Road Rules Flashcards
How many windscreen wipers should a light or heavy motor vehicle have and when in operation they should wipe the outside of the windscreen continuously, evenly and adequately.
At least one windscreen wiper, to wipe the windscreen directly in front of the driver.
Displaying an emergency warning triangle must not apply to a vehicle being stationary on the roadway of a public road …
(i) in a place where a
road traffic sign authorises the loading or unloading of goods.
(ii) in compliance with a road traffic sign or instructions given by a traffic officer. (ill) on account of other traffic and the driver occupies the driving seat of such vehicle.
(iv) in the course of events accompanying the carrying out of a State or municipal function.
All of the above
You can tow another vehicle on the public road if…..
B. You are using a draw bar or a tow-bar and traveling 30km h.
A load that projects more than 150
millimetres to the side or 300 millimetres to the rear must be marked by a …
Red flag or flags (300mm x 300mm)
during the day, and retro reflectors at night.
A driver/rider of a vehicle can never ..
A. Exceeding the speed limit when overtaking/passing.
A vehicle is deemed abandoned if it is left for …
B. 7 days in the same place on a public road within an urban area
A vehicle may not be used on a public road if ..
B. The fuel tank is not fitted with an effective cap.
When are you allowed to park in a parking bay reserved for disabled individuals?
(i) If you are a disabled person or the driver of a motor vehicle conveying disabled individuals.
(il) If such vehicle is issued with a sticker for disabled individuals or conveying of disabled individuals.
(jii) If you are conveying elderly individuals.
(iv) If you have an emergency and there are no other parking bays available.
i and ii
What is the speed limit for passenger vehicles such as buses and minibuses?
100km/h
Under adverse conditions such as rain, slippery road surface, poor visibility, the driver/rider of a vehicle must..
Increase their following distance
Which rules apply to an adjustable spot lamp?
(i) Vehicles of medical doctors, vets or breakdown contractors may have adjustable spot lamp.
(ii) Adjustable spot lamp must light up other vehicles or individuals at least 100m ahead of your vehicle.
(iii) Adjustable spot lamp are permissible on game-spotting vehicles.
Only i is correct
What is the ideal frequency for checking your rear view mirror (s whilst driving?
Every 5 to 8 seconds
If the overall height of a double decker bus with any load is .., then it is not allowed on public road.
More than 4.65
Any motor vehicle with an overall height of . … may not be driven on public road together with any load.
More than 4.3 metres
How long is a learner’s licence valid for?
24 months
