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Question 1Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

Under the Road Traffic Act, which document must a taxi driver carry while driving and produce on demand to a police officer?

  1. The driver's national identity card only
  2. A letter from the taxi stand secretary
  3. A copy of the vehicle insurance certificate only
  4. A valid driving licence and the taxi licence or badge for the vehicle Correct answer.

Explanation

A person driving a public service vehicle such as a taxi must hold the appropriate driving licence and the taxi licence or badge authorising that vehicle and driver. These must be produced on demand to a police officer or authorised examiner. An identity card alone does not show entitlement to drive or operate a taxi.

Question 2Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

What is the general speed limit applicable to a taxi carrying passengers on a road in a built-up area where no lower limit is signposted?

  1. 80 km/h
  2. 40 km/h Correct answer.
  3. 50 km/h
  4. 60 km/h

Explanation

In built-up areas the general limit for vehicles is 40 km/h unless a sign indicates otherwise. A taxi carrying passengers must respect that limit even where the road looks clear. Higher figures such as 60 or 80 km/h apply to roads outside built-up areas or to motorways.

Question 3Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is involved in a collision in which a pedestrian is injured. Which action is required of the driver by law?

  1. Stop only if another vehicle is also damaged
  2. Drive on to the nearest taxi stand and report later the same day
  3. Continue only if the pedestrian says he is unhurt and waives any claim
  4. Stop immediately, give assistance and report the accident to the police Correct answer.

Explanation

A driver involved in an accident causing injury must stop at once, render reasonable assistance and report the matter to the police. Failing to stop and report is a serious offence. The wishes of the injured person do not remove the duty to report.

Question 4Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi is hired to carry a passenger and the meter is not working. What is the correct course of action for the driver?

  1. Charge the fare shown by the meter of another taxi
  2. Use the taxi only after the meter has been repaired or a replacement fitted Correct answer.
  3. Agree a fare with the passenger before starting the trip
  4. Charge a flat fare estimated from the distance

Explanation

A taxi must be equipped with a functioning meter and the fare is the amount recorded by that meter. A driver whose meter is defective should not carry fare-paying passengers until it is repaired or replaced. Private bargains or estimated flat fares are not a lawful substitute.

Question 5Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the taxi badge issued to a driver?

  1. It serves as the vehicle registration certificate
  2. It identifies the driver as authorised to drive a taxi and must be displayed as required Correct answer.
  3. It records the driver's daily earnings
  4. It replaces the need for a driving licence

Explanation

The taxi badge shows that the holder is authorised to drive a taxi and is normally displayed inside the vehicle so passengers can see it. It is additional to, not a substitute for, the driving licence. It says nothing about registration or earnings.

Question 6Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A passenger flags down a taxi and asks to be taken to a destination a short distance away. What is the driver's position under taxi regulations?

  1. The driver must accept the hire unless a lawful ground for refusal exists Correct answer.
  2. The driver may accept only if the passenger pays double the meter fare
  3. The driver may refuse because the trip is under one kilometre
  4. The driver may refuse any short trip without giving a reason

Explanation

A taxi on hire is expected to accept a lawful request for carriage unless there is a recognised ground for refusal, such as the passenger being drunk and disorderly or the request being unlawful. Distance alone is not a valid reason to refuse. Demanding extra payment is also not permitted.

Question 7Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

What does a continuous double yellow line along the edge of the carriageway indicate to a taxi driver?

  1. Waiting and parking are prohibited at all times Correct answer.
  2. Parking is allowed for taxis only
  3. Loading is allowed for up to thirty minutes
  4. Stopping is allowed to pick up passengers only

Explanation

A continuous double yellow line means no waiting or parking at any time, and this applies to taxis as to any other vehicle. Picking up or setting down passengers should be done where it is safe and lawful. Special concessions for taxis, where they exist, are indicated by signs or markings, not by double yellow lines.

Question 8Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

When may a taxi driver use a mobile phone while the vehicle is on a road?

  1. When using a hands-free kit that requires no holding of the device Correct answer.
  2. When the vehicle is stationary in traffic with the engine running
  3. When the passenger agrees to the call
  4. When the call lasts less than one minute

Explanation

A driver may not hold or use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. A hands-free arrangement that does not require the driver to hold the device is the permitted alternative, provided the driver keeps proper control. Being stationary in traffic still counts as driving.

