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What should be done after after overtaking a vehicle and before rejoining the line? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------(1)Look in your rear view mirror (2) put on your rear indicator. Why should à driver not park on the brow of a hill? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Because the vehicle may cause an obstruction. If you are driving behind another motorist at 50 km/h how far away should you be? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------23 m ( approx. 75 feet) If à policeman signals you to stop at an intersecriojnwhere the traffic ought shows green, what should you do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --Obey the policeman If you intend to move out into the road from a parking spot, what should you do before moving out? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Proceed with caution when there is no traffic near enough to cause an accident. How close to a corner or an intersection are you allowed to park? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------12m (40 feet)
What should you do when approaching a roundabout? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Merge with the traffic at a reduced speed On what position should your car be before making a left turn from a one way street? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------In the nearest lane to the left If you are involved in an accident when should you report it to the police? -- -------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Within 24 hrs What does the green signal at the traffic light mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Proceed if the way is clear Before you overtake, turn or change lanes, what should you do first of all? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------(1) check your rear view mirror (2) give the correct signal If two vehicles are of similar size meet on a hill which one has the right of way? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The vehicle going downhill Which of the following are emergency vehicles? (1)a fire brigade (2) a loaded truck (3)an oil tanker (4)an ambulance (5)a security vehicule (6)a police vehicle with siren sounding (7)all police vehicles
What are the signs for "level crossing", two way traffic and "Low bridge"? --- ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------(4) two way traffic (5)level crossing (6) low bridge coasting ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The driver of any motor vehicle, when traveling down a hill, must not coast with the gears or transmission of the vehicle in neutral. slip road ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a short road on which vehicles join or leave a main road What is the first rule of the road ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Keep well to the left unless you are about to overtake or turn right When should you not overtake? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- At a road junction, on a corner or bend, on the brow of a hill, at a pedestrian crossing, on a hump-back bridge, where the road narrows, or where the road is divided with an unbroken white line When the road is divided into three lanes and there is no other marking or direction, what is the center lane used for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------For overtaking only How close to a fire hydrant are you allowed to park? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------9m (30 feet)
When do you overtake on the left ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- On a one way road, at a roundabout when a driver in front gives a signal that he is about to turn right, passing a line of slow moving vehicles in order to clear traffic congestion, turning left at cross roads, on a four lane road After overtaking à vehicle what should you do before rejoining the line? ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Check your rear view mirror If two vehicles of different sizes meet on a hill, which one had the right of way? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The larger one Give two causes of skidding ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Faulty driving, smooth tyres If you wish to turn with when traveling on a one way street, what should you do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Keep to the right of the road What is a soft shoulder ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The unpaved side of the road which is not intended for vehicular traffic When must you dip your lights ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------On wet roads, in brightly lit areas, approaching an oncoming vehicle, approaching a police officer, on point duty, at traffic lights, approaching cattle, ascending a hill and when approaching a corner or bend
- on a four lane road (2) on a three lane road (3) on a one way street with two lanes (4)on a wide bend on the road ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------(1)on a four lane road (3) on a one way street What is a layby? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A place at the side of the street where motorists may park What should you do after passing through deep water? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Ride your brake gently for a while What is a detour? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It is a departure from the normal road If the traffic light shows Amber alone, what would you expect the next light to be? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Red For which of the following should a driver stop if requested? (1) a school crossing warden (2)a uniformed deliveryman (3) a herdsman with a red flag (4) a flagman on road construction site ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------(1) a school crossing warden (3)a herdsman with a red flag (4) a flagman on a road construction site What additional precautions should you take if you must park on a hill facing downwards? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Lock the steering towards the curb, and select reverse gear, or lock the steering towards the curb and select a low gear
Should you question a police man direction traffic? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No, it may cause an obstruction What must you do if a police instructs you to drive in the opposite direction on a one way road? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------I would obey his instructions What should you do if you are involved in an accident? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Stop. If no police man is in the scene give your name and address to the person having reasonable grounds to require these particulars. Report the accident to the police within 24 hours, and produce your insurance certificate and driver's licence. Who has the right of way at a round about? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------In general there is no right of way, you should approach with caution and give way to the vehicle on the right How many signs are there at a roundabout? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------Four. Slow, round about ahead, keep left and give way. How far should you park from a bus stop? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------12m (40 feet) How far should you park from a pedestrian crossing? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------12m (40 feet)
If you are traveling at the maximum speed allowed and the driver behind wishes to overtake, what should you do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------Allow him to overtake What should you do when you are being overtaken? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Maintain your speed When should a driver make use of the right of way? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------When it is safe to do so What is the minimum distance you should park from a fire hydrant? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------9m (30 feet) What does the flashing Amber light mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------Motorists should proceed with caution What does an unbroken white line in the center of the road mean? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You should not overtake Where should you not blow your horn? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------In built up areas, approaching a policeman on point duty, to demand free passage on the highway, when your vehicle is stationary, approaching Cattle, passing parliament in session, passing a church, hospital, library or school in session.
