Nepal DOTM Motorcycle Written Exam study plan
Nepal DOTM Motorcycle Written Exam · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Traffic signs, signals, and road markings
Classify every sign family (regulatory, warning, informatory) by shape, color, and border, and state the action each demands
Draw from memory the 20 signs you see most often on your own commute and label each one correctly
Read road markings (lane lines, stop lines, zebra crossings, edge lines) and explain what each permits or forbids
Distinguish hand signals given by traffic police from light signals, and describe how to obey police over signals
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn one-page sign and marking chart with at least 40 signs and 8 markings, each labeled with its meaning and required action, scored at 90% or better on a self-quiz
Traffic signs, signals, and road markings & Traffic rules, right-of-way, and intersections
Interpret signalized intersections step by step, including turning on a green light and yielding to pedestrians
Apply right-of-way rules at uncontrolled junctions, T-junctions, and roundabouts, and rank who goes first in each case
Explain overtaking rules, no-overtaking zones, and safe following distance in meters and seconds
Describe speed-limit logic for built-up areas, highways, and school or hospital zones
Your checkpoint
Written answers to 15 right-of-way and signal scenarios, each with a one-line legal reason, reviewed against your notes with every error corrected
Traffic rules, right-of-way, and intersections & Safe riding practices and defensive riding
Demonstrate the position-lane discipline for straight riding, turning, and merging in traffic
List the six most common crash causes for motorcyclists and match each to one preventive habit
Practice the two-second following rule and describe how to adjust it in rain, dust, or darkness
Explain how to ride defensively around buses, trucks, and pedestrians who step out without looking
Your checkpoint
A personal hazard list of 10 real situations from your own route, each paired with the defensive action you will take, checked against the rules you studied in weeks 1 and 2
Safe riding practices and defensive riding & Motorcycle controls, protective gear, and pre-ride checks
Identify every control on your motorcycle (throttle, clutch, front and rear brake, indicators, horn, kill switch) and state its function without looking
Perform a pre-ride check covering tires, brakes, lights, horn, mirrors, chain, and fuel, and record the result
Select and fit a helmet, gloves, jacket, and footwear, and explain why each item matters in a fall
Describe emergency braking and swerving technique, including how weight shifts and which brake does most of the work
Your checkpoint
A completed pre-ride checklist filled in on three separate days, plus a labeled diagram of your motorcycle's controls
Vehicle documents, licensing, and legal responsibilities & Motorcycle controls, protective gear, and pre-ride checks
List every document a rider must carry (licence, registration, insurance, tax, and any permit) and state its validity period
Explain the licensing path for a motorcycle, including learner rules, the practical test, and category restrictions
Describe the legal consequences of riding without a licence, without insurance, or without a helmet
State the rules on carrying a pillion passenger and on carrying loads
Your checkpoint
A one-page document and licensing reference sheet with validity periods and penalties, self-tested to 90% accuracy
Accident procedures, emergency response, and first aid & Vehicle documents, licensing, and legal responsibilities
Sequence the actions at a crash scene: secure the area, call for help, avoid moving the injured unless in danger, and give information
Apply basic first aid for bleeding, suspected fractures, and an unresponsive but breathing casualty
Explain what to record after a collision (details, witnesses, photographs) and how insurance claims are started
Describe the duties of a rider who is involved in or witnesses a collision
Your checkpoint
A written crash-response drill card listing the correct steps in order, rehearsed aloud twice and checked against your notes
Road etiquette, hazards, and riding in Nepali road conditions & Safe riding practices and defensive riding
Identify the hazards specific to Nepali roads: unpaved shoulders, monsoon potholes, landslides, livestock, overloaded vehicles, and dense mixed traffic
Plan a route through a bazaar or narrow hill road, choosing speed and lane position for each hazard
Describe riding in rain, fog, and on gravel or wet mud, including braking and visibility adjustments
Explain how to share the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and animals without conflict
Your checkpoint
A route plan for one real trip of at least 10 km, annotating at least 8 hazards and the action you would take at each
Vehicle maintenance, fuel, and environmental awareness & Traffic signs, signals, and road markings & Traffic rules, right-of-way, and intersections
Perform weekly maintenance checks: tire pressure, chain tension and lubrication, brake fluid, oil level, and battery
Explain how riding style, tire pressure, and engine tuning affect fuel use and emissions
Complete two full-length practice tests and review every wrong answer until you can explain it
Revisit your weakest domain from earlier weeks and close the remaining gaps
Your checkpoint
Two timed practice tests scored at 90% or better, with a corrected-answer log for every mistake
Milestones
Week 2: Score 85% or better on a 30-question self-test covering signs, markings, signals, and right-of-way
Week 4: Complete the pre-ride checklist unaided and explain every control and gear item without notes
Week 6: Recite the crash-response sequence in the correct order and list all required documents and validity periods
Week 8: Score 90% or better on two timed full-length practice tests and explain every missed question