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Key Facts: PSV Driving Theory Exam

PSV

Public Service Vehicle endorsement

NHMP DLA Rules and CTP Rawalpindi

English / Urdu

NHMP self-assessment language choices

NHMP live self-assessment interface

Practical tests

Required beyond knowledge study

NHMP practical guide; DLS Sindh competency process

PSV is a passenger-service endorsement on the relevant driving licence, with requirements set by the issuing authority and category. OpenExamPrep provides independent English-language MCQ study adaptation at this practice URL, not an official translation or an official-format simulation. These questions do not replace medical checks, oral testing where required, or practical vehicle-control and on-road training and assessment. Confirm local age, experience, fees and test instructions before applying.

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1A circular sign with a red border displays a goods truck. Which restriction does that symbol communicate?

A.No entry for all motor vehicles

B.No entry for goods vehicles

C.No entry for buses only

D.No overtaking by goods vehicles

Explanation: The vehicle symbol identifies the class whose entry is prohibited. A goods-truck symbol means goods vehicles are prohibited; it does not by itself prohibit every motor vehicle or describe an overtaking restriction.

2At a junction, a bus driver faces a blue circular sign with a white arrow bending left. Which movement does it require?

A.Turn left

B.Keep left of an obstruction while continuing ahead

C.Continue ahead or turn left

D.Avoid turning left

Explanation: The bending left arrow gives a compulsory turning direction. It differs from a diagonal keep-left arrow and from a sign showing a choice between straight ahead and left.

3A red-bordered warning triangle shows children walking. What hazard should a passenger-van driver anticipate?

A.A pedestrian-only street closed to vehicles

B.A mandatory passenger boarding point

C.A school area where children may enter the road

D.A compulsory stop for every vehicle

Explanation: The children symbol warns of a school-related pedestrian hazard. Reduce speed and watch for children whose movements may be difficult to predict.

4A bus approaches a downward-pointing red-bordered triangle at a junction. How should the driver interpret it?

A.Stop on every approach even when the road is clear

B.Claim priority over traffic on the intersecting road

C.Give priority only to vehicles larger than the bus

D.Give way to traffic with priority, stopping when necessary

Explanation: The inverted triangle is a Give Way sign. Slow enough to assess conflicting traffic and stop if necessary before entering the priority road.

5The road appears empty as a coach reaches a STOP sign and stop line. What is required?

A.Slow to walking speed and continue after checking

B.Stop completely before the line, then proceed when safe

C.Stop only if another vehicle is visible

D.Stop beyond the line to shorten the crossing

Explanation: A STOP sign requires a complete stop even when no conflicting vehicle is immediately visible. Stop before the line, assess the junction, and move only when safe.

6A circular sign depicts a horn crossed by a red diagonal line. Which instruction should the driver recognize?

A.Use of the horn is prohibited

B.Sound the horn before the next bend

C.The horn restriction ends here

D.Only air horns are prohibited

Explanation: The crossed horn symbol means that horn use is prohibited in the signed area. The symbol is not limited to the air horn fitted to a heavy bus.

7A blue information sign displays a white letter 'P'. What facility does it identify?

A.A police checkpoint

B.A pedestrian-only area

C.A parking area

D.A prohibition on parking

Explanation: The white P on a blue information sign identifies parking. A driver must still check any accompanying conditions, including restrictions on vehicle class or time.

8A bus follows a slow vehicle on a two-way road with a broken white centre line. What does the marking permit?

A.Overtaking whenever the vehicle ahead is slower

B.Crossing only to turn into a side road

C.Crossing only after the vehicle ahead signals permission

D.Crossing when safe and when other signs and rules permit

Explanation: A broken centre line may be crossed when it is safe to do so. It does not override a no-overtaking sign, inadequate visibility, or approaching traffic.

9A passenger van enters a road signed with '50' inside a red-bordered circle. What does the number mean?

A.A maximum speed of 50 km/h

B.A minimum speed of 50 km/h

C.A recommended speed that may be exceeded

D.A restriction applying only to goods vehicles

Explanation: The red-bordered circular speed sign sets a maximum of 50 km/h. Conditions may require a lower speed; the limit is not a target that must be maintained.

10A coach measures 4.7 m high including its roof load. A bridge approach has a height-limit sign of 4.5 m. What should the driver do?

A.Proceed slowly because the excess is only 0.2 m

B.Proceed if the bus fits within the road width

C.Stop before the restriction and use a suitable alternative route

D.Let passengers out and proceed with the roof load unchanged

Explanation: The coach's total height exceeds the posted limit by 0.2 m. Reducing speed or removing passengers does not remove the roof-height conflict, so the driver must avoid the restricted structure.

