Driving Theory Test India

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Outstandingarticle you have selected. If i say my experience, i was in Mumbai last December & i have enjoyed auto rides but some time i scared, when they go while signal is red. But in UK, driving rules are very strict. You have to pass theory test & hazard perceptions test before you apply for driving test. As new driver i have learnt heaps of things online, which I would like to share link with you -theory-test.addbucket.com. Have safe driving and god bless you.

well said, I have similar fantastic experiences of riding on indian roads. best thing is that these rules are kind of in our blood..

The more unexpected things you can do on road the more cool you are!!!

Countries who have stricter rules around drink driving, speed, helmets, seat belts and child seats, directly limit deaths on their roads. Vehicle standards also play an important part, particularly the eight minimum standards for vehicle manufacture and assembly.

While driving tests are important for improving road safety, mandatory driving tests aren't standardised. While most countries require drivers to pass a theory exam as well as a practical test, the intensity of these requirements vary drastically from country to country.

China is renowned for having one of the most comprehensive driving theory tests in the world. The Chinese driving theory test consists of 100 questions from a bank of over 1000 questions (which is a lot to memorise!) To make it even harder, the pass rate is 90%.

The country with the second highest number of practical driving hours required was Croatia, with 100 hours. Interestingly, learner drivers in Croatia are also assessed on their personality type and fitness to drive.

In Russia, 50 hours of driving experience is required, making it the third highest. This could be to prepare learners for not one, but two practical driving tests they need to pass. The first practical test consists of an obstacle driving course which is followed by an on-road exam.

We gave each country an index score to reflect how stringent the process is to learn how to drive. The index score equally rates driving theory and practical driving requirements. Countries with the most driving theory questions were given higher scores, and the same approach was taken with the number of practical driving hours required.

China, Hungary and Montenegro are the hardest countries to pass your driving test. On balance, these countries have tough theory tests and require more practical experience before being able to sit a practical test.

You don't need to schedule an appointment for a knowledge exam. But, you MUST arrive at the branch at least 30 minutes before it closes to take the computer-based knowledge exam that day.

The written test is based on information contained in the Indiana Driver's Manual. To pass the written test, you must demonstrate a basic understanding of Indiana traffic laws and safe driving techniques. Written tests include multiple choice questions divided into two sections concerning traffic maneuvers and knowledge of types of traffic signs. Eighty percent or higher correct responses on each component must be achieved to pass the exam.

Hi all.

I am from Mumbai, India. I have an Indian driving license and an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued in India.

Now, I am moving to Brussels in April 2014 on a Work Permit and am getting a Company Car on arrival.

The question is : Does my Indian driving license and IDP qualify for driving in Belgium for the first 3 months ?

OR do I wait and apply for a Belgian license which I heard takes time. In that case, till I get my Provisional license, I can't use the company car ?

Could somebody clarify for me this issue ?

Thanks in advance.

Bye.

I think after you arrive in Belgium you need to first get ure residence card and after that u can exchange ure Indian driver's license for a Belgian one. So yes you can drive but not RIGHT AWAY. However if u've never driven on the left hand side, I would recommend taking 6 hours of driving course from a school to get familiar because of road sharing especially with bicyclists and yielding to them and pedestrians.

Today I heard that Indian Driving Licenses may not work in Belgium.

SO, does my International Driving Permit issued in India let me drive for 3 months.

Then, at least, I can drive on arrival and initiate my Provisional Belgian License procedure.

Is what I wrote correct ?

Waiting for any replies ?

Regards, Allwyn

If you managed to drive safely in India, you can probably handle Belgium roads and traffic, albeit, driving on the other side of the road. The most difficult rule I had trouble getting used to is the priority from the right! Watch out for cars suddenly darting out in front of you from a side street from the right. In a lot of cases, they have priority! (Crazy and dangerous, I know). Get yourself a copy of the traffic rules and signs. Good reference...

