Traffic Rules and Right of Way Quiz
Traffic Rules and Right of Way Quiz
NUMBER ANSWER
1 Which car has the right of way? Car C
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Car A
Car B
Car A
Car C
Car B
Car C
Car A
Car B
Car C
B Height restriction
C Cattle ahead
11 At this sign I should: A Stop, and only proceed when the road is clear
on both sides
B Stop, and only proceed when the road is clear on
the right
C Stop, and only proceed when the road is clear on
the left
12 This sign indicates that I: A May not park my vehicle
B Three trailers
C Two trailers
C Drive slowly
C 7.5 meters
19 At an intersection with a flashing amber robot, I A Wait until the road ahead is clear
would:
B Give right of way to vehicles from the left
20 In which circumstances would I proceed against a A When the green arrow is illuminated
red robot?
B When there is no approaching traffic
22 A driver sees a continuous white line in the centre A May cross if there is no oncoming traffic
of the road, he or she
B May not cross
23 A broken white line beside a continuous white line A I may overtake if the continuous white line is on
in the centre of the road indicates that: my side
B I may overtake if the broken line is on my side
24 A broken yellow line on the left hand side of the A It may not be straddled
road indicates:
B It may be straddled to overtake traffic which is
turning right
C It may be straddled to overtake cyclists
25 What must you do when meeting a motor vehicle A Hoot if the vehicle is blocking your path
displaying 'L' plates?
B Exercise extreme caution
C Flash my headlights
Car B
Car B
C An intersection
B7 m
B Two abreast
C Single file.
C Not proceed
7 Which is the correct light sequence at a robot? A Amber, Red, Green
8 A continuous white line in the center of the road A Be crossed if the road ahead is clear
may:
B Not be crossed for the purposes of overtaking
9 Direction arrows used in conjunction with A Are for information purposes only
prohibition lines on a road surface:
B Relate to taxi drivers only
10 Which cars can move without breaking the law? A Car A and Car C
B Car B only
11 I should always yield right of way to A Ambulance and fire engine sounding a siren
B Presidential motorcade
13 A solid yellow line on the left hand side of the A It may be straddled to overtake traffic which is
road indicates: turning right
B It may be straddled to overtake cyclists
C Mountains ahead
Car B
Car C
B Car B
C Car A
19 When traveling at 90km/h I must leave a gap of: A Six vehicle lengths
22 In rural areas where traffic is not controlled, I A Traffic approaching from a road on the left.
should give precedence to:
B Traffic approaching from a road on the right.
B A
circle
C A rectangle
C Width restriction
1 Before driving a motor vehicle on a public road, it A Certificate of fitness and a repair card.
3 must have the following:
B Learner's licence.
4 For cyclists not to interfere with other road users A Two to three abreast.
they should ride:
B Single file.
5 A heavy vehicle towing independent trailers must A Safety chains fitted to the trailers.
have:
B More pulling power.
C Seventeen years.
Car B
Car C
Car B
Car C
Car B
Car C
12 At this sign I should: A Stop and give way to traffic coming from my right.
B A regulatory sign
C An informative sign
B An informative sign
17 The warning sign of a broken down vehicle is: A The driver waving to the other road users.
18 On meeting an abnormal load vehicle under A I should slow down and exercise caution
escort :
B I should sound my horn and flash my lights to
alert him of my presence
C I should do nothing
21 When an oncoming vehicle lights are on bright A Pull down the sun visor.
beam, what do you do?
B Slow down and look slightly to the left.
B Car A
C Car B
B Car A
C Car C
24 In rural areas, where traffic is not controlled, you A Traffic from the road on the right.
should give precedence to:
B To all crossing traffic.
3 This sign indicates that Cyclists may not proceed beyond this
5 A yellow line on the left hand side of the road: May not be crossed under any circumstances.
C Speed de-restriction.
B Park my vehicle.
B Sound my hooter.
B Sounded my hooter.
B Car A
C Car C
Car B
None
B Car A
C The fastest
B Mercedes Benz
C Car B
17 When travelling at 75km/h I must leave a gap of: A Four vehicle lengths.
C Middle of lane.
