TEST A

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

2. Sign L9 warns you about … ahead

A. a first-aid post
B. a railway crossing
C. roads which cross

3. Under what 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.
C. Under no circumstances.

4. Sign CC9 is found at a ….

A. traffic circle where right of way is applicable.
B. Dangerous place where roadwork is being do
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 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

6. What does a warning sign L10 show you?

A. Roads cross ahead and other vehicles from the side must stop or yield at the intersection.
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
C. on a trailer

8. Sign B6 shows you that you…….

A. must only drive straight on.
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
B. swerve and stop next to it
C. swerve and pass

10. Sign E1
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 you hooter

11. Unless otherwise shown by a sign, the general speed limit in a town or city is …km/h.
A. 60
B. 80
C. 100

12. Sign P2 shows you that……..

A. it is special lane for cyclists
B. no cyclists are allowed there
C. you must be on the lookout of cyclists

13. The furthest that your vehicle’s dim lights may shine in front of you is …..m
A. 45
B. 100
C. 150

14. What does sign E4 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. (i) only is correct
B. (ii) and (iii) only are correct
C. (i) and (iii) only are correct

15. You may not……..

A. have passengers in the vehicle if you only have a learner’s licence
B. leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running
C. drive in reverse for more and 100m

16. Road marking Z5 warns you that…..

A. there is a level crossing with one railway line ahead.
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 you indicators
B. check the blind spot
C. look in the rear view mirror
18. Sign R1 shows you that the road……….
A. winds
B. is untarred.
C. Is slippery

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
C. apply the brakes lightly and then change lanes.

20. What does sign A3 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.

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. (i) and (iii) only are correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. (i) only is correct

22. Sign U4 shows you that the road…..

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

23. You are not allowed to stop….

A. opposite a vehicle where the roadway in 10m wide
B. where you are also not allowed to park
C. 5m from a bridge

24. Sign E3 shows you that…..

A. there is a road with two lanes ahead
B. you are not allowed to drive there without permission
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
road
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

26. What does sign S1 when it flashes show you?

A. The police have a blockade ahead
B. There is danger in the road ahead
C. There is a robot ahead
27. At an intersection….
A. pedestrians who are already crossing the road when the red man signals starts showing have
right of way
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 sign B1 show you?

A. That sign is applicable for 50m
B. You may not drive faster than 50km/h
C. You may not drive slower than 50 km/h

29. The fastest speed at which you may tow a vehicle with a rope is ….km/h
A. 60
B. 45
C. 30

30. Sign J8 shows you the …..

A. maximum speed allowed at night
B. recommended speed when your light 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
C. in any manner as long as you use your indicator in time

32. Sign E9 shows you that………

A. only motorcars may not pass each other
B. no motor vehicles may pass each other
C. there is a bridge ahead where only one vehicle at a time can cross

33. Your vehicle’s headlights must be switched on ……

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

34. Road marking GM1 in the sketch booklet 9…

A. shows the lanes for road users
B. divides the road in tow sections
C. is only found in a parking area

35. Road marking RTM 1 in the sketch booklet sketch 4, shows you that you….
A. if you are driving in car A, must stop before this line
B. if you are driving in car A, must reduce speed and drive on if it is safe
C. if you are driving in car B, can pass car A if there are no other vehicles in the intersection
36. What is the difference between road marking AA6 and road marking Y3?
A. There is no difference between the two and both show that you may not pass other vehicles
B. Both show you that you may not pass other vehicle but you will find AA6 on all roads and Y3
on freeways only
C. AA6 shows you that you may pass other vehicles while Y3 as well shows you that you may not
drive over it to turn into a yard or anything else.

