Lesotho Theory Test cheat sheet

Sign shapes carry meaning: triangles warn, circles give orders (red border = prohibition), rectangles inform, octagons stop.

A red circle with a diagonal slash means the action shown is prohibited; a red circle without a slash states a mandatory requirement.

Traffic light sequence: red, red plus amber, green, amber, red; amber alone means stop unless stopping is unsafe.

A flashing red signal is treated as a stop sign; a flashing amber signal means proceed with caution.

Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions (for example, direction to be followed); they are not prohibitions.

Temporary signs on yellow backgrounds override permanent signs at roadworks and must be obeyed.

A yellow diamond sign warns of a hazard ahead; the symbol inside identifies the hazard type.

Traffic officer hand signals override traffic lights, road markings and fixed signs.

Lesotho drives on the left; at uncontrolled junctions give way to traffic approaching from your right.

At a T-junction the road ending gives way to traffic on the through road, regardless of the turn direction.

A vehicle turning across oncoming traffic must give way to that oncoming traffic and to pedestrians already crossing.

At a four-way stop, vehicles proceed in the order they arrived; simultaneous arrival gives priority to the right.

Overtake on the right; overtaking on the left is only permitted in congested lanes moving in the same direction.

Emergency vehicles with sirens or flashing lights have priority; move left and stop if necessary to clear the way.

Give way to pedestrians on or entering a marked pedestrian crossing; do not overtake a vehicle stopped at one.

Keep left unless overtaking; return to the left lane as soon as it is safe after completing the overtake.

A solid continuous line means no crossing or overtaking; a broken line may be crossed when safe.

Double lines: if the line nearest you is solid, you may not cross; if it is broken, you may cross when safe.

A single broken line across the lane at a junction marks a give-way line; a solid line with STOP marks a stop line.

Zig-zag or hatched areas bordered by solid lines must not be entered except in an emergency.

Yellow lines along the kerb indicate parking restrictions; loading restrictions are shown by kerb marks or signs.

Lane arrows indicate the direction each lane must follow; get into the correct lane before the arrow markings begin.

Traffic lights, stop lines and give-way lines apply together; the stop line marks where you must halt on red.

A box junction (yellow cross-hatching) may only be entered if your exit is clear, except when turning right.

Braking distance rises with the square of speed: doubling speed roughly quadruples the distance needed to stop.

Total stopping distance = thinking distance + braking distance; thinking distance grows linearly with speed.

The two-second rule gives a safe following gap in dry conditions; double it to four seconds in rain or at night.

Use the parking brake and engage a low gear when parked on a slope; turn the wheels toward the kerb facing downhill.

Mirror-signal-manoeuvre: check mirrors, signal intention, then act only after a final blind-spot check.

Steering should be hands at roughly ten-to-two or quarter-to-three, with push-pull movement, not crossing hands.

Engine braking on long descents prevents brake fade; select a lower gear rather than riding the brakes.

In fog use dipped headlights and fog lamps, reduce speed, and never use full beam, which reflects back.

Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and all passengers where fitted; children require an appropriate restraint.

The legal maximum blood alcohol concentration for drivers in Lesotho is 0.08 g per 100 ml.

Wearing a helmet is required for riders and passengers of motorcycles and bicycles where prescribed.

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is prohibited; only hands-free use is permitted.

Vulnerable road users include pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists; give them extra space and expect sudden movement.

Headlights must be used at night and in poor visibility; dipped beam avoids dazzling oncoming drivers.

Speed limits are reduced near schools, hospitals and residential areas; always obey posted limits over general limits.

Children, older people and intoxicated pedestrians are high-risk; slow down and be ready to stop near them.

Scan 12-15 seconds ahead and check mirrors every 5-8 seconds to build a picture of developing hazards.

The hazard perception sequence is: identify, predict, decide, act; act early rather than late.

Cover the brake when approaching a hazard you cannot yet resolve, such as a hidden junction or parked cars.

Leave a door's width (about one metre) when passing parked vehicles to allow for opening doors.

In rain, standing water and gravel, reduce speed and increase following distance; grip falls and stopping distance rises.

At night, dip headlights when meeting oncoming traffic and when following another vehicle closely.

Anticipate that a vehicle waiting at a side road may pull out; be prepared to slow rather than assume it will wait.

Fatigue impairs reaction time; the only reliable remedy is to stop and rest, not to open a window or turn up music.

Tyre tread must be at least 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread, around the whole circumference.

Tyre pressures should be checked cold and adjusted for load; under-inflation increases heat, wear and fuel use.

Brakes must operate evenly; a pulling or spongy pedal indicates a fault that must be corrected before driving.

Lights, indicators, brake lights and reflectors must all work; a failed brake light is a common cause of collisions.

The windscreen must be clear; wipers and washers must work and the demister must keep the glass clear.

Check engine oil, coolant and brake fluid levels regularly; warning lights on the dashboard indicate faults.

A vehicle must have a valid roadworthiness (fitness) certificate where required by law.

An exhaust emitting excessive smoke indicates a fault and may breach emissions and fitness requirements.

A valid driving licence must be carried or produced and must match the class of vehicle being driven.

Learner drivers must display L plates and be accompanied by a qualified, licensed driver as required by law.

Third-party insurance is the minimum legal cover; driving without valid insurance is an offence.

Vehicle registration and licence (road tax) must be current and displayed as required.

A provisional or learner licence restricts the holder to supervised driving and to the conditions stated on it.