B Any cap
C A crash helmet
25 When approaching this sign: A I should not worry because it is not one of the
known road signs
B I am being warned the hazard ahead is of a
variable nature
C It is a surprise sign because you have just passed
a hazard
1 Which car stops? Car A
5 Y
Car B
Car C
B Car C
C Car B
B 4 way stop
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C A near-complete round about ahead
5 A learner driver is allowed to carry passengers A When he is in the company of qualified instructor
C Never.
6 Which is the correct way to negotiate a right turn? A Maintaining a firm position in the lane centre
7 A double continuous white line with a broken line A Be crossed if the road ahead is clear
in the center of a road may:
Y B Not be crossed.
C Be crossed only on busy highways
C Of regulatory effect
Car B
Car C
B Car C
C Car A
B Car A
C Car C
B Car B
C Car A
C Eighteen years.
19 When changing lanes you A Signal, change lane, check blind spot
B Width restriction
C Height restriction
2 At a four way junction which car goes first? A The car on the left
4 When meeting a breakdown vehicle flashing its A Pull off the road completely
beacon lights I must:
B Keep to the extreme left and pass as fast as
possible.
C Proceed with caution
5 When I intend to stop on the road I must: A Slow down check my rear view mirrors and stop.
B One
C Three
11A vehicle turning right should A Give way to oncoming traffic proceeding
straight
B Give way to pedestrians leaving the pavement
C Five years
B parking sign
C An informative sign
17 In well lit areas drivers are required to drive with A Headlights on low beam and spot lights off.
19 Being the first at an accident scene, what are you A Observe from far away and contact V.I.D.
expected to do?
B Render first aid and report to the nearest
police.
C Take pictures which will assist your report to the
police.
20 At a give way sign A You give right of way to vehicles from your right
C Wide lanes
C 7.5
23 When may one proceed against a one way sign? A In any emergency
B Never
B Car C
C Car B
B Car B
C Car A
B Car B
C Car A
4 When travelling behind another vehicle at night I A Switch on my spot lights and sidelights
must:
B Switch on dipped headlights
5 You may legally block an intersection: A When you enter the intersection on the green
light
B During rush hour traffic
C Under no circumstances
C Car A
B 3 breakdown triangles
C 2 breakdown triangles
B Car C
C Car B
B Stopping is prohibited
C Speeding is restricted
B Car A
C Car B
16 Which of the following vehicles does not need A A tractor towing two trailers
reverse gears?
B A motor cycle
B Car C
C Car B
18 Into which grouping of road signs does this sign A A location sign
fall?
B A direction sign
B Is for information
20 If involved in a serious accident I must A Report to hospital within the next 24 hours
B Weight restriction
C Speed restriction
B Reduce speed
C Six
C 130 meters
B 5.6 meters
C 8.3 meters
3 What time should persons driving on the road A Between 5:30pm and 6:30am
switch on their headlights?
B Between 5:30am and 6:30pm
C 25 kg
5 When you are driving and feel sleepy, what must A Maintain a slow speed
you do?
B Move off the road and rest
C Safe speed
C A grid ahead
C 120 km/h
C 45 degrees
11 Heavy vehicles should have the following A White in front and red at the rear
reflectors
B White in front and amber at the rear
B Car A
C Car C
C Car A
B Car A
C Car C
16 This traffic light regulates that A Traffic turning to the right may filter if the road is
clear
B Traffic turning to the left may filter if the road
is clear
C Traffic going straight may proceed if road is clear
17 Which statement is true about double prohibition A Can only be crossed if necessary
lines?
B These lines may be crossed if the vehicle in front
of you is moving slowly
C Overtaking on this portion of the road is
prohibited
18 When approaching a rail-road level crossing, A Increase speed
what must you do?
B Maintain speed
19 What is the maximum speed limit on wide tar A There is no maximum speed limit
roads?
