How many questions are in the Sri Lanka driving license exam?
Unofficial, commonly reported figures: the light vehicle written exam has 40 questions, and you need 30 correct to pass. The heavy vehicle exam is reported as 45 questions, with 35 needed to pass. The Department of Motor Traffic does not publish these numbers. Our mock exam uses the light vehicle format, with a 60-minute timer.
Source: motorguide.lk, "Secrets to Passing the Driving License Exam in Sri Lanka" (a driving school and exam-prep site, with no official citation). Checked 24 Sep 2026. We found no exam-structure page on dmt.gov.lk.
Free Online Mock Exam and Practice Quiz
Practice by topic with instant feedback on every answer, or take a full-length timed mock exam online. For fees, documents and how to apply for or renew your license, see the driving license renewal guide.
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Timed Mock Exam (40 Questions, 60 Minutes)
This mock exam draws 40 questions from the same question bank. They are weighted across traffic signs, road markings, traffic rules and speed limits. You see your answers only after you submit. Until then, you can move between questions and change your answers.
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Sample Questions
Three example questions with answers. Every question, with answers and sources, is in the full exam paper.
Road Signs, Q1. What does this sign mean?
A yellow diamond with a T shape marks a junction where the road you're on ends at a T-intersection.
Source: Gazette 1845/31 (2014), Sch. I
Speed Limits, Q1. What is the speed limit for a motor car in a designated built-up area?
Regulation 2(2) of the Motor Traffic (Speed Limits) Regulations, No. 1 of 2012 sets 50 km/h for motor vehicles generally in built-up areas.
Source: Speed Limits Regs 2012, reg. 2(2)
Documents & Licensing, Q1. How long is a Sri Lankan driving license valid for light vehicle classes before renewal is required?
Section 126B of the Motor Traffic (Amendment) Act No. 18 of 2017 sets an 8-year validity period for light vehicle classes.
Source: Act No. 18 of 2017, s. 126B
Sources & last checked
Checked against Department of Motor Traffic / Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Every source for this topic, with dates, is on our verified sources.
Some figures on this page come from news reports, not an official notice. They are marked "reported".
These are original practice questions written and sourced by LankaSolve against the Motor Traffic Act, its gazetted regulations, and verified DMT requirements. They are not official or recalled exam questions from the Department of Motor Traffic, and passing this practice set does not guarantee a pass on the real written test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free online mock exam for the Sri Lanka driving license?
Yes. This page has a free online mock exam: 40 timed questions with a 60-minute limit, drawn from 100 original practice questions. You can also practice one topic at a time, with an explanation and source after each answer.
How many questions are in the Sri Lanka driving license exam?
Commonly reported figures, not official ones: 40 questions for light vehicles and 45 for heavy vehicles. The Department of Motor Traffic does not publish the exam structure. These figures come from motorguide.lk, a driving-school and exam-prep site. See the answer box at the top of this page.
What is the pass mark for the Sri Lanka driving license exam?
The commonly reported pass mark is 30 out of 40 for light vehicles and 35 out of 45 for heavy vehicles. This is not official: the Department of Motor Traffic does not publish the question count, pass mark or time limit anywhere we could find. Our mock exam uses the 40-question, 30-to-pass format with a 1-hour limit. Its topic split is our own proportional estimate. Treat it as realistic practice, not a guarantee of the real exam's structure.
Are these the real DMT exam questions or past papers?
No. The Department of Motor Traffic does not publish an official question bank, and no site legitimately offers real exam questions. These are original questions written by LankaSolve. Each is sourced against the Motor Traffic Act, its gazetted regulations on road signs, road markings and speed limits, and verified DMT requirements. None are copied from other practice sites or leaked papers.
Will passing this mock exam guarantee I pass the real test?
No practice set can guarantee that. This bank follows the commonly reported format (multiple choice, with many sign and road-marking questions) and tests the same rules. The real DMT paper may word questions differently or cover more ground.
Does this cover motorcycles and heavy vehicles?
It covers light vehicle classes, which include motorcycles, cars and three-wheelers. That matches the driving license renewal guide. Heavy vehicle questions (lorries, buses and similar) aren't included yet.
How is each question sourced?
Every question shows the Act section or gazette it is based on after you answer. Road sign and road marking questions cite the Motor Traffic (Signs, Signals, Symbols and Road Markings) Regulations No. 01 of 2014, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1845/31 of 17 January 2014. Speed limit questions cite the Motor Traffic (Speed Limits) Regulations No. 1 of 2012, which we checked against the original regulation text rather than a summary. The full list is in the sources section of the exam paper with answers.