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Question 1Road signs, signals and markings

What does a circular sign with a red border and a white centre generally indicate on Hong Kong roads?

  1. A mandatory minimum speed
  2. A direction to a tourist attraction
  3. A warning of a hazard ahead
  4. A prohibition or restriction that must be obeyed Correct answer.

Explanation

In Hong Kong the shape and colour of a sign carry the message: red-bordered circles give orders, usually prohibitions or restrictions such as speed limits or banned turns. Warning signs are triangles and informatory signs are usually rectangular. Recognising the circle with a red ring lets you anticipate a restriction before you can read the symbol.

Question 2Road signs, signals and markings

You are approaching a triangular sign showing a red border with a symbol of a bicycle. What should you expect?

  1. A cycle lane that you may use
  2. A prohibition on bicycles using this road
  3. A warning that cyclists may be on or crossing the road ahead Correct answer.
  4. A parking area reserved for bicycles

Explanation

Triangular signs with a red border are warning signs, so a bicycle symbol inside one warns that cyclists may be ahead or crossing. Prohibitions on cyclists would be shown in a red circle, and a route for cyclists in a blue circle. The correct response is to reduce speed and give cyclists room.

Question 3Road signs, signals and markings

What is the meaning of a red circle containing the number 50?

  1. The maximum speed limit is 50 km/h Correct answer.
  2. The distance to the next junction is 50 metres
  3. The recommended speed in good weather
  4. The minimum speed is 50 km/h

Explanation

A red-bordered circle is an order sign, and a number inside it sets the maximum permissible speed in kilometres per hour. The limit applies from the sign until another limit sign or the end of the restriction. It is a legal maximum, not a target or a recommendation.

Question 4Road signs, signals and markings

A circular blue sign shows a white arrow pointing straight ahead. What does it require of you?

  1. You must proceed straight ahead only Correct answer.
  2. You must turn left at the next junction
  3. The road ahead is a one-way street in the opposite direction
  4. Straight ahead is the recommended route but turning is allowed

Explanation

Blue circular signs are mandatory signs that tell you what you must do. A white arrow pointing ahead in a blue circle means you must continue straight ahead and must not turn at that point. Ignoring a mandatory sign is a traffic offence.

Question 5Road signs, signals and markings

What do double white lines with a solid line on your side of the road mean?

  1. You may cross them to overtake if the road is clear
  2. They mark the edge of a bus lane
  3. You may cross them only to turn into a side road
  4. You must not cross or straddle them Correct answer.

Explanation

Where the double white line nearest you is continuous, you must not cross or straddle it, even to overtake. The restriction protects against head-on collisions on stretches with limited visibility. You must stay on your own side until the line nearest you becomes broken.

Question 6Road signs, signals and markings

What does a flashing red light at a pelican crossing require a driver to do?

  1. Stop and wait until the light stops flashing before proceeding Correct answer.
  2. Continue at the same speed because the crossing is finished
  3. Sound the horn to warn pedestrians
  4. Reverse away from the crossing

Explanation

At a pelican crossing the flashing red light follows the red phase and means you must still stop; pedestrians may be finishing their crossing. You may proceed only when the light stops flashing and turns green, provided the crossing is clear. Proceeding on the flash is a common and dangerous error.

Question 7Road signs, signals and markings

What is indicated by a broken white line running along the centre of a two-way road?

  1. Overtaking is prohibited at all times
  2. You may cross the line to overtake when it is safe to do so Correct answer.
  3. The road ahead becomes a one-way street
  4. Only buses may cross the line

Explanation

A broken white centre line separates opposing traffic streams but permits crossing when it is safe. You must still judge sight lines, oncoming traffic and any other restrictions before overtaking. It becomes a restriction only where the line on your side is solid.

Question 8Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a sign showing a white 'P' on a blue rectangle with the words '1 hour'. What does this mean?