After a collision, drivers must exchange names, addresses, vehicle details and insurance information.

Licences must be renewed before expiry; driving with an expired licence is an offence.

Keep the vehicle's registration certificate and fitness certificate available for inspection by authorised officers.

DR ABC: check Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation; call emergency services before extended first aid if alone.

Stop the vehicle safely, switch on hazard lights and place a warning triangle behind the scene on the road.

Do not move an injured person unless there is immediate danger such as fire or further traffic risk.

Control severe bleeding with direct pressure on the wound; do not remove embedded objects, pad around them.

For an unconscious but breathing casualty, place them in the recovery position and monitor breathing continuously.

Begin CPR at about 100-120 chest compressions per minute, about 5-6 cm deep, if the casualty is not breathing.

Report any collision involving injury, death or damage to property to the police as required by law.

Never leave the scene of a collision without stopping and giving your details; failing to stop is a serious offence.

A red triangle with a symbol warns of a hazard; a red circle with a symbol prohibits the action shown.

A blue circle with a white arrow is a mandatory direction sign, not a warning sign.

Traffic lights: red means stop, green means go only if the way is clear, amber means stop unless unsafe.

A flashing amber at a pelican-style crossing means give way to pedestrians still on the crossing.

A stop sign requires a complete halt at the stop line; a give-way sign requires yielding without necessarily stopping.

Hand signals from a police officer or authorised officer override all signs, signals and markings.

Yellow-backed temporary signs at roadworks take precedence over the permanent signs they replace.

Lesotho traffic keeps left; at an uncontrolled junction the vehicle on the right has priority.

A vehicle turning right across oncoming traffic must wait until the way is clear.

At a roundabout, traffic already circulating has priority over vehicles entering.

Give way to pedestrians already on a marked crossing and to those stepping onto it.

Emergency vehicles on call have right of way; other traffic must give way and, where needed, stop.

Do not overtake where a solid line or a no-overtaking sign prohibits it, or near a pedestrian crossing.

When entering a main road from a side road, stop or give way and wait for a safe gap.

A solid white centre line prohibits crossing; a broken line permits crossing when safe.

With double lines, the line nearest your side controls whether you may cross.

A stop line is a solid line across the lane; a give-way line is a broken line across the lane.

Hatched areas with solid borders must not be entered except in an emergency.

Lane arrows show the required direction of travel in each lane before a junction.

Yellow kerb lines indicate parking restrictions; read nearby signs for the exact times and rules.

Traffic lights control the junction; the stop line marks where a red-light stop must be made.

Thinking distance = speed x reaction time; braking distance increases with the square of speed.

The two-second following rule applies in good conditions; double it to four seconds in rain or darkness.

Mirror-signal-manoeuvre: check mirrors, signal, position, look, then move only when clear.

Use a lower gear on long descents to use engine braking and avoid brake fade.

In fog use dipped headlights and fog lamps; full beam reflects back and reduces visibility.

Park facing downhill with wheels turned toward the kerb and the parking brake applied.

Steering uses push-pull hand movement at about ten-to-two or quarter-to-three; avoid crossing hands.

Seat belts are compulsory for driver and passengers; children need an appropriate child restraint.

The legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Lesotho is 0.08 g per 100 ml.

Hand-held phone use while driving is prohibited; only hands-free use is allowed.

Helmets are required for riders and passengers of motorcycles where prescribed by law.

Use headlights at night and in poor visibility; dip them for oncoming traffic.

Slow down near schools, hospitals and residential areas and obey posted speed limits.

Give extra space to pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who are the most vulnerable road users.

Scan well ahead (about 12-15 seconds of travel) and check mirrors every few seconds.

Hazard routine: identify, predict, decide, act; acting early reduces risk.

Cover the brake when approaching unresolved hazards such as hidden junctions or parked vehicles.

Leave about a door's width when passing parked cars to allow for doors opening.

Increase following distance in rain, gravel or darkness; stopping distances rise.

Dip headlights when meeting or following other vehicles at night.

Stop and rest when tired; fatigue slows reaction and cannot be reliably fixed by fresh air or music.

Minimum tyre tread is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread, around the whole circumference.

Check tyre pressures when cold and adjust for load; under-inflation causes heat and wear.

Brakes must act evenly; a pulling or spongy pedal signals a fault to fix before driving.

All lights, indicators, brake lights and reflectors must work.

Wipers, washers and the demister must keep the windscreen clear.

Check oil, coolant and brake fluid levels; dashboard warning lights indicate faults.

A valid roadworthiness (fitness) certificate is required where the law prescribes it.

Carry a valid licence for the class of vehicle being driven.

Learner drivers must display L plates and be supervised by a qualified licensed driver.

Third-party insurance is the minimum legal cover; driving uninsured is an offence.

Vehicle registration and road tax must be current and displayed as required.

A provisional licence restricts driving to supervised and stated conditions.

After a collision, exchange names, addresses, vehicle and insurance details.

Renew licences and certificates before expiry; driving with expired documents is an offence.

DR ABC: Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation; call emergency services early.

Stop safely, switch on hazard lights and place a warning triangle behind the scene.

Do not move an injured person unless there is immediate danger such as fire or traffic.

Control severe bleeding with direct pressure; pad around embedded objects rather than removing them.

Place an unconscious but breathing casualty in the recovery position and monitor breathing.

Start CPR at about 100-120 compressions per minute, 5-6 cm deep, if the casualty is not breathing.

Stop, report and exchange details after any collision; failing to stop is a serious offence.