37. When are you allowed to drive in the section left of the yellow line RM4.1 in the sketch booklet
sketch 8 or 10
(i) Any time when you want to allow another vehicle to pass you
(ii) In daytime when you want to allow another vehicle to pass you
(iii) When on a freeway with 2 lanes in both directions, you want to drive slower and 120km/h
(iv) When you have a flat tyre and you want to park there to change it
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i),(iii) and (iv) only are correct
B. (ii) and (iv) only are correct
C. All of the above are correct

38. All road signs with a yellow background e.g. R10 are……….signs
A. warning
B. temporary
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 100m in front of you because of smoke over the road
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i) only is correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. (i) and (ii) only are correct

40. Marking BB3 shows you that only……may park there

A. buses
B. business vehicles
C. minibuses

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 without blocking other traffic

42. When the robot is red and the green arrow flashes to the right as indicated in X5, it shoes you
that
A. only pedestrians may walk
B. if you want to turn right, you may go
C. all traffic must turn right
43. When you were involved in an accident you…..
(i) must immediately stop you vehicle
(ii) must see if somebody is injured
(iii) may use a little bit of alcohol for the shock
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i) and (ii) only are correct
B. (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 safe to do so
C. look out for a roadblock as the light shows you police stop

45. The legal speed which you may drive…..

A. is always 120km/h outside town/cities
B. can be determined by yourself if you look at the number which the road has
C. is shown to you by signs next to the road

46. Sign A8 shows you that……

A. the road ends
B. you are not allowed to enter there
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. (i) and (ii) only are correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. (i) only is correct

48. When sign X8 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

49. If you come across an emergency vehicle on the road sounding a siren, you must..
A. flash your headlights to warn other traffic
B. give right of way to the emergency vehicle
C. switch on your vehicles emergency lights and blow your hooter

50. Road markings AA4 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
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 him to turn left easily
C. give the necessary signal in good time

52. Sign L4 prohibits you from…

A. using that section of the road during certain hours.
B. parking there between 9am and 4pm
C. stopping there at certain times

69. Which is ALLOWED when towing another vehicle?

(i) A motor car tows another motorcar with a rope and drives 40km/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
C. (i) only is correct

70. Sign F5 shows you that……….

A. no taxi’s may drive there
B. no motorcars may drive there
C. you may not park you motorcar there

71. What is true with regard to seat belts?

(i) If your vehicle has seat belts in the rear, it must be worn
(ii) You need not wear a seat belt when reversing
(iii) Children younger than 14 years need not wear seat belts
(iv) If the front seat has seat belts your only passenger may not sit at the back where there is no
seat belt
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. All of the above are correct
B. (i),(ii) and (iv) only are correct
C. (i) only is correct

72. Sign K3 shows you that you……

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

73. If you only have a learner’s 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
(iii) no passengers are allowed with you in the vehicle
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. All the above are correct
B. Only (i) and (iii) are correct
C. Only (i) is correct
74. Sign C3 shows you that……
A. the area is for motor car taxi’s only
B. you can drive there if you wish
C. you must drive there

75. The tread pattern of your vehicle’s tyres mat not be less than ……mm
A. 0.75
B. 1
C. 1.5

76. Sign G9 shows you that ……

A. you must use that part of the road
B. you can use that part of the road if you wish
C. there is parking for motor cars there

77. To select a gear, you must use numbers…..

A. 7 & 9
B. 5 & 8
C. 6 & 8

78. To stop you vehicle, you must use number …..

A. 9
B. 8
C. 7

79. Number …… is not found is an automatic vehicle

A. 2
B. 6
C. 8

80. To turn, number ….is used

A. 4
B. 5
C. 10

81. To ensure that you parked vehicle does not move, use number ….
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9

82. To accelerate your vehicle, you must use number……

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10

83. What controls must you use when you are going to turn sharp?
A. 1,3,5,6 and 8 only
B. 3,4,5,9, and 10 only
C. 1,3,4,5,6,8,9, and 10 only
84. The distance it takes the driver of a motor vehicle to stop is ………..
(i) longer on a wet road than on a dry road
(ii) longer if the vehicle is traveling at a higher speed
(iii) longer if the vehicle is loaded
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. None of the above are correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. (i) only is correct

TEST B

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

2. Sign L9 warns you about … ahead

A. a first-aid post
B. a railway crossing
C. roads which cross

3. Under what 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.
C. Under no circumstances.

4. Sign CC9 is found at a ….

A. traffic circle where right of way is applicable.
B. Dangerous place where roadwork is being do
C. Sharp curve to the right

5. You may not obtain a learner’s licence if ….

(i) you already have a licence that authorises 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), (ii) and (iii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) only are correct
C. (i) only is correct

