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Question 1Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

On a Nepali highway, a solid white line painted along the left edge of your lane, running continuously beside the centre line, indicates what about lane discipline?

  1. You may cross it to overtake when the road ahead is clear
  2. You must stop before the line at all times
  3. You should keep to your lane and avoid crossing the line Correct answer.
  4. The line marks a parking zone for two-wheelers

Explanation

A continuous line along the lane edge is a lane-discipline marking telling drivers to stay within their lane and not straddle or cross it. Overtaking across a continuous line is prohibited because visibility or road geometry makes the manoeuvre unsafe. It is not a stop line and has nothing to do with parking.

Question 2Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A traffic police officer stands at a junction facing you with the right arm raised vertically and palm forward. What must you do?

  1. Turn left without stopping
  2. Proceed slowly past the officer
  3. Sound the horn and continue
  4. Stop and wait until the signal changes Correct answer.

Explanation

A raised hand with palm facing approaching traffic is the universal police hand signal for stop. The officer's signals override fixed lights and signs, so you must halt and wait for the next signal. Proceeding, honking, or turning are all breaches of the officer's direction.

Question 3Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You approach a junction where the traffic light shows a steady red circle together with a green arrow pointing left. What does this combination allow?

  1. You may turn left if the way is clear, but must stop for other directions Correct answer.
  2. You must stop completely and wait for a full green
  3. You may proceed straight ahead and also turn left
  4. You may turn right after giving way to oncoming traffic

Explanation

A green arrow authorises movement only in the direction of the arrow, so a left turn is permitted while the red circle continues to hold all other movements. You must still yield to pedestrians and any traffic already lawfully in the junction. Straight-ahead and right-turn movement remain prohibited.

Question 4Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

On a two-lane road you see a broken white line separating traffic moving in opposite directions. What does the broken pattern permit?

  1. Overtaking when it is safe and the road ahead is clear Correct answer.
  2. Parking on the carriageway edge
  3. Driving on the wrong side at any time
  4. Ignoring the line entirely

Explanation

A broken centre line means the restriction is conditional: you may cross it to overtake or turn when visibility and traffic allow. The gaps do not create a permanent right to use the opposing lane. Safety and clear sight distance remain the deciding factors.

Question 5Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A triangular sign with a red border shows a black symbol of a hump. What is the correct response when you see it?

  1. Sound the horn continuously
  2. Accelerate to clear the hump quickly
  3. Stop before the hump and wait
  4. Reduce speed and cross the hump cautiously Correct answer.

Explanation

Triangular signs with red borders are warning signs, alerting drivers to a hazard ahead. A hump warning requires slowing down so the vehicle crosses smoothly without loss of control or discomfort. Accelerating, stopping unnecessarily, or honking are not the intended responses.

Question 6Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A circular sign with a red border shows a black car and a red car side by side. What does this sign prohibit?

  1. Using the horn
  2. Carrying passengers
  3. Overtaking other vehicles Correct answer.
  4. Driving in the left lane only

Explanation

Circular signs with red borders are prohibitory signs. The paired-car symbol is the standard no-overtaking sign, banning overtaking on that stretch because of limited visibility or narrow carriageway. It does not restrict lane choice, passengers, or horn use.

Question 7Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

At a pedestrian crossing marked with broad white stripes, a pedestrian steps onto the stripes from your side. What is your obligation?

  1. Stop and give way to the pedestrian on the crossing Correct answer.
  2. Overtake any stopped vehicle beside the crossing
  3. Continue at the same speed if you have right of way
  4. Flash headlights and proceed

Explanation

Zebra crossings give pedestrians priority once they are on the stripes. Drivers must stop and let them cross safely, and overtaking a vehicle stopped at a crossing is dangerous because a hidden pedestrian may be emerging. Speed, headlight flashing, and overtaking are all unsafe responses.

Question 8Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

Which colour of road marking is generally used in Nepal to indicate parking restrictions along the kerb?

  1. Yellow Correct answer.
  2. Blue
  3. White
  4. Green

Explanation

Yellow kerb or edge markings are used to indicate where parking and stopping are restricted. White is used for lane lines, stop lines, and crossing stripes. Green and blue are not standard kerb-restriction colours on Nepali roads.

Question 9Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You are driving at night and an oncoming vehicle keeps its headlights on high beam. What is the safest action?

