Karimen Practice Test Set 1 — 50 Learner Permit Questions
This free practice set contains 50 Karimen questions in the same true/false format as the real knowledge test. The heaviest categories here are road signs (9), safe driving (8), intersections (6).
14 of the questions include road figures — signs, junction layouts and signal scenes — exactly the kind of visual items that cost marks when you meet them for the first time.
Read each explanation before moving on: every answer links back to the rule being tested. When you can score above 90% here, run the same set against the clock inside the free practice app.
Questions 1-30
Question 1
Even when proceeding on a one-way street, vehicles may not drive on the right hand side of the road.
Answer: False
Question 2
A traffic sign as shown in the figure designates either a pedestrian crossing or bicycle crossing.
Answer: False
Question 3
Overtaking general mopeds is permitted, even where overtaking other vehicles is prohibited.
Answer: False
Question 4
It is important for drivers not to be selfish, but to have a give-and-take spirit, to consider others, and respect pedestrians and/or other drivers.
Answer: True
Question 5
When vehicular lanes are designated by a yellow line, vehicles must not cross the line, even when making a left or right turn.
Answer: True
Question 6
A traffic sign as shown in the figure designates a road that is closed to regular passenger vehicles, large-size motorcycles and regular motorcycles only.
Answer: False
Question 7
Drivers must not attempt to overtake when it will not be possible to re-enter the left-hand lane without obstructing the progress of the vehicle ahead.
Answer: True
Question 8
In the situation shown in the figure, when traffic signal Ⓐ at the intersection is green, vehicles proceeding in the direction indicated by the arrow may execute a left turn even if traffic signal Ⓑ is red.
Answer: True
Question 9
"Braking distance" means the distance from the point at which the driver detects danger to the point at which the driver depresses the brake pedal and the brakes start to operate.
Answer: False
Question 10
The arrow shown in the figure indicates the correct way to execute a right turn.
Answer: False
Question 11
When a vehicle may be forced to stop in an intersection due to congestion and may obstruct the flow of cross traffic, the vehicle must not enter the intersection, even if the signal is green.
Answer: True
Question 12
Automobiles and general mopeds may proceed on the side strip when the road is congested.
Answer: False
Question 13
When executing a right turn at an intersection where a traffic sign as shown in the figure is displayed, general mopeds must initially approach from as close to the center of the road as possible (excluding one-way streets) and execute a right turn immediately inside the center point of the intersection.
Answer: True
Question 14
Overtaking or passing automobiles or general mopeds is prohibited at pedestrian crossings or bicycle crossings or within 30 meters before one.
Answer: True
Question 15
The term "wheelbase differential" refers to the differential that is generated by rear wheels following a path outside the front wheels' turning arc when a vehicle executes a turn.
Answer: False
Question 16
In correct driving posture, the knees are slightly bent when depressing the clutch pedal and the elbows are slightly bent when holding the steering wheel.
Answer: True
Question 17
When a driver passes people with a white or yellow cane, unattended children, senior citizens or others with difficulty walking, he or she may continue to proceed while warning these people by sounding the vehicle's horn.
Answer: False
Question 18
Before changing lanes, drivers must signal after checking the rear view mirror to ensure safety to the rear.
Answer: True
Question 19
When a vehicle is driven on a learner's permit for practice, a "learner driver" sign must be displayed in the designated positions on either the front or rear of the vehicle.
Answer: False
Question 20
Overtaking is prohibited at a railway crossing or within 30 meters before one.
Answer: True
Question 21
When there are pedestrians or cyclists ahead, drivers must be prepared to turn the steering wheel to avoid colliding with them in case they behave in an unexpected manner.
Answer: False
Question 22
Vehicles may execute a left turn from a vehicular lane where there is a pavement marking as shown in the figure.
Answer: True
Question 23
It is advisable for automobiles to proceed at the maximum speed limit in order to make traffic flow smoothly.
Answer: False
Question 24
The designated maximum speed on general roads is 60 km/h for automobiles and 30 km/h for general mopeds.
Answer: True
Question 25
If there is a person crossing a pedestrian crossing, and he or she stops when a vehicle approaches, the vehicle may continue to proceed as before.
