_ Theoretical Test Questions for the Leamer's Licence __ THEORETICAL TEST QUESTIONS FOR THE LEARNER'S LICENCE SY CEBIRTY, MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT Quality assurance done by The Namibian German Centre for Logistics (Polytechnic of Namibia) "MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORTTheoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence DO NOT TURN THE PAGE BEFORE READING ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND ONLY WHEN TOLD TO DO SO! THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE OF TRAFFIC MATTERS IS ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE DRIVING. THIS TEST IS GIVEN TO DETERMINE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE OF TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS. INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL APPLICANTS 1 Do not turn the page before: + you have read these instructions and . the examiner has told you to start This test contains questions on traffic rules, traffic signs and the controls of motor vehicles. Make sure you answer all questions in the test strictly according to the Code of licence for which you have applied for, ie. Applicants who applied for a learners licence Code 1 must answer: 1 Section B 2. Section C and 3. Section D Applicants who applied for a leamers licence Code 2 or 3 must answer: 1 Section B 2 Section C and 3. Section E Please make sure you read each question several times before you attempt to answer. Each question has three (3) possible answers i.e. A, B or C. Make sure you choose ONE answer only. You must indicate your answer on the provided answer sheet. This must be done for each question. You do so by using a pencil by shading the circle in the appropriate answer block, as shown below. EXAMPLE a b c ° ° e Please do NOT make any marks on your Test Question Booklet. You are NOT allowed to take any test material or stationary with you when you finish this test. We will now do some examples of answering questions together. The questions that you do in the test must be answered in a similar way. WAIT! YOU WILL BE INFORMED WHEN TO TURN THIS PAGE OVER MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT 1“Theoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence _ SECTION A *ROAD SIGNS - CONTROL SIGNS REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK OR WHISPER DURING THE TEST! . Your examiner will go through question 1 with you. If you have any problems please raise your hand for help Below we will together do some practical examples of questions. Look at Question 1 below: QUESTION 4 1, The speed limit for cars and light motor vehicles (not over 9000kg) in an urban area is: A. 60km/hy B. 80km/h C. 40km/h Now look at Question 2 2. This sign indicates: A. Right of way B. Through road C. Cubde-sac Now do question 3 by yourself. 3. When is it prohibited to overtake?: A. Ona summit of a rise B. Ona public road C. Ona narrow road You will have 60 minutes to complete the test so make sure you manage your time and answer as many questions as you can. If you takes less than 60 minutes to complete the test, raise your hand and the examiner will col- ~ lect your test material and stationary. » START THE TEST ON INSTRUCTIONS OF THE EXAMINER 2 "MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORTTheoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence SECTION B - ROAD SIGNS - ALL CODES 4. What should you do if you see this sign? A. Tum right B. Go straight ahead C. Drive in the direction indicated by the arrow 5. Whatdoes this signmean? A. Vehicles that are more than 10 tonnes may drive on this road B. Vehicles that are less than 10 tonnes may drive on this road C. Vehicles that are more than 10 tonnes may not drive on this road 6. Which vehicles may drive on a public road displaying this sign? A. Trams’ C. Buses B. Construction vehicles 7. What does this sign mean? A. Turn around and go back the way you came B. Beware, sharp bend ahead C. No U-turn allowed MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT 3"Theoretical Test Questions for the Leamer's Licence 8. You would most likely find this sign when: | | A. Motorcycles are not allowed on this portion of the road B. Motorcars are allowed on this portion of the road C. Motorcycles only are allowed on this portion of the road 9. Which sign indicates the end of the freeway? o, ris | N A h B. c. Cor 800m A A B. B c. ¢ 10. Which sign indicates the end of a dual roadway? A AX B L\ c. DX A A B. B c. c 11 Which sign indicates a concealed driveway? A AY AN MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT Om> > on>Theoretical Test Questions for the Leamer’s Licence 12. Which sign indicates a steep ascent or descent ahead? fe me AN \ A AA BB cc 13. Which sign indicates that the road narrows from one side? AX AN AN A AA BB coc 14. This sign means that A. There is a bridge ahead B. There is a jetty or river bank ahead C. There is a river ahead 15. Which sign indicates that there is an accident ahead? A AX OD> > o MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT - 5“Theoretical Test Questions for the Leamer's Licence - 16. | When you see this sign you should be warmed that: A. For 8 km there are road works B. For 8km there are speed humps C. For 8km there is a winding road 17. Which sign gives you advance direction of a local feature? o Garers) (amar) A A B. B coc 48. Which sign indicates an arrestor bed exit? NE 3k pL 500m) co A A A BB cc 19. Which signs indicates that lanes converge? A) a bf A BB a 6 . MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORTTheoretical Test Questions for the Leamer's Licence 7 ‘aes —_ 20. Which road marking indicates a pedestrian crossing? 21. 22. 