Question 9Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver approaches a pedestrian crossing where a pedestrian has stepped onto the stripes. What must the driver do?

  1. Flash the headlights to warn the pedestrian to hurry
  2. Sound the horn and continue at the same speed
  3. Slow down and pass behind the pedestrian
  4. Stop and give way to the pedestrian on the crossing Correct answer.

Explanation

A driver must give way to a pedestrian who is on a pedestrian crossing and should stop to let the person cross in safety. Sounding the horn or flashing lights to hurry a pedestrian is both discourteous and unsafe. Passing behind a pedestrian who is already on the crossing is not permitted.

Question 10Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver has been convicted of a serious traffic offence. What is the likely effect on the taxi driver's licence?

  1. A warning letter only, with no record kept
  2. Possible suspension or cancellation of the licence by the authority Correct answer.
  3. Automatic doubling of the meter tariff
  4. No effect, because taxi drivers are exempt from endorsement

Explanation

The licensing authority may suspend or cancel a taxi driver's licence following a serious traffic conviction, and penalty points may also be endorsed. The purpose is to protect the travelling public. Exemption from endorsement and automatic tariff changes are not consequences known to the law.

Question 11Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is asked to carry four adult passengers in a vehicle registered and licensed to carry three passengers. What should the driver do?

  1. Carry the fourth passenger only if the trip is short
  2. Carry all four and charge for the extra passenger
  3. Ask the fourth passenger to sit on another passenger's lap
  4. Refuse the fourth passenger because the licensed capacity would be exceeded Correct answer.

Explanation

A public service vehicle may not carry more passengers than the number for which it is licensed, because overloading endangers safety and breaches the insurance and licensing conditions. The driver should decline the excess passenger politely. Trip length and fare arrangements do not alter the limit.

Question 12Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

What is the correct action for a taxi driver whose passenger becomes aggressive and refuses to pay the metered fare?

  1. Continue the journey and demand payment at the destination
  2. Lock the doors and drive to the nearest police station at speed
  3. Take the passenger's belongings as security for the fare
  4. Stop in a safe place, ask the passenger to leave, and report the matter to the police Correct answer.

Explanation

The driver should stop safely, ask the passenger to alight and report the incident to the police rather than take the law into his own hands. Driving at speed with a distressed or aggressive passenger creates danger. Seizing property as security is not a lawful remedy.

Question 13Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver wishes to pick up a passenger on a road where a single yellow line runs along the kerb. What is the correct approach?

  1. Wait on the line for up to one hour
  2. Stop on the line because taxis are always exempt
  3. Stop only where signs permit and for no longer than is necessary Correct answer.
  4. Park on the pavement beside the line

Explanation

A single yellow line restricts waiting during the times shown on nearby signs, so a taxi may stop only where and when signs allow and only for as long as is necessary to pick up or set down. Taxis are not automatically exempt. Waiting for an hour or parking on the pavement is unlawful.

Question 14Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

Which statement about the insurance of a taxi used to carry passengers for reward is correct?

  1. The vehicle must be insured for public service or hire and reward use Correct answer.
  2. Ordinary private car insurance is sufficient
  3. The passenger's own insurance covers the taxi
  4. Insurance is required only for journeys outside the district

Explanation

A taxi carrying passengers for reward must be covered by insurance that extends to public service or hire and reward use. Private car cover does not protect the driver or passengers in a paid hire. Passengers do not insure the vehicle they travel in.

Question 15Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is directed by a police officer in uniform to stop at a checkpoint. What should the driver do?

  1. Ignore the signal if the officer is not using a whistle
  2. Stop only after reaching the next taxi stand
  3. Stop as directed and comply with the officer's instructions Correct answer.
  4. Slow down and continue because the taxi has a fare-paying passenger

Explanation

A driver must obey a police officer directing traffic or signalling a vehicle to stop, and must then comply with lawful instructions such as producing documents. Having a passenger does not create an exemption. The manner of signalling does not remove the duty to stop.

Question 16Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

What is the significance of a zebra crossing's zigzag markings for a taxi driver?