  1. Close your eyes briefly until the vehicle passes
  2. Look towards the left edge of your lane and slow down Correct answer.
  3. Speed up to pass the vehicle sooner
  4. Switch your own lights to high beam in return

Explanation

Glare from high beam reduces night vision, so the safe response is to slow down and steer by the left edge line rather than stare at the lights. Retaliating with high beam worsens the glare for both drivers. Closing eyes or accelerating increases the risk of collision.

Question 10Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A flashing red traffic light at a junction requires you to do what?

  1. Stop, then proceed only when the way is clear Correct answer.
  2. Treat the junction as a roundabout
  3. Proceed without stopping because the light is flashing
  4. Wait for a green light before moving

Explanation

A flashing red light functions like a stop sign: come to a complete halt, then proceed when it is safe. It does not grant automatic right of way over cross traffic. Waiting indefinitely for a green is unnecessary because the signal is not cycling normally.

Question 11Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow curving to the right. What does this sign require?

  1. A compulsory right turn ahead Correct answer.
  2. Right lane closed ahead
  3. A warning of a right curve
  4. Turn right is prohibited

Explanation

Blue circular signs are mandatory signs that impose a required direction or action. A white arrow curving right therefore means you must turn right at that point. Warning signs for curves are triangular, and prohibition signs are red-bordered circles.

Question 12Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

On a multi-lane road, the lane nearest the centre of the road is marked with a solid white line on both sides. What is the usual purpose of that lane?

  1. A lane for slow-moving vehicles and goods carriers
  2. A lane reserved for overtaking and fast traffic Correct answer.
  3. A lane for pedestrians
  4. A parking lane for buses

Explanation

On multi-lane roads the rightmost lane, nearest the centre, is generally reserved for overtaking and faster traffic. Slow vehicles, goods carriers, and buses are expected to keep to the left lanes. Pedestrians do not use carriageway lanes.

Question 13Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A sign shows a red circle with a white horizontal bar across it on a blue background at the entrance to a road. What does it mean?

  1. No entry for all vehicles Correct answer.
  2. No parking
  3. One-way traffic in your direction
  4. End of speed limit

Explanation

The red circle with a white horizontal bar is the no-entry sign, meaning vehicles may not proceed into that road. It is commonly placed at the exit of one-way streets or restricted roads. It is not a parking or speed-limit sign.

Question 14Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

While driving, you see a road marking of a large white triangle painted on the carriageway before a junction. What does it require?

  1. Accelerate to merge with junction traffic
  2. Stop completely before the junction
  3. Give way to traffic on the road you are joining Correct answer.
  4. Turn only to the right

Explanation

The painted give-way triangle warns that you are approaching a junction where you must yield to traffic on the priority road. You need not stop if the way is clear, but you must be ready to do so. It does not authorise acceleration or a compulsory turn.

Question 15Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A traffic light shows a steady amber (yellow) signal as you approach the stop line. What is the correct action?

  1. Stop at the line unless stopping would be unsafe Correct answer.
  2. Speed up to cross before red appears
  3. Continue at the same speed regardless
  4. Reverse away from the junction

Explanation

Amber means the signal is about to change to red, so you should stop at the line if you can do so safely. If you are already too close to stop without risk, you may proceed through. Accelerating to beat the light is dangerous, and reversing at a junction is illegal and hazardous.

Question 16Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

On a hill road, a sign shows a steep gradient with the figure 10% and a downward slope. What does this indicate to a driver descending?

  1. A speed limit of 10 km/h applies
  2. The road descends steeply, requiring low gear and caution Correct answer.
  3. The road is closed ahead
  4. The road climbs steeply ahead

Explanation

A gradient sign gives the steepness and direction of the slope, so a 10% downward figure warns of a steep descent. Descending drivers should select a low gear and control speed to avoid brake fade. It is not a closure notice or a speed limit.

Question 17Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You are approaching a junction controlled by a traffic officer whose arm is extended horizontally towards your direction of travel. What does this signal mean?

  1. Turn left immediately
  2. Proceed in the direction you are facing
  3. Park at the junction
  4. Stop, because traffic from that side is being halted Correct answer.

Explanation

When an officer extends an arm towards approaching traffic, that traffic must stop. The extended arm acts as a stop line for the direction it points to. Proceeding, turning, or parking would defy a lawful direction.

Question 18Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A broken yellow line runs along the kerb of a city street. What does this marking usually indicate?

