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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
Which statement about this sign is correct?
Correct: It warns you of a hazard — you must adapt, but it gives no specific instruction
#2 · Signs
Which statement about this sign is correct?
Correct: It is a legal instruction — ignoring it is an offence
#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
#4 · 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
#5 · Signs
What does a sign with a white background, black border and black lettering usually indicate?
Correct: Information or a route direction
#6 · Rules
Select the correct combination. You have right of way:
Correct: (i) and (ii) only
#7 · Signs
Which statement about this sign is correct?
Correct: It is a legal instruction — ignoring it is an offence
#8 · Signs
What does this sign mean?
Correct: The area is set aside for pedestrians
#9 · 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
#10 · Signs
Which of these signs means: goods vehicles above the stated mass may not proceed?
Correct: Goods vehicles over 3 500 kg prohibited
#11 · 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
#12 · Controls
In which gear should you park a manual vehicle facing downhill?
Correct: Reverse gear, with the parking brake on
#13 · 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
#14 · Rules
You are asked to give a blood sample after being stopped. Refusing is…
Correct: an offence in itself
#15 · Rules
At night, the light shining on your rear number plate must be…
Correct: white
#16 · Rules
Who is responsible for making sure the vehicle you are driving is roadworthy?
Correct: the driver
#17 · Rules
You must signal your intention to…
Correct: change direction, reduce speed, or stop
#18 · Rules
After a collision, you must give your name and address to…
Correct: anyone with reasonable grounds for asking, not only the police
#19 · Signs
What shape and colour is a warning sign in South Africa?
Correct: A red triangle with a white background
#20 · Signs
Which statement about this sign is correct?
Correct: It warns you of a hazard — you must adapt, but it gives no specific instruction
#21 · Rules
Select the correct combination. You may not obtain a learner's licence if:
Correct: (i), (ii) and (iii)
#22 · Signs
Which statement about this sign is correct?
Correct: It warns you of a hazard — you must adapt, but it gives no specific instruction
#23 · Signs
Which statement about this sign is correct?
Correct: It warns you of a hazard — you must adapt, but it gives no specific instruction
#24 · Rules
Two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow road where only one can pass. Who should give way?
Correct: the vehicle travelling downhill
#25 · Controls
What is the purpose of the head restraint behind your head?
Correct: To reduce neck injury if the vehicle is struck from behind
#26 · 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
#27 · Signs
Which of these signs means: you must give right of way to traffic on the through road?
Correct: Yield
#28 · Signs
You come across this sign. What must you do?
Correct: Keep well to the left and watch for anything moving out around the narrowing
#29 · Signs
You come across this sign. What must you do?
Correct: Do not drive in it in any other vehicle
#30 · Signs
Which statement about this sign is correct?
Correct: It warns you of a hazard — you must adapt, but it gives no specific instruction