  1. They show the area where parking and overtaking are prohibited to protect crossing users Correct answer.
  2. They mark a loading bay for luggage
  3. They indicate a bus stop reserved for taxis
  4. They mark an area where overtaking is compulsory

Explanation

The zigzag lines approaching a zebra crossing prohibit parking and overtaking within that area so that pedestrians remain visible to approaching drivers. A taxi must not stop or overtake there. The markings have nothing to do with bus stops or luggage loading.

Question 17Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is offered a large sum by a passenger to drive faster than the speed limit to reach the airport in time. What is the correct response?

  1. Accept only if the road is clear of traffic
  2. Accept if the driver uses the horn to warn other road users
  3. Accept, because the passenger has consented to the risk
  4. Refuse, because the speed limit applies regardless of the passenger's wishes Correct answer.

Explanation

Speed limits are fixed by law and apply whatever the passenger wants or pays. Consent by a passenger cannot make speeding lawful, and a clear road does not raise the limit. The driver should decline and, if necessary, explain the legal position.

Question 18Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

When a taxi driver changes lane on a dual carriageway, which obligation applies?

  1. Rely on the passenger to watch for other vehicles
  2. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, and move only when it is safe Correct answer.
  3. Change lane without signalling because taxis have priority
  4. Move first and signal afterwards to warn following traffic

Explanation

Before changing lane a driver must signal in good time, check mirrors and the blind spot, and move only when satisfied it is safe. Signalling after the manoeuvre defeats its purpose. Taxis have no general priority and passengers cannot be relied on to keep a lookout.

Question 19Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is found with a blood alcohol level above the prescribed limit while on duty. Which statement reflects the law correctly?

  1. It is a civil matter between the driver and the taxi owner
  2. It is excused if the driver is less than one kilometre from home
  3. It is an offence, and the driver may be arrested and prosecuted Correct answer.
  4. It is permitted if no passenger is on board at the time

Explanation

Driving or being in charge of a vehicle with alcohol above the prescribed limit is a criminal offence, and the driver may be arrested, prosecuted and disqualified. Whether a passenger is aboard or how near home the driver is makes no difference. It is not a private matter for the owner.

Question 20Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is asked to carry a passenger who is visibly intoxicated and unable to sit upright. What is the most appropriate lawful response?

  1. Ask the passenger to lie on the rear seat during the journey
  2. Decline the hire politely because the passenger cannot be carried safely Correct answer.
  3. Carry the passenger only if the fare is paid in advance
  4. Carry the passenger but fasten the seat belt around both of them

Explanation

A driver may lawfully decline to carry a person who is so intoxicated that he cannot be carried safely or may soil or damage the vehicle, provided the refusal is courteous. Safety and the condition of the vehicle are legitimate grounds. Improper restraint or allowing the passenger to lie unsecured would endanger everyone.

Question 21Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver's meter has been tampered with so that it records a higher fare than the approved tariff. What is the legal position?

  1. The driver may keep the extra money if the passenger does not object
  2. The driver is not responsible because the meter was altered by someone else
  3. The driver need only report the matter at the end of the month
  4. The driver commits an offence by using a meter that does not record the approved fare Correct answer.

Explanation

Using a meter that has been tampered with so as to overcharge is an offence, and the driver is responsible for the meter in the vehicle he operates. A passenger's silence does not legalise the overcharge. Reporting later does not cure the offence already committed.

Question 22Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver witnesses a collision between two other vehicles and is asked by police to give a statement. What is the driver's position?

  1. The driver may demand payment before giving any statement
  2. The driver may refuse because he was not involved in the collision
  3. The driver must give a statement supporting the passenger's version
  4. The driver should give a truthful account of what he saw as a witness Correct answer.

Explanation

A witness to a collision should give a truthful and accurate account to the police, and may be required to attend court if summoned. There is no right to refuse simply because the witness was not a party to the collision. A witness must not tailor a statement to suit anyone, and payment cannot be demanded for performing a public duty.

Question 23Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver holds a valid licence but the vehicle's roadworthiness certificate has expired. What is the correct course of action?

  1. Take the vehicle off the road until it passes the required inspection Correct answer.
  2. Ask the passengers to confirm the vehicle feels safe
  3. Operate only at night when inspections are less frequent
  4. Continue operating while the renewal is pending, as the licence is valid

Explanation

A public service vehicle must hold a current roadworthiness or inspection certificate, and operating without one is an offence and may invalidate insurance. The driver's personal licence does not cover the defect in the vehicle's documentation. The vehicle must be withdrawn until it passes inspection.

