Theory test topic
Learner permit rules
Rules for learners show up often. Most are about plates, company and where you may drive.
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The rules in brief
- 1
L plates front and rear
Display L plates on the front and rear of the car at all times.
Source: RSA, Rules of the Road
- 2
Accompanied
A car learner must be with a qualified driver who has held a full licence for two years.
Source: RSA, Rules of the Road
- 3
No motorways
Learner permit holders may not drive on a motorway.
Source: RSA, Rules of the Road
- 4
Lower points limit
Learners and novices are disqualified at 7 penalty points, compared with 12 for full licence holders.
Source: RSA, Rules of the Road
Try 8 sample questions
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Question 1 of 8
Is it permitted to use a vehicle in a public place without a current tax disc displayed?
Explanation: A motor vehicle must be taxed and must display the up-to-date tax disk before it may be taken on the road.
Question 2 of 8
What does this sign mean?
Explanation: This sign tells you that the maximum legal speed limit permitted for this section of road is 50 km/h.
Question 3 of 8
Where should L-plates be displayed on cars?
Explanation: The holder of a learner permit must display L-plates on the front and rear of their car at all times when driving on public roads.
Question 4 of 8
What does this sign mean?
Explanation: These signs tells you that parking is permitted in both directions, but only at the times shown on the information plate.
Question 5 of 8
When is it permitted to force oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder on the opposite side of the road while overtaking?
Explanation: Overtaking in the manner described here is dangerous. You should overtake another vehicle only when it is safe to do so, both for you and for all other traffic. Before you overtake, make sure the road ahead is clear and that you have enough room to complete the overtaking manoeuvre and return to your own side of the road without forcing any other road user to alter speed or course.
Question 6 of 8
What are the drink driving penalties for a learner driver with a blood alcohol concentrate (BAC) of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 millilitres of blood?
Explanation: Alcohol is a major factor in crashes that lead to death and injury. Research proves that even small amounts of alcohol affect your judgement and ability to drive. It is illegal to drive with alcohol levels above the legal limits.
Question 7 of 8
What does this sign mean?
Explanation: A Taxi Rank sign indicates that this is an area reserved for taxis, and parking or stopping by other road users is not permitted.
Question 8 of 8
When is double parking permitted?
Explanation: Double parking is never permitted. Parking is never permitted where it might interfere in any way with the normal flow of traffic or obstruct or endanger other road users.
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