Rules Test Rules of the Road Test Pass mark: 22 out of 30. Q1. An articulated motor vehicle's overall length may not exceed… 12.5 metres 24 metres 22 metres 18.5 metres Q2. A licence relating to a class of vehicle the applicant already holds a licence for is… Always required again A disqualifying condition for issuing a duplicate learner's licence Valid for life Free of charge Q3. A dipped-beam headlamp must adequately illuminate a person or object ahead at a distance of at least… 45 metres 30 metres 100 metres 60 metres Q4. A motorcycle must be equipped with braking systems that… Are a single combined system for both wheels Only need to act on the rear wheel Are two independent systems, one acting on the front wheel and one on the rear Are optional if the motorcycle is under 125cc Q5. A driver must stop in compliance with… Only a stop sign, not an officer's direction Verbal instructions from any pedestrian Only a red traffic light A road traffic sign or the direction of a traffic officer in uniform Q6. What is the minimum age to obtain a Code 1 (motorcycle) learner's licence? 17 years 15 years 16 years 18 years Q7. A trailer (not a semi-trailer) with a GVM of less than 12 000 kg may not exceed… 8 metres 10 metres 12.5 metres 18.5 metres Q8. A light or heavy motor vehicle's engine must be covered so that it is not… Accessible without tools Louder than 90 decibels Visible from outside A source of danger Q9. A main-beam (bright) headlamp must adequately illuminate a person or object ahead at a distance of at least… 150 metres 45 metres 60 metres 100 metres Q10. A driver must stop at the request or signal of a person leading which animals on the road? A bovine animal, horse, donkey, mule, sheep, goat, pig, or ostrich Only horses Only dogs and cats No animals require a compulsory stop Q11. A motorcycle rider must be seated… Sidesaddle Standing on the footrests In any position while stationary Astride the saddle Q12. Which colour warning light is used by a vehicle driven by a traffic officer carrying out their duties? Red Amber Green Blue Q13. A light or heavy motor vehicle must be equipped with which three brake types? Only a service brake A service brake, a parking brake, and an emergency brake Front brake and rear brake only A service brake and a spare brake Q14. May a driver hold a cellphone in their hand while driving, even briefly? No, this is prohibited Only on a freeway Yes, for calls under 1 minute Yes, if stopped at a red light Q15. Which of the following is disqualifying under the manual's list of medical conditions? Managed hypertension with no symptoms Mild hearing loss Seasonal allergies Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus Q16. Yellow reflective material is compulsory on goods vehicles with a GVM exceeding… 9000 kg 3500 kg 10000 kg 5000 kg Q17. A driver involved in an accident must report it to a police station within… 12 hours 24 hours 2 hours 48 hours Q18. The speed limit for a bus or minibus conveying passengers for reward is… 60 km/h 80 km/h 100 km/h 120 km/h Q19. The holder of a learner's licence may drive a vehicle only… Under the direct supervision of a licensed driver for that class of vehicle Only on a learner-designated road Alone at any time Only at night Q20. Operating a vehicle so as to cause excessive noise on a public road is… Permitted if brief Prohibited Permitted at night only Only regulated for heavy vehicles Q21. Adults in a motor vehicle must wear a seatbelt… Only on freeways Only in the front seats Only if travelling more than 60 km/h Whenever occupying a seat fitted with one Q22. Which of these vehicles may NOT be used on a freeway? A motorcycle with an engine exceeding 50cc A light motor vehicle A pedal cycle A bus Q23. The minimum following distance for light motor vehicles and motorcycles is… 3 seconds 2 seconds 4 seconds 1 second Q24. While riding, all wheels of the motorcycle must… Remain in contact with the road surface at all times This only applies above 60 km/h No such requirement exists Only the rear wheel needs road contact Q25. No parking is permitted on a roadway that is narrower than… 7 metres 9 metres 5.5 metres 4 metres Q26. Overtaking is prohibited when approaching… The summit of a rise or a curve with restricted view A traffic circle only A parking area A straight, flat section of freeway Q27. Driving in a manner that wilfully disregards the safety of persons or property constitutes… Reckless or negligent driving No specific offence A parking violation Inconsiderate driving only Q28. May a driver leave the engine running while the vehicle is stationary and unattended? No Yes, for up to 5 minutes Yes, if locked Yes, in cold weather Q29. A motor car, minibus, bus or goods vehicle must be fitted with which mirror configuration? No mirrors are legally required An exterior mirror on the driving side and an interior mirror Only an interior mirror Only two exterior mirrors, no interior mirror required Q30. On a motorcycle, when must the headlamp be lit? Only at night Only on freeways Only in poor weather At all times, day and night Submit Test