Question 24Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is asked to carry a passenger to a destination in another district, beyond the area covered by the taxi's licence. What should the driver consider first?

  1. Whether the taxi's licence permits operation outside its authorised area Correct answer.
  2. Whether the passenger has travelled by taxi before
  3. Whether the fare offered is high enough
  4. Whether the journey can be completed before midnight

Explanation

A taxi licence may restrict the area in which the vehicle may ply for hire, and operating outside that area can be an offence. The driver should check the terms of the licence before accepting the trip. The fare offered, the passenger's experience and the time of day do not determine the legality of the journey.

Question 25Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver stops at the kerb to set down a passenger and a following cyclist is forced to swerve. Which principle governs the driver's responsibility?

  1. A taxi may stop anywhere provided the hazard lights are on
  2. The driver must ensure the stop is safe and does not endanger or inconvenience other road users Correct answer.
  3. The cyclist must always give way to a stopping taxi
  4. The passenger is responsible for checking behind the taxi

Explanation

Before stopping, a driver must check mirrors and blind spots and choose a place where the manoeuvre will not endanger or inconvenience other road users, including cyclists. Hazard lights do not create a right to stop in a dangerous position. The responsibility for a safe stop rests with the driver.

Question 26Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

Under Mauritius road traffic law, what does a continuous white line painted along the centre of the carriageway generally mean for a taxi driver?

  1. The line marks the boundary of a designated parking zone.
  2. The driver must not cross or straddle the line to overtake. Correct answer.
  3. The line only applies to heavy goods vehicles and buses.
  4. Overtaking is permitted when the road ahead is clear of oncoming traffic.

Explanation

A continuous white centre line is a mandatory marking that prohibits crossing or straddling it to overtake, because visibility or road geometry makes overtaking unsafe. A taxi driver must remain on the correct side until the line becomes broken. Disregarding it is a road traffic offence regardless of whether the road appears clear.

Question 27Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is operating under a meter that must be engaged for every hiring. When must the meter be started?

  1. At the start of the journey when the passenger has boarded and the destination is confirmed. Correct answer.
  2. At the moment the passenger first opens the door of the taxi.
  3. Only once the vehicle has left the rank and joined the main carriageway.
  4. Whenever the driver considers it convenient during the trip.

Explanation

The meter records the fare for the hiring and must be engaged at the start of the journey once the passenger is aboard and the destination is known. Starting it late undercharges the passenger and distorts the record; starting it before the hiring begins overcharges. Consistent engagement protects both the passenger and the driver in any dispute.

Question 28Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

What is the primary purpose of a taxi rank designated by road signs and markings in a town centre?

  1. To allow taxis to stop in the middle of the road to collect passengers.
  2. To provide free parking for any vehicle displaying a taxi badge.
  3. To create a loading bay shared with delivery vans.
  4. To reserve kerb space where licensed taxis may wait for hire in an orderly queue. Correct answer.

Explanation

A designated taxi rank sets aside kerb space so that licensed taxis can wait in an orderly queue for passengers, keeping the surrounding traffic flowing. Other vehicles must not occupy the rank, and taxis must observe the queue discipline shown by the markings. The rank is not a general parking place or a shared loading bay.

Question 29Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A passenger in a taxi refuses to wear the seat belt fitted in the rear of the vehicle. What is the driver's correct position?

  1. The driver has no responsibility whatsoever and must simply drive on.
  2. The driver should remind the passenger of the legal requirement and may decline to proceed if the refusal continues. Correct answer.
  3. The driver should refuse to carry the passenger at all, even before the journey starts.
  4. The driver must physically restrain the passenger until the belt is worn.

Explanation

Rear seat belt use is a legal requirement for passengers where belts are fitted, and the driver should draw the passenger's attention to it. If the passenger persists in refusing, the driver may decline to continue the hiring rather than proceed unlawfully. Physical restraint is never appropriate, and ignoring the refusal leaves the driver exposed.

Question 30Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is convicted of driving without due care and attention. Which consequence most directly affects the driver's standing to hold a taxi licence?

