LK DMT Light Vehicle Written study guide
LK DMT Light Vehicle Written · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 LK DMT Light Vehicle Written study guide has 6 sections and about 2,525 words.
01Driving Licence Procedures: New, Renewal, Duplicate and Conversion
Driving licence questions check whether you know the lawful route from learner to full licence, how to keep a licence valid, and what to do when a licence is lost, damaged or foreign. The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) is the licensing authority under the Motor Traffic Act; applications are processed through DMT and provincial/divisional offices.
458 words, about 2 min02Vehicle Registration and Ownership Transfer
Registration questions test the paper trail that proves who owns a vehicle and whether it may legally be used on the road. The registration certificate (CR) is the core document; revenue licence, insurance and emission testing are linked compliance steps.
405 words, about 2 min03Road Rules and Safe Driving Practice
This domain tests the rules that keep traffic predictable: keeping left, giving way, signalling, speed control, occupant protection and avoiding impairment. Questions often ask what a safe driver should do in a developing hazard, not just what a sign means.
406 words, about 2 min04Road Signs, Signals and Markings
Sign and marking questions test instant recognition: the shape and colour tell you the sign family before you read the symbol. You must also know that a police officer’s signals override traffic lights and signs.
423 words, about 2 min05Vehicle Classes and Licence Categories
Vehicle-class questions check that you know a licence is issued for particular vehicle categories, and that registration class, seating, weight and use affect what may be driven. The light vehicle licence is the common entry point, but it does not cover every vehicle that looks similar.
416 words, about 2 min06Emission Testing and Related Services
Emission testing questions link vehicle compliance to the revenue licence. The exam checks that you know when a test is required, what a certificate proves, and why a failed or expired certificate blocks licensing.
417 words, about 2 min