6. Sign O9 warns you that there is ….

A. possibly pedestrians ahead
B. a marked pedestrian crossing ahead
C. possibly school kids close to or in the road
7. When are you allowed to drive your vehicle on the right-hand side of a road with traffic in
both directions?
A. When you switch the emergency lights of your vehicle on
B. When a traffic officer orders you to do so
C. Under no circumstances

8. Sign B8 shows you that you…..

A. can expect a sharp bend to the right
B. will get a one-way road to the right
C. must turn right at the next road

9. You are not allowed to stop….

A. where you are also prohibited to park
B. 5m from a bridge
C. opposite a vehicle, where the roadway is 10m wide

10. Sign Q7 shows you that…..

A. the road narrows from both side
B. the freeway end
C. there is a narrow bridge ahead

11. Road marking RTM 1 in sketch 4 in the sketch booklet shows you that you…
A. if you are driving in A, must stop before this line and drive on when it is safe
B. if you are driving in A, must reduce speed and drive on if it is safe
C. if you are diving in B, can pass A if there are no other vehicles in the intersection

12. Warning sign S3 shows you that…

A. there is a possibility of a flood ahead
B. the road ends because of water ahead
C. there is a low water bridge ahead

13. At an intersection……
A. you must yield to oncoming traffic if you want to turn right
B. vehicles have the right of way over pedestrians
C. you can use a stop sign as a yield sign if there is no other traffic

14. Road marking Y3 shows you that

A. the road surface is uneven
B. traffic may not overtake or cross it on either side
C. it is a lane reserved for buses only

15. When you want to change lanes and drive from L1 to L2(sketch booklet 8) you must
(i) only do it when it is safe to do so
(ii) switch your indicators on in time to show what you are going to do
(iii) use the mirror(s) of your vehicle to ensure that you know of other traffic
CHOOSE THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. Only (i) and (ii) are correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct
16. Road marking Z5 warns you that…..
A. there is a level crossing with one railway line ahead
B. roads cross ahead
C. the freeway end ahead

17. If you see that someone wants to overtake you, you must…..
(i) keep to the left as far as is safe
(ii) not drive faster
(iii) give hand signals to allow the person to pass safely
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i) and (ii) only are correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. (ii) only is correct

18. When you see sign A6 you must…..

A. know that that section of the road is for the use of pedestrians only
B. give right of way to pedestrians who would like to cross the street
C. stop because school kids might cross the road

19. When you drive…..

A. you must have two hands on the steering wheel
B. your vision of the road and the traffic must be unobstructed
C. you must wear shoes with rubber soles

20. Sign R1 warns you that the road…..

A. has many curves
B. is slippery when it is wet
C. the surface is damaged

21. 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 that the road has
C. is shown to you by signs next to the road

22. Sign O4 warns you that…..

A. there is a compulsory police stop ahead
B. there is a robot ahead
C. you are now entering an urban area

23. Where may you legally stop with you vehicle?

A. 4m from a tunnel
B. 5m from a pedestrian crossing
C. 6m from a railway crossing

24. What does warning sign O3 show you?

A. The road winds ahead
B. A number of sharp curves is ahead
C. A concealed entrance to the left is followed by one to the right
25. If you are driving towards the circle in Z4 and there are also vehicles from the other three
sides, you…..
A. must always wait for the vehicle from the right before you drive on
B. may drive on if you were the first vehicle over the line
C. must stop with all the vehicles and only drive on when it is safe

26. Sign BB4 shows you that only …. May park there
A. goods vehicles that load or unload
B. motorcars that load or unload
C. construction vehicles

27. You may not…..

(i) run the engine of your vehicle unattended
(ii) use your vehicle without a cap on the fuel tank
(iii) spin the wheels of your vehicle when pulling off
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i) and (ii) only are correct
B. (ii) only is correct
C. All of the above are correct

28. When the robot is red and the green arrow flashes to the right (X5), it shows you that
A. only pedestrians may walk
B. if you want to turn right, you may go
C. all traffic must turn right there

29. What is the maximum period of time that a vehicle may be parked in one place on a road
outside urban area?
A. 7 days
B. 48 hours
C. 24 hours

30. When you see sign S7 you must…..

A. look out for road works where tractors operate
B. know that only agricultural vehicles may drive there
C. be on the lookout for agricultural vehicles that may be on the road

