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Question 1Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

Under the Traffic Act, what is the maximum permitted seating capacity for a PSV bus operating as a matatu on a rural route in Kenya?

  1. 46 passengers
  2. 14 passengers
  3. 33 passengers Correct answer.
  4. Unlimited, provided seat belts are fitted

Explanation

The Traffic Act defines a matatu by reference to passenger capacity, and the current regulatory ceiling for a matatu is 33 seated passengers. Vehicles above that capacity are licensed as buses or coaches with corresponding operating conditions.

Question 2Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

Which document must every PSV bus driver carry and produce on demand to an authorised officer?

  1. A letter from the SACCO chairman
  2. A copy of the vehicle's insurance proposal form
  3. A medical certificate of fitness for the driver
  4. A valid driving licence of the correct class Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 30 of the Traffic Act requires a driver to hold a valid driving licence for the class of vehicle driven and to produce it on demand to a police officer or authorised inspector. Other documents may be required for the vehicle, but the licence is personal to the driver.

Question 3Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus is involved in a collision in which a passenger is injured. Within what period must the driver report the accident to the nearest police station?

  1. Within 48 hours
  2. Only after the vehicle has been repaired
  3. As soon as reasonably practicable, and in any case within 24 hours Correct answer.
  4. Within 24 hours

Explanation

The Traffic Act requires a driver involved in an accident causing injury or death to report it to the nearest police station as soon as reasonably practicable. The 24-hour outer limit reflects the statutory reporting duty for injury accidents.

Question 4Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

What is the principal purpose of the speed governor fitted to PSV buses in Kenya?

  1. To record passenger numbers for revenue
  2. To improve fuel economy on long routes
  3. To limit the vehicle to a set maximum speed Correct answer.
  4. To warn the driver when overtaking

Explanation

Speed governors are mandatory on PSVs so that the vehicle cannot exceed the prescribed maximum speed, reducing crash severity. Their function is speed limitation, not economy or revenue tracking.

Question 5Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

Which insurance cover is the minimum required by law for a PSV bus carrying fare-paying passengers?

  1. Third-party only cover
  2. Comprehensive cover
  3. Third-party fire and theft cover
  4. Passenger liability cover only Correct answer.

Explanation

PSVs must carry passenger liability cover in addition to third-party risks, because the operator is liable to fare-paying passengers injured in the vehicle. Ordinary private motor cover does not satisfy the PSV requirement.

Question 6Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A conductor on a PSV bus collects fares but the vehicle has no valid passenger service vehicle licence. Who commits an offence?

  1. Only the owner
  2. Only the driver
  3. The owner, the driver and the conductor Correct answer.
  4. Nobody, because the conductor is an employee

Explanation

Operating a PSV without a valid licence is an offence that can be visited on the owner, the driver and any crew member involved in the operation. Being an employee is not a defence where the person participates in the unlawful service.

Question 7Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

What does a continuous white line along the centre of the road mean for a PSV bus driver?

  1. Overtaking is prohibited and the line must not be crossed Correct answer.
  2. Overtaking is permitted if the road ahead is clear
  3. The line only applies to heavy commercial vehicles
  4. The line marks a parking zone

Explanation

A continuous centre line prohibits crossing and therefore prohibits overtaking, regardless of how clear the driver believes the road ahead to be. The restriction exists because visibility or road geometry makes overtaking unsafe.

Question 8Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

Which conduct by a PSV bus driver is expressly prohibited under the Traffic Act while the vehicle is in motion?

  1. Listening to a radio broadcast
  2. Carrying luggage in the aisle
  3. Wearing a uniform
  4. Using a hand-held mobile phone Correct answer.

Explanation

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is prohibited because it distracts the driver and removes a hand from the controls. Radio listening, uniform rules and luggage stowage are governed by other provisions or operator policy.

Question 9Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus operator wishes to change the route on which the vehicle is authorised to operate. What is the correct procedure?

  1. Inform passengers through a notice at the stage
  2. Ask the driver to record the change in the logbook
  3. Notify the SACCO and begin operating immediately
  4. Apply to the licensing authority for variation of the licence Correct answer.

Explanation

Route authorisation is part of the PSV licence, so a change of route requires a formal application to the licensing authority for variation. Unilateral changes, even with SACCO support, are unlawful until approved.

Question 10Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus driver is directed by the operator to exceed the permitted driving hours to complete a scheduled trip. What is the driver's legal position?

