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Introduction:
This booklet contains tips and rules to remember before the theory and driving test. It is
recommended that the entire booklet is read through before the theory test.
Speed Limits:
Built up areas:
Within 50 km/hr
Outside 80 km/hr
Motorway 130 km/hr
Motor traffic way 80 km/hr
Alcohol
The steering wheel should never be given to a person who you know or should know is under the
influence of alcohol.
Medication is as dangerous as alcohol and if mixed it is even worse.
Road conditions
You must be specially aware of the following situations that can or will affect driving. But
remember the one closer to you first. For example if there are children on the road then forget the
cross road further ahead
Type of road:
The road’s own rules and regulations
Below is a list of things that may be asked about in the theory tests concerning the road conditions:
Overtaking
Always from the left – unless the car in front is turning left (remember to check the cycle path on
the right side of the road)
Overtaking forbidden:
• Before or at railway crossing
• Before or at pedestrian crossing. Exception: if there is 100% unblocked visibility over the
entire crossing + 1 metre on either side.
• On the way up a hill Exception: if there are 2 lanes and double solid lines that may not be
crossed).
• At bends (that have unclear visibility) - Exception: if there are 2 lanes and double solid
lines that may not be crossed. You can overtake in at a light regulated crossing if there is
more than one lane in the same direction.
• Before or at crossroads: Exceptions: Side roads have absolute duty and there is complete
visibility as well as at light regulated crossing if there is more than one lane in the same
direction.
Stopping
Every voluntary stopping of vehicle for less than 3 minutes with or without the driver. Stopping
also includes dropping off or picking up and loading and unloading of goods irrespective of the
amount of goods.
Parking
Every voluntary stopping of vehicle for more than 3 minutes with or without the driver.
General
When you park or stop you may not cause danger or inconvenience for others and stopping and
parking should as a rule be done on the right side of the road in the same direction as the traffic.
Road duties
Absolute duty means that you must give way to traffic crossing from both the left and the
right. It does mean that you must stop the vehicle unless there is a full STOP.
You have absolute duty if there are shark teeth or sign board for absolute duty as well as a full
STOP.
You also have absolute duty if you drive over a foot path, cycle path or out from
ground/property, parking place , petrol pump and rural road.
Right hand give way duty means that you must give way traffic on the right but at the same
time check that the vehicle from your left is giving way to you.
Right hand give way duty applies if no one has absolute duty that is there are no markings at the
cross roads.
General
You have not observed your duties if you have caused inconvenience. That is when you come in
from the side road you must increase your speed so that the other car does not catch up.
The main rule to remember is to listen carefully to the text accompanying the picture .
Coming in from the curb – remember the check your position with respect to the cars from
behind when coming on to the road
“Foot on the brake” (ready to brake): Examples road crossings in residential areas, children
and youngsters on footpath, road works on the lane etc.
“I stop” (Activation of brakes to stop) Examples: Inattentive pedestrians on the road, danger of
running over etc.
Pedestrians
Take special care of: children, school patrols, the elderly and road workers. Hold back for
pedestrians in or on the way into pedestrian crossings. If the pedestrian crossing has a divider in the
middle of the road you must hold back when the pedestrian approaches the divider
Cyclists
If cyclists pass by on the road (without cycle paths) evaluate the cyclist’s intention in connection
with cross roads, bend etc.
Be aware that some cyclists may not be in a position to sign by hand while trying to control the
cycle (sway, lift hand only a little)
Placing
Always stay to the right on the road even if other cars may be on the middle of the road.
Left turn
Always hold back for on coming traffic, don’t start a turn that you are not sure of completing. When
there is more than one left turning lanes keep to the right one. The left left turning lane is used only
for overtaking or if you are going to take a left turn immediately after that.
Right turn
Move to the right side after checking for vehicles from behind in a way so that there is no space on
your right for 2 wheelers.
If you are holding back for example for a pedestrian while taking a right turn it should be in such a
way that the cyclists’ way is not blocked.
Overtaking
Take care of 4 things before over taking
1. There should not be another vehicle trying to overtake you.
2. The overtaking lane is free of on coming traffic or other obstructions.
3. You may not overtake if the car in front starts to overtake.
4. Ensure that there is place to come into the right lane again.
Yellow lines
Yellow lines always take priority over white lines. Remember that stop lines and pedestrian
crossings are still valid.
Traffic flow
You must remember to work towards a good traffic flow. If it is possible to pass trucks, tractors and
busses then do so. Do not do so if there are fast vehicles.
Car’s size /
Max 12m long, 4 m high and 2.55 m in breadth with or without weight. Goods must be marked if
they hang more than 1 m out of the front or back of the car. Goods must also be marked if they hang
more than 15cm over the side of the car.
Specially aware
Meaning: You should use most of your awareness on that now and that affects your continued
driving.
Brakes
• Brakes may not press all the way to the bottom when stepping hard on them. The pedal
movement is otherwise dependent of the manufacturing.
• Brake pedal may not sink down while being held down with a constant pressure.
• For vacuum (or power) system brakes the pedal should on being pressed a number of times
sink a little while held down and the motor then on started.
• Brake fluid should be between the minimum and max marks.
Steering wheel
• With newer cars there is normally no free play. This is checked by seeing whether the
wheels immediately follow the movement of the steering wheel (in cars with power
steering this is done after starting the engine).
• Power steering fluid should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. This can be
checked by seeing whether the fluid is between the min and max marks or by checking
whether the control light for this is on.
If you are a new driver you can only get 2 clips in a 3 years period , thereafter you lose your license.