  1. Parking is permitted for a maximum of one hour Correct answer.
  2. Only one vehicle may park here at a time
  3. Parking is free for unlimited time
  4. Parking is prohibited for one hour each day

Explanation

A white P on a blue rectangular sign is an informatory parking sign, and the plate beneath it sets the permitted duration. Here it allows parking for up to one hour, after which you must move on. Any time-of-day or payment conditions would appear on the same plate.

Question 9Road signs, signals and markings

You are driving and approach a triangular sign showing a car with wavy skid marks behind it. What hazard does it warn of?

  1. A vehicle testing centre ahead
  2. A car park entrance ahead
  3. A slippery road surface ahead Correct answer.
  4. A steep downhill gradient ahead

Explanation

The skidding-car symbol in a warning triangle warns of a slippery surface, often caused by rain, mud or spillage. You should slow down before reaching the hazard and avoid sudden braking or steering. The symbol does not relate to parking or gradients.

Question 10Road signs, signals and markings

What must you do when a traffic light shows a steady amber signal as you approach?

  1. Treat it as a green light if no traffic is present
  2. Stop, unless you are so close that stopping would be unsafe Correct answer.
  3. Continue only if you intend to turn left
  4. Accelerate to clear the junction before red

Explanation

A steady amber means stop at the stop line. The only exception is where you have already crossed the line or are so close that stopping abruptly could cause a collision. Accelerating to beat the red is dangerous and unlawful.

Question 11Road signs, signals and markings

A single yellow line runs along the kerb of a road. What restriction does it impose?

  1. A lane reserved for goods vehicles
  2. A permanent ban on stopping to set down passengers
  3. Waiting restrictions that apply during the times shown on nearby plates Correct answer.
  4. No loading or unloading at any time

Explanation

A single yellow line marks waiting restrictions, and the exact days and hours are shown on nearby time plates. Outside those hours you may normally wait there. Loading restrictions are marked separately, usually with yellow kerb marks or double yellow lines.

Question 12Road signs, signals and markings

What does a box junction marked with yellow criss-cross lines require?

  1. You must not enter unless your exit is clear, except when turning right and blocked only by oncoming traffic Correct answer.
  2. You must stop inside the box whenever the light is red
  3. You may enter and wait if your exit is blocked by traffic
  4. You may only use the box when carrying passengers

Explanation

A yellow box junction is designed to keep junctions clear. You must not enter unless you can clear it, with the single exception of turning right when you are prevented only by oncoming traffic. Waiting inside the box otherwise obstructs cross traffic and is an offence.

Question 13Road signs, signals and markings

You see a circular sign with a red border showing a car and a motorcycle side by side. What does it mean?

  1. Cars must give way to motorcycles
  2. Motor vehicles may proceed in single file only
  3. Motorcycles are prohibited but cars are allowed
  4. No motor vehicles are permitted beyond the sign Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle containing vehicle symbols is a prohibition applying to those classes of vehicle. Showing a car and a motorcycle together bans motor vehicles of those types from the road beyond the sign. Access restrictions of this kind are common on pedestrian or environmentally protected streets.

Question 14Road signs, signals and markings

A driver passes a sign showing a red circle with a white horizontal bar on a blue background. What does it indicate?

  1. No overtaking
  2. No entry for vehicular traffic Correct answer.
  3. One-way traffic ahead
  4. End of a restriction previously imposed

Explanation

The 'no entry' sign is a red circle containing a white horizontal bar, often mounted on a blue rectangle for visibility. It means vehicles must not proceed past it, typically because the road is one-way towards you. Entering such a road is both an offence and a serious collision risk.

Question 15Road signs, signals and markings

What is the purpose of a hatched area bounded by solid white lines in the centre of a road?

  1. It marks a pedestrian crossing area
  2. It is a parking bay for motorcycles
  3. It is a lane for overtaking slow vehicles
  4. It separates opposing traffic streams and should not be entered except in an emergency Correct answer.

Explanation

Hatched markings, often called chevrons, separate traffic streams or protect turning vehicles. Where the boundary line is solid you should not enter the area except in an emergency or when directed by police. Using it as an overtaking lane defeats its safety purpose.

