Code 10/14 Learners licence

answers
Test 3
1. Abandoned vehicles may …

A. Not be removed by anyone.

B. Be removed and impounded by a traffic

officer.
C. Be removed by passers-by who feel that it is likely to be a cause of
danger.
2. This sign tells you that …

A. To yield to pedestrians.
B. To yield at a mini-circle.
C. To yield at some intersections and give way to traffic on the road that
you are approaching.
3. The dipped beams of a motor
vehicle should …
A. i. Be used in urban areas.
ii. Be used in dense traffic.
iii. Strike the road surface not more than 45m ahead of the
vehicle
B. i. Be used in rural areas.
ii. Be used in dense traffic.
iii. Be used when there is no approaching traffic.
C. i. Be used between sunrise and sunset.
ii. Be used on a misty day.
iii. Strike the road surface more than 150m ahead of the vehicle.
4. This sign commands that …

A. You may not overtake on the left in this area.

B. You must drive in the direction of the sign

indicated by the arrow.
C. You may drive to the direction of this sign.
5. You are approaching a pedestrian
crossing. How must you react?

A. Give way to pedestrians who are crossing.

B. You do not have to give way to pedestrians who are waiting to cross.
C. Slow down and hoot.
6. This sign prohibits you from …

A. Picking up hitch-hikers for the next two kilometres.

B. Overtaking for the next 100m.

C. Stopping to pick up hitch-hikers for 500m

beyond the sign.
7. There are certain conditions that
prevent you from obtaining a licence.
They are …
i. You already have a licence for the same class of vehicle.
ii. You have previously been disqualified by a court of law
and this disqualification is still in force.
iii. Your licence has been suspended temporarily and the
suspension has not yet expired.
Select the correct combination
A. None of the above are correct.
B. Only i and ii are correct.
C. All of the above are correct.
8. This sign warns that …

A. There is a sharp junction ahead.

B. There are power pylons ahead.

C. That the dual roadway you are travelling on

comes to an end ahead.
9. You are allowed to unfasten your
seatbelt when reversing. This
statement is …

A. False.
B. True only in certain situations.

C. True.
10. This sign warns that …

A. There is a possibility of slow moving vehicles

ahead.
B. There is a gravel road ahead.
C. There are road works ahead.
11. Which statement is not correct?

A. You may not stop in a tunnel.

B. A hooter may be used to greet friends.

C. On freeways, the speed limit for light motor vehicles is 120km/h.
12. This sign warns that …

A. There are dangerous curves ahead.

B. There is reduced visibility ahead.

C. There is a slippery road ahead especially in

wet weather.
13. You are driving on a public road
and your cellular phone rings. What
must you do?

A. Answer the call if you feel it is safe to do so.

B. Pull off the road where it is safe and

allowed, and answer your call.
C. Answer your call and ask the person to call you later.
14. This hazard marking sign shows
that …

A. There is a hazard and the danger plate

indicates that you must pass the hazard on
the side to which the white stripes point.
B. There are sharp bends to the left.
C. There is a ditch next to the road.
15. Is it advisable to drive with the left
foot on your clutch pedal?

A. Yes, because it will enable you to achieve a smooth movement.

B. Yes, it is a place to rest your foot.

C. No, because it could cause unnecessary

wear on your clutch and pressure plate.
16. What is the meaning of this sign?

A. It warns of a dead-end to the right.

B. It shows the entrance to a shopping area.

C. It warns of a dead-end to the left.

17. What is the speed limit for busses
and minibuses conveying passengers
outside urban areas?

A. 100km/h.
B. 120km/h.
C. 80km/h.
18. This sign indicates that …

A. Only motor cycles may drive there.

B. Only pedal cycles may ride there.

C. Drivers must beware of cyclists.
19. You have missed the exit on a
freeway, what must you do?

A. Reverse to turn off.

B. Stop.

C. Drive on to the next exit.

20. This sign forbids …

A. Parking in this area for longer than 13 hours.

B. Motor cars from driving on this road.

C. Motor cars from stopping in this area.
21. The blind spot …

A. Is the area behind the advertisement board.

B. Is the area that you cannot see in your

mirror.
C. Is the area on your windscreen where your licence disk is affixed.
22. This sign forbids …

A. Tractors to use this road.

B. Any animals on this road.

C. Animal drawn vehicles to use this road.

23. Your hooter must be audible for at
least …metres.

A. 90.
B. 100.
C. 80.
24. This sign warns you that …

A. The road narrows from the right hand side.

B. The freeway ends here.
C. The road narrows from both sides.
25. Which one of the following
statements is correct?

A. You must keep your drivers licence at home in a safe place.

B. You must have your drivers licence with you

when driving.
C. You can ask your supervisor to lock it up in a safe at work for safe
keeping.
26. This sign prohibits you from driving
…

A. Too fast because of heavy mist.

B. Faster than 100km/h at night.

C. Slower than 100km/h.
27. generally, guidance and information
signs have a green or brown background.
What colour background do these boards
have for freeways?

A. Blue.
B. Red.
C. Yellow.
28. Which sign indicates you have right
of way?

A.

B.

C.
29. A zigzag zone indicates an area
where …

A. You may pass other vehicles.

B. Buses may park.

C. You may not stop except to pedestrians.

30. Which sign specifically shows that
parking is exclusive for minibuses.
A.

B.

