Know The Rules Of The Road!
Learners Licence Test
Here is a chance to get the real feel on what to expect on the learners test
Instructions on how to test yourself using this book:
- Choose one of the answers given below each question and see if you got it right by turning over to the provided answer sheet.
| 1. When driving on the road you are not allowed to stop... | 2. What is the speed limit on all national roads? |
| I) At any place where you will obstruct other coming
traffic II) Opposite another vehicle, where the road is 8m or 10m wide; III) At any place where you would obscure a road traffic sign A. II & III B. I, II & III C. I & III |
A. 100km/h B.120 km/h C. 160 km/h |
| 3. Before changing road lanes, which of the following must you do? | 4. Where is it allowed for you to stop your car? |
| A. Give a signal that you want to change lanes B. Slow down, indicate, then turn casually C. Check for traffic in all 5 blind spot, signal and change lanes when it is safe to do so |
A. 4m from a tunnel B. 5m from a roadway crossing C. 9m from a pedestrian crossing |
| 5. After obtaining your learners licence, it will only be valid for; | 6. A Learner driver may not... |
| A. 12 months B. 18 months C. 16 months |
A. Carry passengers B. Leave the engine running while the vehicle is unattended C. drive on a freeway |
| 7. The following is not permitted on a freeway... | 8. When you are driving which of the following, you must be able to do? |
| A. Crossing B. Jogging C. Riding a pedal cycle D. None of the above |
A. Wearing shoes with rubber soles B. Have both hands on the steering wheel C. Able to see clearly the road and traffic ahead of you. |
| 9.What are the rules of towing? | 10. You are towing a car and that car has defective brakes, what must you do? |
| I. Not more than one passenger in the towed car II. A tractor is allowed to pull a trailer carrying 10 passengers if travelling at 30 km/h III. When towing a car on a freeway at 30km/h you may tow using a tow rope A) I & II B) III & I C) II & III |
A. Tow the car with a tow-bar; B. Using a rope of shorter than 3.5m C. Not caring more than 3 passengers |
| 11. What km/m a driver cannot exceed, when towing a car with a tow rope | 12. By law you will not be allowed to get a learners licence if you: |
| A. 80 B. 30 C. 20 |
A. Already have an existing licence
B. If the licence is temporarily suspended and the suspension has not expired C. If you already have a car |
| 13. When can a driver switch on the headlights? | 14. When can a driver park on a sidewalk or pavement? |
| i) Only at sunset ii) If road users and vehicles not visible within 150m from the driver iii) When the sun goes down until it rises iv) In rain or mist and the driver cannot see 80m in front A. ii, iii and iv B. ii and iv C. i, ii, iii, iv |
A. When you have stopped at a gate, waiting for it to open B. When you see other cars parking C. When taking a rest from driving many hours |
| 15. The legal speed you are allowed to drive is ... | 16. Which of the following is considered to be an offence? |
| A. 100km/h on urban roads B. Shown by road signs alongside the roadway C. Can be decided by you |
A. Parking within 4m from an intersection B. Parking within 4m from the outside edge of a roadway C. Parking within 4m from a robot in a parking bay |
| 17. Which car has the right of way at a traffic circle? | 18. An emergency vehicle sounding a siren, is approaching, you must ... |
| I) The one already in the circle; II) The car that's approaching the circle III) The one that is first at the stop line A. II & III B. I C. I & III D. All of the above |
A. Speed your car, so it will not catch you up B. Give immediate right of way C. Warn other traffic by flashing your headlights |
| 19. The only time a driver is allowed to stop on a freeway, is ... | 20. How close from a tunnel or subway are you allowed to stop? |
| A. When you want to have a smoke break B. To obey a road sign C. When you are tired of driving |
A. Not closer than 3.5 m B. Not closer than 5m C. Not closer than 6m |
| 21. Towing a car. The permitted distance between the two cars must... | 22. When is it not allowed for you to enter an intersection? |
| A. Must not be more than 3m B. Must not be more than 4m C. Must not be more than 3.5m |
A. If your car will block the traffic B. When you see that you will have to stop the car halfway across the intersection C. When the robot is red D. All of the the above |
| 23. A driver can enter a public road when .... | 24. In what situation as a driver are you allowed to drive on the right hand side of a two way road? |
| A. Indicate on time and just enter B. The road is clear of traffic and you can see that you can enter without obstructing other coming cars C. There is traffic nut its moving slowly |
A. When a police officer or traffic cop orders you to do so B. Under no circumstances C. Only if you have your emergency lights on |
| 25. Any occurring road accident must be reported within... | 26. Basic rules about your hotter... |
| A. 24 hours B. 36 hours C. 48 hours |
A. It must be heard for at least 90m B. It must sound like an emergency siren C. The tone or pitch of the sound must not change |
| 27. When approaching the robot and the red light is flashing, what must you do? | 28. In a case where you want to turn to the left side, you must ... |
| A. Watch out for a police roadblock. B. Stop and when its safe proceed only, treat it as a at a four way stop C. Stop and wait until the light turns green |