Question 16Road signs, signals and markings

At a zebra crossing, when must a driver give way to a pedestrian?

  1. Only if the pedestrian raises a hand
  2. Only once the pedestrian has stepped onto the carriageway
  3. Whenever a pedestrian is waiting at or approaching the crossing Correct answer.
  4. Only during the hours of darkness

Explanation

Drivers must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing and should also slow down and prepare to stop for anyone waiting to cross. You should not wave pedestrians across, because another driver may not have seen them. The obligation is not limited to night-time or to a hand signal.

Question 17Road signs, signals and markings

A blue circular sign shows a white bicycle symbol. What does it require?

  1. Motorcycles may share the route with cyclists
  2. Cyclists must dismount and push their bicycles
  3. A route that must be used by cyclists only Correct answer.
  4. Cyclists are prohibited from the route

Explanation

Blue circles give mandatory instructions, so a white bicycle in a blue circle marks a route that cyclists must use and that other vehicles should not. It is not a warning sign and not a prohibition on cycling. Motor vehicles are excluded unless a separate sign permits access.

Question 18Road signs, signals and markings

What does a green filter arrow alongside a red main light allow you to do?

  1. Proceed in the direction of the arrow if that movement is clear Correct answer.
  2. Turn only after the main light turns green
  3. Proceed in any direction provided no traffic is coming
  4. Sound the horn before moving off

Explanation

A green arrow is a filter signal that permits movement only in the direction shown, even while the main aspect is red. You may proceed in that direction once you are satisfied the path is clear, for example of pedestrians. Other directions remain prohibited until their signal permits them.

Question 19Road signs, signals and markings

You are on a road with a solid white line on your side of the centre and a broken line on the other. Another vehicle ahead is travelling slowly. What may you do?

  1. Overtake only by using the hard shoulder
  2. Overtake only if the vehicle ahead signals you past
  3. Never overtake in any circumstances
  4. Cross the line to overtake if you can see far enough and it is safe Correct answer.

Explanation

The restriction applies to the line nearest you, so a broken line on your side permits crossing to overtake when visibility and traffic conditions allow. You must still be sure the manoeuvre can be completed safely before the line changes. A signal from the vehicle ahead does not make an unsafe overtake safe.

Question 20Road signs, signals and markings

What does a sign showing a red circle with two cars side by side, one red and one black, mean?

  1. Overtaking by motor vehicles is prohibited Correct answer.
  2. Two-way traffic ahead
  3. No parking of private cars
  4. Cars must keep to the left lane

Explanation

This red circle is the no-overtaking sign: motor vehicles must not overtake each other on the stretch it governs. It is used where sight lines or road width make overtaking hazardous. It is distinct from the triangular two-way traffic warning sign.

Question 21Road signs, signals and markings

A driver approaches a junction where the traffic lights are out of order and a police officer is directing traffic. Whose signals must the driver follow?

  1. The road markings, because they are painted on the surface
  2. Whichever signal allows the driver to proceed first
  3. The traffic lights, because they are permanent
  4. The police officer's signals, which override the traffic lights and signs Correct answer.

Explanation

A police officer directing traffic takes precedence over permanent signals and signs. Drivers must obey the officer's directions even where they conflict with the lights or markings. This is why drivers should slow down and look for an officer whenever signals appear faulty.

Question 22Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a sign showing a white arrow pointing down-left in a blue circle. What does it require at the junction ahead?

  1. Keep left of the traffic island or central reservation Correct answer.
  2. Move into the right-hand lane
  3. Turn back because the road is closed
  4. Give way to traffic from the right

Explanation

A blue circle with a white arrow angled down and to the left is a keep-left sign, directing traffic to pass on the left of an island or obstruction. It is a mandatory instruction, not a warning or a give-way sign. The equivalent keep-right version appears where traffic must pass on the other side.

Question 23Road signs, signals and markings

What is the effect of a broken white line marking the edge of a bus lane during its operating hours?