Yes with your International driving permit you can drive immediately on arrival but I would seriously recommend sitting with someone for a couple of days and get familiar with the driving pattern as guenetteworks mentioned.

Hi there.

Is it true that Belgium does not have an agreement with India for driving licenses ?

In that case, even an International Driving Permit issued in India is not valid in Belgium.

I am not sure about this, hence so, I am asking.

Does anybody know for sure ?

Yucks, not being able to drive would severely hamper my movement and work.

And God knows, when the Belgian driving license will arrive.

Regards, Allwyn.

I guess you can get the most update information by calling the Brussels city hall or another alternative would be to callone of the car rental agencies located at BRU: Sixt, Europcar, Avis, hertz and ask them if you can rent a car using an Indian IDP.

Hi.. I dont know if its too late to reply on this topic. Nevertheless, adding my two cents.

1. Indian DL is not valid here (unlike from UK & Germany where it can be used for initial short period).

2. IDP is valid only of you are a visitor. Its void the moment you establish a residence in Belgium (in other words, a person who holds a RP, cannot use IDP).

3. You cannot exchange Indian Driving License to get a Belgian one (India is not in the list of countries, the licenses of which Belgium recognizes to exchange).

So, you have to obtain a Belgian driving license to "legally" drive in Belgium. I know some companies do not provide you a company car unless you hold a locally valid license. Some companies don't care, but you will have problems with your insurance and also during any police checks.

Procedure to obtain a local license is discussed in many threads in Belgian and Brussels forums.

In a nutshell, you have to pass the theory and practical tests. As you hold Indian license (if obtained before the date of first entry to Belgium), you are not obliged to take lessons from a driving school.

Feel free to inbox me if you have questions, I will be happy to help with my knowledge from experience of moving from India to Belgium, which I did couple of years back.

Regards

Aneesh

Hello Aneesh.

I am Allwyn from Mumbai, India.

Thank you for your response to my driving license issue. It was the most informative and precise reply.

I will arrive in Brussels in March-April 2014 with my family on a D-visa, and apply for a Residence Card.

Now, till I get my Residence Card, can I use my IDP for driving since my D-visa would be valid and I heard that the Residence Card takes quite some time to obtain.

Also as you mentioned, what part of the driving license process do I get to skip for the Belgian driving license other than the driving school lessons ?

So, these are my queries.

Bye. Hope you can answer. Thanks.

Regards, Allwyn.

Hi Allwyn,

To answer your first question, it is always arguable but for me, D type visa (once you enter and report to the town hall) is equal to establishing a residence here. So, I would assume driving with IDP is not legal.

Second Question: Which part of driving license process can we skip ?

Normal track: Theory exam --> classes in a school (20 hours to get a provisional license) --> practical exam (min 90 days after theory pass). As you have the Indian license, you don't have to wait 90 days after passing theory to do practical exam. Also, in normal track, if you fail practical exam two times, you are obliged to take another 5 hours of classes before you can do the practical exam again. With Indian license, these 5 hours are also waived.

For theory exams, most of the exam centers (at least one in a district) has English translated tests once in a week or so. You can walk in and get an appointment. Note that you can get a slot for exam only after you get your Residence Permit card (which can take upto weeks to couple of months depending on the townhall, their workload, etc).

Another option is that (to confuse you more). After passing your theory exam, if you do 20 hours of classes (that is minimum -- instructor can ask you to take more if he feels you are not comfortable), you can get a provisional license for 1.5 years which is legal for you to drive inside Belgium. (This is an option people use, if they are not confident enough to do the practical tests after passing theory. Most of my friends (who moved to Belgium with a job that has company car option) did it this way: Pass theory, get 20 classes and provisional license, use the provisional to get company car, drive till you are very confident and then pass the practical in one shot). Anyway you may need some classes for you to get used to the rules here.

I have the theory book, etc that I used. Once you reach here, you can contact me if you would like to borrow it..

Hope this helps..

Regards

Aneesh

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