BRTA Non-Professional Driving Licence Test study plan
BRTA Non-Professional Driving Licence Test · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Road Signs, Signals, and Markings
Name and describe the meaning of the four sign families (regulatory, warning, informational, temporary) and sort 60 signs into them without error
Identify the standard shapes and colours used for each sign family and explain what shape or colour alone tells a driver
Read and interpret common road markings, including lane lines, stop lines, zebra crossings, and edge lines
Recognize the main hand and light signals given by traffic police and by other road users
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn or printed flashcard set of at least 60 signs and markings, self-quizzed to 90 percent accuracy
Road Signs, Signals, and Markings & Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way
Interpret traffic light sequences, including flashing and arrow signals, and state the correct action for each
Apply the core right-of-way rules at uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings
Rank road users by vulnerability and state the legal duty owed to pedestrians and cyclists
Explain how signs, signals, and markings interact when they conflict, and state which takes priority
Your checkpoint
A one-page priority ladder (police officer over signal over sign over marking) plus 20 scored right-of-way scenario answers
Traffic Rules and Right-of-Way
State the legal and safe following-distance rule and calculate it for wet and night conditions
Describe correct overtaking procedure, including when overtaking is prohibited
List the rules for stopping, parking, and yielding at junctions and railway crossings
Explain speed-limit logic, including built-up areas, highways, and reduced-speed zones
Your checkpoint
A written 15-question self-test on right-of-way and speed rules scored at 80 percent or better
Vehicle Controls and Safe Driving Technique
Demonstrate the cockpit drill (seat, mirrors, steering, seatbelt) in the correct order
Explain the function of clutch, brake, accelerator, and gear lever and how they combine during a smooth start and stop
Describe steering technique for straight lines, curves, and reversing, including mirror use
Identify the correct action for skids, aquaplaning, and sudden braking
Your checkpoint
A signed practice log showing three supervised cockpit drills and ten smooth start-stop repetitions
Vehicle Controls and Safe Driving Technique & Road Safety and Accident Prevention
Apply the hazard-perception routine of scan, identify, predict, and decide to at least five road scenarios
Describe safe gap selection, lane changing, and merging on multi-lane roads
Explain the main causes of collisions and match each cause to a preventive habit
List the correct responses to common emergencies, including brake failure, tyre blowout, and fire
Your checkpoint
A written hazard log of ten real or described road situations with a stated safe action for each
Road Safety and Accident Prevention & Traffic Laws, Licensing, and Penalties
State the licensing requirements, document checks, and renewal obligations for a non-professional licence
List the main traffic offences and their penalties, including fines, points, and suspension
Explain the duties of a driver after a collision, including reporting and stopping obligations
Describe the effects of alcohol, fatigue, and distraction on crash risk and the legal limits involved
Your checkpoint
A summary sheet of ten offences with their penalties and the post-collision duty checklist, self-tested to 80 percent
Vehicle Maintenance and Pre-Trip Checks & First Aid and Emergency Response
Perform and record a pre-trip check covering tyres, lights, fluids, brakes, and mirrors
Interpret tyre tread depth, pressure, and warning-light indicators and state the correct response
Apply the first-aid priorities of scene safety, calling for help, airway, breathing, and bleeding control
Describe how to place warning triangles, secure a scene, and move a casualty only when necessary
Your checkpoint
A completed pre-trip inspection checklist for a real vehicle plus a written first-aid action plan for two scenarios
Environmental Awareness and Fuel-Efficient Driving & Driver Fitness, Attitude, and Defensive Driving
Apply fuel-efficient driving habits, including smooth acceleration, early gear changes, and reduced idling
Explain how vehicle maintenance and route planning reduce emissions and fuel use
Describe fitness-to-drive factors, including vision, medication, sleep, and stress, and the correct decision for each
Demonstrate defensive driving attitudes, including patience, space cushioning, and avoiding aggression
Complete a full timed mock test across all nine domains and review every wrong answer
Your checkpoint
A full-length timed mock exam scored at 85 percent or better, with a written review of every missed item
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 85 percent on a 30-question signs, signals, and markings quiz without notes
Week 4: Complete the cockpit drill and ten smooth start-stops with an instructor confirming no safety-critical errors
Week 6: Score at least 80 percent on a combined rules, law, and penalty test and correctly list the post-collision duties
Week 8: Pass a full-length timed mock exam at 85 percent or better across all nine domains