  1. The lane may be used for parking outside peak hours
  2. General traffic should not enter the lane except where the line is broken to allow access Correct answer.
  3. General traffic may enter the lane to overtake
  4. The lane is reserved for taxis only

Explanation

A bus lane is marked by a solid white line during its hours of operation, with broken sections where other vehicles may cross to reach a side road or property. The signs at the start of the lane state the vehicles permitted and the times. General traffic must stay out of the lane while it operates.

Question 24Road signs, signals and markings

A driver is following a vehicle displaying a rectangular sign reading 'L' on a white plate with a red border. What should the driver expect?

  1. A vehicle carrying dangerous goods
  2. A learner driver who may make unexpected manoeuvres or stall Correct answer.
  3. A vehicle exempt from speed limits
  4. A licensed taxi on duty

Explanation

The red-lettered L plate identifies a learner driver, who may be inexperienced and prone to stalling or hesitating at junctions. Following drivers should keep a generous gap and avoid pressure such as tailgating or horn use. The plate does not confer any exemption from traffic law.

Question 25Road signs, signals and markings

What does a triangular sign showing a red border, a symbol of a train and the words 'no barrier' warn of?

  1. A railway station entrance ahead
  2. A tram stop ahead
  3. A railway level crossing without gates or barriers ahead Correct answer.
  4. A bridge with a weight restriction ahead

Explanation

This warning triangle alerts drivers to a level crossing that has no gates or barriers, so a train could be approaching unseen. Drivers should slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop. The absence of barriers makes observation by the driver essential.

Question 26Road signs, signals and markings

You are riding at night and see a series of white studs set into the road surface along the centre line. What do these studs mark?

  1. The edge of the carriageway next to the hard shoulder
  2. The centre of the carriageway between opposing traffic flows Correct answer.
  3. A lane reserved for buses during peak hours
  4. A lay-by where parking is permitted after dark

Explanation

Reflective road studs are colour-coded so riders can read the road layout in the dark. White studs run along the centre of the carriageway to separate opposing streams of traffic. Amber studs mark the edge of the carriageway and green studs mark slip roads and lay-bys.

Question 27Road signs, signals and markings

A rider approaches a junction controlled by traffic lights showing a red light plus a green arrow pointing left. What may the rider do?

  1. Wait behind the stop line until the main light turns green
  2. Proceed straight ahead because a green light is showing
  3. Proceed only in the direction shown by the green arrow, after giving way as necessary Correct answer.
  4. Sound the horn and proceed in any direction

Explanation

A green filter arrow permits movement only in the direction the arrow points, even while the main signal remains red. The rider must still check that the route is clear and give way where required. It does not authorise movement in any other direction.

Question 28Road signs, signals and markings

You see a circular sign with a red border containing the number 30 in black on a white background. What does it mean?

  1. The minimum speed permitted on this road is 30 km/h
  2. The maximum speed permitted on this road is 30 km/h Correct answer.
  3. End of a 30 km/h speed restriction
  4. Advisory speed of 30 km/h in wet conditions

Explanation

A red-bordered circle is a prohibitory sign, so a number inside it sets the maximum legal speed. In Hong Kong speed limits are expressed in kilometres per hour. Advisory limits use a different format, and the end of a restriction is shown by a separate sign.

Question 29Road signs, signals and markings

A triangular sign with a red border shows a black symbol of a steep downhill gradient with '10%' beneath it. What should the rider expect and do?

  1. A rough road surface ahead, so stand on the footpegs
  2. A side road joining from the right, so prepare to give way
  3. A steep descent ahead, so reduce speed and use engine braking and lower gears Correct answer.
  4. A steep climb ahead, so change up early to maintain momentum

Explanation

Warning triangles alert riders to hazards ahead, and a percentage figure with a downward slope indicates the steepness of the descent. On a steep downhill the rider should slow before the slope, select a lower gear and use engine braking to avoid overheating the brakes.

