Driving Rules - Section B

What is the meaning of safe driving?

What should you do while stopping at a junction?

Which of the following is true while driving on a three-lane highway?

i) Left lane for stopping, middle lane for slow driving, right lane for fast driving.
ii) Left lane for fast driving, middle lane for overtaking, right lane for slow driving.
iii) Left lane for slow driving, middle lane for fast driving, right lane for overtaking.

Accidents while reversing the vehicle could be avoided if the driver:

When the green traffic light turns yellow you should:

A driver who practices safe driving whould do the following:

What is the maximum speed limit for a private van on a highway?

Traffic accidents that occur in rain conditions are mostly caused by:

What should you do when tailing another vehicle at night?

You and your family plan to go on a holiday that involves making a long distance journey in your own vehicle. State the course of actions that needs to be taken to avoid accidents:

State an attribute of a good driver:

What is the correct way to hold the steering wheel?

To stop the vehicle safely you should:

When approaching a four-way junction with traffic lights and a traffic police officer you should:

According to the safety driving concept, list in order of sequence the important steps you should take to avoid accidents:

What should you do if your vehicle suddenly catches fire?

Collision with a vehicle infront of you can be avoided if you:

When approaching a pedestrian crossing, you should:

When driving downhill, you realize your brakes arent working. What should you do?

What is the distance rule to be applied when following another vehicle?

You wish to travel through a traffic congested area during peak hour. As a safe driver, what should you do?

According to studies, what is the probabilty of a drunk driver rather than a sober driving getting into an accident?

What should you not do if youe vehicle is being overtaken?

When driving at night, an oncoming vehicle has their full beam headlights on. What should you do?

When driving on a road less travelled, you should:

One of the causes of traffic accidents is the vehicle factor. To avoid accidents/breakdowns, you should:

Giving attention to other traffic users means:

While driving, you see a group of children playing on the side of the road. What should you do?

You are driving and following a motorcycle. Which of the following is true?

i) A motorcyclist has sufficient protection
ii) A motorcycle requires only a small space because of its size
iii) A motorcyclist is able to avoid obstacles easily
iv) Give sufficient space to the motorcycle even though it is small in size

If the vehicle you are driving plunges into a river, what is the best course of action you and your passengers can take?

A road sign at a road bend suggests that the driver should:

Before making a move to the right lane whilst driving you should:

While driving an oncoming vehicle suddenly loses control and comes towards you, what should you do?

The implementation of the Driver Education Curriculm (DEC) is aimed at:

What should you do when approaching a crossroad?

What is the maximum alcohol content allowed in 100ml of urine?

What is the total number of manoeuvres or movements engaged during driving?

In the Safe Driving Concept traffic accidents could be prevented by:

What is the 2-second rule according to the Safe Driving Concept?

How do alcohol intoxication and excess drug intake affect a person's driving?

As a safe driver, where are you prohibited from honking at?

Accidents caused by road conditions could be avoided if you:

What is meant by giving the correct signals while driving to prevent accidents from occuring?

When driving on a slippery road, you should:

What is meant by a driver's responsibility towards other road users?

Under the Road Transport Act 1987, what is the maximum alcohol content in 100ml of blood allowed for Competent Driving Licence (CDL) holders when driving?

When driving through a flooded road with pedestrians nearby you should:

What should be done to avoid collision with the vehicle behind when followed closely by other vehicles?

The minimum time to indicate before changing position or direction of the vehicle is:

An inconsiderate driver can be seen not only his driving exceeding the limits or dangerous driving, but also by:

While driving, what should you do when you see livestock in the middle of the road?

Choose the correct way of overtaking vehicles:

i) Practising the 12-second rule
ii) Practising the 14-second rule
iii) Practising the 2-second rule

While driving, what should you do when you realize that you have not fastened your seatbelt?

Which rule is applied to avoid collision with the vehicle ahead?

i) There is no specific rule
ii) The 2-second rule
iii) The 6-second rule
iv) The 12-second rule

While overtaking, the driver of a car crashes into an oncoming vehicle. Which rule did he disobey?

Which situation could cause a traffic accident?

i) Listening to music while driving
ii) Driving while smoking and talking
iii) Driver, vehicle, weather, traffic, lightning and road
iv) Fastening the seatbelt while approaching a road block

What should you consider before increasing the speed of your vehicle?

To start moving your vehicle the correct way, you should:

What is the best way to slow down your vehicle when driving downhill?