31. When may you not pass another vehicle? When you…..
(i) are nearing the tip of a hill
(ii) are nearing a curve
(iii) can only see 100m in front of you because of smoke over the road
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i) only is correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. (i) and (ii) only are correct

32. Warning sign Q4 shows you that…..

A. the road which you are driving is going to change to a gravel road
B. potholes are to be found on the road ahead
C. the road is ending ahead
33. If you come to a traffic light and the red light flashes, you must…..
A. stop and wait for the light to change to green before you go
B. stop and only go if it is safe to do so
C. look out for a roadblock as the light shows you a police stop

34. What does sign J8 show you?

A. You are not allowed to travel faster than 100 km/h at night
B. If you cannot see more than 100m in front of you, switch your lights on
C. Dangerous conditions for the next 100 km

35. The furthest that your vehicle’s dim lights may shine in front of you , is …m
A. 45
B. 100
C. 150

36. Road markings RTM3 in the sketch booklet 8,….

A. shows you that you may not stop further than the front one of the two
B. are the lines where pedestrians walk
C. are lines that indicate another traffic lane

37. What is important with regard to the hooter of your vehicle?

A. The tone of pitch of the sound may not change
B. Someone must hear it from a distance of at least 45m
C. You may use it to get the attention of someone that you would like to offer a lift

38. Look in the sketch booklet, sketch 6, When you see road marking (a), you…
A. may not park there because it is parking for ambulances only
B. may not park there at all
C. know it is a lane reserved for emergency vehicles

39. You may…..

A. drive you vehicle on the sidewalk
B. allow your vehicle to move backwards only if it is safe to do so
C. leave the engine of you vehicle running when you put petrol in it

40. If you see sign B2 you know that…..

A. vehicles with a mass of 10 tonne and less may not drive there
B. vehicles with a mass of more than 10 tonne may not drive there
C. that section of the road can only carry vehicles that weigh up to 10 tonne

41. 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. Only (i) and (ii) are correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. Only (i) is correct
42. Arrow E in the sketch booklet, sketch 5, shows you that you…..
A. must turn right from that lane
B. can turn right or move straight on if it safe
C. can still change lanes if you want to go on straight

43. The last action that you must take before moving to another lane is to…..
A. switch on you indicator
B. check the blind spot
C. look in the rear view mirror

44. Sign N3 shows you that there is a …..

A. sharp curve to the left ahead
B. obstruction left of the road
C. detour to the left

45. You may overtake another vehicle on the left-hand side….

(i) when that vehicle is going to turn right and the road is wide enough that it is not
necessary to drive on the shoulder
(ii) where the road has two lanes for traffic in the same direction
(iii) if a police officer instructs you to do so
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (iii) only is correct
B. (ii) and (iii) only are correct
C. All of the above are correct

46. Road marking Y1 shows you that you must…..

A. stop
B. look out for school kids
C. yield to all users of the road and possibly also trains

47. The licence for your vehicle(clearance certificate) is valid for

A. 12 months
B. 90 days
C. 21 days

48. Sign DD7 shows you that…..

A. the road turning to the right, ends ahead
B. you are not allowed to turn right there
C. there is a T-junction to the right

49. Your vehicle’s headlights must be switched on ….

(i) at any time of the day when you cannot see persons and vehicles 150m in front of you
(ii) from sunset to sunrise
(iii) when it rains and you cannot see vehicles 100m in front of you
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (ii) only is correct
B. (i) and (ii) only are correct
C. All of the above are correct
50. Sign T2 shows you that there is a
A. curve to the left ahead
B. temporary obstruction left of the road
C. temporary detour to the left

51. At an intersection…..
A. you must yield to oncoming traffic if you want to turn right
B. vehicles have the right of way over pedestrians
C. you can use a stop sign as a yield sign if there s no other traffic

52. Sign A2 shows you that you must…..

A. turn left at the stop sign
B. stop and then turn left or drive straight on
C. stop but if you want to turn left, you can use it as a yield sign

69. The maximum distance between two vehicles which are being towed is …m
A. 1,8
B. 2,5
C. 3,5

70. Sign F6 forbids….

A. minibuses to drive past this sign
B. all motor vehicles to drive past this sign
C. minibuses to pick up passengers

71. The lights of your vehicle parked on a public road between sunset and sunrise need not
kept lighted when the vehicle is parked…
(i) 10 m from a lighted street lamp
(ii) next to the roadway of the road
(iii) in a demarcated parking area
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. All of the above are correct
B. Only (i) and (iii) are correct
C. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct

