Written Exam Practice
Practice by topic with instant feedback on every answer, or take a full-length timed simulation of the real written test format. For fees, documents, and how to renew or apply for your license, see the full Driving License Guide.
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Timed Simulated Exam
A full-length run drawn from the same question bank, weighted across Traffic Signs, Road Markings, Traffic Rules & Regulations, and Speed Limits & Technical Knowledge. Answers aren't revealed until you submit, matching how the real written test works. You can navigate between questions and change answers before submitting.
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Sample Questions
One example from each topic, with the correct answer, explanation, and source shown.
Road Signs: Q1. What does this sign mean?
A yellow diamond with a T shape marks a junction where the road you're on ends at a T-intersection.
Source: Motor Traffic (Signs, Signals, Symbols and Road Markings) Regulations No. 01 of 2014, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1845/31 of 17 January 2014 — Ministry of Transport (scanned copy — official archive unavailable) (2014-01-17)
Road Markings: Q1. What does this road marking mean?
A single continuous transverse line (Road Marking RM-01) requires every vehicle to stop at the line before entering the intersection, matching a Stop sign.
Source: Motor Traffic (Signs, Signals, Symbols and Road Markings) Regulations No. 01 of 2014, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1845/31 of 17 January 2014 — Ministry of Transport (scanned copy — official archive unavailable) (2014-01-17)
Speed Limits: Q1. What is the speed limit for a motor car in a designated built-up area?
Regulation 2(2) of the Motor Traffic (Speed Limits) Regulations, No. 1 of 2012 sets 50 km/h for motor vehicles generally in built-up areas.
Source: Motor Traffic (Speed Limits) Regulations, No. 1 of 2012, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1763/26 of 22 June 2012 — Ministry of Transport (scanned copy — official archive unavailable) (2012-06-22)
Priority & Right of Way: Q1. At a roundabout with no traffic lights, who has priority?
In Sri Lanka's left-hand traffic system, vehicles already on the roundabout have priority, and they approach entering traffic from the right.
Source: Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) — general provisions — Department of Motor Traffic (2026-09-14)
Documents & Licensing: Q1. How long is a Sri Lankan driving license valid for light vehicle classes before renewal is required?
Section 126B of the Motor Traffic (Amendment) Act No. 18 of 2017 sets an 8-year validity period for light vehicle classes.
Source: Motor Traffic (Amendment) Act No. 18 of 2017, Section 126B — Department of Motor Traffic (2017-01-01)
Rules & Safety: Q1. What does an “Overtaking line” road marking indicate?
An overtaking line marking indicates a section where overtaking is permitted, as opposed to a warning line, which discourages it due to limited visibility.
Source: Motor Traffic (Signs, Signals, Symbols and Road Markings) Regulations No. 01 of 2014, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1845/31 of 17 January 2014 — Ministry of Transport (scanned copy — official archive unavailable) (2014-01-17)
Primary Source Verification & Audit Status
Compiled from statutory publications, fee orders, and circulars published byDepartment of Motor Traffic / Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.
These are original practice questions written and sourced by LankaSolve against the Motor Traffic Act, its gazetted regulations, and verified DMT requirements. They are not official or recalled exam questions from the Department of Motor Traffic, and passing this practice set does not guarantee a pass on the real written test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the official DMT exam questions?
No. The Department of Motor Traffic does not publish an official question bank, and no site legitimately offers real exam questions. These are original questions written by LankaSolve, sourced against the Motor Traffic Act, its gazetted regulations on road signs, road markings and speed limits, and verified DMT requirements — not copied from any other practice site or leaked exam paper.
Will passing this practice set guarantee I pass the real written test?
No practice set can guarantee that. This bank is built to match the real exam's format (multiple-choice, heavily sign- and marking-recognition based) and to test the same underlying rules, but the actual DMT paper may phrase questions differently or cover additional ground.
Does this cover heavy vehicle or motorcycle classes?
Not yet. This first version is scoped to light vehicle classes, matching the Sri Lanka Driving License Guide. Heavy vehicle and motorcycle question sets may be added later if there's demand for them.
How is each question sourced?
Every question links to the specific Act section or Gazette it's based on, shown after you answer. Road sign and road marking questions are sourced to the Motor Traffic (Signs, Signals, Symbols and Road Markings) Regulations No. 01 of 2014, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1845/31 of 17 January 2014; speed limit questions are sourced to the Motor Traffic (Speed Limits) Regulations of 2012, which we verified against the original regulation text rather than a summary.
Is the Timed Simulated Exam's 40-question format and 30/40 pass mark official?
No, and we say so on the exam's start screen. The Department of Motor Traffic does not publish the written test's question count, pass mark, or time limit anywhere we could find. This simulation's structure (40 questions, a 30/40 pass mark, a 1-hour limit, and the topic split across signs, road markings, rules, and technical knowledge) is based on driving-school and exam-prep sources, not an official DMT circular or manual, and the light-vehicle topic split is our own proportional estimate. Treat it as realistic practice, not a guarantee of the actual exam's structure.