(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub-rule (2), every applicant for a learner's licence shall present himself before the licensing authority on such date, place and time, as the licensing authority may appoint, for a test and satisfy such authority that the applicant possesses adequate knowledge and understanding of the following matters, namely:—
(a) the traffic signs, traffic signals and the rules of the road regulations made under section 118;
(b) the duties of a driver when his vehicle is involved in an accident resulting in the death or bodily injury to a person or damage to property of a third party;
(c) the precautions to be taken while passing an unmanned railway crossing; and
(d) the documents he should carry with him while driving a motor vehicle.
30 [(1-A) In determining as to whether an applicant possesses adequate knowledge and understanding of the matters referred to in sub-rule (1), the licensing authority shall put to the applicant questions of objective type such as specified in Annexure VI.
Explanation.—For the purpose of this sub-rule, "adequate knowledge" means answering correctly at least 60 per cent of the questions put to him.]
(2) Nothing contained in sub-rule (1) shall apply to the following class of applicants, namely:—
(a) the holder of an effective driving licence,
(b) the holder of a driving licence which has expired but five years have not elapsed,
(c) the holder of a learner's licence issued or renewed after the commencement of these rules, 32 [(d) the holder of a certificate to the effect of the possession of adequate knowledge and understanding of the matters referred to in sub-rule (1), issued by any institution recognized and notified in this regard by the State Government.]
_____________ 29 Substituted by G.S.R. 27(E), dated 13-1-2015, (w.e.f. 13-15-2015).
29a.
Inserted by G.S.R. 276(E), dated 10.4.2007 (w.e.f. 10.4.2007) 30 Omitted by G.S.R. 708(E), dated 30-8-2010 (w.e.f. 30-8-2010).
31 Inserted by G.S.R.933(E), dated 28-10-1989, (w.e.f. 28.10.1989).
32 Inserted by G.S.R 221(E), dated 28-3-2001, (w.e.f. 28.3.2001). Earlier Cl. (d) was omitted by G.S,R (76(E), dated 31.1.2000 (w.e.f. 31.1.2000). Before that it was inserted by G.S.R. 684(E), dated
5.10.1999 (w.e.f. 22.10.1999).