  1. The conviction is automatically erased after the driver pays the fine.
  2. The driver may continue driving taxis until the licence expires, whatever the conviction.
  3. The conviction affects only the vehicle's insurance premium and nothing else.
  4. The licensing authority may review the conviction and consider suspension or revocation of the taxi licence. Correct answer.

Explanation

Traffic convictions are relevant to fitness to hold a taxi licence, and the licensing authority may review them and consider suspension or revocation. The public carriage of passengers demands a high standard of driving, so convictions are weighed seriously. Paying a fine does not remove the conviction from consideration.

Question 31Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is asked to carry a passenger whose destination lies outside the district covered by the taxi's licence. What is the proper approach?

  1. The driver may accept only if the passenger signs a written waiver.
  2. The driver must always refuse, because a taxi may never leave its licensed district.
  3. The driver may accept the hiring only if the licence or its conditions permit travel beyond that area. Correct answer.
  4. The driver may accept and charge double the metered fare for the extra distance.

Explanation

A taxi licence may be limited to a defined area or carry conditions about journeys beyond it, and the driver must work within those terms. Where the licence permits longer journeys, the hiring can proceed under the normal meter or agreed fare rules. Charging double without authority is unlawful, and a waiver cannot override licence conditions.

Question 32Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver reaches a junction controlled by traffic lights where the signal has turned amber as the vehicle approaches. What is the correct action?

  1. Continue at the same speed and sound the horn to warn other road users.
  2. Reverse back behind the stop line if already past it.
  3. Accelerate to clear the junction before the red light appears.
  4. Stop at the stop line unless it is unsafe to do so because the vehicle is too close to stop safely. Correct answer.

Explanation

An amber signal means stop, and a driver should halt at the stop line unless stopping abruptly would itself be dangerous because the vehicle is already too close. Accelerating to beat the red light is an offence and a common cause of junction collisions. Reversing in a live junction creates additional danger.

Question 33Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is involved in a collision in which a pedestrian is injured. Which duty arises first under road traffic law?

  1. The driver must first complete the current hiring before dealing with the collision.
  2. The driver must report the matter to the licensing authority before leaving the scene.
  3. The driver must stop, give assistance and exchange particulars, and report the accident to the police where required. Correct answer.
  4. The driver may leave if the passenger agrees to continue the journey.

Explanation

Where an accident causes injury or damage, the driver must stop, render reasonable assistance, provide name and address and vehicle details, and report the accident to the police where the law requires it. These duties arise immediately and take priority over completing the hiring. Leaving the scene can amount to a serious offence.

Question 34Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

What does a broken white line along the centre of the carriageway indicate to a taxi driver?

  1. Overtaking is permitted when it is safe and the road ahead is clear. Correct answer.
  2. Parking is permitted on the carriageway at any time.
  3. The road is one-way for all traffic.
  4. Overtaking is prohibited at all times.

Explanation

A broken white centre line permits overtaking where the driver can see that the manoeuvre is safe and the road ahead is clear. The permission is conditional, so the driver must still judge speed, visibility and oncoming traffic. The marking does not create a one-way street or a parking right.

Question 35Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is hailed at night on an unlit stretch of road. Which action best meets the driver's duty of care to the passenger and other road users?

  1. Pull over as far as practicable to the kerb, stop where it is safe and legal, and ensure the passenger boards from the kerbside. Correct answer.
  2. Stop in the traffic lane with hazard lights on and wait for the passenger to board.
  3. Reverse along the carriageway to reach the passenger's exact position.
  4. Stop abruptly in the middle of the road to save the passenger walking.

Explanation

A driver should stop as close to the kerb as practicable, at a place where stopping is safe and lawful, so the passenger can board from the kerbside away from moving traffic. Stopping in the traffic lane or reversing along the carriageway endangers the passenger and other road users. Good observation and signalling are essential at night.

Question 36Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver's vehicle develops a brake fault during a hiring. What is the correct course of action?

  1. Complete the hiring and report the fault at the end of the week.
  2. Ask the passenger to watch for brake warning signs during the journey.
  3. Stop as soon as it is safe, take the vehicle out of service and arrange for the fault to be repaired before carrying passengers again. Correct answer.
  4. Continue the journey but reduce speed to compensate for the fault.

Explanation

A vehicle with defective brakes is not roadworthy and must not continue to carry passengers. The driver should stop safely, withdraw the vehicle from service and have the fault repaired before resuming hire work. Reducing speed or delaying the report does not make a defective braking system safe.

