Bhutan Driving Theory Test study plan
Bhutan Driving Theory Test · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Road Signs, Signals and Markings
Classify every Bhutanese road sign type (regulatory, warning, informatory) by shape and colour and state what each demands of a driver
Memorise the meaning of at least 30 priority signs, including stop, give way, no entry and speed limit plates, and recite them without prompts
Explain how road markings (centre lines, edge lines, zebra crossings) and traffic light phases combine with signs to control a junction
Draw five typical sign-and-marking layouts from memory and annotate the correct driver response to each
Your checkpoint
A self-made flashcard set of 40 signs and markings scored at 90% or better on a closed-book self-quiz
Road Signs, Signals and Markings & Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way
Interpret sign combinations at intersections and predict the required action in under five seconds per scenario
State the right-of-way hierarchy for unmarked junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and narrow mountain roads
Apply overtaking, following-distance and lane-discipline rules to written scenarios and justify each answer
Identify which signs override general rules and which merely warn
Your checkpoint
A written answer sheet of 30 mixed sign-and-right-of-way scenarios with a stated reason for each choice, reviewed against the rulebook
Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way
Sequence the correct actions at a four-way junction, a T-junction and a roundabout, listing who yields and in what order
Explain the rules for emergency vehicles, school buses, livestock and pedestrians on rural roads
Describe parking, stopping and no-halting restrictions and match them to their signs and markings
Resolve ten tricky right-of-way conflicts where two rules appear to compete
Your checkpoint
A one-page decision flowchart for junction and crossing right-of-way, tested on 20 practice scenarios with 85% accuracy
Safe Driving Behaviour and Hazard Awareness
Define the safe following gap in seconds for dry, wet and gravel surfaces and apply it to worked examples
List the main causes of loss of control on hill roads and describe the corrective action for each
Explain hazard perception scanning, mirror routines and blind-spot checks in a written commentary
Describe how fatigue, alcohol, distraction and speed affect reaction time and stopping distance
Your checkpoint
A written hazard commentary of 15 narrated scenarios identifying the hazard, the risk and the planned response, scored against a checklist
Safe Driving Behaviour and Hazard Awareness & Vehicle Controls, Handling and Basic Maintenance
Explain the function of clutch, brake, accelerator, steering and gear selection during hill starts and descents
Describe engine braking, correct gear choice on steep gradients and the risks of riding the brakes
Perform and document the pre-drive checks for tyres, lights, fluids, brakes and mirrors
Identify the warning signs of brake fade, overheating, tyre damage and steering faults and state the immediate response
Your checkpoint
A completed 25-item pre-drive inspection checklist plus a written explanation of five common mechanical faults and their safe handling
Vehicle Controls, Handling and Basic Maintenance & Road Safety Law, Licensing and Penalties
Outline the licensing pathway, document requirements, vehicle categories and renewal obligations for Bhutanese drivers
State the penalties and demerit consequences for speeding, drink driving, mobile phone use and driving without a licence
Match the legal obligations of a driver after a collision to the required sequence of actions
Explain insurance, fitness certificate and road-tax responsibilities in plain terms
Your checkpoint
A two-page summary sheet of licence categories, penalty points and post-collision legal duties, self-tested to 90% recall
First Aid, Emergency Response and Accident Procedure & Mountain and Adverse Weather Driving
Sequence the DRABC first-aid steps and demonstrate on paper how to control bleeding, treat shock and position an unconscious but breathing casualty
Describe how to secure a collision scene, warn oncoming traffic and call for help in remote areas
List the extra precautions for driving in rain, fog, snow, ice and at high altitude, including visibility and traction measures
Explain the rules for landslide zones, river crossings, narrow ledges and night driving on mountain roads
Your checkpoint
A written emergency action card for three scenarios (collision with injury, vehicle breakdown on a mountain pass, sudden fog) plus a 15-question self-quiz scored at 90%
Road Signs, Signals and Markings & Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way & Safe Driving Behaviour and Hazard Awareness & Vehicle Controls, Handling and Basic Maintenance & Road Safety Law, Licensing and Penalties & First Aid, Emergency Response and Accident Procedure & Mountain and Adverse Weather Driving
Revise all seven domains using spaced repetition, prioritising the weakest two domains identified in earlier quizzes
Complete two full-length mock tests under timed conditions and analyse every wrong answer
Re-drill any sign, rule or procedure missed more than once until recall is immediate
Consolidate a one-page personal cheat sheet of the highest-risk facts
Your checkpoint
Two timed mock tests scored at 90% or above, with a written error log showing every mistake corrected and re-tested
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 85% on a 30-question closed-book quiz covering domains 1 and 2, with no more than two sign-identification errors
Week 4: Explain the right-of-way outcome for any junction or crossing scenario aloud within ten seconds, and score 85% on the week 4 scenario test
Week 6: Score at least 85% on a combined 40-question quiz across domains 1 to 5, and produce the penalty and licensing summary sheet from memory
Week 8: Achieve 90% or higher on both timed mock tests and show an error log with every repeated mistake resolved