Thursday 7 August 2008

L for Learner

In my recent endeavour to pass the Learner's Driving License Test, i was provided with a booklet, containing 100 sample questions and answers, by my school. So, for formality's sake ( and the fact that I didn't intend to embarrass myself by failing the silly test) I opened the booklet and braced myself for a half hour of humdrum perusal.

But surprisingly, it turned out to be quite entertaining. Actually, the word to be used is facetious. I mean, not that all the questions were funny at first sight. But once you actually deliberate with yourself on the answers, our opinions might differ a tad bit from what has been printed.
Here's a sneak-peek into "A Book of Guide To Learner's Driving License Test".

Q. In which gear can the vehicle come down a slope/hill?
A. The same gear in which the vehicle went up the slope/hill.
--> :

Q. What is the signal to be shown by the driver while:
(i) Turning to the left
(ii) Turning to the right
(iii) Slowing down the vehicle
(iv) Stopping the vehicle
(v) Allowing another car to overtake
A. The driver should
(i) Put his right hand out and turn it to the left in circles.
(ii) Put his right hand out with the palm held open.
(iii) Put his right hand out and move the forearm up and down.
(iv) Put his right hand out and hold the forearm straight up.
(v) Put his right hand out and move the forearm in half circles forward and backward.
-->Q. (vi) To show a fellow driver that you don't appreciate his road etiquette.
A. Put his right hand out and flip the birdie. :D

Q. Which vehicles should be given preference on the road?
A . Ambulance and fire-engine.
--> MY ride!

Q. When can a driver drive a vehicle through the footpath?
A. On request from the Police or Traffic-police.
--> When the driver is completely wasted. Hey, they asked "When can a driver...?" and not "When may a driver...?".

Q. What is the maximum speed allowed for privately owned motor cars in Kerala?
A. 70 kmph
--> Uh huh. Like, totally!

Q.How many people can travel in a tractor?
A. Only the driver.
--> Now, does one really need to know that?

Q. What is the punishment given for driving under physical stress or mental disorder?
A. Rs. 200 fine.
--> : Do we have check-posts for that?

Q. What information should be given to the police station if your vehicle meets with an accident?
A. Circumstances in which the accident took place, whether medication has been given to the injured and if not, why.
--> Most importantly, start with, "It wasn't my fault!".

Q. What are the things to be checked before the vehicle is used, to ensure safety on the road?
A. Efficiency of brake, lights, wipers, tyres and also if the windscreen is clean.
--> Make sure that the right CDs are in the MP3 player.

Q. What are the rules to be observed when another vehicle tries to overtake you?
A. The driver should slow down and take the vehicle to the left side of the road; allow the vehicle behind to comfortably pass by. The driver should not, in any case, increase the speed or turn to the right, thereby blocking the passage.
--> Yeah, right. Put the pedal to the metal, baby!

P.S And yes, I did pass the test with 12 right answers from a respectable 14 questions.

6 comments:

Sriram said...

hehe.. good one :) Our rule books and govt. issued anythings are so hopelessly outdated :|

Anonymous said...

LOL.. :D
good read...full fledged Caffeine n Taurine content!!

Thanks for warning me, I have to get my Learner's on 17th...I mean the test n crap. But then who cares when you can drive in a jacket n helmet, and no one dares to stop you... :D

finally yet another classy post. I must say your blog has made enough fans in your absense. But most of them are "I can read anything, but won't comment even if I get boned!" peeps so don't expect any tokens.

Missed your posts. Start writing again. Regularly please. I beg you. :P
For starters...you have a tag pending in my site... go check!!

\m/

Merlz said...

At Sriram: Hehe. Thanks. I just Had to share this one with others. And it said "Strictly readed" on the cover page. Anyone care to explain what that could Possibly mean?

At Nitin: Ah that's a lot of praise for one post here. Save some for the upcoming posts too yaar. :D

And who are these peeps you speak of? Names? :D

And, all the best with your test. Mine is on the 17th of September.

Unknown said...

ppls like u who are ruining te image of young drivers....

Merlz said...

You are still underage right?
Hence the green-ness. :P

Anonymous said...

:| kallaki