Question 30Road signs, signals and markings

A rider wants to park on a road where a double yellow line runs along the kerb. What does the line mean?

  1. Waiting is permitted for one hour outside business hours
  2. Parking is permitted only for motorcycles
  3. No loading at any time, but waiting is allowed for up to 30 minutes
  4. No waiting at any time, though a licensed vehicle may stop briefly to set down or pick up Correct answer.

Explanation

Double yellow lines impose a continuous no-waiting restriction, so a rider may not park there at any time. Brief stops to pick up or set down passengers, or for loading where permitted, are generally still allowed. Single yellow lines impose restrictions only during the times shown on nearby plates.

Question 31Road signs, signals and markings

You are riding and the lane you are in is marked with a white diamond symbol painted on the road surface. What does this marking indicate?

  1. A lane for vehicles carrying three or more people at all times
  2. A lane that ends ahead and merges left
  3. A lane reserved for buses and cycles, which you should not enter during operating hours Correct answer.
  4. A lane where overtaking is compulsory

Explanation

A large white diamond painted in the lane marks a reserved lane, typically for buses and cycles. Other vehicles should stay out of it while the restriction is in force, which is shown on accompanying signs. Entering it during operating hours can lead to a penalty.

Question 32Road signs, signals and markings

A circular blue sign shows a white arrow pointing straight ahead only. What does it require of a rider approaching the junction?

  1. Proceed straight ahead only Correct answer.
  2. Stop and wait for a green signal
  3. Give way to traffic from the right before proceeding
  4. Turn left or right as convenient

Explanation

A blue circle is a mandatory sign, so the white arrow directs traffic to travel only in the direction indicated. Here that means continuing straight ahead and not turning off. A rider should still check mirrors and blind spots before passing through the junction.

Question 33Road signs, signals and markings

A rider sees a red-bordered triangle containing a black cross symbol (a St Andrew's cross) with no gate shown. What does this warn of?

  1. A pedestrian crossing with no signals
  2. A level crossing with no barrier ahead, so be prepared to stop Correct answer.
  3. A crossroads where traffic from the right has priority
  4. A tunnel entrance where headlights are required

Explanation

A warning triangle with a cross-shaped symbol indicates a level crossing without barriers or gates. The rider should slow down, look and listen for trains and be ready to stop. Crossings with barriers are shown by a symbol of a gate or fence.

Question 34Road signs, signals and markings

A rider approaches a mini-roundabout marked by a blue circular sign with three white arrows in a circle. What is the correct procedure?

  1. Sound the horn before entering to warn other traffic
  2. Stop completely and wait for a gap in all directions
  3. Keep left of the central marking and turn without giving way
  4. Give way to traffic approaching from the right and pass around the central marking Correct answer.

Explanation

At a mini-roundabout the blue circular sign with arrows in a circle shows the direction of travel. Riders must give priority to traffic already on the roundabout, which approaches from the right, and may pass over the painted centre if their vehicle can do so safely.

Question 35Road signs, signals and markings

You are riding and see a sign showing a white 'no entry' symbol with a plate beneath reading 'except buses'. How should you interpret this?

  1. You may enter because motorcycles are always exempt
  2. You must not enter at any time under any circumstances
  3. You may enter only if you are riding a bus Correct answer.
  4. You may enter after stopping to check for traffic

Explanation

The no-entry sign prohibits all vehicles from entering the road, but the supplementary plate creates a specific exemption for the class named. A motorcycle is not a bus, so the exemption does not apply and the rider must not enter. Plates qualify the main sign and must be read together with it.

Question 36Road signs, signals and markings

What does a broken white line with long marks and short gaps along the centre of the road indicate?

  1. A line marking the edge of a parking bay
  2. A line that may be crossed to overtake when it is safe
  3. A line that must never be crossed for any reason
  4. A hazard warning line where overtaking is discouraged Correct answer.

