Test Rules of the Road Test Pass mark: 22 out of 30. Q1. A "service brake" as defined in the manual is normally… An engine brake A trailer brake A footbrake used to reduce speed or stop the vehicle A handbrake used for parking only Q2. What does it mean for a vehicle to "stop", per the manual's definition? Switching off the engine Bringing the vehicle to a standstill Reducing speed by half Engaging the handbrake only Q3. A licence relating to a class of vehicle the applicant already holds a licence for is… A disqualifying condition for issuing a duplicate learner's licence Always required again Valid for life Free of charge Q4. Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users constitutes… Inconsiderate driving Negligent driving only Reckless driving No offence unless an accident occurs Q5. A sidecar may only be attached to which side of a motorcycle? The rear only The right side Either side The left side Q6. A light motor vehicle hooter must be audible to a person of normal hearing from a distance of at least… 50 metres 70 metres 90 metres 120 metres Q7. If a person has been killed or injured in an accident causing a complete road obstruction, a vehicle may be moved only if… Its position is clearly marked first, or a traffic officer authorises the removal The driver simply wants to clear the road More than 10 minutes have passed It is causing minor inconvenience Q8. A combination of motor vehicles is restricted to a drawing vehicle and, at most… Two trailers Unlimited trailers Three trailers One trailer only Q9. No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public road unless they… Have a full tank of fuel Keep their licence or document with them in the vehicle Have a passenger present Are older than 25 Q10. A trailer (not a semi-trailer) with a GVM of less than 12 000 kg may not exceed… 12.5 metres 8 metres 10 metres 18.5 metres Q11. 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 at night Alone at any time Only on a learner-designated road Q12. Goods loaded onto a vehicle may not be positioned so that they… Obscure the driver's view of traffic or the rear-view mirror Weigh less than the vehicle itself Are visible from the road Are covered by a tarpaulin Q13. At an intersection where traffic must move around a traffic island, right of way goes to… The largest vehicle Vehicular traffic approaching from the right, unless controlled otherwise Whoever arrives first Traffic approaching from the left Q14. While riding, all wheels of the motorcycle must… Only the rear wheel needs road contact No such requirement exists This only applies above 60 km/h Remain in contact with the road surface at all times Q15. Is it compulsory to wear a seatbelt while reversing or moving into a parking bay? Only at night Yes, always No Only for heavy vehicles Q16. A driver must stop in compliance with… A road traffic sign or the direction of a traffic officer in uniform Verbal instructions from any pedestrian Only a stop sign, not an officer's direction Only a red traffic light Q17. Passing on the left is also permitted on an urban road restricted to one direction if… It is a Sunday Never permitted in urban areas The roadway is wide enough for two or more lines of moving vehicles The speed limit is below 60 km/h Q18. A dipped-beam headlamp must adequately illuminate a person or object ahead at a distance of at least… 100 metres 45 metres 30 metres 60 metres Q19. What is the maximum number of trailers permitted in a combination of motor vehicles? Unlimited Two Three One Q20. Driving, pulling, or pushing a vehicle upon a sidewalk is… Permitted for motorcycles only Prohibited Permitted if no pedestrians present Permitted at walking pace Q21. A light motor vehicle windscreen must allow visible light transmittance of at least… 90% 50% 70% 60% Q22. The turning radius of a motor vehicle used on a public road may not exceed… 15 metres 13.1 metres 20 metres 10 metres Q23. The speed limit for a goods vehicle with a GVM of more than 9000 kg is… 100 km/h 80 km/h 60 km/h 120 km/h Q24. A light motor vehicle must be fitted at the rear with how many red retro-reflectors? Three Two, one on each side One None are required if lamps are fitted Q25. A driver involved in an accident must report it to a police station within… 12 hours 24 hours 2 hours 48 hours Q26. No stopping is permitted within how many metres of a demarcated pedestrian crossing (approaching side)? 12 metres 9 metres 6 metres 3 metres Q27. Front or rear fog lamps may only be used when there is poor visibility caused by… Any time after sunset Heavy traffic congestion Snow, fog, mist, dust, or smoke Rain only Q28. How many identical photographs must accompany a learner's licence application? Three Two None required One Q29. Is it legal for passengers to ride inside a caravan while it is being towed? No Yes, under 30 km/h Yes, if seated Yes, for short trips only Q30. No parking is permitted within how many metres on either side of a fire hydrant? 1.5 metres 3 metres 5 metres 1 metre Submit Test