  1. The road is one-way
  2. Parking is permitted at all times
  3. Stopping and parking are restricted Correct answer.
  4. The lane is reserved for buses

Explanation

Yellow kerb markings signal parking and stopping restrictions, and a broken pattern often means the restriction applies during specified hours or with exceptions. A continuous yellow line is stricter. The marking does not create a bus lane or one-way status.

Question 19Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

At an unguarded railway crossing, a sign shows a steam locomotive symbol inside a red triangle. What should you do?

  1. Wait for a green light
  2. Cross quickly without looking
  3. Sound the horn and maintain speed
  4. Stop, look both ways, and cross only when clear Correct answer.

Explanation

The locomotive warning sign alerts drivers to an unguarded level crossing ahead where no barriers or gates protect the road. You must slow, look in both directions, and cross only when no train is approaching. There is no signal light to wait for at an unguarded crossing.

Question 20Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A white arrow painted on the road surface points straight ahead in your lane as you near a junction. What does it tell you?

  1. You must stop in this lane
  2. You may turn left from this lane
  3. This lane is for straight-ahead movement only Correct answer.
  4. You may reverse from this lane

Explanation

Directional arrows painted in a lane assign that lane to a specific movement, here straight ahead. Drivers wanting to turn should be in the lane marked with the corresponding turn arrow. The arrow does not require a stop or permit reversing.

Question 21Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A circular sign with a red border shows the number 40 in black. What does this sign mean?

  1. Minimum speed of 40 km/h
  2. Road width of 40 feet
  3. Distance of 40 metres to the next junction
  4. Maximum speed limit of 40 km/h Correct answer.

Explanation

A red-bordered circle containing a number is a regulatory speed-limit sign, here capping speed at 40 km/h. Minimum-speed signs use a blue circle. The number is not a distance or width measurement.

Question 22Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You are in a lane marked with a solid white line on your right and a broken white line on your left, with traffic moving in the same direction in both lanes. What does the solid line on your right mean?

  1. You may change to the right lane freely
  2. You may overtake using the right lane at will
  3. You should not cross into the right lane Correct answer.
  4. You must stop immediately

Explanation

A solid line between lanes of same-direction traffic discourages or prohibits lane changing at that point, often because of an approaching hazard or junction. The broken line on your left permits a move to the left lane when safe. The solid line does not require a stop.

Question 23Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A sign shows a red circle with a horn symbol crossed by a red diagonal line, placed near a hospital. What does it require?

  1. Use the horn only at night
  2. Do not use the horn in this zone Correct answer.
  3. Sound the horn to warn pedestrians
  4. Horn use is compulsory at the hospital gate

Explanation

A red-bordered circle with a crossed-out horn is a prohibitory sign banning horn use, commonly placed near hospitals, schools, and silence zones. The diagonal slash is the standard way of negating the symbol inside the circle. It does not make horn use compulsory or time-limited.

Question 24Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

At a signalised intersection, the light turns green but the exit beyond the junction is blocked by queued traffic. What should you do?

  1. Stay behind the stop line until the exit clears Correct answer.
  2. Sound the horn until traffic moves
  3. Drive onto the footpath to bypass the queue
  4. Enter the junction and wait in the middle

Explanation

Entering a junction when the far side is blocked causes gridlock and obstructs cross traffic when the lights change. The correct practice is to remain behind the stop line until there is space to clear the junction completely. Honking or mounting the footpath are unsafe and unlawful.

Question 25Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A rectangular blue sign with a white bicycle symbol indicates what?

  1. Cyclists are prohibited
  2. A warning of cyclists crossing only at night
  3. A parking area for motorcycles
  4. A route or lane designated for cyclists Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue rectangular signs are informational signs that identify facilities and designated routes. A bicycle symbol on blue therefore marks a cycle route or cycle lane. Prohibition of cyclists would use a red-bordered circle with a crossed-out bicycle.

Question 26Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

On a two-way road in Nepal, a broken white line runs down the middle of the carriageway. What does this line tell a driver?

  1. Overtaking is prohibited for all vehicles at all times
  2. Stopping and parking are prohibited along the centre of the road
  3. The road is a one-way street with traffic in your direction only
  4. Overtaking is permitted when the road ahead is clear and safe Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken (dashed) white centre line separates traffic moving in opposite directions and indicates that a driver may cross it to overtake when visibility and traffic conditions make the manoeuvre safe. It is permissive rather than prohibitive, so the driver must still judge each overtaking move individually.

