• Post Name: Driver Grade II (Heavy Duty Vehicle – HDV)

• Departments Covered:

  • KSRTC – Reserve Driver

  • Excise

  • Kerala Ceramics Ltd

  • Plantation Corporation of Kerala Ltd

• Vehicle Types Included: Lorry, Jeep, Tractor

• Paper Code: 97/2015

• Date of Examination: 23.05.2015

• Type of Exam: Objective (OMR-based)

• Medium: Malayalam

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Negative Marking: Yes (for incorrect answers)

 Exam Focus Areas

The question paper assessed the candidate's practical knowledge of vehicle driving and maintenance, road safety rules, traffic regulations, and basic mechanical aptitude, along with general awareness and basic arithmetic.

 Syllabus & Subject Coverage

1. Motor Vehicle Laws & Traffic Rules

• Road signs, signals, and markings

• Kerala Motor Vehicle Rules & Central MVD Rules

• Speed limits, overtaking, right of way

• Driving license types and validity

2. Basic Automotive Mechanics

• Engine types and working principles

• Gear system, clutch, brake, and suspension basics

• Common breakdowns and troubleshooting

• Daily and preventive maintenance practices

3. Vehicle Documents & Transport Regulations

• Registration certificate (RC), insurance, fitness certificate

• Emission norms, PUC certificate

• Logbook and transport documentation for goods vehicles

4. First Aid & Emergency Handling

• Basic first aid techniques

• Steps to be taken in case of road accidents

• Fire safety in vehicles

5. General Knowledge

• Kerala and Indian current affairs (as of 2015)

• Government schemes for transport & road safety

• Local geography and important institutions

6. Numerical Ability & Reasoning

• Basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, percentages

• Logical puzzles and pattern recognition

• Time, distance, speed-based calculations

Conclusion

The Kerala PSC Driver Grade II – HDV Exam (Paper Code: 97/2015) serves as a model paper for candidates aiming for heavy vehicle driving roles in government sectors. With its well-structured mix of technical questions, road safety knowledge, and general aptitude, it reflects the real-world responsibilities of government drivers across various departments.

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