Whom do you consider most, of all road users? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All road users but most of all pedestrian What is the meaning of an unbroken white line in the middle of the road? --- ------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You must not overtake there, if by doing so you would drive on the ride side of the road. Always keep to the left of such line What is the meaning of a broken white line in the middle of the road --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You can overtake providing it is safe What is a dual carriage way? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It is a two way road divided by a strip of land in the middle What is a cul-de-sac? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It is a dead end road What is a filter light? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It is a green arrow which appears indicating that you may go in the direction shown by the arrow disregarding whatever other lights may be showing. What is a combined police stop signal? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------It is the signal given by a point duty policeman to simultaneously stop vehicles approaching from in front and behind him.
How must you drive in a convoy? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Do not drive too close to the vehicle infront of you. Leave ample space to permit a faster vehicle after overtaking you, to draw into the left of necessary, before overtaking the next vehicle. What can cause a skid? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Wet, greasy or slippery roads; uneven tyre pressure; unevenly adjusted brakes ; or braking violently around a corner What ré the speed limits for motor cars? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------50km/h (approx. 30 m.p.h) in built up areas, 80 km/h (approx. 50 m.p.h) along the highways. If at à traffic light à policeman directs you to proceed although the light is showing red, what should you do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- Proceed as directed How would you signal that you are about to turn right when driving a right hand drive vehicle? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------(1) right hand indicator (2)rught arm and hand extended with palm facing forward What does à flashing red light mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----Stop. On what position on the road should you be before making a left turn? ------ ---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The lane nearest to the curb
If the car immediately ahead of you is waiting to turn right and you and you wish to continue straight ahead, what should you do? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------(1)pass on the left (2)wait for him to continue What is double parking prohibited? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --It causes congestion What should you do when you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle? ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Pull over to the left and stop What does à stationary Amber light at a crossing mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Stop How far can you reverse along a main road? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------Only as far as necessary. What should you do when driving on wet or slippery roads? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Drive in low gear. How should you drive on wet or slippery roads? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It is safer to drive in low gear How long are you allowed to produce your driver's licence when requested by the police? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------5 days
What is the maximum speed limit for cars in built up areas? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------50km/h (30 m.p.h.) What is the maximum speed limit for trucks in built up areas? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------50km/h (30 m.p.h.) On which of the following is it illegal to have a red light showing? (1)on the rear of your car (2) on the front of your car (3) on the side of your car --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------(2)on the front of your car What does à broken white line in the road mean? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------You may overtake if the way is clear Which are rules of the road? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- (1)Always be able to stop your vehicle well within the distance from which you can see the road to be clear (2) Take special care when it is misty, slippery or otherwise dangerous (3) Go slowly on narrow or winding roads however familiar they are to you (4) The faster you are travelling the smaller is the margin of safety should an emergency arise and more serious must be the result of an accident (5) At nights always drive within the limit of your lights. If you are dazzles by oncoming lights, slow down or even stop. (6) go slow in narrow roads or winding lanes, however familiar they may be to you. What is a fording? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A place where a stream crosses the road
At what distance would you consider it safe to follow another vehicle if you are travelling at 64 km/h (40 m.p.h.)? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----36 mètres (120 feet) When may you pass another vehicle on the left? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------(1) when instructed to do so by a suitable person directing traffic (2) when there is a stationary hazard blocking the road, (3) when driving on a one way street (4) when a driver in front gives a signal that he is about to turn right (5) turning left at a cross roads, (6) on a four lane road, (7) passing a line of slow moving vehicles in order to clear a traffic congestion.