The safety precaution that you should take whilst driving your vehicle at night is:

When your vehicle swerves off the road, you should:

Dangerous driving that could cause traffic accidents is:

State the Safe Driving method on a highway:

When taking a bend, a driver should:

Which lane should you be on when approaching a roundabout and you wish to make a right turn

i) Left lane
ii) Right lane
iii) Any lane that is not used by other vehicles.

Inconsiderate driving that could cause a dangerous situation includes:

Driving down a steep hill requires caution. What should a driver do when driving in this situation?

Area permitted for overtaking:

i) On a yellow square
ii) In front of a school
iii) On road bends with double lines
iv) On a straight road with intermittent lines

The use of correct signals is:

Braking abruptly while driving could be avoided by:

i) Driving within a speed limit of 30km/h
ii) Tailing the vehicle in front too closely
iii) Making sure that you overtake all the vehicles in front of you regardless of the situation
iv) Keeping a safe distance and adjusting your driving according to the weather and road

What precaution should you take when you need to stop your vehicle on the side of the road and step out of the vehicle?

Hydroplaning is a situation where your vehicle slides over the layer of water between the tyres and the road surface. What factor causes this?

What should you do when driving during a heavy downpour and visibility on the road is poor?

Using a mobile phone without a hands-free kit while driving will:

What is the main objective of the Safe Driving program?

What should you expect to see round sharp hidden corners?

Planning your journey means:

In which situation whould you find it difficult to gauge the distance and speed of an oncoming vehicle?

i) Driving in good weather during the day
ii) Driving in heavy rain at night
iii) Driving during a drizzly afternoon

Where are you permitted to park your vehicle?

What course of action should be taken to avoid accidents due to road conditions?

State the safe way method to make a U-turn:

How does the use of bright coloured clothing and reflectors help minimize the risk of accidents?

While driving on a highway, what should you so if you wish to move to the right-most lane?

What is the distance rule of following a vehicle before overtaking?

How should you stop your vehicle safely if the brake fails?

While driving in the rain, you should:

What should you do when the driver of the vehicle in front indicates and slows down?

What should you do when the vehicle in front increases speed while you are attempting to overtake it?

When are you allowed to overtake vehicles from the left side of the road?

Which of the following is a dangerous place to overtake other vehicles?

i) A straight road
ii) A highway
iii) A road bend
iv) An overtaking lane

An attitude that could cause accidents is:

What should you do if the vehicle behind you wishes to overtake you on a two lane road?

What should you do before you travel long distance on a journey that requires you to reach your destination on time?

Which of the following is not related to the 10 rules on overtaking under the Safe Driving Concept?

i) Communicating
ii) Indicating
iii) Moving to the right
iv) Slowing down the vehicle

What is the incorrect wat of driving on highways according to the Safe Driving Concept?

i) Applying the 2-second rule
ii) Driving continuously without rest
iii) Driving on the left lane when not overtaking
iv) Indicating before overtaking or changing lanes

As a safe driver, you should be able to foresee and identify dangers and obstacles while driving in order to:

While driving , you must concentrate fully on the road and obstacles ahead. However you are allowed to avert your attention to:

What is the incorrect course of action is you see the road sign for Soft Road shoulder?

i) Park your vehicle on the road shoulder
ii) Drive more cautiously
iii) Slow down your vehicle
iv) Shift to a low gear

What is the cause of collision between two vehicles that occur during takeover?

What should you do if your rear tyre bursts, causing your vehicle to become unstable and uncontrollable?

What should you do upon reaching an unfamiliar place?

Which of the following could cause your vehicle to skid at a bend?

i) Using a high gear
ii) Using a low gear
iii) Brake lights not functioning
iv) Traffic lights not functioning

What is the main cause of accidents on a straight road?

When is honking allowed?

i) Just before overtaking
ii) When approaching a hospital
iii) When approaching a school
iv) When spotting an animal on the road

What is the effect of over consumption of alcohol on a driver?

Under the Safe Driving Concept, what should you forsee upon seeing school children disembarking from a school bus before your vehicle?

What do you need to plan before starting on a journey?

Choose the correct statement relating to the use gears:

i) Shift to a high gear when driving uphill
ii) Shift to a high gear when driving downhill
iii) Shift to a low gear when driving uphill
ic) Shift to a high gear when driving at a road bend or before making a turn

What is the main cause of road accidents at night?

The safe and correct way of driving at a dangerous bend is to:

What is the meaning of identify under the Safe Driving Concept?

What should you do when you see the road sign give way?

When you see a Left lane narrowing sign while driving on a three-lane highway, you should:

The practice of planning a travel schedule helps inculcate in drivers an attitude towards:

What should you do when you see a school bus stopping at the road side with its hazard lights on?

What should a driver do upon stopping and waiting at a road junction with traffic lights?