About the PSV Driving Theory Exam

Free independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for Pakistan Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driving-licence knowledge. Study road signs, safe driving and passenger duties; Punjab-specific legal questions identify their jurisdiction.

Exam sponsor: Provincial traffic police licensing authorities or NHMP Drivers Licencing Authority. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Authority-specific knowledge assessment, medical checks and practical driving assessment. NHMP describes touchscreen theory and practical Parts I and II, including LTV-PSV shape tests. DLS Sindh lists written and oral testing on computer plus a road test. Confirm the process for the exact PSV category and issuing authority.

Time Limit

Authority-specific; published NHMP general theory procedure: 10 minutes. Confirm the PSV sitting locally.

Passing Score

Authority-specific; DLS Sindh general theory: 18/25 (72%). NHMP published and live self-assessment thresholds differ; confirm locally.

Exam / Certification Fees

Authority-specific; DLS Sindh publishes a PKR 500 PSV charge plus other applicable charges. Confirm the total before paying.

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Official sources

NHMP Drivers Licencing Authority — current portal · Source checked 2026-10-07Publishes separate English and Urdu theory material and links to appointments, practical guidance and fees. PSV is an endorsement category, not a single nationwide examination.
NHMP DLA Rules with amendments — PSV eligibility and testing · Source checked 2026-10-07Published rules: PSV minimum age 25; category-specific prior licensing under Rule 12; medical and driving examinations; general theory 20 questions in 10 minutes, with 9/10 signs and 7/10 rules; practical Parts I and II. These are NHMP provisions, not provincial defaults.
NHMP live self-assessment instructions — General versus CE · Source checked 2026-10-07English and Urdu are selectable. General: 20 questions, with 9/10 in each section. CE: 35 questions, with 9/10 signs and 18/25 rules. The general rules threshold conflicts with the published rules and booklet; confirm actual PSV sitting instructions. CE figures must not be presented as PSV figures.
Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Communications — National Guidelines for Driver Licensing (June 2019; mirrored copy) · Source checked 2026-10-07Government-published primary report, Annex 1, printed page 58, explicitly describes NHMP computer theory testing in Urdu or English with an audio option. The current NHMP self-assessment retains both languages. This does not verify every province's PSV appointment language or turn the report's recommendations into current law.
NHMP English theoretical study booklet · Source checked 2026-10-07Official study scope: traffic signs, rules and road-user responsibilities. Content checked includes sign meanings, road markings, fog, overtaking, motorway exits, fire response and downhill brake heating. The older booklet states 9/10 signs and 7/10 rules.
NHMP practical driving test guide, Parts I and II · Source checked 2026-10-07Includes inspection, cockpit drill, reversing, shape tests, on-road observation and control; additional shapes are specified for LTV-PSV. States minimum following gaps of three seconds in normal weather and five in adverse conditions; larger gaps may be necessary.
CTP Faisalabad — traffic signs · Source checked 2026-10-07Primary guidance for prohibitions, priority, parking, dimensions, laden-weight limits and warning signs.
CTP Faisalabad — traffic signals · Source checked 2026-10-07Includes cautious clearance when already in a junction as the signal changes to amber.
Punjab Transport Department — Motor Vehicles Rules, 1969 compilation · Source checked 2026-10-07Reviewed Punjab provisions: Rule 98 vehicle condition; Rule 99 permitted seating plus expressly authorized standing capacity, onward transport or proportionate refund on demand after half an hour, and unobstructed access; Rule 99-A immediate ticket issue with an advance-ticket exception. Rule 203 allows authority-specified extinguisher conditions; it does not establish the generator's nationwide ABC requirement.
Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965 — official police-hosted compilation · Source checked 2026-10-07The PDF contains Punjab provisions: PSV definition, licensing, transport permits, fitness, running-board passengers, and unmanned-crossing safeguards. It labels fitness as Section 39 and accident duties as Section 94, contrary to the generated bank's section claims. Do not infer nationwide uniform amendments from the host domain.
CTP Rawalpindi — PSV categories and licensing prerequisites · Source checked 2026-10-07Confirms PSV after one year of LTV/HTV licensing and distinguishes light passenger vehicles from heavy passenger buses. Describes written and practical tests and a 42-day learner interval for its stated licensing processes.
DLS Sindh — competency tests and eligibility · Source checked 2026-10-07Publishes 25 theory questions, 18 correct (72%), a road test, commercial age 21+, HTV age 22+, commercial learner interval 90 days, and permanent validity of three or five years. These general DLS figures are not proof of a separate PSV-only paper or universal PSV age.
DLS Sindh — computerized licence process · Source checked 2026-10-07Lists medical examination, written and oral testing on computer, and a road test. No universal assignment, portfolio or case-study component is established by the reviewed licensing sources.
DLS Sindh — published fee structure · Source checked 2026-10-07Lists a PKR 500 PSV charge among fixed charges; it is not an all-inclusive exam fee. Confirm the payable total with DLS before applying.
Punjab DLIMS — current fee structure · Source checked 2026-10-07The LTV+PSV PKR 1,850 entry is in the one-year renewal table, with PKR 480 courier additional. It must not be described as a PSV theory-test fee or combined with an NHMP fee.
Punjab Transport Company — permit and fitness guidance · Source checked 2026-10-07Official published guidance distinguishes route permits and fitness certificates, and states six-month fitness certification for PSVs operating in Punjab.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