  1. The driver must comply because the operator holds the licence
  2. The driver commits an offence if he drives beyond the permitted hours Correct answer.
  3. The driver is protected because the instruction came from the employer
  4. The driver may comply if passengers agree

Explanation

Driving hour limits exist to prevent fatigue-related crashes, and responsibility rests on the driver as well as the operator. An employer instruction is not a defence to a statutory breach.

Question 11Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

During a roadside inspection, an inspector finds that the PSV bus has no valid certificate of roadworthiness. What is the likely immediate consequence?

  1. The driver is fined and the vehicle continues
  2. The inspector issues a warning valid for 30 days
  3. The operator is asked to produce the certificate within a week
  4. The vehicle may be detained and prohibited from carrying passengers Correct answer.

Explanation

A vehicle without a valid certificate of roadworthiness is not lawfully fit for PSV service, so an inspector may detain it and prohibit its use until compliance is achieved. Continued passenger service would perpetuate the offence.

Question 12Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus is licensed to carry 46 seated passengers and 14 standing passengers. Twelve standing passengers are aboard and all seats are occupied. How many additional passengers may legally board?

  1. None
  2. Fourteen
  3. Two Correct answer.
  4. Twelve

Explanation

The lawful capacity is 46 seated plus 14 standing, a total of 60. With 46 seated and 12 standing aboard, 58 passengers are carried, leaving room for two more standing passengers.

Question 13Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

Which action best satisfies a PSV bus driver's duty of care to passengers alighting at an undesignated stop?

  1. Ask the conductor to watch the traffic while the driver remains in the lane
  2. Pull over safely, allow passengers to alight away from traffic, and check before moving off Correct answer.
  3. Stop on the carriageway and signal passengers to hurry
  4. Sound the horn continuously while passengers alight

Explanation

The driver must position the vehicle so passengers can alight without exposure to moving traffic, and must confirm that alighting is complete before moving off. Stopping in a live lane or relying on the conductor does not discharge that duty.

Question 14Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

What is the legal significance of the PSV badge issued to a driver or conductor?

  1. It is a courtesy identity card with no legal force
  2. It replaces the need for a driving licence
  3. It authorises the holder to drive any class of vehicle
  4. It must be worn and produced on demand as evidence of authority to work on a PSV Correct answer.

Explanation

The PSV badge is the evidence that the holder is authorised to work on a public service vehicle, and it must be worn while on duty and produced on demand. It is separate from, and does not replace, the driving licence.

Question 15Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A passenger boards a PSV bus and refuses to pay the fare after reaching the destination. What is the conductor's lawful course of action?

  1. Refuse to open the door until payment is made
  2. Confiscate the passenger's belongings as security
  3. Detain the passenger physically until police arrive
  4. Demand the fare and, if refused, report the matter to the police Correct answer.

Explanation

Crew have no power of arrest or physical detention over a fare-evading passenger; the proper course is to demand payment and refer the matter to the police. Self-help measures such as confiscation or confinement expose the crew to liability.

Question 16Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

Which of the following best describes the offence of dangerous driving under the Traffic Act?

  1. Driving a vehicle that has a minor body dent
  2. Driving below the posted speed limit in the inner lane
  3. Driving in a manner that falls far below the standard of a competent and careful driver Correct answer.
  4. Driving without the operator's trip sheet

Explanation

Dangerous driving is judged against the standard of a competent and careful driver, and the driving must fall far below that standard. It is a more serious offence than careless driving and carries heavier penalties.

Question 17Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus is stopped at a railway level crossing where the barrier is raised but the warning lights are flashing. What should the driver do?

  1. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the way is clear Correct answer.
  2. Ask the conductor to check the track and then cross
  3. Sound the horn and cross quickly
  4. Proceed with caution because the barrier is up

Explanation

Flashing red lights at a level crossing require the driver to stop and remain stopped until the signals cease and the crossing is clear. A raised barrier alone does not authorise crossing.

Question 18Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

Which record must a PSV bus operator keep to demonstrate compliance with maintenance obligations?

  1. A staff leave roster
  2. A maintenance and inspection record for each vehicle Correct answer.
  3. A passenger complaint register only
  4. A fuel purchase ledger

Explanation

Operators must keep maintenance and inspection records showing that each vehicle is kept in a roadworthy condition. These records are the evidence relied on during inspections and after incidents.

