TEST 1

1.

Which rule is considered the most important RULE OF THE ROAD in South Africa?

A. Always be courteous and considerate towards fellow road users.

B. Do not exceed the speed limit.
C. Keep to the left side of the road as far as is safe. (Answer)
2.

This sign warns you about .. ahead.

A. a first-aid post
B. a railway crossing
C. roads which cross (Answer)
3.

Under which circumstances, if any, are you allowed to drive your motor vehicle on the right-hand
side of a public road with traffic moving in both directions?

A. When you switch the emergency lights of your motor vehicle on.
B. When a traffic officer orders you to do so. (Answer)
C. Under no circumstances.
4.

This sign is found at a ..

A. traffic circle where right of way is applicable. (Answer)

B. dangerous place where roadwork is being done.
C. sharp curve to the right.
5.

You may not obtain a learners licence if ..

(i) you already have a licence that authorizes the driving of the same vehicle class.
(ii) you are declared unfit to obtain a driving licence for a certain period and that period still prevails.
(iii) your licence was suspended temporarily and the suspension has not yet expired.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i) only is correct
B. (ii) and (iii) only are correct
C. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct (Answer)

6.

What does this warning sign show you?

A. Roads cross ahead and other vehicles from the side must stop
or yield at the intersection. (Answer)
B. A railway line intersects with the road that you are traveling on.
C. A 4-way stop will be found ahead where the roads cross.
7.

A vehicle of which the brakes are not good, must be towed ..

A. with a rope.
B. with a tow-bar. (Answer)
C. on a trailer.
8.

This sign shows you that you ..

A. must only drive straight on. (Answer)

B. will get a freeway ahead.
C. will get a one-way road ahead.

9.

A safe following distance is, when the vehicle in front of you suddenly stops, you could ..

A. stop without swerving. (Answer)

B. swerve and stop next to it.
C. swerve and pass.
10.

This sign ..

A. shows you that there is a hospital ahead where you must not make noise.
B. shows you that you may not pick up people.
C. prohibits you from using your hooter. (Answer)
11.

Unless otherwise shown by a sign, the general speed limit in a town or city is . km/h.

A. 60 (Answer)
B. 80
C. 100
12.

This sign shows you that ..

A. it is a special lane for cyclists.

B. no cyclists are allowed there.
C. you must be on the lookout for cyclists. (Answer)
13.

The furthest that your vehicles dim lights may shine in front of you is .. m.

A. 45 (Answer)
B. 100
C. 150

14.

What does this sign show you?

(i) You may not turn left ahead.

(ii) You may not turn left there.
(iii) There is a one-way to the right ahead.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A.
B.
C.

(i) only is correct (Answer)

(ii) and (iii) only are correct
(i) and (iii) only are correct

15.

You may not ..

A. have passengers in the vehicle if you only have a learners licence.

B. leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running. (Answer)
C. drive in reverse for more than 100m.
16.

This road marking warns you that ..

A. there is a level crossing with one railway line ahead. (Answer)

B. roads cross ahead.
C. the freeway ends ahead.
17.

The last action that you must take before moving to another lane is to ..

A. switch on your indicator.

B. check the blind spot. (Answer)
C. look in the rear view mirror.

18.

This sign shows you that the road ..

A. winds.
B. is untarred.
C. is slippery. (Answer)
19.

If you want to change lanes, you must ..

A. switch on your indicator and change lanes.

B. give the necessary signal and after looking for other traffic, change lanes. (Answer)
C. apply the brakes lightly and then change lanes.

20.

What does this sign show you?

A. It is the same as a yield sign and you can proceed without stopping.
B. Make sure that it is safe, wait until all traffic has departed and then drive on.
C. Stop and drive on when it is safe to do so in the sequence that the vehicles
stopped at the stop lines. (Answer)
21.

You may pass another vehicle on its left-hand side if it ..

(i) indicates that it is going to turn right.

(ii) drives on the right-hand side of a road with a shoulder where you can pass.
(iii) drives in a town in the right-hand lane with two lanes in the same direction.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A.
B.
C.

(i) and (iii) only are correct (Answer)

All of the above are correct
(i) only is correct

22.

This sign shows you that the road ..

A. winds for 12 km. (Answer)

B. winds 12 km from there.
C. is slippery for 12 km.
23.

You are not allowed to stop ..

A. opposite a vehicle, where the roadway is 10 m wide.

B. where you are also not allowed to park.
C. 5 m from a bridge. (Answer)
24.

This sign shows you that

A. there is a road with two lanes ahead.

B. you are not allowed to drive there without permission. (Answer)
C. a freeway starts.
25.

You may on a public road ..

