Exam Overview

• Post Name: Driver Grade II (Heavy Duty Vehicle - HDV)
• Department: Various Departments & Excise Department
• Paper Code: 174/2015
• Date of Examination: 18-09-2015
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Driver Grade II (HDV) Exam consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering Driving Knowledge, Vehicle Maintenance, Traffic Rules, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Basic Arithmetic, Mental Ability, English, and Malayalam Language.

1. Driving Knowledge & Vehicle Maintenance

• Types of Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV)
• Vehicle Parts & Functions (Engine, Transmission, Brakes, Suspension)
• Fuel System & Lubrication System
• Vehicle Electrical System (Battery, Alternator, Starter Motor)
• Clutch, Gear System, and Power Transmission
• Preventive Maintenance & Repairing Techniques
• Tyre Pressure, Wheel Alignment & Balancing
• Emergency Handling of Vehicle Breakdowns

2. Traffic Rules & Road Safety

• Kerala Motor Vehicles Act & Rules
• Traffic Signs & Road Markings
• Speed Limits & Safe Driving Practices
• Penalties for Traffic Violations
• Defensive Driving Techniques
• Alcohol & Drug Use Laws for Drivers
• First Aid for Road Accidents

3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian & Kerala History (Freedom Movements, Social Reformers)
• Geography of India & Kerala (Rivers, Climate, Agriculture)
• Indian Polity & Constitution (Fundamental Rights, Panchayati Raj, Government Schemes)
• Indian Economy (Planning, Budget, Five-Year Plans)
• Science & Technology (Recent Innovations, IT & Communication)
• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Awards, Sports, and Important Events

4. Basic Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Basic Mathematical Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Data Interpretation (Graphs & Charts)
• Logical Reasoning & Series Completion
• Blood Relations, Directions & Puzzles

5. English Language & Grammar

• Synonyms & Antonyms
• One-word Substitutions
• Idioms & Phrases
• Spotting Errors & Sentence Correction
• Active & Passive Voice
• Direct & Indirect Speech
• Tenses & Parts of Speech
• Comprehension Passages

6. Malayalam Language & Grammar

• Malayalam Alphabets & Pronunciation Rules
• Word Formation & Sentence Structure
• Synonyms & Antonyms in Malayalam
• Paryayapadam, Thadbhava & Tatsama Words
• Translation from English to Malayalam
• Malayalam Literature & Writers

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