Question 19Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus driver is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. Which consequence most directly affects his PSV career?

  1. Disqualification from holding or obtaining a licence for a period Correct answer.
  2. A warning letter from the SACCO
  3. Suspension of the vehicle's insurance only
  4. A requirement to fit a new speed governor

Explanation

Drink-driving convictions carry disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for a specified period, which removes the driver's authority to drive any PSV. Operator sanctions are separate from the statutory disqualification.

Question 20Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus is overtaking a cyclist on a narrow road at night. Which combination best complies with the Traffic Act and safe practice?

  1. Pass without changing speed because the bus has right of way
  2. Sound the horn continuously and pass closely
  3. Flash headlights and accelerate past
  4. Reduce speed, leave adequate clearance, and dip headlights Correct answer.

Explanation

Drivers must leave sufficient clearance when overtaking vulnerable road users, and headlights must be dipped to avoid dazzling them. Speed reduction and adequate lateral space are the core requirements.

Question 21Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus operator allows a vehicle to be driven by a person whose driving licence has expired. Which statement best reflects liability?

  1. Both the driver and the operator may be liable Correct answer.
  2. Neither is liable if the vehicle is insured
  3. Only the driver is liable
  4. Only the operator is liable

Explanation

The driver commits an offence by driving without a valid licence, and the operator may also be liable for permitting an unlicensed person to drive. Insurance does not cure the licensing breach.

Question 22Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A bus is required to stop at a police checkpoint. The driver has left the PSV badge at home but holds a valid driving licence. What is the correct legal position?

  1. No offence arises because the driving licence is valid
  2. The badge is only required for conductors
  3. The driver may continue if the operator confirms employment by phone
  4. Failure to produce the PSV badge on demand is an offence Correct answer.

Explanation

The PSV badge must be carried and produced on demand while working on a public service vehicle; holding a driving licence does not satisfy that separate requirement. A telephone confirmation from the operator is not a substitute for the badge.

Question 23Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

An operator runs a PSV bus whose authorised route passes through a town centre. The driver diverts to pick up extra passengers on an unapproved road. Which statement is correct?

  1. The diversion is lawful if no accident occurs
  2. The diversion is lawful if the SACCO approves it
  3. The diversion is lawful if extra fares are declared
  4. The diversion is unlawful because it departs from the authorised route Correct answer.

Explanation

A PSV licence authorises operation on a specified route, and deviating from it without authority is an offence regardless of the revenue earned or the absence of an accident. SACCO approval cannot vary the licence.

Question 24Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus driver is involved in a collision and leaves the scene without stopping because passengers are unruly. What is the legal position?

  1. The driver must stop, give particulars, and report; leaving is a separate offence Correct answer.
  2. The driver may leave and report the next working day
  3. Leaving the scene is excused by passenger misconduct
  4. The driver may leave if another vehicle remains at the scene

Explanation

The statutory duty to stop, exchange particulars and report applies regardless of passenger behaviour. Failing to stop is a distinct offence that is added to any other charges arising from the collision.

Question 25Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

Under the Traffic Act, which factor most directly determines whether a vehicle is classified as a public service vehicle rather than a private vehicle?

  1. The engine capacity
  2. The colour of the vehicle
  3. Whether it is used to carry passengers for hire or reward Correct answer.
  4. Whether the owner holds a SACCO membership

Explanation

The defining characteristic of a PSV is use for carrying passengers for hire or reward, which triggers the PSV licensing, insurance and crew badge requirements. Colour, engine size and SACCO membership are not determinative.

Question 26Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

Under the Traffic Act, a PSV bus conductor who is authorised to collect fares from passengers must carry which document while on duty?

  1. A national identity card only
  2. A valid PSV badge issued for that role Correct answer.
  3. A copy of the vehicle's insurance certificate
  4. A letter from the operator confirming employment

Explanation

The Traffic Act requires crew members of public service vehicles, including conductors, to hold and display a valid PSV badge while performing their duties. The badge identifies the holder as authorised to work on the vehicle and is the document an inspector will demand. Employment letters and identity cards do not substitute for it.

Question 27Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus is carrying passengers when the driver notices that one of the seats has a torn cushion and a loose grab rail. What is the driver's most appropriate course of action under PSV safety obligations?

