract the attention of the police.
It can make the journey less comfortable.

Aggressive driving, such as tailgating, speeding, or sudden lane changes, reduces safety margins and increases the risk of crashes and conflict with other road users.

Driver displaying aggressive behaviour in traffic
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Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

561. Using indicators helps other road users understand your intentions.

False.
✓ True.

Indicators help communicate your intended direction and improve safety for everyone on the road.

Vehicle signalling its intended direction
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Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

562. Why should you not rely only on a reversing camera?

It removes the need to look around before reversing.
It makes mirrors unnecessary when reversing.
✓ It may not show everything around the vehicle.
It guarantees that the path behind is clear.

Reversing cameras can help, but they may have blind spots and limited coverage. Always check your mirrors and surroundings, look around where possible, and reverse slowly.

Reversing-camera display inside a vehicle
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Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

563. Why should you avoid selecting N while driving downhill in an automatic vehicle?

It increases engine braking.
It automatically selects a lower gear.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It applies the parking brake.

Selecting N (Neutral) while driving downhill disconnects the engine from the driven wheels, reducing engine braking. Keep an appropriate drive or gear selected so you can maintain better control of the vehicle.

Neutral selection and downhill coasting in an automatic vehicle
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Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

564. Why is a microsleep especially dangerous while driving?

It only affects your ability to hear.
It usually makes you drive more slowly.
✓ You can lose awareness of the road for several seconds.
It normally happens only when the vehicle is stopped.

A microsleep is a brief, involuntary episode of sleep that can last for a few seconds. During that time, you may lose awareness of the road and travel a considerable distance without reacting to hazards.

Driver losing alertness at the wheel
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

565. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Brake-system warning.
Seat-belt reminder.
✓ Airbag system warning.
Power-steering warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the airbag or supplementary restraint system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the system should be checked because one or more airbags or seat-belt pretensioners may not operate correctly in a collision.

Airbag-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

566. Why should you avoid parking a petrol or diesel vehicle on dry grass?

The grass could prevent the parking brake from holding.
The grass could block the vehicle's ventilation system.
✓ Hot exhaust components could ignite the vegetation.
The tyres could lose pressure more quickly.

Parts of the exhaust system, especially the catalytic converter, can become very hot while driving. Parking over dry grass, leaves, or other combustible vegetation can create a fire risk. Park on a suitable non-flammable surface whenever possible.

Vehicle exhaust close to dry grass
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

567. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Dipped headlights.
✓ Front fog lights.
Sidelights.
Rear fog lights.

This symbol indicates that the front fog lights are switched on. Front fog lights are designed to improve illumination close to the road in conditions of severely reduced visibility. Rules governing their use vary by country.

Front fog-light symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

568. Why should you avoid keeping the clutch pedal pressed while driving?

It applies the parking brake.
It increases tyre pressure.
✓ It reduces engine braking and vehicle control.
It locks the steering.

Keeping the clutch pedal pressed while the vehicle is moving disconnects the engine from the transmission. This reduces engine braking and can reduce your control of the vehicle.

Clutch held down while a vehicle is moving
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Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

569. Why should you check your mirrors regularly while driving?

To check whether passengers are comfortable.
To see whether road signs behind you have changed.
✓ To stay aware of traffic around you.
To avoid having to check your blind spots.

Regular mirror checks help you understand what is happening behind and beside your vehicle.

Driver checking traffic in a rear-view mirror
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What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

570. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.
Tighten it as much as possible.
Increase speed to keep the chain under tension.
Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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Why should a front passenger keep their feet off the dashboard?

571. Why should a front passenger keep their feet off the dashboard?

It can prevent the passenger airbag from deploying.
It can make the front seat slide forwards during braking.
It can interfere with the rear-view mirror.
✓ It can greatly increase the risk of injury if the airbag deploys.

A front airbag deploys very quickly and with considerable force. If a passenger has their feet or legs on the dashboard, airbag deployment can force their legs backwards and greatly increase the risk of serious injury. Passengers should sit normally with their feet in the footwell and wear their seat belts correctly. The driver should make sure everyone is seated and restrained safely before setting off.

