Nepali Driving License Written Test Practice
Practice for Nepal's driving license written exam with 56 questions covering traffic rules, road signs, vehicle regulations, and first aid.
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Go through questions one at a time with immediate feedback and explanations. Filter by category. No time limit.
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Simulate the real written test: 20 random questions, 15-minute timer. Score 12/20 (60%) to pass.
Question bank: 56 questions across 4 categories — Traffic Rules, Road Signs, Vehicle Regulations, and First Aid & Safety.
About Nepal Driving License Written Test
The written test is the first step to obtaining a driving license in Nepal. Conducted by the Department of Transport Management (DoTM), the exam consists of 20 multiple choice questions. You must score at least 12 out of 20 (60%) to pass. Questions cover traffic rules, road signs, vehicle regulations, and road safety.
Nepal Driving License Categories
How to Apply for a Driving License in Nepal
- Fill the online form — Visit the DoTM website (dotm.gov.np) and complete the online application form with your personal details and desired license category.
- Pay the fee — Pay the government fee (Rs 500 for new application) through the online payment portal or at a designated bank.
- Biometric enrollment — Visit the assigned Transport Management Office on your appointment date for biometric data collection (photo, fingerprint, signature).
- Written test — Appear for the computer-based written test (20 MCQs, 60% pass mark). You can practice using this page.
- Trial (practical) test — If you pass the written test, appear for the practical driving trial on the scheduled date.
- Receive your license — After passing both tests, your smart card driving license will be printed and mailed or available for pickup.
Nepal Driving License Categories
Nepal's Department of Transport Management (DoTM) issues driving licenses in several categories, each with specific age requirements and vehicle types:
- Category A (Motorcycle/Scooter) — For two-wheeled vehicles including motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds. Minimum age is 16 years. This is the most commonly applied-for category in Nepal. Applicants must pass both the written test and a practical trial that includes figure-8, zigzag, and narrow bridge maneuvers.
- Category B (Car/Jeep/Pickup) — For light four-wheeled vehicles up to 9 passengers. Minimum age is 18 years. The practical trial tests clutch control, hill start, reverse parking, and road driving. Many applicants hold both Category A and B licenses.
- Category C (Tempo/Auto Rickshaw) — For three-wheeled public transport vehicles. Minimum age is 18 years. Requires a separate test focusing on passenger vehicle operation and safety.
- Category E/F (Heavy Vehicles & Buses) — For trucks, buses, and other heavy transport vehicles. Minimum age is 21 years, and applicants typically need prior experience with lighter vehicle categories. These categories require additional knowledge of load management, passenger safety, and long-distance driving rules.
- Category K (Electric Scooter) — A newer category for electric two-wheelers, with a minimum age of 16 years. As electric vehicles grow in popularity in Nepal, this category is becoming increasingly important.
How to Prepare for the Written Exam
The written test for Nepal's driving license is a computer-based exam consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions. You need to score at least 12 out of 20 (60%) to pass. The questions cover four main areas: traffic rules and regulations, road signs and markings, vehicle regulations, and first aid and road safety. Here are some effective preparation strategies:
- Study traffic rules — Focus on right-of-way rules, speed limits (40 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on highways), overtaking rules, and lane discipline. Understanding one-way, no-entry, and priority road rules is essential.
- Learn road signs — Nepal uses international-standard road signs. Study the three categories: regulatory signs (circular, mandatory/prohibitory), warning signs (triangular, alert to hazards), and informatory signs (rectangular, provide guidance). Pay special attention to signs commonly seen on Nepal's roads, such as hairpin bend warnings, landslide-prone area signs, and animal crossing markers.
- Understand traffic signals — Know what each signal light means, including the meaning of flashing signals, hand signals by traffic police, and pedestrian crossing rules.
- Practice regularly — Use this quiz tool to test yourself repeatedly. The practice mode gives instant feedback with explanations, helping you learn from mistakes. The test mode simulates the actual exam conditions with a 15-minute timer.
- Review vehicle regulations — Study vehicle registration requirements, insurance rules, pollution control certificate rules, and documents you must carry while driving in Nepal.