  1. Ignore the items because they are cosmetic rather than mechanical
  2. Ask passengers to hold the rail carefully and proceed as normal
  3. Stop using the affected seat and report the defect so it is repaired before further service Correct answer.
  4. Continue the trip and report the defects at the end of the day

Explanation

A PSV must be maintained in a fit and safe condition for passengers, and defects affecting passenger safety must be dealt with rather than deferred. Withdrawing the affected seat from use and reporting the fault allows repair before the vehicle continues in service. Ignoring or postponing the matter exposes passengers to injury and the operator to liability.

Question 28Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus operator intends to increase the fare charged on a licensed stage route. Which statement best reflects the legal position under the Traffic Act and PSV licensing rules?

  1. The fare may be raised at will provided a receipt is issued
  2. The operator may set any fare the market will bear without approval
  3. The fare may be changed only in line with the authorised fare structure or approval applicable to that route Correct answer.
  4. The conductor may negotiate fares with individual passengers

Explanation

Fares on licensed PSV routes are controlled through the authorised fare structure rather than set freely by the operator. Any change must follow the prescribed approval process for that route. Individual bargaining or unilateral increases breach the licensing conditions.

Question 29Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

A PSV bus driver on a scheduled service is flagged down by a passenger between two designated stops on a busy highway with no lay-by. What is the safest and most compliant response?

  1. Reverse back along the shoulder to reach the passenger
  2. Stop on the carriageway and switch on the hazard lights
  3. Stop only at a point where the vehicle can be halted safely and legally, such as the next designated stop Correct answer.
  4. Stop immediately wherever the passenger is standing

Explanation

A driver must not stop in a manner that endangers other road users, so picking up passengers is limited to places where the bus can be halted safely and lawfully. Proceeding to the next designated stop satisfies both the route conditions and road safety. Stopping on a live carriageway or reversing on a shoulder creates serious risk.

Question 30Traffic Act, Rules and PSV-Specific Regulations

An inspector finds that a PSV bus is being operated with passengers aboard although the operator's licence for that vehicle has been suspended. Which statement best describes the legal position?

  1. No offence arises because the suspension had not been gazetted
  2. The operator and the driver may both be liable, since operating a PSV without a valid licence is an offence Correct answer.
  3. The offence is cured if the operator applies for renewal the same day
  4. Only the driver commits an offence because he drove the vehicle

Explanation

Operating a public service vehicle without a valid operator's licence is an offence, and liability can attach both to the operator who caused the vehicle to be used and to the driver who drove it in service. A pending renewal application does not restore authority that has been suspended. The offence exists independently of whether passengers knew of the suspension.

Question 31Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

On a Kenyan road, a red circular sign with a white horizontal bar across the middle means that you must:

  1. Stop and give way before proceeding
  2. Reduce speed and proceed with caution
  3. Yield only to vehicles already inside the junction
  4. Not enter because entry is prohibited Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle with a white horizontal bar is the 'no entry' sign used to close a road or lane to all traffic from that direction. It is not a stop instruction, because stopping is signalled by a red octagon bearing the word STOP. PSV drivers who enter against this sign commit a traffic offence and risk a head-on conflict with oncoming traffic.

Question 32Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

While driving your matatu you see a sign showing a red circle containing a black car and a black motorcycle side by side. This sign tells you that:

  1. Cars and motorcycles are prohibited from entering Correct answer.
  2. Motorcycles must ride ahead of cars
  3. Motorcycles may share your lane with cars
  4. Only public service vehicles may use the road

Explanation

A red circle with vehicle symbols inside is a prohibitory sign banning the vehicles shown from the road beyond it. Because both a car and a motorcycle are depicted, the restriction applies to those classes of vehicle. Prohibitory signs are circular with a red border, which distinguishes them from triangular warnings.

Question 33Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A triangular sign with a red border shows a black symbol of two children running. As a PSV driver approaching a school, you should:

  1. Expect children near the road and reduce speed Correct answer.
  2. Stop immediately and wait for a marshal
  3. Sound the horn continuously to clear the road
  4. Maintain speed because the sign is advisory only

Explanation

Triangular signs with red borders are warning signs that alert drivers to a hazard ahead. The children symbol warns of a school or playground where children may step into the carriageway unpredictably. The correct response is to slow down and be ready to stop, not to stop on the spot or rely on the horn.