Question 37Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is asked by a passenger to stop on a clearway to buy a newspaper. What is the correct response?

  1. Do not stop on the clearway; continue to a place where stopping is permitted. Correct answer.
  2. Stop briefly on the clearway if the hazard lights are switched on.
  3. Stop on the clearway and keep the engine running to save time.
  4. Stop on the clearway only if the passenger remains in the vehicle.

Explanation

A clearway prohibits stopping on the carriageway at any time, and hazard lights or a waiting passenger do not create an exception. The driver should continue to a lawful stopping place before allowing the passenger to leave. Stopping on a clearway obstructs traffic and is an offence.

Question 38Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is asked to carry a passenger who wishes to be set down on a pedestrian crossing. What is the correct action?

  1. Set the passenger down on the crossing if the vehicle stops for only a few seconds.
  2. Set the passenger down on the zigzag lines beside the crossing.
  3. Stop on the crossing only if no pedestrian is visible.
  4. Refuse to stop on the crossing and set the passenger down at a lawful place nearby. Correct answer.

Explanation

Stopping on a pedestrian crossing or its zigzag markings is prohibited because it obstructs the crossing and hides pedestrians from other drivers. The driver should decline and find a lawful place to set the passenger down nearby. A short stop or an empty crossing does not make the manoeuvre lawful.

Question 39Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver is offered a hiring that would require carrying more luggage than the vehicle can safely secure. What is the correct approach?

  1. Accept the hiring and strap the luggage to the outside of the vehicle.
  2. Accept the hiring and allow the luggage to be carried unsecured if the passenger insists.
  3. Decline the hiring or arrange suitable transport, because an overloaded or unsecured vehicle is unsafe and may breach load rules. Correct answer.
  4. Accept the hiring and ask the passenger to hold the luggage during the journey.

Explanation

A driver must not carry a load that makes the vehicle unsafe or exceeds what the vehicle is designed to carry. If the luggage cannot be secured safely, the driver should decline the hiring or arrange alternative transport. Unsecured luggage can shift, obstruct vision or fall into the road.

Question 40Road Traffic Law and Taxi Regulations

A taxi driver observes that a colleague is regularly driving while tired and falling asleep at the wheel. From a regulatory standpoint, what is the most appropriate response?

  1. Say nothing, because fatigue is a personal matter for the colleague.
  2. Take over the colleague's hirings without informing anyone.
  3. Report the concern through the proper channel so that the colleague's fitness to drive is assessed before passengers are put at risk. Correct answer.
  4. Warn passengers privately to avoid that driver.

Explanation

Fatigue that causes a driver to fall asleep at the wheel is a serious risk to passengers and other road users. The proper response is to raise the concern through the appropriate reporting channel so the driver's fitness is assessed and action taken. Silence or informal workarounds leave the public exposed.

Question 41Road Signs, Signals and Markings

On a Mauritian road, a circular sign with a red border and a white centre showing a black numeral '50' tells a taxi driver to do what?

  1. Leave a 50-metre gap from the vehicle ahead
  2. Keep a minimum speed of 50 km/h
  3. Expect a speed hump in 50 metres
  4. Keep a maximum speed of 50 km/h Correct answer.

Explanation

A red-bordered circle is a prohibitory sign, and the numeral inside it states the limit that must not be exceeded. In Mauritius speed limits are expressed in kilometres per hour, so the sign caps speed at 50 km/h. A minimum-speed instruction would appear in a blue circle.

Question 42Road Signs, Signals and Markings

You approach a junction where a police officer stands with the right arm raised vertically and the palm facing you. What must you do?

  1. Proceed through the junction if the way is clear
  2. Turn left only without stopping
  3. Sound the horn before continuing
  4. Stop and wait until the signal is changed Correct answer.

Explanation

A raised arm with the palm towards oncoming traffic is the standard signal to stop. Police signals override traffic lights, signs and markings, so you must halt even if a green light shows. You move only when the officer signals you to proceed.

Question 43Road Signs, Signals and Markings

A single continuous (unbroken) white line runs along the centre of the carriageway. What does it mean for a taxi overtaking a slower vehicle?