Passenger resting their feet on the dashboard
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Why must a roof load be securely attached?

572. Why must a roof load be securely attached?

✓ It could shift or fall and create a serious hazard.
To stop the roof rack from increasing fuel consumption.
Because the roof will hold the load in place while driving.
Because light roof loads cannot be affected by the wind.

A roof load is exposed to strong airflow and movement. It must be restrained correctly and kept within the permitted limits.

Load secured to a vehicle's roof
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

573. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-management warning.
✓ Diesel glow-plug preheating.
Diesel particulate filter warning.
Engine-temperature warning.

This symbol indicates the diesel glow-plug preheating system. In a diesel vehicle, wait for the light to go out before starting the engine when required. If it remains illuminated or flashes while driving, it may indicate a fault.

Diesel glow-plug preheating symbol on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid braking hard on a curve?

574. Why should you avoid braking hard on a curve?

✓ It can reduce control and increase the risk of skidding.
It can make the steering feel heavier.
It can make the tyres grip the road more strongly.
It can make the vehicle accelerate more slowly afterwards.

Hard braking on a curve can upset the vehicle's balance and reduce grip. Slow down before the curve and steer smoothly.

Vehicle braking while negotiating a bend
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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

575. Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.
It keeps the engine from working too hard.
It prevents the tyres from becoming too warm.
It makes the vehicle easier to steer.

At higher speeds, you travel farther during your reaction time and need more distance to brake. A larger gap gives you more time and space to stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a motorway
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What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

576. What should you do if you notice an unfamiliar fluid underneath your vehicle?

✓ Do not ignore it. Identify the fluid and arrange an inspection if necessary.
Top up the fluid levels and continue driving.
Wait until the vehicle develops another problem.
Ignore it if no warning light is showing.

Clear water from air conditioning can be normal, but oil, coolant, fuel, transmission fluid, or brake fluid may indicate a fault requiring urgent attention.

Fluid leaking underneath a parked vehicle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

577. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Air recirculation.
Windscreen demisting.
✓ Cabin fan speed.
Air conditioning.

This control adjusts the cabin ventilation fan speed. Increasing the setting moves more air through the vehicle's ventilation and climate-control system.

Control for adjusting the cabin fan speed
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Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

578. Can you assume that you are safe to drive the morning after drinking?

Yes, if you eat breakfast before driving.
✓ No, alcohol may still remain in your body.
Yes, if you feel completely sober.
Yes, sleep removes all alcohol from your body.

The body needs time to process alcohol. Sleeping, eating, showering, or drinking coffee does not instantly remove it.

Fitness to drive the morning after drinking
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What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

579. What does pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally do?

Activate the hazard warning lights.
Switch on the dipped headlights.
✓ Flash the main-beam headlights.
Activate the direction indicators.

Pulling the lighting stalk towards you normally flashes the main-beam headlights. This briefly illuminates the main beam while the stalk is held or operated.

Lighting stalk used to flash the main-beam headlights
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What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

580. What do the + and − controls of cruise control normally do?

✓ Increase or decrease the selected cruising speed.
Change the transmission gear.
Switch between cruise control and the speed limiter.
Apply or release the parking brake.

When cruise control is active, the + and − controls normally increase or decrease the selected cruising speed. The amount of each adjustment can vary between vehicles.

Plus and minus controls for the cruising speed
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Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

581. Why should you take regular breaks during a long journey?

To reduce tyre pressure.
To make the journey feel shorter.
✓ To help prevent fatigue and maintain concentration.
To allow the engine to cool down.

Regular breaks during a long journey help reduce fatigue and maintain concentration. Do not wait until you are struggling to stay awake before stopping to rest.

Driver resting during a long journey
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Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

582. Why can headphones or very loud music be dangerous while driving?

✓ They can make important warning sounds harder to hear.
They can make the mirrors more difficult to adjust.
They can cause the speed limiter to switch off.
They can make road signs harder to read.

Headphones or very loud music can reduce your awareness of horns, sirens, warning sounds, and surrounding traffic. Keep the volume at a level that allows you to remain aware of what is happening around the vehicle.

Driver wearing headphones at the wheel
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