Question 34Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing straight ahead indicates that:

  1. A sharp bend is approaching
  2. Traffic must proceed straight ahead only Correct answer.
  3. Overtaking is permitted after the sign
  4. A one-way road begins ahead

Explanation

Blue circular signs are mandatory signs that impose a direction or instruction on drivers. A white arrow pointing straight ahead on a blue circle means you must continue straight and may not turn at that point. It is an order, not a warning of a bend or a statement about overtaking.

Question 35Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

You are approaching an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power failure. What is the correct action?

  1. Follow the vehicle in front without checking the junction
  2. Wait at the junction until the lights come back on
  3. Treat the junction as uncontrolled and proceed only when it is safe Correct answer.
  4. Proceed at normal speed because the lights are off

Explanation

When signal heads are not working, the junction reverts to an uncontrolled intersection governed by the general right-of-way rules and any signs or markings present. You must slow down, look for traffic on the other arms and enter only when it is clearly safe. Waiting indefinitely would block traffic, and following another vehicle blindly is dangerous.

Question 36Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

At a signalised junction the light shows a steady green arrow pointing left while the main circular light is red. This means you may:

  1. Turn right after stopping first
  2. Proceed straight ahead only
  3. Turn left, giving way to pedestrians and other traffic Correct answer.
  4. Proceed in any direction you wish

Explanation

A green arrow authorises movement only in the direction the arrow points, even when other aspects of the signal are red. Turning left is therefore permitted, but you must still yield to pedestrians crossing and to traffic already lawfully in the junction. The red circular light continues to prohibit all other movements.

Question 37Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A flashing amber light at a pedestrian crossing in Kenya means the driver must:

  1. Stop and wait for the light to turn green
  2. Proceed only if no pedestrian is on the crossing Correct answer.
  3. Reverse away from the crossing
  4. Sound the horn and continue at speed

Explanation

A flashing amber signal at a pedestrian crossing warns that the signal is not giving a green to vehicles and that pedestrians may be crossing. You may proceed only when the crossing is clear of pedestrians. Stopping is required when someone is on the crossing, not simply because the amber is flashing.

Question 38Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

You are driving a 14-seater matatu on a road with a continuous double solid white line in the centre. Which statement is correct?

  1. You must not cross or straddle the lines Correct answer.
  2. You may cross if you flash your headlights first
  3. You may cross only to enter a side road on the left
  4. You may cross the lines to overtake if the road ahead is clear

Explanation

A continuous double white line in the centre of the road means neither direction of traffic may cross or straddle it. The restriction is absolute and does not depend on whether the road looks clear, because visibility may be limited by a crest or bend. Overtaking must wait until the line becomes broken on your side.

Question 39Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

On a two-way road the centre line consists of a broken white line on your side and a continuous white line on the other side. What does this permit you to do?

  1. Cross to overtake when it is safe to do so Correct answer.
  2. Cross only when carrying no passengers
  3. Never cross the centre line at any point
  4. Drive with two wheels over the continuous line

Explanation

Where the centre marking is broken on your side, you are allowed to cross it, for example to overtake, provided the manoeuvre is safe and legal. The continuous line on the other side restricts traffic coming the other way. This arrangement usually appears where visibility improves in one direction only.

Question 40Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A wide white arrow painted on the surface of your lane points straight ahead as you approach a junction. This marking indicates that:

  1. The lane is reserved for parking
  2. The lane is for traffic going straight ahead Correct answer.
  3. You must turn right at the junction
  4. The lane ends immediately

Explanation

Lane arrows tell drivers which direction a lane serves as they approach a junction. A straight-ahead arrow means the lane is intended for through traffic, so you should not use it to turn. Choosing the correct lane early prevents last-minute swerves across other vehicles.

Question 41Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

You see a yellow box junction marked with a criss-cross grid ahead of you. The exit beyond the box is blocked by stationary traffic. What should you do?

  1. Enter the box and stop in the middle
  2. Enter the box and reverse out if it fills up
  3. Wait before the box until your exit is clear Correct answer.
  4. Enter the box and sound the horn

Explanation

A yellow box junction is designed to keep the junction clear so that crossing traffic is not blocked. You may enter only if your exit is clear, apart from when you intend to turn right and are waiting for oncoming traffic. Entering when the far side is blocked leaves you stranded in the box and obstructs others.

Question 42Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A single broken yellow line along the edge of the carriageway on your left typically marks:

  1. A bus stop bay reserved for PSVs
  2. The boundary of the road reserve where stopping is prohibited at all times
  3. A lane reserved for overtaking
  4. The edge of the carriageway, beyond which the shoulder lies Correct answer.