23. A. Decrease in number of lanes ahead B. Change in lane direction ahead C. Increase in number of lanes ahead MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT 7“Thedtetical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence 24. Which flag signal means that you should stop? A B. AA BB coc 25. When you see this sign, you should: A. Stop and help the pedestrians across the road B. Stop and yield to the pedestrians crossing or about to cross the road C. Drive slowly until the pedestrians have cleared the crossing 26. Which vehicles may drive on a public road displaying this sign? A. Construction vehicles B. Goods vehicles over the displayed weight C. Vehicles transporting dangerous goods 27. This sign means that ‘A. Animal drawn vehicles may proceed on this road B. Animal drawn vehicles may not proceed on this road C. Horse riders are not allowed on this road MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORTTheoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence 28. When you see this sign below a regulatory sign, the driver: A. Should continue to comply with the regulatory sign B. Should not continue to comply with the regulatory sign C. Should only comply with the regulatory sign after dark 29. Which sign indicates the beginning of a dual roadway? A LN AN AA B. B c. c 30. This sign means A There is a drift with water ahead B. ‘There is a drift with rock outcrops ahead C. There is a drift with either water or rock outcrops ahead 31. Which sign indicates there is a portion of the roadway closed to traffic ahead? AA B. B coc MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT _ 9‘Theoretical Test Questions for the Leamer’s Licence 32. This sign indicates: A. Arivername B. geographical location C. Anational, regional or district border 33. Which sign confirms a route? ° By ap> o Which sign indicates a detour ahead? i — S| ODn>r > > 35. Which signs indicates public transport? — m> —_ BI c. op> > MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT_____ Theoretical Test Questions for the Leamer’s Licence 36. This sign indicates: A. Athree-way stop 8. Multi-phase traffic signals C. Three traffic signals 37. How should you react to this road marking? | | | | ~< a A. Do not drive so that this line is on your right B. Do not drive so that your vehicle is on the left of the line C. Do not drive so that any part of your vehicle crosses this line 38. This sign means: > A. Only motorcycles may proceed B. No motorcycles may proceed C. Reserved for motorcycles 39. Which road marking indicates there is an escape route ahead? A BB c. MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT 14Theoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence 40. Which road marking indicates a railway crossing? | | Sen ae c Ete AA B. B cc 41. This light means you A. Proceed with caution B. Stop the vehicle until a green light is displayed ©. Stop the vehicle until pedestrians have crossed 42. Ifyou approach a flashing red arrow light signal, you should: A. Stop until the light turns green : B, Stop and proceed, yielding to all vehicles and pedestrians for whom the light is green C. Proceed, yielding to all vehicles and pedestrians for whom the light is green 43, Which light indicates that the driver may not proceed in the indicated lane? A B c. AA B. B cc 12 MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORTTheoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence 44, Regulatory control signs are: A, Red B. Blue Cc. Yellow 45. If you want to make a right-turn, how will you indicate by using hand signals? A. Extend right arm, palm down and move forearm in a circular motion B. Extend right arm horizontal to the road, palm forward C. Extend right arm, palm forward and move it forward and backwards 48. Which sign indicates that excessive noise is not allowed? A B. c. AA BB cc MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT, 13Theoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence SECTION C - RULES - ALL CODES 47. The speed limit for cars and light motor vehicles (not over 9000kg) on a freeway is: A. 80km/n B. 100km/h , C. 120km/iY 48. When entering a public road, you should? ‘A. Ensure that there are other moving vehicles B. Ensure that there are no other moving vehicles C. Ensure the road is marked 49. If safe, you may overtake another vehicle in front which is not signalling: A. Onits left side B. Oneither side C. Onis right side 50. When driving around a traffic circle, you should drive: A. In an anti-clockwise direction B. Ina clockwise direction C. Straight across 51. When may a passenger be in the vehicle being towed? A. When the vehicles are travelling at more than 60 km/hour B. When the vehicles are travelling at around 40 kn/hour C. When the vehicles are travelling less than 30 km/hour 52. You are prohibited from stopping your vehicle: A. Within a parking area B. Within a railway reserved area CC. Within the railway reserve at a level crossing 53, You may not park within what distance from a fire hydrant? A. 0.50.5m B. 1m Cc. 1.5m 54. When you hear and/or see an emergency vehicle using a siren and/or flashing lights, you should: A. Get your vehicle over to the far left of the road and stop B. Stop your vehicle and walk to the far left of the road C. Speed up to get out of the way. 14 MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORTTheoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence 55. Acompulsory stop means: A. You must stop your vehicle B. You must slow down your vehicle C. You may stop your vehicle if it is required 56. Asa driver ofa vehicle, you may not: ‘A. Leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running B. Leave your vehicle unattended with the engine tumed off C. Leave your vehicle 57. Apassenger may not get into or out of a vehicle