Test Rules of the Road Test Pass mark: 22 out of 30. Q1. Which colour warning light is used by a vehicle driven by a traffic officer carrying out their duties? Amber Green Blue Red Q2. Passing on the left is prohibited by driving on… The shoulder or verge of the road A dedicated overtaking lane A freeway on-ramp A one-way street Q3. A stop lamp, when illuminated, must be visible in normal sunlight at a distance of at least… 60 metres 20 metres 30 metres 45 metres Q4. A motor vehicle licence and licence disc are valid for what period from the first day of issue? 24 months 12 months 6 months 18 months Q5. A light motor vehicle must be fitted at the rear with how many red retro-reflectors? None are required if lamps are fitted One Two, one on each side Three Q6. After a vehicle licence expires, for how many days may it still be operated (period of grace) if the old licence disc is displayed? 30 days 7 days 14 days 21 days Q7. A number-plate lamp must make every letter and figure visible from a distance of at least… 20 metres 30 metres 45 metres 10 metres Q8. No parking is permitted within how many metres on either side of a fire hydrant? 5 metres 3 metres 1.5 metres 1 metre Q9. If you change your residential address, within how many days must you notify the registering authority? 7 days 21 days 14 days 30 days Q10. Which of these vehicles may NOT be used on a freeway? A pedal cycle A motorcycle with an engine exceeding 50cc A light motor vehicle A bus Q11. A driver may cause their vehicle to travel backwards only if… Travelling under 10 km/h A passenger checks behind It can be done safely Never, reversing is always prohibited Q12. A person is disqualified from obtaining a licence if they suffer from… Colour blindness alone Corrected short-sightedness Uncontrolled epilepsy A healed broken arm Q13. A Code 2 licence covers vehicles up to what Gross Vehicle Mass / Gross Combination Mass? 5000 kg 4500 kg 3500 kg 2500 kg Q14. If animals are crossing the road, when may the driver continue? Immediately, animals must give way After 30 seconds regardless of the animals Only once all the animals have crossed and the road is safe After sounding the hooter once Q15. When passing a stationary bus, the driver must… Wait for the bus to move off first Overtake at normal speed regardless Sound the hooter continuously while passing Do so with due care for passengers approaching or leaving the bus Q16. The speed limit for a goods vehicle with a GVM of more than 9000 kg is… 60 km/h 80 km/h 120 km/h 100 km/h Q17. The Learner Driver Manual is divided into which three main sections? Rules of the Road; Road Traffic Signs; Vehicle and Motorcycle Controls and Components History; Legislation; Safety Cars; Motorcycles; Trucks Theory; Practical; Final Exam Q18. A sidecar may only be attached to which side of a motorcycle? The rear only Either side The right side The left side Q19. The overall width of an ordinary vehicle (not a bus or heavy goods vehicle) may not exceed… 2.5 metres 2.0 metres 2.6 metres 3.0 metres Q20. At an intersection where traffic must move around a traffic island, right of way goes to… Vehicular traffic approaching from the right, unless controlled otherwise Whoever arrives first Traffic approaching from the left The largest vehicle Q21. When leaving a vehicle unattended, the driver must… Leave the engine running for security Set the brake or otherwise ensure it cannot move from its position Remove only the ignition key Nothing further is required Q22. A light or heavy motor vehicle's engine must be covered so that it is not… Visible from outside A source of danger Louder than 90 decibels Accessible without tools Q23. While riding, all wheels of the motorcycle must… This only applies above 60 km/h Remain in contact with the road surface at all times Only the rear wheel needs road contact No such requirement exists Q24. A load projecting more than 150mm to the side or 300mm to the rear must be marked with… Nothing, marking is optional Hazard lights only A red flag by day and retro-reflectors at night A white flag at all times Q25. Yellow reflective material is compulsory on goods vehicles with a GVM exceeding… 10000 kg 5000 kg 3500 kg 9000 kg Q26. Before crossing a public road, a driver must ensure… There is a stop sign present A passenger checks for traffic It is after 6pm The road is clear of moving traffic for a sufficient distance to cross safely Q27. Causing a vehicle's wheel to drag or spin on the road surface is prohibited except… In an emergency It is never prohibited On a freeway At low speed Q28. Which of these disqualifies a person from holding a licence? Wearing prescription glasses Being colour blind for red/green only Being under a court-ordered disqualification that is still in force Having a suspended parking fine Q29. Is it legal for passengers to ride inside a caravan while it is being towed? Yes, if seated No Yes, for short trips only Yes, under 30 km/h Q30. On a public road divided into two or more roadways, a driver must use… The right-hand roadway only Any roadway freely Whichever roadway has less traffic The left-hand roadway, unless directed otherwise Submit Test