Explanation

Hazard warning lines use longer marks with shorter gaps than ordinary centre lines. They are placed where overtaking is potentially dangerous, such as before a bend or junction, and warn riders to stay on their side unless clearly safe. A solid line, by contrast, must not be crossed except in limited circumstances.

Question 37Road signs, signals and markings

A rider sees a circular sign with a red border showing a black motorcycle above a red car. What does the sign mean?

  1. Motorcycles only permitted
  2. No overtaking by motorcycles
  3. Motorcycles must use the left lane
  4. No entry for motorcycles Correct answer.

Explanation

A red-bordered circle is prohibitory, and the symbol inside identifies what is banned. A motorcycle symbol inside the ring means motorcycles may not proceed beyond the sign. The sign applies to the class of vehicle shown, not to all traffic.

Question 38Road signs, signals and markings

During the hours shown on the accompanying plate, a bus lane is marked by a solid white line. What does this mean for a motorcyclist?

  1. The rider must ride inside the lane to keep the main carriageway clear
  2. The rider may use the lane freely because motorcycles are always permitted in bus lanes
  3. The rider may enter the lane to overtake slower traffic
  4. The rider must stay out of the lane and may cross the line only to reach a side road or property Correct answer.

Explanation

While a bus lane is in operation, its solid boundary line should not be crossed except where necessary to enter or leave a side road or premises. Riding in the lane during those hours is an offence unless the vehicle is of a permitted class. Outside operating hours the restriction does not apply.

Question 39Road signs, signals and markings

A rider sees a sign bearing a white letter 'P' on a blue rectangle with a red diagonal line through it. What does it indicate?

  1. Parking permitted for a limited period
  2. End of a parking zone
  3. Parking reserved for permit holders
  4. No parking at any time Correct answer.

Explanation

A blue 'P' sign denotes parking, and a red diagonal line drawn across it cancels that permission. The result is a no-parking restriction at that location. Time limits and permit schemes are shown by supplementary plates rather than by a diagonal line.

Question 40Road signs, signals and markings

You are riding behind a slow vehicle on a road where your side of the centre line is solid white and the other side is broken. What does this allow?

  1. Neither direction may cross the line at any time
  2. Traffic on the other side may cross to overtake, but you must not cross the solid line Correct answer.
  3. You may cross the solid line to overtake if the road ahead looks clear
  4. Both directions may cross the line freely

Explanation

Double white lines are read according to which side is nearest the rider. A solid line on your side means you must not cross or straddle it, while the broken line on the other side permits that traffic to cross when safe. The restriction therefore applies in one direction only.

Question 41Rules of the road and traffic regulations

In Hong Kong, what is the general speed limit on roads where no speed limit sign is displayed?

  1. 30 km/h
  2. 80 km/h
  3. 70 km/h
  4. 50 km/h Correct answer.

Explanation

Where no speed limit sign is posted, the default general speed limit for motor vehicles in Hong Kong is 50 km/h. A rider must still reduce speed below this when traffic, weather or visibility requires it. Higher limits such as 70 or 80 km/h apply only where signs specifically show them.

Question 42Rules of the road and traffic regulations

A motorcycle rider approaches a steady red traffic light at a junction. What must the rider do?

  1. Sound the horn and continue through the junction
  2. Stop only if other vehicles are crossing
  3. Stop and wait behind the stop line until the light turns green Correct answer.
  4. Proceed slowly if the road looks clear

Explanation

A steady red light means all traffic must stop and remain stopped behind the stop line or the light. The rider may only proceed when the signal changes to green and it is safe to do so. Treating a red light as a give-way sign is an offence.

Question 43Rules of the road and traffic regulations

When may a motorcycle rider legally use the right-hand lane of a three-lane road in Hong Kong?

  1. Only when carrying a passenger
  2. When overtaking, preparing to turn right, or when the lane is designated for the direction of travel Correct answer.
  3. At any time, because motorcycles may use any lane
  4. Only during peak hours

Explanation

On multi-lane roads in Hong Kong, riders should normally keep to the left-hand lanes. The right-hand lane is used for overtaking, for positioning to turn right, or where lane markings direct traffic to that lane. Cruising continuously in the right lane without such a reason is not correct practice.