Answer: False
Question 26
On a road where the roadway and sidewalks are separated, vehicles must, in principle, proceed on the roadway. However, vehicles may proceed on sidewalks when entering or leaving roadside locations.
Answer: True
Question 27
A driver must start the vehicle immediately after a traffic signal turns green, because the green signal designates "must proceed."
Answer: False
Question 28
A driver may proceed while decelerating the vehicle's speed from 50 km/h to 20 km/h on a road where a traffic sign as shown in the figure is displayed.
Answer: False
Question 29
If an emergency vehicle is approaching a location that is not an intersection or near an intersection, vehicles proceeding towards that location must move to the left side of the road and come to a stop in order to give way to the emergency vehicle.
Answer: False
Question 30
A driver must wear a seatbelt and make sure that passengers wear one too, because seatbelts can substantially reduce the risk of injuries in the event of a traffic accident.
Answer: True
Questions 31-50
Question 31
Vehicles must proceed very carefully on roads where a traffic sign as shown in the figure is displayed, because there is a danger of strong side winds that may make steering difficult.
Answer: False
Question 32
Using a mobile phone or looking at the screen of a car navigation system while driving does not affect a driver's attention, and may not result in overlooking possible dangers or an accident.
Answer: False
Question 33
Regular motor vehicles can proceed straight through, and execute a left or right turn at an intersection where a traffic sign as shown in the figure is displayed.
Answer: True
Question 34
When a traffic signal for cross traffic turns red at an intersection, the traffic signal ahead is always green.
Answer: False
Question 35
A hand signal as shown in the figure, with the arm extended diagonally downward from the vehicle, is used to indicate that the vehicle is reversing.
Answer: False
Question 36
When beginning to overtake a vehicle ahead, in order to finish within a short distance, move as close as possible to the vehicle and then change lanes.
Answer: False
Question 37
When overtaking, a vehicle should pass on the right side of the vehicle ahead, unless the vehicle ahead is in the center of the road in order to make a right turn.
Answer: True
Question 38
At an uncontrolled intersection with poor visibility to the left or right, vehicles with right of way must slow down, even when proceeding.
Answer: False
Question 39
A sign as shown in the figure indicates that it is prohibited to proceed in the direction of the arrow.
Answer: True
Question 40
Even if a vehicle attempting to execute a right turn has entered the intersection first, they must not obstruct the progress of oncoming traffic proceeding straight through, and/or vehicles making left turns. (Except roundabout.)
Answer: True
Question 41
At a railway crossing without traffic signals, drivers must bring the vehicle to a complete stop, open a window, and perform a visual and aural check to ensure safety.
Answer: True
Question 42
A pavement marking as shown in the figure designates a "no stopping zone."
Answer: False
Question 43
Those who do not hold a driver's license must not drive automobiles or general mopeds on the road, even for a very short distance.
Answer: True
Question 44
A driver must start signaling about three seconds before intending to change lanes while proceeding in the same direction.
Answer: True
Question 45
A lamp being moved side-to-side by a police officer as shown in the figure has the same meaning as the red light of a traffic signal for traffic proceeding in the direction of the arrows.
Answer: True
Question 46
It is not necessary for a driver to signal when slowing down or coming to a stop, because there are no ways to signal these movements.
Answer: False
Question 47
The traffic sign and pavement marking shown in the figure have the same meaning.
Answer: False
Question 48
When passing near a pedestrian a driver must leave a safe, wide berth between the vehicle and the pedestrian or slow down.
Answer: True
Question 49
When making a left turn, a vehicle must initially approach the intersection as close to the left edge of the road as possible and pass around the curb of the intersection while slowing down.
Answer: True
Question 50
A vehicle must stop if a pedestrian is crossing a pedestrian crossing. It can, however, continue to proceed at a low speed when a pedestrian is about to cross.
Answer: False
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Karimen knowledge test?
The Karimen knowledge test for an ordinary licence uses 50 questions, which is why every set on this page contains 50 true/false items.
Is this the same test used for foreign licence conversion?
No. Foreign licence conversion uses its own 50-question knowledge check with 45 correct answers required under the rule that took effect on October 1, 2025. Karimen sets prepare the learner-permit stage.
Can I take these practice questions in other languages?
Yes. The interactive practice app offers the full bank with explanations in five languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Urdu.