NaTIS Code 2 Learner flashcards
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- Regulatory sign shape
- Circular signs with a red border impose a legal duty such as stop, yield, no entry or a speed limit. Ignoring them is an offence, not merely unsafe.
- Warning sign shape
- Triangular signs with a red border and black symbol on white announce a hazard ahead. Reduce speed and increase observation before reaching the hazard.
- Red plus amber signal
- At a traffic light, red plus amber means stop and prepare to go, but do not move. Green means go only if the way is clear.
- Solid barrier line
- A solid line on your side of the centre line means you may not cross it to overtake. A broken line on your side means crossing is permitted when safe.
- Four-way stop priority
- At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop proceeds first. If two arrive together, the vehicle on the right has right of way.
- Uncontrolled intersection rule
- At an intersection with no signs or signals, yield to traffic approaching from your right and to any vehicle already in the intersection.
- Overtaking side
- South Africa drives on the left, so overtaking is normally done on the right. You keep left except when overtaking, turning right or avoiding an obstruction.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, move left and slow or stop to let it pass, without breaking a red light or endangering others.
- Tyre tread minimum
- The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre. Worn tyres reduce wet grip and increase aquaplaning risk.
- Brake pedal check
- A firm brake pedal is normal. A spongy pedal, a pedal that sinks to the floor or a vehicle pulling to one side means stop and have the brakes inspected.
- Dashboard warning colours
- Red warning lights mean stop as soon as it is safe. Amber lights mean caution and investigate soon. Green or blue lights show a system is active.
- Child restraint rule
- Children under three must use an appropriate child restraint where fitted. The driver is responsible for passengers under 14 wearing seat belts.
- Two-second rule
- In dry conditions you should not reach a fixed point sooner than two seconds after the vehicle ahead. Double to four seconds in rain, at night or when following a heavy vehicle.
- Stopping distance formula
- Stopping distance equals thinking distance plus braking distance. Thinking distance grows with speed; braking distance grows with the square of speed.
- General speed limits
- Unless signs say otherwise, the general urban limit is 60 km/h, the general rural limit is 100 km/h, and 120 km/h applies on designated freeways.
- Aquaplaning response
- When aquaplaning, ease off the accelerator, hold the wheel steady and do not brake hard or steer sharply. Let speed drop until grip returns.
- Skid recovery
- In a skid, look and steer where you want to go, ease off the accelerator and avoid hard braking. If the rear steps out, steer into the skid.
- Brake failure response
- If the brakes fail, pump the pedal, change to a lower gear, use the handbrake progressively and look for an escape route such as a gravel shoulder.
- Blowout at speed
- During a blowout, grip the wheel firmly, keep the vehicle straight and ease off the accelerator. Brake gently only after speed has dropped.
- Space cushion
- Keep a gap ahead, beside and behind the vehicle. If a vehicle tailgates, increase the gap ahead so you can brake gently and avoid a rear-end crash.
- Blood alcohol limit
- The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.05 g per 100 ml for ordinary drivers and 0.02 g per 100 ml for professional drivers.
- Breath alcohol limit
- The legal breath alcohol limit is 0.24 mg per 1,000 ml for ordinary drivers and 0.10 mg per 1,000 ml for professional drivers.
- Refusing a sample
- Refusing to provide a breath or blood sample when lawfully requested by a police officer is itself an offence, separate from drink-driving.
- Fatigue signs
- Yawning, heavy eyelids, drifting in the lane and missing signs are fatigue signs. Stop, park safely and rest; fresh air and coffee only mask drowsiness.
- Crash reporting deadline
- Report a crash with injury, death or damage to property to the police within 24 hours. Keep the case number for insurance and legal purposes.
- Code 2 learner's licence
- The minimum age for a Code 2 learner's licence is 17, and the learner's licence is valid for 24 months from issue.
- Provisional licence timing
- You may apply for a provisional driver's licence after holding a learner's licence for at least three months. Carry it whenever you drive.
- Driving licence card validity
- A driving licence card is valid for five years for ordinary drivers. Apply for renewal before the expiry date to avoid driving with an expired licence.
- Roadworthy certificate
- A roadworthy certificate confirms a vehicle met safety standards at inspection time. It is required when a vehicle is sold, re-registered or when authorities require it.
- Vehicle licence renewal
- Vehicle licences are renewed annually and must be paid before the expiry date. Driving with an expired licence disc is an offence.
- NaTIS functions
- NaTIS handles vehicle registration, licensing, roadworthy certificates, driving licence issuing and renewals, and change of ownership.
- Pedestrian crossing rule
- Pedestrians on a marked crossing have right of way. At an uncontrolled crossing, slow down and stop if a pedestrian is on or entering it.