A. pass another vehicle turning right, on the left-hand side without driving on the shoulder of the
(Answer)
B. pass another vehicle at any place on the left-hand side if it is turning right.
C. not pass any vehicle on the left-hand side.

road.

26.

What does this sign, when it flashes, show you?

A. The police have a blockade ahead.

B. There is danger in the road ahead. (Answer)
C. There is a robot ahead.
27.

At an intersection ..

A. pedestrians, who are already crossing the road when the red man signal starts showing, have right
way. (Answer)
B. you can pass another vehicle waiting to turn right on its left side by going off the road.
C. you can stop in it to off load passengers.
28.

What does this sign show you?

A. That sign is applicable for 50 m.

B. You may not drive faster than 50 km/h.
C. You may not drive slower than 50 km/h. (Answer)
29.

The fastest speed at which you may tow a vehicle with a rope is . km/h.

A. 60
B. 45
C. 30 (Answer)
30.

This sign shows you the ..

A. maximum speed allowed at night. (Answer)

B. recommended speed when your lights are on.
C. distance to the next town.
31.

You may cross or enter a public road ..

A. if the road is clear of traffic for a short distance.

B. if the road is clear of traffic for a long distance and can be done without obstructing traffic. (Answer)
C. in any manner as long as you use your indicator in time.
32.

This sign shows you that ..

A. only motorcars may not pass each other.

B. no motor vehicles may pass each other. (Answer)
C. there is a bridge ahead where only one vehicle at a time can cross.
33.

Your vehicles headlights must be switched on ..

(i) at any time of the day when you cannot see persons and vehicles 150 m in front of you.
(ii) from sunset to sunrise.
(iii) when it rains and you cannot see vehicles 100 m in front of you.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A.
B.
C.

(ii) only is correct

(i) and (ii) only are correct
All of the above are correct (Answer)

of

34.

Road marking A (dotted line) in the sketch ..

A. shows the lanes for road users.

B. divides a road in different sections. (Answer)
C. is only found in a parking area.
35.

Road marking 1 in the sketch, shows you that ..

A. if you are driving in car A, you must stop before this line. (Answer)
B. if you are driving in car A, you must reduce speed and drive on if it is safe.
C. if you are driving in car B, you can pass car A if there are no other vehicles in the intersection.
36.

What is the difference between road marking A and road marking B?

A. There is no difference between the two and both show you that you may not pass other vehicles.
B. Both show you that you may not pass other vehicles but you will find A on all roads and B on freeways only.
C. A shows you that you may not pass other vehicles while B as well shows you that you may not drive over it to
turn into a yard or anything else. (Answer)
37.

When are you allowed to drive in the section left of the yellow line, B in the sketch?

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

Any time when you want to allow another vehicle to pass you.
In daytime when you want to allow another vehicle to pass you.
When on a freeway with 2 lanes in both directions, you want to drive slower than 120 km.
When you have a flat tyre and you want to park there to change it.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

A.
B.
C.

(i), (iii) and (iv) only are correct

(ii) and (iv) only are correct
(Answer)
All of the above are correct

38.

All road signs with a yellow background, like this example, are .. signs.

A. warning
B. temporary (Answer)
C. tourism
39.

When may you NOT pass another vehicle? When you ..

(i) are nearing the top of a hill.

(ii) are nearing a curve.
(iii) can only see 100 m in front of you because of smoke over the road.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A.
B.
C.

(i) only is correct

All of the above are correct (Answer)
(i) and (ii) only are correct

40.

This marking shows you that only .. may park there.

A. busses (Answer)
B. business vehicles
C. mini-busses
41.

You may NOT drive into an intersection when ..

A. the robot (traffic signal) is yellow and you are already in the intersection.
B. the vehicle in front of you wants to turn right and the road is wide enough to pass on the left-hand side.
C. there is not enough space in the intersection to turn right without blocking other traffic. (Answer)
42.

When the robot is red and the green arrow flashes to the right as indicated in the image,
it shows you that ..

A. only pedestrians may walk.

B. if you want to turn right, you may go. (Answer)
C. all traffic must turn right there.
43.

When you were involved in an accident you ..

(i) must immediately stop your vehicle.

(ii) must see if somebody is injured.
(iii) may use a little bit of alcohol for the shock.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A.
B.

(i) and (ii) only are correct (Answer)

(ii) only is correct

C.

All of the above are correct

44.

If you come to a robot and the red light flashes, you must ..

A. stop and wait for the light to change to green before you go.
B. stop and go only if it is safe to do so. (Answer)
C. look out for a roadblock as the light shows you a police stop.
45.

The legal speed which you may drive ..

A. is always 120 km/h outside towns/cities.

B. can be determined by yourself if you look at the number of lanes which the road has.
C. is shown to you by signs next to the road. (Answer)
46.

