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The questions people actually get wrong.

When the computerised test went live, the authorities confirmed that no independent check of the question wording had been done — so nobody could say which items were hard and which were merely badly phrased. This page is that check, for this bank: every answer given here counts, and the worst-performing questions rise to the top.

#1 · Signs

You come across this sign. What must you do?

Correct: Only travel in the yellow lane in daylight, on a public road outside an urban area, to let a faster vehicle pass

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#2 · Signs

Which statement about this sign is correct?

Correct: It is a legal instruction — ignoring it is an offence

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#3 · Signs

Which statement about this sign is correct?

Correct: It warns you of a hazard — you must adapt, but it gives no specific instruction

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#4 · Signs

What does a sign with a white background, black border and black lettering usually indicate?

Correct: Information or a route direction

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#5 · Rules

Select the correct combination. You have right of way:

Correct: (i) and (ii) only

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#6 · Rules

Passengers may be carried in the goods compartment of a light delivery vehicle…

Correct: only if the space is enclosed to a height that prevents them falling out

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#7 · Signs

Which of these signs means: goods vehicles above the stated mass may not proceed?

Correct: Goods vehicles over 3 500 kg prohibited

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#8 · Rules

You must obey road traffic signs and signals in this order of priority:

Correct: Traffic officer, then traffic light, then road sign, then road marking

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#9 · Signs

Which statement about this sign is correct?

Correct: It is a legal instruction — ignoring it is an offence

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#10 · Rules

After a collision, you must give your name and address to…

Correct: anyone with reasonable grounds for asking, not only the police

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#11 · Rules

You are joining a freeway from an on-ramp. You should…

Correct: use the acceleration lane to match the speed of freeway traffic, then merge

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#12 · Controls

In which gear should you park a manual vehicle facing downhill?

Correct: Reverse gear, with the parking brake on

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#13 · Rules

At night, the light shining on your rear number plate must be…

Correct: white

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#14 · Rules

Select the correct combination. You may not obtain a learner's licence if:

Correct: (i), (ii) and (iii)

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#15 · Rules

You must signal your intention to…

Correct: change direction, reduce speed, or stop

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#16 · Signs

What shape and colour is a warning sign in South Africa?

Correct: A red triangle with a white background

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#17 · Rules

How far ahead must your main (bright) beam let you see?

Correct: At least 100 metres

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#18 · Rules

Who is responsible for making sure the vehicle you are driving is roadworthy?

Correct: the driver

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#19 · Signs

Which statement about this sign is correct?

Correct: It warns you of a hazard — you must adapt, but it gives no specific instruction

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#20 · Controls

What is the purpose of the head restraint behind your head?

Correct: To reduce neck injury if the vehicle is struck from behind

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#21 · Signs

Which statement about this sign is correct?

Correct: It warns you of a hazard — you must adapt, but it gives no specific instruction

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#22 · Signs

Which of these signs means: you must pass to the right of the obstruction or island?

Correct: Keep right

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#23 · Rules

Select the correct combination. Holding only a learner's licence for a light motor vehicle means that:

Correct: (i) only

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#24 · Rules

What is the general speed limit in an urban area, unless signs show otherwise?

Correct: 60 km/h

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#25 · Rules

Which of these will sober you up after drinking?

Correct: Nothing but time

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#26 · Rules

You are asked to give a blood sample after being stopped. Refusing is…

Correct: an offence in itself

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#27 · Signs

Which statement about this sign is correct?

Correct: It warns you of a hazard — you must adapt, but it gives no specific instruction

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#28 · Signs

You are looking for the on-ramp to a freeway. What colour board should you be watching for?

Correct: Blue

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#29 · Rules

When may you drive on the shoulder (beyond the yellow line) of a single-carriageway road?

Correct: In daylight, to let a faster vehicle pass, when you can see 150 m ahead and it is safe

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#30 · Signs

Which of these signs means: you must give right of way to traffic on the through road?

Correct: Yield

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