Road Rules Flashcards
Safe following distance
Motor cycle & light mv: 2seconds
Heavy mv: 3 seconds
When should you not overtake
• summit of rise
• curve
• place where you can’t see view
• dual traffic way into in coming traffic
Which vehicles are not allowed on the freeway
• Pedal Cycles
• Animal drawn vehicle
• Motor quad (quad bike)
• Motorcycle with engine less than 50cc
• Vechicles (250kg) for PWDs
• Tractors (unless used for maintenance)
How far should your indicator light be seen?
30metres
When can you drive on shoulder
• One lane traffic between sunrise & sunset.
• If you are being overtaken
• When there is danger
• If you can see someone at least 150m
Speed limit
Urban area: 60km/h
Outside urban area: 100km/h
Freeway: 120km/h
When is it compulsory to stop?
• Stopped by a traffic sign/officer.
• Request of someone travelling ŵ animals.
• Animals are crossing the road
Age requirements for seatbelts
• 3 years = car seats
• 3-14 years= child
• +14 years= adult
• 1.5m regardless of age= adult
All goods vehicles (10 000kg) must be fitted with yellow reflective materials?
Yes✅
When should you switch on your lights? (Except for night)
• Between sunrise & sunset
• During unfavourable conditions
• When you cannot see 15m away
When can a pedestrian cross?
• Pedestrian crossing
• Intersection (ŵ Traffic lights)
• distance of 9m
How many wipers should a light mv or heavy mv have (minimum)?
• At least 1, to wipe the windscreen directly in front.
What is the minimum tire tread depth?
• 1.00mm over whole surface
Approved number plates shall be affixed:
• Not easily detachable.
• upright or within 30 degrees
• each letter & figure is legible
• one to back & one to front
Distance of lights: main beam & dipped beam
Main beam: 100m
Dipped beam: 45m
Which types of breaks are required for your car?
• service brake
• parking brake
• emergency brake
Turning radius of motor vehicle
13.1m
Vehicle length, height & width for trailers
• Trailers less than 12000kg= 8m high
• Trailers more than 12000kg= 12.5m high
• Length of tow-rope, chain or towbar
• Speed of car when towing
• Less than 3.5m
• 30Km/h (can carrying passengers if driving less than 30km)
Driving while intoxicated
• 0,05g of 100ml of alcohol
• 0,02g of 100ml of alcohol if a professional driver.