A. Move to the right and then turn left casually B. Slow down first, indicate, and then turn C. Indicate on time, then turn when safe to do so |
| 29. If you will be turning to the right or left hand side, you must... | 30. When another car wants to overtake you, you must ... |
| A. Observe at all the five blind spots, indicate on
time, bring your gear to low and make sure its safe and then turn B. Slow down and turn only when its safe to C. Indicate and then turn |
A. Keep as far left as it is safe B. Show by means of hand signals that it is clear for him to overtake C. Accelerate your car |
| 31. In an urban area how long can you leave your car parked in one place next to a public road? | 32. You are approaching a four way stop, you must... |
A 24 hours B 5 days C. 48 hors D. 7 days |
A. If there is no coming traffic, keep moving B. Stop behind another car and drive off together with it C. Stop regardless of whether there is other traffic or not, and only proceed when its safe to do so |
| 33. In what driving situation may you pass another car on the left hand side? | 34. Its safe to let the engine car run when filing up petrol? |
| I. When a car is turning right at a corner & it is safe
to do so without driving on the shoulder of the road II. Driving on a road with two or more lanes going in the same direction III. When the car in front of you is moving slowly A. I & III B. I & II C. I, II & III |
A. True B. False |
| 35. It is considered safe for the driver to... | 36. The traffic light is red and the green arrow flashes to the right, what does it mean? |
| A. Allow the passenger to ride on the bumper of a car B. Not attend the car while the engine is running C. Use hand signals on a freeway in a emergency |
A. All traffic must turn right B. If you want to turn right you may proceed. C. Pedestrians are allowed to cross |
| 37. Maximum speed on the freeway is... | 38. The minimum depth of tread allowed on a tyres is... |
| A. 120km/h B. 180km/h C. 140km/h |
A. 0.75mm B. 1 mm C. 1.25 |
| 39. When must seatbelts be put on? | 40. The driver is the only one who MUST have his seatbelt on and the passengers may and may not... |
| A. When approaching a traffic officer B. When driving at all times C. When going for long road distances only |
A. True B. False |
| 41. When a drivers is transporting goods, the goods must... | 42. By law any car will be taken away if left... |
| A. Not touch the road surface B. Not obscure the drivers view of the road C. Not stick out more than 1.8m at the rear D. All of the above |
A. For more than 24hrs in the same place next to a public road in a
rural area B. For 5 days in the same place next to a public road in a urban area C. All of above |
| 43. The safest following distance at all speeds is ... | 44. When are you permitted to drive with only your park lights on? |
| A. 5 seconds B. 2 seconds C. 3 seconds |
A. At night B. When it is raining C. Not at all |
| 45. The last thing you would do just before turning your car to another lane is ... | 46. If an accident occurs, the first thing you must do is... |
| A. Turn on your indicator B. Check your blind spot C. Look in your rear view mirror |
A. Stop the car immediately B. Ask for particulars of people involved C. If there is anyone badly injured move them aside, away from the scene |
| 47. You can change a flat tyre on freeway | 48. What is the general speed limit in a town or city is, if not indicated by road signs |
| A. True B. False |
A. 60 km/h B. 100 km/h C. 30 km/h |
| 49. The most important rule when driving on South Africa's roads is ... | 50. The only time as a learner licence holder you can drive a car is when ... |
| A. Never pick up a stranger B. Do not exceed the road speed limit C. Keep left and pass right |
A. You are driving with s person who has a valid drivers licence of
the same code as you B. Driving on a freeway C. Going to work |
| 51. To apply for a learners licence you need to be ... | 52. The following are regarded as a no parking area, except... |
| A. 18 years B. 21 years C. 16 years |
A. Where the road surface is less than 5.5 m wide B. Within 10m of an intersection C. Within 1 m of a fire hydrant |
| 53. If you want to stop next a pedestrian crossing, how close can you | 54. In what driving situation is it allowed for a persons body to stick out from the car? |
| A. Not within 9m of the coming side B. Not within 400 mm of the coming side C. Not within 5m of the coming side. |
A. Never B. Only when giving hand signals C. When greeting someone across the road |
| 55. A car following distance is safe if the car in front suddenly stops and the driver is able to... | 56. You may only use your parking lights on a public road only if... |
| A. Swerve and stop B. Swerve and stop in front of it C. Stop without swerving |
A. You are 15 m of a street lamp B. You are parked in a street that doesn't have parking lines and not bright enough C. You are 10m of a street lamp |
| 57. A cars dim lights should not shine for more than ... | 58. By law you are not allowed to overtake a car ... |
| A. 50m B. 40m C. 45m |
A. In a tunnel B. On a curve C. In misty conditions where you cant see clearly D. All of the above |
| 59. When an urgent stop is required it takes longer on a wet road than a dry road to stop ... | 60. The safest driving tip is ... |
| A. True B. False |
A. When driving on a long distance take a break and have a rest B. Your hands should never let go of the steering wheel C. Always have a passenger with you |