B 100 km/h
C 120 km/h
B Car A
B 80 km/h
C 60 km/h
B Car B
24What is the meaning of this sign? A Cyclist prohibited beyond the sign
1 When stopping a motor vehicle on a road except A On the extreme right of the road
9 in traffic, where will you stop?
B On the extreme left of the road or in an
authorized parking place
C Stop in the middle if it is safe to do so
C Under 16 years
C circle
5 Passengers disembarking from a bus should: A Wait until the bus takes off and then cross the
road
B Cross the road from rear or front of the bus
6 When approaching a flooded bridge what do you A You can cross only when driving a heavy vehicle
do?
B Do not attempt to cross
B Car C
C Car B
C Soccer match
Car B
11This sign regulates that: A Vehicles should give right of way to cyclists
14 The sign warns of: A Presence of people crossing the road ahead
15 A driving school vehicle must have the following A 'L-plates' and driving instructor certificate
documents:
B Certificate of fitness and comprehensive
vehicle insurance
C Dual brakes and vehicle licence.
C A grid ahead
B A regulatory sign
C An informative sign
23 A vehicle should be fitted with efficient reflectors A White at the front and red at the back
of what colour?
B Amber at the front and red at the back
Car B
Car C
Car C
5 What does this sign warn of? A Bad tarred road ahead
B Driving instructor
Car B
Car C
12 Which statement is appropriate? A I may not wear a seatbelt where a vehicle has air
bags
B I should pull down the sun visor when dazzled by
headlights
C There is road signage to warn of possibility of
congestion
13 In an urban area, which car has NO right of way? A Car A
C Car B
B Car C
C Car B
16 Which statement is not appropriate? A Motor cycles are exempted from being fitted with
a rearview mirror
B All motor vehicles must be fitted with rear view
mirror(s)
C Sun visors are mandatory for all motor
vehicles
17 This sign regulates that: A No stopping
20 Holding a class 4 & 5 driver's licence means I am A Agricultural tractor and small car
qualified to drive:
B Small car and coupe imp
22 Which statement is true with regard to A You must overtake if visibility is bad
overtaking?
B You must not overtake in the face of
oncoming traffic
C You are prohibited from overtaking at night
24 Which rule is not true for pedal cyclists? A Avoid towing or being towed
1 Which statement is not true? A All road tests in Zimbabwe are strictly with
21 manual vehicle
B Heavy vehicles must have a net mass of 5000kg
and above for road test purpose
C Dual footbrake pedals may be required for driving
school vehicles
2 When approaching a give way sign: A I am obliged to stop before proceeding
4 In rural areas where traffic is not controlled, I A Traffic approaching from the road on the left
should give precedence to:
B Traffic approaching from the road on the right
C Width restriction
7 Whilst driving when do you take a mobile phone A Once you have stopped in a legally permitted
call? place
B Whilst travelling in rural areas which do not have
much traffic
C If you are confident that your ability will not
be compromised by the distraction
8 Which car stops? A Car B
B Car C
C Both cars
B Street lights
C Rain
11 In which of the following situations should you A When approaching right hand bend
never overtake cyclists?
B Immediately before making a left turn
13 On approaching a narrow bridge I am allowed to A Flash my lights even for oncoming vehicles
15 When I intend to stop on the road I must: A Check blind spots and brake hard
B In heavy mist
C At night
B Danger sign
B When going in
B When reversing
B In an emergency only
C Not proceed
B Reducing speed
C Switching on wipers
14 A broken yellow line on the left hand side of the A It may be straddled to overtake which traffic is
road indicates: turning right
B It may be straddled to overtake cyclists
Car B
Car C
B Car B
C Car A
Car B
Car C
23 When you see a rabbit crossing the road in the A Increase speed to run it over
rural areas, you:
B Reduce speed and stop when necessary
C Strip roads
25 A blind spot on a road is a part of the road A Directly in front of where the vehicle is moving
towards
B Not covered by rear view mirror
C Release brakes
2 You are going to reverse but you are not sure the A Assume it is clear and reverse anywhere
area is clear. You should
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B Check only the rear view mirrors
3 You come across stray animals on the road. You A Flash your headlights when passing
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B Sound horn to alert them
C Ordinary mirrors
6To facilitate easy movement going uphill you have A Select lower gear
to
B Select highest gear
C Accelerate
B Select neutral
8 When going down a long descent, keeping clutch A More fuel consumption
down too long can cause
B Brake overheating
B Abnormal load
12 You are waiting behind a cyclist at a traffic light. A Beep your hooter a drive through before the
When it changes, you should.. cyclist does
B Try to move before the cyclist does
B Engine speed
C Spongy brakes
C Be prepared to stop
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15 When should a cellphone be used during driving: A In an emergency
C Never
17 When meeting a breakdown vehicle flashing its A Pull off the road completely
beacon light every driver must
B Keep to the extreme left and pass as fast as
possible
C Slow down and proceed with caution.