72. Sign K3 shows you that you…..

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

73. It is illegal when you drive and a passenger…..

A. sits directly behind you when you only have a learner’s licence
B. fiddles with the motor radio’s volume knob
C. rides on the bumber of you vehicle

74. Sign G9 shows you that…..

A. you must use that part of the road
B. you can use that part of the road if you wish
C. there is parking for motor cars there
75. The tread pattern of your vehicle’s tyres may not be less than …mm
A. 0.75
B. 1
C. 1.5

76. Sign F5 shows you that…..

A. no taxi’s may drive there
B. no motor cars may drive there
C. you may not park you motor car there

77. To turn, number ….is used

A. 4
B. 5
C. 10

78. Number …… is not found is an automatic vehicle

A. 2
B. 6
C. 8

79. To ensure that you parked vehicle does not move, use number ….
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9

80. To select a gear, you must use numbers…..

A. 7 & 9
B. 5 & 8
C. 6 & 8

81. To accelerate your vehicle, you must use number……

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10

82. To stop you vehicle, you must use number …..

A. 9
B. 8
C. 7

83. The distance it takes the driver of a motor vehicle to stop is ………..
(i) longer on a wet road than on a dry road
(ii) longer if the vehicle is traveling at a higher speed
(iii) longer if the vehicle is loaded
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. None of the above are correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. (i) only is correct
84. What controls must you use when you are going to turn sharp?
A. 1,3,5,6 and 8 only
B. 3,4,5,9, and 10 only
C. 1,3,4,5,6,8,9, and 10 only

TEST C

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

2. Sign L9 warns you about … ahead

A. a first-aid post
B. a railway crossing
C. roads which cross

3. Under what 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.
C. Under no circumstances.

4. Sign CC9 is found at a ….

A. traffic circle where right of way is applicable.
B. Dangerous place where roadwork is being do
C. Sharp curve to the right

5. You may not obtain a learner’s 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 fo 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. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iii) only are correct

6. What does warning sign M1 show you?

A. Roads cross ahead and you may have to stop or yield at the intersection
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. When are you allowed to drive your vehicle on the right-hand side of a road with traffic in
both directions?
A. When you switch the emergency lights of your vehicle on
B. When a traffic officer orders you to do so
C. Under no circumstances
8. Sign N8 shows you that there …..
A. is two-way traffic at the following road that crosses the road you are on
B. are two lanes ahead in different directions
C. is two-way traffic ahead on the one-way road you are traveling on

9. The only instance where you may stop on a freeway is …..

A. to obey a road traffic sign
B. for a rest during a tiring journey
C. to pick up hitchhikers

10. Sign B7 shows you that you…..

A. can expect a sharp bend to the left
B. must turn left at the next road
C. will get a one-way road to the left

11. You are not allowed to stop

A. where you are also not allowed to park
B. Opposite a vehicle, where the roadway is 10 m wide
C. 5m from a bridge

12. Sign Q10 warns you that

A. the road in uneven
B. there are speed bumps in the road
C. there are potholes in the road

13. You are not allowed to stop…..

A. on the pavement
B. with the front of your vehicle facing oncoming traffic
D. next to any obstructions in the road

14. Road marking Y3 shows you that…..

A. the road surface is uneven
B. traffic may not pass or cross it on either side
C. it is a lane reserved for buses only

15. What is important with regard to the hooter of your vehicle?

A. The tone of pitch of the sound may not change
B. Someone must hear it from a distance of at least 45m
C. You may use it to get the attention of someone that you would like to offer a lift

16. When you see sign P6, you must slow down because…..
A. the surface of the road is uneven on the left-hand side
B. there is a dual track railway line in front
C. there is a motor gate on the left-hand side of the road
17. When you were involved in an accident you…..
(i) must immediately stop you vehicle
(ii) must determine the damage to the vehicle
(iii) may refuse to give your name and address to anybody except to the police
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i) and (ii) only are correct
B. (ii) only is correct
C. All of the above are correct

18. What does sign Q6 show you?

A. The road temporarily narrows from both sides
B. The freeway temporarily ends ahead
C. Only one vehicle can pass through the obstacle ahead

