Rules Test Rules of the Road Test Pass mark: 22 out of 30. Q1. The general speed limit on a public road outside an urban area (not a freeway) is… 80 km/h 100 km/h 120 km/h 60 km/h Q2. No parking is permitted within how many metres on either side of a fire hydrant? 1.5 metres 5 metres 1 metre 3 metres Q3. A light motor vehicle must be fitted at the rear with how many red retro-reflectors? One Three None are required if lamps are fitted Two, one on each side Q4. A motorcycle sidecar may carry a maximum of how many adult persons? Two One Three No limit specified Q5. A driver signalling an intention to stop or turn must give the signal… Only when other traffic is visible Only on multi-lane roads Only if turning right In good time, visible to others approaching from front, rear, or side Q6. Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users constitutes… Negligent driving only Inconsiderate driving Reckless driving No offence unless an accident occurs Q7. A motor car, minibus, bus or goods vehicle must be fitted with which mirror configuration? An exterior mirror on the driving side and an interior mirror No mirrors are legally required Only two exterior mirrors, no interior mirror required Only an interior mirror Q8. What is the maximum number of trailers permitted in a combination of motor vehicles? Two Three Unlimited One Q9. What is the minimum age to obtain a Code 2 (light motor vehicle) learner's licence? 18 years 16 years 21 years 17 years Q10. The learner's licence test covers which three aspects? Parking, reversing, and hill starts Rules of the road, road signs/signals/markings, and vehicle controls Only road signs Fuel economy, insurance, and licensing fees Q11. A vehicle capable of reaching what speed or more must be equipped with a working speedometer? 100 km/h 80 km/h 40 km/h 60 km/h Q12. Operating a vehicle so as to cause excessive noise on a public road is… Prohibited Permitted at night only Only regulated for heavy vehicles Permitted if brief Q13. Causing a vehicle's wheel to drag or spin on the road surface is prohibited except… At low speed It is never prohibited In an emergency On a freeway Q14. On a public road divided into two or more roadways, a driver must use… The left-hand roadway, unless directed otherwise The right-hand roadway only Any roadway freely Whichever roadway has less traffic Q15. A load projecting more than 150mm to the side or 300mm to the rear must be marked with… Nothing, marking is optional A white flag at all times A red flag by day and retro-reflectors at night Hazard lights only Q16. A Code 2 licence covers vehicles up to what Gross Vehicle Mass / Gross Combination Mass? 5000 kg 3500 kg 2500 kg 4500 kg Q17. Which colour warning light is used by a vehicle driven by a traffic officer carrying out their duties? Blue Amber Green Red Q18. No stopping is permitted alongside another vehicle where the roadway is narrower than… 7 metres 12 metres 9 metres 5.5 metres Q19. A light or heavy motor vehicle's engine must be covered so that it is not… Accessible without tools Louder than 90 decibels A source of danger Visible from outside Q20. A licence relating to a class of vehicle the applicant already holds a licence for is… Valid for life A disqualifying condition for issuing a duplicate learner's licence Always required again Free of charge Q21. A trailer (not a semi-trailer) with a GVM of less than 12 000 kg may not exceed… 8 metres 10 metres 18.5 metres 12.5 metres Q22. Stopping within a railway reserve at a level crossing is… Permitted if no train is visible Prohibited Permitted briefly Only prohibited when a train is approaching Q23. A dipped-beam headlamp must adequately illuminate a person or object ahead at a distance of at least… 30 metres 45 metres 100 metres 60 metres Q24. The "shoulder" of a road is defined as… The portion between the edge of the roadway and the kerb line The sidewalk The centre painted island The emergency lane on a freeway only Q25. What is the minimum age to obtain a Code 1 (motorcycle) learner's licence? 15 years 16 years 18 years 17 years Q26. A rider is permitted to carry a passenger on a motorcycle only if the engine capacity exceeds… 100cc 150cc 125cc 50cc Q27. May a motorcycle be used to tow another vehicle? Only at low speed Yes, always Only trailers under 500kg No Q28. A driver must stop at the request or signal of a person leading which animals on the road? Only horses Only dogs and cats A bovine animal, horse, donkey, mule, sheep, goat, pig, or ostrich No animals require a compulsory stop Q29. The minimum following distance for heavy motor vehicles is… 1 second 3 seconds 2 seconds 5 seconds Q30. A bus-train's overall length may not exceed… 18.5 metres 22 metres 12.5 metres 24 metres Submit Test