  1. The line may be crossed to enter a driveway
  2. Overtaking is permitted when the road ahead looks clear
  3. Crossing the line to overtake is prohibited Correct answer.
  4. Overtaking is permitted only at night

Explanation

A continuous centre line must not be crossed or straddled, so overtaking that requires crossing it is prohibited. The restriction applies regardless of how clear the road appears. A broken line is the marking that permits overtaking when safe.

Question 44Road Signs, Signals and Markings

You see a triangular sign with a red border containing a symbol of two children running. What should you expect and do?

  1. A school or playground ahead, so reduce speed and watch for children Correct answer.
  2. A bus stop where children board
  3. A pedestrian zone where vehicles are banned
  4. A cycle track crossing the road

Explanation

Triangular signs with a red border are warning signs, and the children symbol warns of a school, playground or area where children may cross. The correct response is to slow down and be ready to stop. It does not close the road to vehicles.

Question 45Road Signs, Signals and Markings

At a marked pedestrian crossing (zebra crossing) with no traffic lights, a pedestrian is waiting at the kerb. What is the correct action for the taxi driver?

  1. Stop only if another vehicle has already stopped
  2. Flash the headlights and drive on
  3. Continue at the same speed because the pedestrian has not stepped out
  4. Slow down and give way to the pedestrian Correct answer.

Explanation

At a zebra crossing, drivers must slow down and give way to pedestrians waiting to cross or already crossing. The duty arises from the pedestrian's presence at the crossing, not from whether they have already stepped onto the road. Failing to give way is an offence.

Question 46Road Signs, Signals and Markings

A traffic light shows a steady amber (yellow) signal as you approach. What does this require?

  1. Continue at the same speed without checking
  2. Treat the junction as having no signals
  3. Stop, unless you are so close that stopping would be unsafe Correct answer.
  4. Accelerate to clear the junction before red appears

Explanation

A steady amber means stop, but the rule allows you to continue if you are already so close to the stop line that stopping abruptly would be dangerous. It is not a signal to speed up. Treating amber as an invitation to accelerate is a common and unsafe error.

Question 47Road Signs, Signals and Markings

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow pointing to the right. What does this sign require?

  1. There is a right-hand bend warning
  2. A right turn is compulsory at the junction Correct answer.
  3. Turn right ahead is prohibited
  4. Overtaking on the right is permitted

Explanation

Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions, and a white arrow indicates the direction you must take. Here the arrow requires a right turn. Prohibitions are shown in red-bordered circles, and bends are shown in warning triangles.

Question 48Road Signs, Signals and Markings

You are driving and see a solid white line marking the edge of the carriageway with a wide hard shoulder beyond it. What is the normal purpose of this edge line?

  1. It shows where parking is compulsory
  2. It marks a bus-only lane
  3. It marks the boundary of the carriageway and separates it from the shoulder Correct answer.
  4. It authorises overtaking on the left

Explanation

An edge line defines the outer limit of the running carriageway and separates it from the shoulder or verge. Drivers should keep within the carriageway rather than treating the shoulder as a normal lane. It does not create an overtaking lane or a parking bay.

Question 49Road Signs, Signals and Markings

A taxi approaches a roundabout where a 'Give Way' sign and broken white line are present. A vehicle is already circulating from the right. What should the driver do?

  1. Sound the horn and proceed
  2. Enter immediately because traffic on the roundabout must yield
  3. Stop completely and switch off the engine
  4. Slow down and give way to the circulating vehicle Correct answer.

Explanation

At a give-way line at a roundabout, entering traffic must yield to vehicles already on the circulatory carriageway, which normally approach from the right. The correct action is to slow, assess and wait for a safe gap. Entering first and expecting others to yield is dangerous and unlawful.

Question 50Road Signs, Signals and Markings

A yellow box junction marking is painted at a busy intersection. What is the rule for a taxi entering it?

  1. Enter only if the exit is clear, except when turning right and blocked by oncoming traffic Correct answer.
  2. Never enter the box under any circumstances
  3. Always stop inside the box to wait for the light
  4. Enter whenever the light is green regardless of exit space

Explanation

A yellow box junction must not be entered unless your exit is clear, so you do not block the junction. The recognised exception is when you are turning right and are prevented only by oncoming traffic. Stopping inside the box otherwise is an offence.