19. When you drive…..

A. you must have two hands on the steering sheel
B. your vision of the road and the traffic must be unobstructed
C. you must wear shoes with rubber soles

20. What does warning sign U3 show you?

A. The road on which you are driving is going to change to a gravel road
B. Potholes are to be found on the road ahead
C. The road is ending ahead

21. Road marking RTM1 in the sketch booklet, sketch 4 shows you that you,…..
A. if you are driving in car A, must stop before this line
B. if you are driving in car A, must reduce speed and drive on if it safe
C. if you are driving in car B, can pass car A if there are no other vehicles in the
intersection

22. Marking BB8 shows you that only ….. pay park there
A. Minibuses
B. municipal buses
C. motor cycles

23. When you want to change lanes and drive from L1 to L2(sketch booklet 8) you must…
(i) only do it when if is safe to do so
(ii) switch your indicators on in time to show what you are going to do
(iii) use the mirror(s) of your vehicle to ensure that you know of other traffic
CHOOSE THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. Only (i) and (ii) are correct
B. All the above are correct
C. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct

24. What does warning sign O3 show you?

A. The road winds ahead
B. A number of sharp curves is ahead
C. A concealed entrance to the left is followed by one to the right
25. If you are driving towards the circle in Z4 and there are also vehicles from the other
three sides, you …..
A. must always wait for the vehicle from your right before you drive on
B. may drive on if you were the first vehicle over the line
C. must stop with all the vehicles and only drive on when it is safe

26. If you see sign E3…..

A. you may only drive there if you have special permission
B. no vehicles may drive there because only pedestrians may walk there
C. it shows two-way traffic ahead

27. You may not…..

(i) run the engine of your vehicle unattended
(ii) use your vehicle without a cap on the fuel tank
(iii) spin the wheels of your vehicle when pulling off
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i) and (ii) only are correct
B. (ii) only is correct
C. All of the above are correct

28. When the robot is red and the green arrow flashes to the left as indicated in X6, it
shows you that …….
A. only pedestrians may walk
B. if you want to turn left, you may go
C. all traffic must turn left there

29. 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 100m in front of you because of smoke over the road
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (i) only is correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. (i) and (ii) only are correct

30. If you see sign B2 you know that…..

A. vehicles with a mass of 10 tonne and lass may not drive there
B. vehicles with a mass of more that 10 tonne may not drive there
C. that section of the road can only carry vehicles that weigh up to 10 tonne

31. 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

32. Warning sign S5 shows you that….

A. there is a possibility of a flood ahead
B. the road end because of water ahead
C. there is alow water bridge ahead
 33. 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. Only (i) and (ii) are correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. Only (i) is correct

34. When you get to sign T8, you must…..

A. choose to turn left or right or drive straight after you have stopped
B. be ready to stop and turn left or right
C. when you want to drive on straight, ignore it because traffic from the sides must stop

35. If you come to the traffic light 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
C. lookout for a roadblock as the light shows you a police stop

36. Road marking Y4 is a …..

A. pedestrian crossing where you must stop for pedestrians
B. painted island where you are not allowed to drive on or stop
C. chevron that indicates a curve to the left

37. Look at sketch 4 in the sketch booklet, Vehicle B…..

A. can drive past vehicle A if there are no other vehicles
B. can drive over the stop line following vehicle A if there are no oncoming vehicles
C. must stop behind vehicle A, drive nearer if that vehicle has driven off, stop immediately
behind the stop line and drive on when it is safe to do so

38. Look in the sketch booklet, sketch 6. When you see road marking (a), you…..
A. may not park there because it is parking for ambulances only
B. may not park there at all
C. know it is a lane reserved for emergency vehicles

39. You may ….

A. leave your vehicle’s engine running without supervision
B. allow someone to ride on the bumper of you vehicle
C. put your arm out the window only to give legal hand signals

40. What does sign J8 show you?

A. You are not allowed to travel faster than 100 km/h at night
B. If you cannot see more than 100m in front of you, switch your lights on
C. Dangerous conditions for the next 100 km

41. What is the maximum period of time that a vehicle may be parked in one place on a
road outside urban areas?
A. 7 days
B. 48 hours
C. 24 hours
 42. Sign A2 shows you that you must …..
A. turn left at the stop sign
B. stop and then turn left or drive straight on
C. stop but if you want to turn left, you can use it as a yield sign