Question 27Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You approach a junction where the traffic light shows a steady green disc but a green left-turn arrow is dark. What does the steady green disc allow you to do?

  1. Turn left only, because the arrow for that movement is not lit
  2. Proceed straight or turn, giving way to pedestrians and to traffic already lawfully in the junction Correct answer.
  3. Wait behind the stop line until the left-turn arrow also lights up
  4. Proceed in any direction with absolute right of way over all other traffic

Explanation

A steady green disc authorises movement through the junction, but it does not confer an absolute right of way. The driver must still yield to pedestrians crossing and to vehicles already within the junction, and must obey any lane or arrow restrictions.

Question 28Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A rectangular white sign with a black border shows a black symbol of a pedestrian on a zebra crossing. What is this sign informing you of?

  1. A pedestrian crossing is ahead and you should be ready to slow down and give way Correct answer.
  2. A school is located exactly at this sign and children may not cross elsewhere
  3. A footpath begins here and vehicles must leave the carriageway
  4. Pedestrians are banned from the road beyond this point

Explanation

Warning signs are generally triangular, but the pedestrian-crossing information sign uses a rectangular plate to mark the approach to a marked crossing. It tells the driver to anticipate people on the crossing and to reduce speed and prepare to stop.

Question 29Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You see a circular sign with a red border containing a black symbol of a bicycle. What does this sign mean for cyclists and for you?

  1. Cyclists have priority over motor vehicles at the next junction
  2. Cycles are prohibited from proceeding beyond the sign Correct answer.
  3. A cycle track begins and cyclists must use it
  4. A bicycle repair facility is available ahead

Explanation

A red-bordered circle is a prohibitory sign, and the symbol inside identifies what is prohibited. A bicycle inside a red circle therefore forbids cyclists from continuing past that point. Mandatory route signs for cyclists use a blue circle instead.

Question 30Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A solid yellow line is painted along the edge of the carriageway next to the kerb. What restriction does this marking generally impose?

  1. Parking is allowed only at night after the street lights come on
  2. The kerb may be used for parking if the driver stays in the vehicle
  3. Only goods vehicles may park there for short periods
  4. Stopping and parking are prohibited along that stretch of kerb Correct answer.

Explanation

A continuous yellow line at the kerb is a restriction marking indicating that vehicles must not stop or park alongside it. The restriction applies continuously, so remaining with the vehicle does not make stopping lawful.

Question 31Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You are driving and the traffic signal ahead changes from green to amber while you are still some distance from the stop line. What should you do?

  1. Accelerate to clear the stop line before the red light appears
  2. Sound the horn and proceed through the junction without changing speed
  3. Stop at the stop line, because amber means the signal is about to turn red Correct answer.
  4. Continue at the same speed because amber carries the same meaning as green

Explanation

Amber is a warning that the signal is changing to red, and the correct response is to stop at the stop line if it is safe to do so. Only a vehicle already so close to the line that stopping abruptly would be dangerous may continue.

Question 32Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A triangular warning sign shows a black symbol of a vehicle skidding with wavy tyre tracks. What hazard does it warn of and how should you respond?

  1. A winding road ahead, so keep to the centre of your lane
  2. A slippery road surface ahead, so reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct answer.
  3. Loose gravel ahead, so increase speed to carry momentum through it
  4. A steep descent ahead, so change to a low gear and use the brakes lightly

Explanation

The skidding-vehicle symbol in a warning triangle indicates that the surface ahead may be slippery, for example from rain, oil or ice. The appropriate response is to slow down before reaching it and to use controls gently so the tyres retain grip.

Question 33Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You are driving on a road with a central refuge where the carriageway is divided by a raised island. A blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing down and to the left is placed at the island. What does it require?

  1. Stop before the island and wait for a gap in traffic
  2. Turn back because the road ahead is closed
  3. Pass to the left side of the traffic island Correct answer.
  4. Pass to the right side of the traffic island

Explanation

A blue circular sign with a white directional arrow is a mandatory sign telling drivers which side of an obstruction or island to pass. The arrow pointing down and to the left directs traffic to keep to the left of the island.

Question 34Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A double solid white line separates your lane from the opposing traffic lane. What does this marking mean and how should you treat it?

  1. You may cross it to overtake if you flash your headlights first
  2. You must not cross or straddle either line to overtake or turn across it Correct answer.
  3. You may straddle it briefly to give a cyclist more room
  4. You may cross it whenever the opposing lane looks clear for a long distance

Explanation

Double solid white lines form a strict separation between opposing traffic streams, and drivers must not cross or straddle them. The restriction applies regardless of how clear the opposing lane appears, because visibility and closing speed cannot be judged reliably.

Question 35Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A driver reaches a junction where a traffic officer stands facing the driver's direction with the right arm raised vertically, palm forward. What does this signal require?

  1. Stop and wait until the officer lowers the arm and signals you to proceed Correct answer.
  2. Turn right only, following the direction of the raised arm
  3. Reverse away from the junction to clear the approach
  4. Proceed immediately because the officer is facing you

Explanation

A raised hand or arm with the palm facing oncoming traffic is the officer's signal to stop. The driver must halt and remain stopped until the officer changes the signal and indicates that movement may resume.

Question 36Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You are approaching a marked pedestrian crossing and a pedestrian is standing on the pavement at the kerb, clearly waiting to cross. What does the law and safe practice require?

  1. Move to the centre line to pass the pedestrian with more clearance
  2. Sound the horn to warn the pedestrian to wait until you have passed
  3. Slow down and be prepared to stop to let the pedestrian cross Correct answer.
  4. Maintain speed because the pedestrian has not yet stepped onto the road

Explanation

At a marked crossing, a driver must approach at a speed that allows stopping for pedestrians who are waiting or already crossing. A pedestrian showing an intention to cross should be given the opportunity to do so, so the driver slows and prepares to give way.

Question 37Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A broken yellow line runs along the kerb of a street. How should a driver interpret it?

  1. Parking is unrestricted because the line is broken
  2. Parking is permitted only for loading goods during business hours
  3. Parking is restricted for part of the day or week, and the sign nearby states the times Correct answer.
  4. Parking is prohibited at all times without exception

Explanation

A broken yellow kerb line signals a part-time parking restriction, and the exact hours or days are given on the accompanying plate or sign. Drivers must read that sign rather than assume the restriction applies continuously.

Question 38Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A circular sign with a red border shows two black arrows, one pointing up and one pointing down, placed on a narrow hill road. What does this sign require?

  1. Proceed first because descending traffic must always yield
  2. Overtake any slow vehicle before the road narrows further
  3. Stop completely and wait for a flagman before entering the stretch
  4. Give priority to oncoming vehicles, which have the right of way on this stretch Correct answer.

Explanation

The priority-to-oncoming-traffic sign warns that the road ahead is too narrow for two vehicles to pass comfortably, and the oncoming direction has priority. The driver must wait at a suitable point until the oncoming vehicle has passed before continuing.

Question 39Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

You are driving at night on an unlit road and see a warning sign that is difficult to read in the dark. What is the safest way to proceed?

  1. Stop in the middle of the road and walk back to read the sign
  2. Ignore the sign because warning signs apply only during daylight
  3. Keep the same speed and switch to high beam to read it from a distance
  4. Reduce speed so you can read the sign and respond in good time Correct answer.

Explanation

Warning signs are placed to give drivers time to react, but that time depends on a speed that allows the sign to be read and the hazard to be met safely. At night, reducing speed is the reliable way to preserve that margin, and high beam should be dipped for oncoming traffic.

Question 40Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

A driver sees a lane marked with a white diamond symbol painted on the road surface. What does this marking indicate?

  1. The lane is reserved for overtaking and must be vacated after the manoeuvre
  2. The lane leads to a mandatory parking area ahead
  3. The lane is reserved for a specific class of vehicle, such as buses, and other vehicles should not use it Correct answer.
  4. The lane is closed and all traffic must merge to the right

Explanation

A diamond symbol painted in a traffic lane is a reserved-lane marking, commonly used for buses or other designated vehicles. Drivers of other vehicle classes should stay out of that lane and use the general traffic lanes instead.

Question 41Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

On a two-lane road in Nepal, a driver approaching an uncontrolled intersection must yield the right-of-way to which of the following?

  1. Vehicles sounding a horn from behind
  2. Vehicles travelling in the same direction
  3. Vehicles approaching from the right only
  4. Vehicles already within the intersection Correct answer.

Explanation

The general rule at an uncontrolled junction is that a driver must give way to traffic already in the intersection before entering it. This prevents vehicles from blocking the junction and reduces collision risk. Right-hand priority and horn use do not override this duty.

