Zimbabwe VID Provisional Test flashcards
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- No Entry sign
- A red circle containing a white horizontal bar. It prohibits entry for all vehicles in that direction and marks the wrong end of a one-way street.
- STOP sign obligation
- A red octagon bearing STOP requires a complete halt at the stop line, regardless of whether traffic is visible, before proceeding when clear.
- Give Way sign
- A red inverted triangle indicating the driver must yield to traffic on the major road, stopping if necessary at the broken white line.
- Warning sign shape
- Triangular with a red border and white background, used to warn of hazards ahead such as bends, junctions, steep hills or pedestrian crossings.
- Steady amber light
- A steady amber traffic light means stop before the line unless stopping would be unsafe; it warns that red is about to follow.
- Solid white centre line
- A continuous white line along the centre of the road that must not be crossed or straddled, typically placed where visibility is restricted.
- Yellow box junction rule
- A yellow criss-cross box may only be entered when the exit is clear, except when turning right and blocked only by oncoming traffic.
- Zebra crossing priority
- Broad white stripes parallel to the road mark a pedestrian crossing where pedestrians have priority; drivers must stop and stay stopped.
- Zimbabwe driving side
- Traffic in Zimbabwe keeps to the left, so overtaking is normally performed on the right except when the vehicle ahead is turning right.
- Uncontrolled junction priority
- Where no signs or signals control a junction, yield to vehicles already in the junction and to traffic approaching from the right.
- Roundabout give way
- At a roundabout, drivers give way to traffic already circulating from the right before entering, unless signs or markings state otherwise.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens or flashing lights, pull over to the left and stop to let it pass safely.
- Two-second rule
- A minimum following gap of two seconds in dry conditions, measured from a fixed point, doubled to four seconds in rain or darkness.
- Mirror-signal-manoeuvre
- A routine performed before any change of speed or direction: check mirrors, signal intention, then carry out the manoeuvre while checking blind spots.
- Engine braking
- Selecting a lower gear so the engine slows the vehicle, useful on long descents to prevent brake fade from overheating.
- Minimum tyre tread
- The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre around its entire circumference.
- System of car control
- A sequence applied to each hazard: information, position, speed, gear, acceleration, ensuring the vehicle is correctly set up before the hazard.
- Aquaplaning response
- When water lifts the tyres off the road surface, ease off the accelerator, hold the wheel steady and avoid sudden braking or steering.
- Wet stopping distance
- Braking distances roughly double on wet roads compared with dry conditions, and can increase up to ten times on ice.
- Blind spot check
- An over-the-shoulder glance in addition to mirror checks, performed before changing lanes or pulling out to confirm no vehicle is hidden.
- Certificate of fitness
- A document confirming a public service or goods vehicle has passed the prescribed roadworthiness inspection; private vehicles use a vehicle examination certificate.
- Brake defect rule
- Brakes must act efficiently and evenly on all wheels; a vehicle that pulls to one side under braking is unroadworthy and fails inspection.
- Provisional licence plates
- A learner holding a provisional licence must display L plates, red letter on white background, clearly at the front and rear of the vehicle.
- Supervising driver
- A licensed driver accompanying a provisional learner who holds a full licence for that class and meets the prescribed experience period.
- Minimum insurance cover
- Third-party insurance is the minimum legal cover required to drive on a public road, covering injury or damage caused to others.
- Collision reporting duty
- After a collision involving injury or damage, the driver must stop, give assistance and report to the nearest police station within 24 hours.
- Warning triangle placement
- A warning triangle is placed about 45 metres behind a broken-down vehicle on a straight road, and further back on bends or hills.
- Tyre burst response
- Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator and avoid harsh braking until the vehicle slows and can be steered to safety.
- Brake failure response
- Pump the brake pedal, change to lower gears for engine braking and apply the handbrake gradually to slow the vehicle.
- Legal alcohol limit
- In Zimbabwe the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers is 0.08 g per 100 ml of blood, equivalent to 0.08 percent.
- Refusing a specimen
- Failing or refusing to provide a breath or blood sample when lawfully required is itself an offence carrying penalties similar to drink-driving.
- Medicine and driving
- Prescription and over-the-counter medicines may cause drowsiness or impair reaction; check the label and seek advice before driving.