on a public road unless it is A. Moving B. Stopped C. Reversing 58. When you drive towards people crossing the road. What should you do? ‘A. Continue at the same speed and sound the horn B. Stop and give right of way until they have cleared the crossing C. Slow down until they are half way across the crossing and drive on 59. When should you yield for a pedestrian? A. Ifyou are driving at 30kmv/hour B. If the pedestrian is crossing the road at a crossing C. If the pedestrian is waiting at a traffic light 60. Which of the following statements is correct? ‘A. Anyone may prevent traffic from moving freely on a public road B. Nobody may prevent traffic from moving freely on a public road C. Traffic may not move freely on a public road 61. Which of the following statements is correct? A. Pedal cycles may not be driven on a freeway B. Road maintenance vehicles may not be driven on a freeway C. Heavy Goods Vehicles may not be driven on a freeway 62. Whats the maximum permissible length of a bus? A. 22m B. 12.5m Cc. 18m MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT 18Theoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence 63. _ Projections at the front of any vehicle may not exceed: A. 3mm B. 30mm C. 300mm 64. How must you indicate a load projecting by more than 150mm at the sides when driving between sunset and sunrise? A. Red reflector lamp fitted at the front of the load B. White reflector lamp fitted at the outer edges of the front of the load C. Yellow reflector lamp fitted at the front of the load 65. How must you indicate a load projecting to the rear when driving during the day? A. Yellow flag 300mmx300mm B. White flag 300mmx300mm. C. Red flag 300mmx300mm, 66. The speed Iimit for goods, articulated and combination vehicles (exceeding 9000 kg GVM) on freeways is: A. 80 km/h‘ B. 90 km/h C. 100 km/h 67. What is the speed limit for a tractor in an urban area on a gravel road? A. 25 km/h B. 30 km/h C. 35 km/h 6 When you are approaching an intersection controlled by a traffic light, you should: A. Apply your brakes fiercely B. Start reducing your speed C. Speed up to get through the intersection 69. You should drive your vehicle on: A. On the edge of the road B. On the right side of the left lane on the road C. On the left side of the road 70. When you are overtaking another vehicle, you should: 16 A. Flash your headlights to show your intention B. Use your indicator to signal your intention C. Use your hazard lights to warn the other vehicle ‘MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT_ Theoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence SECTION D - MOTOR CYCLES ONLY ES AN 71. What is the maximum permissible width of a load carried by a motorcycle? A. 45m B. 450mm Cc. 450m 72. When riding a motorcycle, the headlamp must be switched on: A. Only at night B. Atnight, in poor weather, during the day C. Only in poor weather 73. In the picture above which is the handlebar? a b c Om> 74. You use the throttle to control: The speed of the motor cycle The direction of the motor cycle The braking of the motor cycle om> MINISTRY OF WORKSAND TRANSPORT 47Theoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence 75. To select the gear on a motorcycles, you use: A. The gear box B. The gear lever C. The rear brake 76. What do you use to turn on the number plate lamp on a motorcycle? A. The headlight on-off switch B. The kickstarter C. The gear lever 77. _ Inthe picture above which is the throttle? o> aon> 78. How do you reduce your speed on a motorcycle? A. Change gears B. Apply the brakes C. Use the indicator 18 MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORTTheoretical Test Questions for the Leamer's Licence SECTION E - LIGHT AND HEAVY VEHICLES ONLY 79. Inthe picture above which is the clutch: Ad B. b Coc 80. You are driving your vehicle in fog, you should have: A. Your parking lights on B. Your hazard lights on C. Your headlights on“ 81. You are driving at night and a car driving towards you has its headlights on full beam. The driver of the car is: A. Guilty of bad manners because full beams blind other drivers B. Asa driver because full beams light up more of the road C. _ Not obeying the law as lights should be dipped when another Véhicle approaches 82. When you are driving a vehicle and want to check the road behind you, you use A. The rear view mirror B. The back windscreen C. The indicators 83. When you want to keep your vehicle stationary on a hill, you should: MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT 19 A. Use only your service brake B. Use your parking brake C. Use only your acceleratorat Theoretical Test Questions for the Learner's Licence 84. The purpose of the parking brake is to: A. Brake the front wheels B. Brake the back wheels C. Keep the vehicle stationary 35. When involved in a motor vehicle accident, as a driver of the vehicle you should: A. Get out of the way B. Callan ambulance C. Help any injured people 36. What is the maximum permissible length for combination of vehicle consisting of a drawbar and coupling with two trailers? A. 20m B, 22m c. 18m 87. Whatis the maximum permissible height of a double-decker bus? A. Under 4.65m B. Under 456m C. Under46.5m 88. Adriver of a vehicle must ensure that animals. A. Do not get into a public road B. Do not get into the vehicle C. Donot get onto the roof of the vehicle 89. Excessive noise of a vehicle should be: A. Reported to the police B. Avoided C. Made when necessary 90. Which of the following statements is correct? ‘A. No person may be on foot on a freeway B. No person may be on foot on a freeway, except in a parking area C. No person may be on foot on a freeway, except when making hand signals MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT