Nepal DOTM Motorcycle Written Exam exam-day guide
Nepal DOTM Motorcycle Written Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original citizenship certificate or national ID plus photocopies
Nepal's transport offices normally require photo ID and citizenship documentation for licence transactions. Bring the originals and at least one photocopy of each. Confirm the exact document set with the office where you booked the test, since requirements can vary by province and by whether you already hold a learner's permit.
Learner's licence (if already issued)
If you were issued a learner's permit for a motorcycle, carry it. The written test is commonly taken after or alongside the learner stage, and staff may ask to see it. Confirm with the provider whether your learner's permit must be valid on the test date.
Printed or saved appointment/application confirmation
Carry whatever receipt, SMS, or online booking confirmation you received when scheduling. If you booked online through the Department of Transport Management portal, keep a screenshot offline in case mobile data is unreliable at the office.
Passport-size photographs
Transport offices often ask for a small number of recent passport-size photos for forms and the licence record. Bring a few more than you expect to need. Confirm the required count and size with the office.
Fee payment receipt or cash for the prescribed fee
Keep the receipt for any fee already paid. If payment is collected on the day, carry cash in the required amount, as card or digital payment may not be accepted at every counter. Confirm the current fee and accepted payment methods with the provider.
Spectacles or contact lenses if you need them for driving
If you wear corrective lenses, bring them and wear them. A vision check is part of the licensing process, and a licence may be issued with a condition that glasses must be worn while riding. Do not attempt the test without them.
Know the current traffic signs and rules, not just the handbook wording
Revise mandatory, cautionary, and informatory signs, right-of-way, overtaking, speed and alcohol rules, and the meaning of road markings. Practise recalling the sign or rule from memory rather than recognising it only in a list.
Arrive early and locate the correct counter or hall
Transport offices can be busy and queues form early. Arrive well before your slot so you have time to find the right counter, submit documents, and settle in. Ask staff which queue is for the written test.
Leave prohibited items behind or plan where to store them
Phones, smart watches, notes, and bags are commonly restricted in test halls. Ask the invigilator where to leave them before entering. Do not rely on being allowed to keep a phone at your desk.
Read the instructions on the question paper carefully
Check the number of questions, the time allowed, the marking scheme, and whether wrong answers are penalised before you start. If anything is unclear, ask the invigilator before the test begins.
Plan transport and buffer time for the trip
Traffic, road works, and office queues can eat into your margin. Plan to reach the area early and know a backup route. Being late may mean losing your slot, so confirm with the provider what happens if you arrive after your time.
Confirm the test format, language, and duration in advance
Ask the provider whether the written test is on paper or computer, how many questions it contains, how long it lasts, and which languages the paper is offered in. Knowing this in advance prevents surprises on the day.
Plan the day
Do a full revision pass over traffic signs, road markings, right-of-way, overtaking, speed limits, and alcohol and helmet rules. Use a question set or mock test to find weak areas, then re-read only those topics. Confirm your appointment time, the office address, the documents required, and the fee with the provider so there are no last-minute surprises.
Assemble your document folder: ID and citizenship papers with photocopies, learner's permit if you have one, appointment confirmation, photographs, and fee receipt. Put it somewhere you cannot forget it. Check whether the office requires anything else, such as a medical or vision certificate, and arrange it now if so.
Do a light review of the signs and rules you found hardest, then stop. Confirm your route and travel time, charge your phone, and set an alarm with extra margin. Prepare clothes and footwear suitable for a formal office visit and, if a riding test follows, for riding. Avoid an all-night cram session; a rested candidate reads questions more accurately.
Eat, take your documents folder, wear spectacles if you need them, and leave early enough to arrive ahead of your slot. On arrival, find the correct counter, submit or verify documents, pay any remaining fee, and ask where the written test is held. Keep your phone and notes out of the test hall.
Read the instructions before answering. Work through the paper at a steady pace, answer the questions you know first, and return to harder ones if time allows. Read each question fully, because a single word such as 'not' or 'except' can change the answer. Mark answers clearly and check that you have not skipped a question or mismarked the answer sheet.
Ask staff what happens next: when results are announced, whether a practical or riding test is required, and what fees or documents are needed for the licence. Keep your receipts and any result slip safe.
Rules to check
Carry original identification and citizenship documents, not only copies. Staff may refuse entry or processing if originals cannot be produced. Confirm the exact accepted documents with the office where you are testing.
Follow invigilator instructions on seating, phones, bags, and talking. Keep silent once the test begins and raise your hand if you need assistance rather than calling out.
Do not bring notes, textbooks, or unauthorised electronic devices into the test hall. Attempting to copy from another candidate or use hidden material can lead to disqualification.
Ask before the test starts about the marking scheme, time limit, and whether unanswered or wrong answers are penalised. Do not assume a pass mark; confirm it with the provider.
If you need a break or feel unwell, signal the invigilator. Leaving the hall without permission may end your test. Confirm the provider's policy on breaks, as it varies by centre.
If you wear corrective lenses, wear them for any vision check and expect a licence condition requiring glasses while riding. Do not remove them to appear to have better vision.
Treat staff and other candidates courteously. Arguments over queue position or documents waste time and can affect how your case is handled.
If you are unsure whether you passed or what the next step is, ask at the counter and get it in writing or on a receipt where possible. Do not rely on verbal assurances alone.