This sign shows you that ..

A. the road ends.

B. you are not allowed to enter there. (Answer)
C. the entry is for ambulances only.
47.

When do you have right of way?

(i) When you are within a traffic circle.

(ii) When you have stopped first at a four-way stop.
(iii) When you want to turn right at an intersection in a two-way road.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A.
B.
C.

(i) and (ii) only are correct (Answer)

All of the above are correct
(i) only is correct

48.

When this sign is illuminated, it shows you that ..

A. there is no throughway there.

B. there is an unguarded railway crossing ahead.
C. it is a lane only for traffic coming from the front. (Answer)
49.

If you come across an emergency vehicle on the road sounding a siren, you must ..

A. flash you headlights to warn other traffic.

B. give right of way to the emergency vehicle. (Answer)
C. switch on your vehicles emergency lights and blow your hooter.
50.

These road markings show you that ..

A. you are not allowed to pass another vehicle there.

B. a line is going to begin which prohibits you from passing. (Answer)
C. the lane splits into more lanes in the direction of the arrow.
51.

If you want to turn left with your vehicle, you must ..

A. slow down completely, stop and then turn.

B. first move to the right to enable it to turn left easily.
C. give the necessary signal in good time. (Answer)
52.

This sign prohibits you from ..

A. using that section of the road during certain hours.

B. parking there between 09:00 and 16:00.

C. stopping there at certain hours. (Answer)
53.

Which is ALLOWED when towing another vehicle?

(i) A motor car tows another motorcar with a rope and drives 40 km/h.
(ii) You tow another vehicle with a tow-bar.
(iii) A tractor tows a trailer with 10 passengers on it at a speed of 30 km/h.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. All of the above are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) only are correct (Answer)
C. (i) only is correct
54.

This sign shows you that ..

A. no taxis may drive there.

B. no motorcars may drive there. (Answer)
C. you may not park your motorcar there.
55.

What is true with regards to seat belts?

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

If your vehicle has seat belts in the rear, it must be worn.

You need not wear a seat belt when reversing.
Children younger than 14 years need not wear seat belts.
If the front seat has a seat belt, your only passenger may not sit at the back where there is no seat belt.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

A.
B.
C.

All of the above are correct

(i), (ii) and (iv) only are correct (Answer)
(i) only is correct

56. This sign shows you that you .

A.
B.
C.

may not drive there between 06:00 and 09:00. (Answer)

may not park there for more than 3 hours.
are only allowed to drive there between 06:00 and 09:00.

57.

If you only have a learners licence for a light motor vehicle, ..

(i) there must be someone with you in the vehicle with the same driving licence.
(ii)
you are not allowed to drive on a freeway.
(ii) no passengers are allowed with you in the vehicle.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A.
B.
C.

All the above are correct

Only (i) and (iii) are correct
Only (i) is correct (Answer)

58.

This sign shows you that ..

A.
B.
C.

the area is for motor car taxis only.

you can drive there if you wish.
you must drive there. (Answer)

59.

The thread pattern of your vehicles tyres may not be less than .. mm.

A.
B.
C.

0,75
1 (Answer)
1,5

60.

This sign shows you that ..

A.
B.
C.

you must use that part of the road.

you can use that part of the road if you wish. (Answer)
there is parking for motor cars there.

61.

The distance it takes the driver of a motor vehicle to stop is ..

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

longer on a wet road than on a dry road.

longer if the vehicle is travelling at a higher speed.
longer if the vehicle is loaded.
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

A.
B.
C.

None of the above is correct

All of the above are correct (Answer)
(i) only is correct

This sketch is a representation of the controls of a light motor vehicle. Study it and then answer questions 62 to
68.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Rear view mirror

Windscreen wiper
Side mirror
Steering wheel
Indicator lever
Gear lever
Handbrake
Clutch pedal
Footbrake
Accelerator

62.

To select a gear, you must use numbers ..

A.
B.
C.

7&9
5&8
6 & 8 (Answer)

63.

To stop your vehicle, you must use number ..

A.
B.
C.

9 (Answer)
8
7

64.

Number .. is not found in an automatic vehicle.

A.
B.

2
6

C.

8 (Answer)

65.

To turn, number .. is used.

A.
B.
C.

4 (Answer)
5
10

66.

To ensure that your parked vehicle does not move, use number .

A.
B.
C.
67.

7 (Answer)
8
9
To accelerate your vehicle, you must use number ..

A.
B.
C.

6
8
10 (Answer)

68.

What controls must you use when you are going to turn sharp?

A.
B.
C.

1, 3, 5, 6 and 8 only
3, 4, 5, 9 and 10 only
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 only (Answer)

10