DR Congo Driving Theory Test study plan
DR Congo Driving Theory Test · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Road signs, signals and road markings
Classify every sign family (danger, prohibition, obligation, indication, priority, temporary roadworks) and state the driver action each demands
Memorise the Congolese speed limits for built-up areas, rural roads and motorways, and match each limit to its regulatory sign
Read the meaning of the main road markings: continuous and broken centre lines, edge lines, zebra crossings, stop lines and hatched areas
Decode traffic-light sequences including flashing amber, filter arrows and pedestrian signals, and state who has priority at each phase
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn or handwritten one-page sign-and-marking sheet covering at least 40 signs with their meaning and required action, self-quizzed to 90% accuracy
Road signs, signals and road markings
Identify priority-road signs, stop signs and yield signs and explain how each changes right-of-way at an unmarked junction
Interpret temporary roadworks signage and manual signals given by uniformed officers directing traffic
Distinguish warning signs for bends, humps, level crossings, school zones and livestock from prohibition signs with similar silhouettes
Explain how road markings and signs combine (for example a solid line plus a no-overtaking sign) and which one prevails
Your checkpoint
A 30-question self-made sign and marking test with answer key, scored at 85% or higher without notes
Traffic rules, right-of-way and priority
Apply the default priority rules at intersections: priority to the right, priority roads, roundabouts and T-junctions
State the correct order of action at a stop sign, a yield sign and an uncontrolled crossing
Describe overtaking rules: permitted zones, prohibited zones, safe lateral clearance for cyclists and pedestrians, and returning to the lane
Explain following-distance rules and how to convert speed into a safe gap in seconds
Your checkpoint
A written table of ten junction scenarios with the correct priority order and the legal rule behind each answer
Traffic rules, right-of-way and priority & Safe and defensive driving, hazard perception
Apply pedestrian priority rules at zebra crossings, at junctions when a vehicle turns, and for children and elderly pedestrians
Describe how to enter and exit a roundabout, including lane choice and signalling
Identify the five most common hazard types in Congolese urban traffic: pedestrians, moto-taxis, unmarked potholes, livestock and overloaded vehicles
Demonstrate the hazard-perception routine of scan, predict, decide and act on written scenarios
Your checkpoint
A hazard log of 15 real situations observed during your own journeys, each with the hazard, the risk and the defensive action you would take
Safe and defensive driving, hazard perception & Vehicle knowledge, safety equipment and basic maintenance
List the pre-journey checks for tyres, brakes, lights, fluids, mirrors and seat belts, and state the pass/fail threshold for each
Explain the effects of rain, mud, gravel, poor visibility and night driving on braking distance and steering control
Describe the correct response to a tyre blowout, brake fade, aquaplaning and a jammed accelerator
Explain the purpose and correct use of seat belts, child restraints, helmets for motorcyclists, warning triangles and reflective vests
Your checkpoint
A completed 20-point vehicle inspection checklist applied to a real vehicle, plus a one-page summary of skid and blowout recovery steps
Vehicle knowledge, safety equipment and basic maintenance & First aid, emergencies and accident procedure
Explain the warning lights on the dashboard and which ones require an immediate stop
Describe basic maintenance intervals for oil, coolant, brake fluid, tyre pressure and tread depth
State the correct sequence after a collision: secure the scene, warn other traffic, assess casualties, call emergency services and exchange details
Describe first-aid actions for bleeding, unconscious but breathing casualties, suspected spinal injury, burns and shock, including what not to do
Your checkpoint
A written accident-response card, sized to fit in a glovebox, listing the emergency sequence, first-aid steps and the information to exchange
Driver conduct, penalties and traffic-law offences & Documents, licensing and administrative requirements
List the documents a driver must carry: driving licence, vehicle registration, insurance certificate, technical inspection certificate and any required permits
State the consequences of driving without a licence, without insurance, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and of using a phone while driving
Explain the point or penalty system, licence suspension and vehicle impoundment rules as they apply to common offences
Describe the licence categories, the conditions for obtaining each, and the renewal and medical-fitness requirements
Your checkpoint
A one-page offence-and-penalty reference table covering at least 12 common offences with their legal consequence
Road signs, signals and road markings & Traffic rules, right-of-way and priority & Vehicle knowledge, safety equipment and basic maintenance & Safe and defensive driving, hazard perception & Driver conduct, penalties and traffic-law offences & First aid, emergencies and accident procedure & Documents, licensing and administrative requirements
Re-run every earlier self-test and log every wrong answer by domain
Re-study only the two weakest domains until each self-test reaches 90%
Complete two full timed mock exams under exam conditions with no notes
Review the accident-response card and the offence table one final time before test day
Your checkpoint
Two completed timed mock exams with scores recorded per domain and a written list of remaining weak points with the corrective action for each
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 85% on the 30-question sign and marking test, and name any 10 random signs from the one-page sheet without hesitation
Week 4: Explain the priority order for all 10 junction scenarios correctly and produce a hazard log of 15 entries with a defensive action for each
Week 6: Complete the 20-point vehicle inspection without missing an item, and recite the accident-response sequence in the correct order from memory
Week 8: Score at least 90% on both timed mock exams, with no domain below 80%