Explanation

Yellow edge lines mark the boundary of the carriageway, separating the running surface from the shoulder or verge. They help drivers, especially in poor visibility, keep their vehicle on the road. They do not by themselves create a bus bay or an absolute no-stopping zone.

Question 43Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A red octagonal sign with the word STOP requires you to:

  1. Stop only for pedestrians
  2. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before the line Correct answer.
  3. Slow down and continue if nothing is coming
  4. Stop only when a vehicle is visible

Explanation

The STOP sign demands a complete halt at the stop line, or at the edge of the junction where no line is painted, before you enter. After stopping you must give way to traffic on the road you are joining. A rolling slowdown does not satisfy the requirement.

Question 44Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A circular sign shows a red border with the number 80 in black on a white background. What does it mean for your PSV?

  1. The minimum speed you must maintain is 80 km/h
  2. The road is 80 metres ahead
  3. The maximum speed permitted is 80 km/h Correct answer.
  4. You may travel at 80 km/h only when overtaking

Explanation

A red-bordered circle containing a number is a speed limit sign setting the maximum lawful speed on that road. It does not set a minimum, and exceeding it is an offence. PSV operators must also observe any lower limit that applies to their vehicle class.

Question 45Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A rectangular blue sign with a white letter 'P' and a white arrow pointing to the left indicates:

  1. Parking is available to the left Correct answer.
  2. A police checkpoint to the left
  3. A prohibited area to the left
  4. A pedestrian crossing to the left

Explanation

The letter P on a blue information sign denotes parking, and the arrow shows the direction of the parking area. Information signs are rectangular and guide drivers to facilities rather than imposing restrictions. A police checkpoint would be marked differently, usually with a warning or a specific sign.

Question 46Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

Approaching a roundabout you see a give-way sign and a broken white line across your lane. Which action is correct?

  1. Enter without slowing because you have priority
  2. Enter and indicate right regardless of your exit
  3. Stop fully for three seconds before entering
  4. Give way to traffic already circulating on the roundabout Correct answer.

Explanation

At a roundabout the broken give-way line and sign require you to yield to vehicles already on the circulatory carriageway. You need not come to a complete stop if the way is clear, but you must be able to stop if it is not. Priority belongs to circulating traffic, not to the entering driver.

Question 47Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A sign shows a black triangle with a red border containing a symbol of a steep downward slope with a percentage figure. The correct technique for your loaded PSV is to:

  1. Increase speed to carry momentum downhill
  2. Engage a lower gear and use engine braking Correct answer.
  3. Switch off the engine to save fuel
  4. Select neutral and rely on the brakes

Explanation

A steep descent warning sign tells you that a long or sharp downhill lies ahead where brakes can overheat. Selecting a lower gear uses engine braking to control speed and reduces reliance on the footbrake. Coasting in neutral or with the engine off removes engine braking and is dangerous.

Question 48Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A white diagonal arrow sign pointing down and to the left at a traffic island means you should:

  1. Pass the island on its right side
  2. Turn around at the island
  3. Stop before the island
  4. Pass the island on its left side Correct answer.

Explanation

Keep-left arrows at traffic islands direct traffic to pass on the specified side of the obstruction. The arrow points to the side you must take, so a down-left arrow means keep to the left of the island. Obeying it keeps opposing flows separated and prevents head-on conflict.

Question 49Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

At a junction controlled by traffic lights, the light turns amber as you approach and you are too close to stop safely. What should you do?

  1. Brake hard and stop in the junction
  2. Reverse back behind the stop line
  3. Continue through the junction with care Correct answer.
  4. Stop and wait in the middle of the junction

Explanation

Amber means stop unless you are so close to the line that stopping cannot be done safely. In that situation you should proceed through and clear the junction promptly. Braking sharply or stopping inside the junction creates a hazard for following and crossing traffic.

Question 50Road Signs, Markings and Traffic Signals

A road has a broken white line separating two lanes travelling in the same direction. What does this marking allow?

  1. Parking along the lane boundary
  2. Changing lanes when it is safe and necessary Correct answer.
  3. Using the right lane for oncoming traffic
  4. Driving with wheels on the line for long distances

Explanation

A broken white line between lanes moving in the same direction permits lane changes when it is safe to do so. It does not authorise prolonged straddling of the line or parking on it. Lane discipline still requires signalling and checking mirrors and blind spots before moving over.