LK DMT Light Vehicle Written study materials
LK DMT Light Vehicle Written study resources

LK DMT Light Vehicle Written case studies

LK DMT Light Vehicle Written · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The Light Vehicle Written examination is the theory-stage assessment that the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) of Sri Lanka uses within its driving licence process. Candidates who intend to obtain a light vehicle driving licence - typically private car and similar light-category vehicles - sit this written paper before progressing to the practical test. The DMT publishes the licence pathway on its website under Driving License, with separate pages for Vehicle Classes, New Driving License, Renewal of Validity and Extension of Driving License, Duplicate Driving License and Change of Particulars, Extension of Driving License, Conversion of Old Driving Licence to New and Conversion of Foreign License. The written test draws on road rules and safe driving practice, road signs, signals and markings, vehicle classes and emission testing, and the administrative side of licensing and vehicle registration. The LK DMT Light Vehicle Written case studies are 5 cases and about 2,481 words.

1

Expired Class B Licence, Unpaid Fine and Address Mismatch

Sunil's Sri Lankan light vehicle driving licence (class B) expired on 15 March two years ago. He did not renew it because he was working abroad.

531 words, about 3 min
2

Used Car Purchase with Name Mismatch and Lapsed Emission Test

Priya agrees to buy a 2016 Suzuki Alto from a private seller for LKR 3.2 million. The seller's registration book (CR) shows the seller's maiden name, but her NIC now shows her married name.

532 words, about 3 min
3

Flashing Yellow Light, Police Officer and Pedestrian at a Junction

Ravi is driving a manual car at 40 km/h on a two-lane road approaching a four-way junction. The traffic lights are flashing yellow because of a power failure.

463 words, about 2 min
4

Night Roadworks: Flagman, Temporary Markings and a Cyclist

A driver is travelling on a rural road at night. Ahead, roadworks have closed the left lane.

461 words, about 2 min
5

Double-Cab Pickup: Class B Licence and Failed Emission Test

A small family business buys a used double-cab pickup (diesel, 2.5 L, gross vehicle weight 2,800 kg) to deliver goods and occasionally carry up to four passengers. The vehicle's registration book lists it as a 'dual-purpose vehicle'.

494 words, about 2 min