Question 44Rules of the road and traffic regulations

A rider sees a double white line down the centre of the road, with the solid line nearest the rider's side. What does this mean?

  1. The rider may park on the lines briefly
  2. The rider may cross to overtake if the road is clear
  3. The rider may cross only to enter a side road
  4. The rider must not cross or straddle the lines Correct answer.

Explanation

Where a double white line has the solid line on the rider's side, crossing or straddling the lines is prohibited. The restriction protects against overtaking where visibility is inadequate. The rider must stay on the correct side until the markings change.

Question 45Rules of the road and traffic regulations

A rider is following a large goods vehicle that is signalling to turn left. What is the safest action?

  1. Stay well back and allow the vehicle to complete the turn Correct answer.
  2. Overtake on the left as the vehicle slows
  3. Sound the horn and pass on the right immediately
  4. Move alongside the cab to be seen

Explanation

Large vehicles need extra road width and swing out before turning, so the space on their inside is hazardous. Hanging back keeps the rider clear of the vehicle's path and blind spots. Attempting to pass on the inside is a common cause of serious collisions.

Question 46Rules of the road and traffic regulations

What is the maximum permitted blood alcohol concentration for a provisional motorcycle licence holder in Hong Kong?

  1. Zero, since any alcohol is prohibited
  2. 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
  3. 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
  4. 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood Correct answer.

Explanation

Hong Kong applies a prescribed limit of 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood for all drivers and riders, including provisional licence holders. There is no separate zero-tolerance figure for learners in the ordinance. Exceeding the prescribed limit is an offence regardless of experience.

Question 47Rules of the road and traffic regulations

A rider's motorcycle has a defective horn. How does this affect the rider's legal position?

  1. The rider may continue provided the bike is ridden below 50 km/h
  2. The motorcycle must not be used on the road until the horn is repaired Correct answer.
  3. The rider may continue if a bell is fitted instead
  4. The rider may continue if the horn is used only in daylight

Explanation

A motor vehicle used on a road must be in a roadworthy condition, and a working horn is part of the required equipment. Using the motorcycle with a defective horn breaches construction and use requirements. The defect must be rectified before further road use.

Question 48Rules of the road and traffic regulations

Where should a rider position the motorcycle when waiting at a junction to turn right at a two-way road?

  1. Just left of the centre line, with the front wheel straight Correct answer.
  2. On the pedestrian crossing area
  3. Hard against the left kerb
  4. In the middle of the oncoming lane

Explanation

When preparing to turn right, the rider should wait just to the left of the centre line so as not to block oncoming traffic. Keeping the front wheel straight means the bike will not be pushed into oncoming traffic if struck from behind. Waiting in the oncoming lane or on a crossing is dangerous and unlawful.

Question 49Rules of the road and traffic regulations

A rider intends to turn left into a side road. Which hazard check is most important just before the turn?

  1. Checking the rear-view mirror only after starting the turn
  2. Checking the left mirror and blind spot for cyclists or pedestrians on the inside Correct answer.
  3. Checking the fuel gauge
  4. Checking only the right mirror for overtaking cars

Explanation

A left turn brings the motorcycle close to the kerb, where cyclists and pedestrians may be travelling. A mirror and shoulder check on the left side confirms the space is clear before committing. Relying only on the right mirror misses the main hazard on the turning side.

Question 50Rules of the road and traffic regulations

What does a flashing amber light at a pelican crossing require a rider to do?

  1. Stop and wait until the light turns green
  2. Proceed without stopping because pedestrians must wait
  3. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing and proceed only when it is clear Correct answer.
  4. Reverse away from the crossing

Explanation

At a pelican crossing the flashing amber phase means drivers and riders must give way to any pedestrian still on the crossing. Once the crossing is clear, the rider may continue. It is not the same as a red light, which requires an absolute stop.