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Learner Licence Mock Test: Free Road Sign and Rules Practice
Practise for the learner licence test with this free mock test. Take a 10-question practice test (6 right to pass, the same 60% pass mark as the real test), or practise one topic at a time: mandatory signs, warning and information signs, rules of the road, or documents and safety. Every answer is explained, with the rule it comes from.
- Questions here
- 58, in 4 topics
- Practice test
- 10 questions, 6 to pass
- Real pass mark
- 60%
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Your answers
- Stay in your browser
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Take the mock test
How does the real learner licence test work?
YouSarathi / RTOFee or waiting
- Apply for a learner licence on Sarathi and pay the fee
- Take the test online (where your state offers it) or at the RTO
- Answer objective questions on signs, rules of the road, accident duties and documents
- At least 60% right?No: pay the retest fee and book again
- Print the learner licence; it is valid for 6 months
- Pass mark: at least 60% of the questions right (Central Motor Vehicles Rules, rule 11). Delhi and Tamil Nadu state the same.
- Topics in the law: traffic signs, signals and rules of the road; what to do after an accident; care at unmanned railway crossings; and the documents you must carry.
- Number of questions and time: set by each state. Puducherry, for example, uses 10 questions, needs 6 right, and allows 20 minutes.
- Online test: Sarathi's online learner licence test is available in some states only.
- Failed? Pay the retest fee and book a fresh appointment.
Full steps: how to get a learner licence.
What do sign shapes and colours mean?
| Shape | Type | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Red ring, white inside | Prohibitory (mandatory) | Speed limit, horn prohibited, no U-turn |
| Blue circle | Compulsory (mandatory) | Keep left, ahead only, sound horn |
| Blue circle, red border and bar | Parking and stopping | No parking (one bar), no stopping (two bars) |
| Red octagon | STOP | Stop at the line, then go when clear |
| Triangle, point down | Give way | Give way to traffic on the road ahead |
| Triangle, red border | Cautionary (warning) | Pedestrian crossing, school, roundabout |
| Blue rectangle | Informatory | Fuel station, parking, eating place |
How should you prepare?
- Learn the three shapes first: circles order, triangles warn, rectangles inform.
- Practise each topic here until you get nearly all right, then take several 10-question tests.
- Read the explanation for every mistake; the source tells you which rule it comes from.
- Try the driving simulator to practise keeping left, overtaking and signs on the road.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official learner licence question bank?
No. These are practice questions written by this site from the official rules and sign lists. The real test may word questions differently.
How many questions are in the real test?
It depends on the state. The law sets only the pass mark: at least 60% right.
What happens if I fail the learner test?
Pay the retest fee and book a fresh appointment on Sarathi.
Are my answers saved or sent anywhere?
No. The test runs entirely in your browser.
How long is a learner licence valid?
6 months, anywhere in India.
Sources
- Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017 (G.S.R. 634(E)), as reproduced in Kerala Police circular 15/2018 (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Howrah Rural Police (Government of West Bengal) – traffic signs, Uttarakhand Transport – road signs and Delhi Traffic Police – road signs (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar Police – traffic signs: sign shapes (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Transport Department, Delhi – learner licence and Tamil Nadu State Transport Authority – learner licence process: 60% pass mark (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Puducherry Police (Traffic) – learner licence guidelines: 10 questions, 6 to pass, 20 minutes (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Parivahan – online learner licence test and Sarathi – learner licence FAQ (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 – rule 11 (copy published by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India) and India Code – Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
Page history: 25 Oct 2026: first published. 25 Oct 2026: sources limited to government websites.