C No passengers
C Increase speed
C Agricultural tractors
B Spot lights on
22 An accident has just happened, you being the first A Render first aid and drive away
at the scene, what are you expected to do?
B Render first aid and report to the nearest
police
C Observe from afar and phone the roads
department.
23 When stopping a motor vehicle on a road except A On the extreme right of the road
in traffic, where will you stop?
B Stop in the middle if it is safe to do so
.25 ..to move forward from behind a parked vehicle? A Apply signal
1 This traffic light regulates that: A Traffic turning to the right may filter if the road is
24 clear
B Traffic turning to the left may filter if the road
is clear
C Traffic going straight may proceed if road is clear
2 Which statement is true about Double Prohibition A No vehicle may at anytime be driven on the left
lines? hand side of this line
C Maintain speed
4 What is the maximum speed limit on wide tar A There is no maximum speed limit
roads?
B 100 km/h
C 120 km/h
B Car A
C Car B
km/h
B 80
C 60 km/h
B Roundabout ahead
9 When travelling behind another vehicle at night I A Switch on my spot lights and sidelights
must:
B Switch on dipped headlights
11 A continuous white line in the centre of the road: A May cross if there is no oncoming traffic
C Car A
B 3 breakdown triangles
C 2 breakdown triangles
Car B
Car C
19 When temporarily parked by the side of the road A Your headlights on bright beam
at night, one must leave:
B Your tail lights and side lights on.
20 When approaching an animal drawn vehicle: A You blow your horn and pass quickly
B When reversing
23 The hooter is only used: A When there are animals in the road.
B To greet friends
25 A blind spot on a road is a part of the road A Not covered by rear view mirror
Car C
B A pile up accident
7 When travelling at high speed on a main road, I A at least 50m before I turn
signal
B at least 100m before I turn
8 Direction arrows used in conjunction with A Are for information purposes only
prohibition lines on a road surface:
B Relate to taxi drivers only
Car B
Car C
Car B
Car C
B Car B
C Car A
Car B
19 When stopping a motor vehicle on a road except A On the extreme right of the road
in traffic, where will you stop?
B Stop in the middle if it is safe to do so
10m C
21 When under the influence of drugs or alcohol A Drive slowly to a safe place
what must you do?
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B Stay off the road
B rectangle
C circle
23 On which side must you overtake animals which A Left hand side
are being led:
B Right hand side
24 What are the directions given by fixed or flashing A Give precedence to all cross traffic
amber robot at an intersection?
B Give precedence to all vehicles coming from
the right
C Give precedence to vehicles coming from the left
Car B
Car C
front?
B5 vehicle lengths
C4 vehicle lengths
3 What time should persons driving on the road A Between 5:30pm and 6:30am
switch on their headlights?
B Between 5:30am and 6:30pm
4 If you are dazzled by the light of other vehicle, A Dip, get out of the way and slow down
what must you do?
B Retaliate
6 When you are driving and feel sleepy, what must A Maintain a slow speed
you do?
B Move off the road and rest
B When going in
B Car A
C Car C
B Car B
C Car A
14 What must you do before you change direction? A Signal my intention when turning left only
B Speed restriction
C Weight restriction
B Car A
C Car B
B Car C
C Car B