43. The last action that you must take before moving to another lane is to …..
A. switch on you indicator
B. check the blind spot
C. look in the rear view mirror

44. Sign B1 shows you the…..

A. fastest speed that you may drive
B. distance to the next off-ramp
C. slowest speed that you may dirve

45. At an intersection …..

A. you must yield to oncoming traffic if you want to turn right
B. vehicles have the right of way over pedestrians
C. you can use a stop sign as a yield if there is no other traffic

46. Sign T1 shows you that there is a/an…..

A. curve to the right ahead
B. obstruction to the right of the road
C. detour to the right

47. You may overtake another vehicle on the left-hand side…..

(i) when that vehicle is going to turn right and the road is wide enough that it is not
necessary to drive on the shoulder
(ii) where the road has two lanes for traffic in the same direction
(iii) if a police officer instructs you to do so
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (iii) only is correct
B. (ii) and (iii) only are correct
C. All of the above are correct

48. Arrow E in the sketch booklet, sketch 5, show you that you…..
A. must turn right from that lane
B. can turn right or move straight on if it is safe
C. can still change lanes if you want to go on straight

49. The license for your vehicle(clearance certificate) is valid for…..

A. 12 months
B. 90 days
C. 21 days

50. Sign DD5 shows you that…..

A. The road turning to the left, ends ahead
B. you are not allowed to turn left there
C. there’s a T-junction to the left
51. Your vehicle’s headlights must be switched on …..
(i) at any time of the day when you cannot see persons and vehicles 150m in front of you
(ii) from sunset to sunrise
(iii) when it rains and you cannot see vehicle 100m in front of you
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. (ii) only is correct
B. (i) and (ii) only are correct
C. All of the above are correct

52. Sign N3 shows you that there is a …..

A. sharp curve to the left ahead
B. Obstruction left of the road
C. Detour to the left

69. The tread pattern of your vehicle’s tyres mat not be less than … mm
A. 0.75
B. 1
C. 1.5

70. Sign C3 shows you that…..

A. you must drive there
B. you can drive there if you wish
C. the area is for motor car taxi’s only

71. The lights of your vehicle parked on a public road between sunset and sunrise need not
kept lighted when the vehicle is parked…..
(i) 10 m from a lighted street lamp
(ii) next to the roadway of the road
(iii) in a demarcated parking area
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A. All of the above are correct
B. Only (i) and (iii) are correct
C. Only (ii) and (iii) are correct

72. Sign F6 forbids …..

A. Minibuses to drive past this sign
B. all motor vehicles to drive past this sign
C. minibuses to pick up passengers

73. the maximum distance between two vehicle which are being towed is …m
A. 1,8
B. 2,5
C. 3,5

74. Sign K3 shows you that you….

A. may not drive there between 06:00 and 09:00
B. may nor park there for more than 3 hours
C. are only allowed to drive there between 06:00 and 09:00
75. It is illegal when you drive and a passenger…..
A. sits directly behind you when you only have a learner’s licence
B. fiddles with the motor radio”s volume knob
C. rides on the bumper of your vehicle

76. sign F5 shows you that

A. no taxi’s may drive there
B. no motor cars may drive there
D. you may not park your motor car there

77. To stop your vehicle, you must use number

A. 9
B. 8
C. 7

78. The distance it takes the driver of a motor vehicle to stop it is …..
(i) longer on a wet road than on a dry road
(ii) longer if the vehicle is travelling at a higher speed
(iii) longer if the vehicle is loaded
SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION
A.. None of the above are correct
B. All of the above are correct
C. (i) only is correct

79. To accelerate you vehicle, you must use number

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10

80. Number …. Is not found is an automatic vehicle

A. 1
B. 6
C. 8

81. To select a gear, you must use number…..

A. 7 & 9
B. 5 & 8
C. 6 & 8

82. To turn, number …. Is used

A. 4
B. 5
C. 10

83. What controls must you use when you are going to turn sharp?
A. 1,3,5,6 and 8 only
B. 3,4,5,9 and 10 only
C. 1,3,4,5,6,8,9 and 10 only
84. To ensure that your vehicle does not move, use number …..
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9