Question 42Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

A driver wishes to turn left at a junction while a pedestrian is crossing the road the driver intends to enter. What is the correct action?

  1. Proceed if the pedestrian is more than three metres away
  2. Stop and allow the pedestrian to cross first Correct answer.
  3. Turn slowly and pass behind the pedestrian
  4. Sound the horn and continue the turn

Explanation

A turning vehicle must give way to pedestrians crossing the road into which it is turning. The driver should wait until the pedestrian has cleared the path. Passing behind or squeezing past a pedestrian is unsafe and contrary to the right-of-way rule.

Question 43Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

At a roundabout in Nepal, which vehicle has priority?

  1. Vehicles already circulating in the roundabout Correct answer.
  2. The largest vehicle approaching
  3. Vehicles entering the roundabout
  4. The vehicle approaching from the left

Explanation

Traffic already circulating within the roundabout has priority, and entering drivers must give way. Drivers should also keep to the left where the layout requires it. This keeps the circulating flow uninterrupted and predictable.

Question 44Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

What does a continuous solid white line along the centre of the carriageway mean for a driver?

  1. Vehicles must not cross or straddle the line Correct answer.
  2. The line may be crossed to enter a side road
  3. The line marks the edge of a parking bay
  4. Overtaking is permitted if the road ahead is clear

Explanation

A continuous centre line prohibits crossing or straddling it, so overtaking that requires crossing the line is not allowed. The restriction protects against head-on conflicts where visibility is limited. A broken line, by contrast, permits crossing when safe.

Question 45Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

A traffic officer raises an arm vertically at a junction while a green light shows. How should a driver respond?

  1. Proceed slowly while watching the officer
  2. Follow the green light and proceed
  3. Ignore the officer and follow the vehicle ahead
  4. Stop and wait for the officer's further signal Correct answer.

Explanation

Signals given by a traffic officer on duty override traffic lights and signs. A raised arm indicates that traffic must stop. The driver must obey the officer until a release signal is given.

Question 46Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

When may a driver legally overtake another vehicle on a narrow hill road in Nepal?

  1. When the vehicle ahead signals to the left
  2. When the driver sounds the horn before starting
  3. When the road ahead is clear and overtaking is permitted by markings Correct answer.
  4. When the vehicle ahead is slow-moving

Explanation

Overtaking is permitted only when the road ahead is clearly visible, markings allow it, and there is enough space to complete the manoeuvre safely. On narrow hill roads, blind bends and crests make this rare. A slow vehicle ahead does not by itself justify overtaking.

Question 47Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

A driver is following a slow truck down a steep hill. What is the safest right-of-way practice?

  1. Follow closely so other vehicles cannot enter the gap
  2. Flash headlights to make the truck pull over
  3. Overtake immediately on the first straight
  4. Keep well back and avoid overtaking unless clearly safe Correct answer.

Explanation

On descents, a heavy vehicle may need to brake early and may roll back slightly, so a generous following distance is essential. Overtaking should occur only where visibility and markings permit. Tailgating reduces reaction time and blocks escape space.

Question 48Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

An ambulance with siren and flashing lights approaches from behind on a single-carriageway road. What should the driver do?

  1. Continue at the same speed and lane position
  2. Speed up to stay ahead of it
  3. Move left, slow down and give a clear path Correct answer.
  4. Stop abruptly in the middle of the lane

Explanation

Emergency vehicles on call have priority, and other drivers should make room without creating a new hazard. Moving to the left and reducing speed opens a path. Sudden braking in the traffic lane endangers following vehicles.

Question 49Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

At a junction controlled by a flashing amber light, what does the signal require?

  1. Proceed with caution, giving way as required Correct answer.
  2. Proceed only if turning right
  3. Treat the junction as closed
  4. Stop completely before proceeding

Explanation

A flashing amber signal warns drivers to proceed cautiously and to apply normal right-of-way rules, such as yielding to traffic already in the junction. It is not a mandatory stop signal. Drivers should be prepared for conflicting movements.

Question 50Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way

Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled crossroads at the same moment, one from the north and one from the east. Which should normally give way?

  1. The faster vehicle
  2. The vehicle from the east
  3. The vehicle from the north Correct answer.
  4. The vehicle carrying more passengers

Explanation

Where two vehicles arrive together at an uncontrolled junction, the driver on the left normally gives way. The vehicle from the north has the other vehicle on its right side, so it yields. Speed and occupancy are irrelevant to priority.