BRTA Learner Test study materials
BRTA Learner Test study resources

BRTA Learner Test study guide

BRTA Learner Test · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.

The BRTA learner's licence test is the written knowledge check that stands between a new driver in Bangladesh and supervised practice on the road. It is meant for anyone applying for a learner's licence for the first time - car, motorcycle or light vehicle - and for drivers who let a licence lapse and need to re-enter the system. The BRTA Learner Test study guide has 8 sections and about 3,259 words.

01

Traffic Signs and Road Markings: Reading the Road Before You Move

Traffic signs and road markings form a language. A learner who understands the shape, colour and pattern can answer unfamiliar questions instead of memorising lists.

377 words, about 2 min
02

Traffic Rules and Regulations: Priority, Speed and Positioning

Traffic rules exist to make behaviour predictable. Candidates should understand priority at junctions, speed limits, overtaking, lane discipline, parking restrictions and giving way to pedestrians .

403 words, about 2 min
03

Road Safety and Accident Prevention: Anticipating and Reducing Risk

Most collisions are avoidable. Safe drivers scan far ahead, keep space, manage speed and expect errors from others.

365 words, about 2 min
04

Vehicle Control and Driving Technique: Smooth, Deliberate Inputs

The vehicle responds to four inputs: steering, accelerator, brake and gears (or drive selection) . Smooth, progressive use of each keeps the car stable and makes your intentions readable to others.

348 words, about 2 min
05

Driver Duties and Responsibilities: Legal and Ethical Obligations

A driver is responsible for the vehicle, the passengers, other road users and the scene of any incident. Duties include carrying required documents, obeying police directions, reporting collisions, rendering assistance, and not driving while unfit .

368 words, about 2 min
06

Vehicle Documents and Licensing Requirements: What Must Be Valid, and When

A driver must generally hold a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle , and the vehicle must have current registration, valid insurance and a valid fitness or roadworthiness certificate where required. Commercial and passenger vehicles often carry extra permits.

350 words, about 2 min
07

Traffic Signals: Lights, Arrows and Flashing Warnings

Traffic lights follow a fixed order: red, red-and-amber, green, amber, red . Red means stop behind the stop line.

342 words, about 2 min
08

Police Directions and Hand Signals: When a Person Overrides the Machine

When a police officer is directing traffic, the officer's signals override traffic lights, signs and road markings . If an officer waves you through a red light, you proceed carefully; if an officer raises a hand to stop you, you stop even on green.

706 words, about 4 min