What factors could influence your driving speed?

What should you anticipate upon approaching a construction area while following another vehicle?

When driving in a housing area you should:

The four rules to observe to avoid head-on collisions are:

When a vehicle moves across a pedestrian crossing areas, this manoeuvre is called:

What is meant by having good judgement while driving?

What is considered as a danger on the road?

Washing vehicle tyres will cause the brake clamp surface to get wet. Before starting on a journey, you should:

What should you do if you notice smoke coming out of the bonnet and the car temperature has increased?

What should you do if an accident has occured and your vehicle is damaged?

You are prohibited from using full beam headlights when following other vehicles at night as this will:

i) Save battery usage
ii) Cause glare to the driver ahead
iii) Make it difficult for you to gauge the distance accurately
iv) Reflect the light off the vehicle in front

A praiseworthy attitude that every driver should have is:

In which situation are you not permitted to continue your journey at a junction even though you have right of way?

When driving towards a non-gated level crossing, you should:

While driving at the speed on 50km/h how do you determine the safe distance between two vehicles?

The main factor of road accidents is:

i) Weather
ii) Driver
iii) Road
iv) Vehicle

How do you control anger while driving?

When driving at a sharp bend, you should:

When driving in heavy rain, you should:

i) Turn on your headlights
ii) Use a high gear
iii) Turn on the hazard light
iv) Drive more cautiously

The objectives of the Safe Driving Concept include educating drivers to drive without:

i) Getting involved in traffic accidents
ii) Abusing their vehicles
iii) Ignoring courtesy
iv) Committing traffic offences

Which rule is applied when a driver does the following?
- Know the route
- Stop the vehicle
- Show intention through position of vehicle and signal
- Drive with caution

i) Distance rule
ii) Rule for reversing
iii) Rule for overtaking
iv) Rule at junctions

Choose the correct answer for the sequence of actions listed below:
- Identify
- Predict
- Decide
- Act

i) Distance rule
ii) Rule for overtaking
iii) Course of action for obstacles
iv) Rule at junctions

What course of action should be taken to avoid blind spots?

i) Turn slightly to the right or left before moving
ii) Use the indicator before moving
iii) Turn on full beam headlights before moving
iv) Honk before moving

The following are the correct ways to turn and take a corner on a motorcycle:

i) Body must be straightened
ii) Tilt the body when making a turn
iii) Use appropriate gear according to the situation and shift gear abruptly
iv) Control motorcycle speed

When driving, what should you do to avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle?

i) Maintain speed
ii) Reduce speed
iii) Move towards the road shoulder on the left
iv) Stop the vehicle in the middle of the road

Which of the following are the appropriate actions before driving?

i) Dress simply and comfortably and wear shoes
ii) Change the engine oil everytime you want to drive
iii) Adjust the seat, mirrors and faster the seat belt
iv) Observe all road signs throughout the journey

In which situation would it be neccessary for you to overtake a vehicle?

i) When following a vehicle could result in an accident
ii) When the vehicle in front is moving too slowly
iii) When the vehicle in front moves to the left

Choose the correct statementsm regarding roadwork areas:

i) Building materials placed on road shoulders
ii) Road becomes narrow
iii) Temporary road signs in place
iv) Drive with caution as the road surface is not completely constructed

What is the purpose of obtaining motor vehicle insurange coverage?

i) To reduce the rate of traffic accidents
ii) To provide opportunities for the public to purchase vehicles
iii) To protect the public against the risks of driving on a road
iv) To provide compensation to third parties involved in road accidents

While driving at a speed of 100km/h on a highway, an accident occurs just ahead of your vehicle. You step on your brakes to discover that they are not functioning. What should you do?

i) Plump your brakes
ii) Switch off the engine
iii) Shift to low gear
iv) Use the handbrake gradually

What should you do if your car bonnet opens up suddenly while you are driving?

i) Honk
ii) Brake gradually
iii) Move to the road shoulder
iv) Look through the windows for directions

Hazard lights are used in the following situations except:

i) During an emergency
ii) During heavy rain and haze
iii) Headlights malfunction
iv) Vehicle breaks down and it parked on the side of the road

The following actions could avoid head-on collisions with incoming vehicles except:

i) Pressing the brakes and driving on the right side of the road
ii) Honking your vehicle and turning on the headlights
iii) Slowing down the vehicle abruptly
iv) Move to the left side of the road if necessary

When driving on a two-lane highway, you must always drive on the left lane except:

i) When driving slowly
ii) When your vehicle is being overtaken
iii) When you are overtaking a vehicle
iv) When your vehicle is the only one on the highway