Overtaking
Before overtaking, check mirrors and blind spots and make sure the manoeuvre is permitted and safe. The current study notes cover overtaking on the left where the vehicle ahead is turning right and restrictions associated with solid lines, blind rises and sharp curves.
๐ Practice questions
The questions below are drawn from the current FreeMode database. The database currently contains 3-option multiple-choice questions with explanations. ๎filecite๎turn0file1๎L30-L38๎
1. When approaching a traffic light that has been green for some time, you should:
A. Speed up to beat the red light
B. Slow down and prepare to stop
C. Maintain your speed
๐ก You should slow down and prepare to stop as the light may change to amber.
2. What is the purpose of the tachometer?
A. Shows engine speed (RPM)
B. Shows vehicle speed
C. Shows fuel level
๐ก The tachometer shows the engine revolutions per minute (RPM).
3. What is the general speed limit in an urban area?
A. 60 km/h
B. 80 km/h
C. 100 km/h
๐ก The general speed limit in urban areas in South Africa is 60 km/h unless otherwise indicated by road signs.
4. Who has right of way at a 4-way stop?
A. The first vehicle to stop
B. The largest vehicle
C. The vehicle on the right
๐ก The first vehicle to arrive and stop at the 4-way stop has the right of way.
5. What is the safest way to check your blind spot?
A. Only use the mirrors
B. Turn your head briefly to look over your shoulder
C. Ask the passenger
๐ก Mirrors have blind spots, so you must turn your head to check over your shoulder.
6. Who has right of way at a traffic circle?
A. The vehicle already in the circle
B. The vehicle entering the circle
C. The largest vehicle
๐ก Vehicles already in the traffic circle have the right of way.
7. What is the general speed limit on a national highway?
A. 80 km/h
B. 100 km/h
C. 120 km/h
๐ก The general speed limit on national highways is 120 km/h.
8. What is the speed limit near a school?
A. 40 km/h
B. 60 km/h
C. 80 km/h
๐ก The speed limit near schools is usually 40 km/h to protect children.
9. What does the handbrake (parking brake) do?
A. Stops the car while driving
B. Locks the rear wheels to keep the car stationary when parked
C. Cools the engine
๐ก The handbrake locks the wheels to prevent the car from rolling when parked.
10. When are you allowed to use a cellphone while driving?
A. When driving slowly
B. When using a hands-free kit
C. Never
๐ก You may only use a cellphone if it is connected to a hands-free kit.
11. Before changing gears, what must you do first?
A. Accelerate
B. Press the clutch pedal down completely
C. Pull the handbrake
๐ก You must press the clutch pedal down completely to disengage the engine before changing gears.
12. If you are involved in an accident where someone is injured, you must:
A. Drive to the nearest police station
B. Stop and render assistance and call emergency services
C. Leave them and wait for the police
๐ก You must stop immediately, render reasonable assistance, and call emergency services.