50% of this practice bank; official nationwide PSV weight not published

Road Signs and Markings

25 questions on restrictions, priority, information signs, road warnings, lane directions and dimensional or laden-weight limits.

20% of this practice bank; official nationwide PSV weight not published

Traffic Rules and Safe Driving

10 questions on priority, reversing, safe gaps, pedestrians, signals, weather, overtaking and motorway exits.

20% of this practice bank; official nationwide PSV weight not published

Passenger Transport Duties

10 questions on PSV classification, capacity, ticketing, luggage, permits, fitness and railway-crossing safeguards. Punjab legal provisions are identified in the questions.

10% of this practice bank; official nationwide PSV weight not published

Vehicle Checks and Emergency Decisions

Five questions on inspection, unsafe tyres, vehicle fire, brake heating and communicating safety defects.

Preparing for the PSV Driving Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Authority-specific; DLS Sindh general theory: 18/25 (72%). NHMP published and live self-assessment thresholds differ; confirm locally.
Assessment: Authority-specific knowledge assessment, medical checks and practical driving assessment. NHMP describes touchscreen theory and practical Parts I and II, including LTV-PSV shape tests. DLS Sindh lists written and oral testing on computer plus a road test. Confirm the process for the exact PSV category and issuing authority.
Time limit: Authority-specific; published NHMP general theory procedure: 10 minutes. Confirm the PSV sitting locally.
Exam / certification fees: Authority-specific; DLS Sindh publishes a PKR 500 PSV charge plus other applicable charges. Confirm the total before paying. Official sources

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PSV Driving Theory: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the official material for your issuing authority and exact PSV category, and confirm any conflicting test instructions before the appointment.

2Practise identifying the sign's instruction before deciding how a long passenger vehicle can comply safely.

3Study Punjab-labelled legal questions as Punjab provisions; check the applicable local rules if applying elsewhere.

4Keep registration, operating permits, fitness certification and personal driving authorization distinct.

5Use these MCQs alongside supervised vehicle-control, shape-test and on-road practice. Prepare separately for any required oral assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there one nationwide PSV theory test with one pass mark?

The reviewed sources do not establish one uniform PSV-only paper. NHMP's published rules and theory booklet describe 20 general questions in 10 minutes, with 9/10 signs and 7/10 rules. Its live general self-assessment instead displays 9/10 in both sections. DLS Sindh publishes 25 general theory questions with 18 correct required. Confirm actual PSV sitting instructions with the issuing authority; the NHMP CE category's 35-question format is separate.

What age and prior experience are required for PSV?

Requirements depend on the authority and category. NHMP's published rules set a PSV minimum age of 25 and category-specific prior licensing, with medical and driving examinations. CTP Rawalpindi describes PSV issuance after one year of LTV/HTV licensing. Do not treat a general commercial or HTV minimum age as proof of eligibility for every PSV endorsement.

Which assessment languages are confirmed?

The Ministry of Communications' June 2019 National Guidelines for Driver Licensing explicitly describes NHMP theory testing in Urdu or English. NHMP's current self-assessment and study material also offer both. English and Urdu are therefore recorded for the confirmed NHMP route; confirm language availability for the actual PSV appointment, as every provincial sitting's options are not established. This OpenExamPrep bank uses English at one unchanged practice URL.

Does this bank simulate the practical or oral driving assessment?

No. It is independent English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or an official-format simulation. NHMP requires practical driving components, and DLS Sindh also lists written and oral testing and a road test. MCQs can help study safety and decisions but do not replace supervised driving, oral preparation or the official assessments.

How much does a PSV application cost?

There is no single fee established for all authorities. DLS Sindh's published table lists a PKR 500 PSV charge with other charges separate. Punjab DLIMS places its PKR 1,850 LTV+PSV entry in the renewal table, so it must not be used as a theory-test fee. Obtain the current category-specific payable total from your licensing authority.

How was the practice topic split chosen?

NHMP's published general theory structure divides questions equally between signs and rules. This bank therefore gives half its questions to signs and markings, with the other half covering driving decisions, passenger duties and vehicle safety. The smaller topic percentages describe this independent study bank; no nationwide PSV blueprint with those percentages was found.