C.
31. Which rules must be adhered to
when towing a vehicle?
A i. The two vehicles must not be more than 5m apart.
ii. The tow rope must be securely attached.
iii. The towed vehicle must have efficient brakes.

B. i. Don’t exceed 50km/h.

ii. The two vehicles must not be more than 4m apart.
iii. No passengers are allowed in the towed vehicle.

C. i. The person controlling the towed vehicle must have a valid licence for
the class of vehicle been towed
ii. The towed vehicle must have efficient brakes.
iii. The two vehicles are not allowed to be more than 3.5m apart.
32. Which warning sign indicates that
there are low flying aircraft ahead?
A.

B.

C.
33. What should you do if you are
been overtaken by another vehicle?

A. Apply the brakes and pull over to the left side of the road.

B. Release you accelerator and slow down if

necessary.
C. Accelerate.
34. A warning signs colour codes are…

A. Yellow and blue triangle.

B. Blue and white disc.

C. A black symbol with a white background

with a red border. (triangular).
35. When are you allowed to use your
hazard lights on alight motor vehicle?

A. Only to be used if your vehicle breaks down

on a public road.
B. When you are towing another vehicle.
C. To thank another motorist for allowing you to overtake.
36. Which sign indicates a height limit?
A.

B.

C.
37. Which of the following pedestrians
has right of way?

A. A person waiting at a red traffic light.

B. A person crossing the road at a distance of 20m from a pedestrian
crossing.

C. A person waiting at a pedestrian crossing.

38. This sign prohibits certain classes of vehicles
or road users beyond this sign. Which of the
following would this sign prohibit?

A. Pedestrians and bicycles.

B. Bicycles only.
C. Pedestrians only.
39. A load may not project more than
… to the rear of the vehicle.

A. 1m.

B. 1.8m.
C. 1.4m.
40. Arrow D in this sketch, shows you
that …

A B C D E F

A. Must turn right.

B. Must proceed straight on or turn right.

C. Must turn left.
41. What should your last action be
before changing lanes?

A. Flash your lights.

B. Sound your hooter.

C. Check your blind spot to ensure that it is still

safe to change lanes.
42. Road marking RTM3 in the sketch
below tells us that …

A. These lines divide the traffic.

B. These are the lines for pedestrians to cross

at.
C. These are the stop lines for an intersection.
43. If your vehicles driver’s seat belt
has broken, may you use your vehicle
on a public road?

A. No.
B. Yes.
C. Yes, only if you have a letter from a garage.
44. What does the road marking RM5
below tell you?

A. That it is a parking zone.

B. That you may stop there.

C. That it is a painted traffic island and that

you may not ride over it.
45. What is the rule concerning
emergency and construction vehicles
as far as parking is concerned?

A. They may not park in a no stopping area.

B. They may not park 5m to an urban area.

C. They may park anywhere while on official

business, but they must display the
necessary identification lamps.
46. In the sketch road marking RTM1
means that …

A. Vehicle A must treat this as a yield sign.

B. Vehicle B is allowed to pass vehicle A if the intersection is clear.

C. Vehicle A must stop before the line RTM1.

47. What does a flashing red light at a
traffic light tell you?

A. To watch out for pedestrians.

B. That there was an accident.

C. That you should treat this intersection as a

four way stop.
48. When you see road marking A as in
the sketch, you know that you …

A. May not stop there at all.

B. May not stop there at night.
C. May only stop there over the weekends.
56. The distance it takes a heavy motor
vehicle to stop is …

A. Longer if the vehicle is heavily loaded.

B. Longer on a wet road than on a dry road.

C. Both of the above.

57. Which of the following signs
prohibits goods vehicles over the
indicated GVM?
A.

B.

C.
58. What is the speed limit unless otherwise
indicated by a regulatory sign, for
vehicles/combination of vehicles with
GVM/GCM over 9000kg on a freeway?

A. 100km/h.
B. 90km/h.

C. 80km/h.
59. Sign … shows that only goods
vehicles are allowed in this area.
A.

B.

C.
60. The furthest you may reverse your
vehicle is …

A. 30m.

B. As far as it is safe to do so.

C. 300m.
61. Sign … shows that vehicles higher
than the indicated height may not
proceed beyond a certain point.
A.

B.

C.
62. A learner driver of a heavy vehicle
…

A. Must have someone with him/her who has

driving licence of the same code and a
professional driving permit.
B. May not carry passengers in the vehicle while driving.
C. Is not allowed to drive on a freeway.
63. Sign … indicates that you may
travel in the lane under this sign.
A.

B.

C.
64. To make your vehicle move faster
you must use number …

A. 7.
B. 8.

C. 10.
65. Which number must you use if you want to
check if there are vehicles approaching from
behind or from the sides?

A. 1 and 3.
B. 2 and 4.
C. 4 and 5.
66. To change gears you must use
number …

A. 6 and 8.
B. 7 and 8.
C. 6 and 9.
67. You intend moving from a parked
position, you must …

A. Put on your hazard lamps.

B. Put on your headlamps.

C. Put on your indicator to warn other road

users.
68. Which control prevents your
parked vehicle from moving?

A. 9.
B. 6.

C. 7.
69. Which controls must you use when
you want to make a sharp turn?

A. 1,3,5,6 and 9.

B. 1,3,4,5,6,8 and 9.
C. 3,4,5,8 and 10.
70. To make the vehicle turn you must
use number …

A. 6.

B. 4.
C. 9.
71. To stop your vehicle, you must use
number …

A. 6.

B. 9.
C. 10.
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