Traffic Rules and Regulations

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What should a driver do if their vehicle damages someone else's property in an accident?

Report to the nearest police station within 7 days

Report to the nearest police station within 24 hours (correct)

Report to the owner of the damaged property

Do not report to the police station

What does the pedestrian crossing sign represent?

Rough road

Children playing

Pedestrian crossing (correct)

Men at work

When can you overtake another vehicle?

When the road is clear of traffic (correct)

When the vehicle behind you has started to overtake

When the vehicle behind you is blowing its horn

When the vehicle in front of you has given a signal to overtake

What does the sign with a steep road upwards represent?

Steep ascend Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when a vehicle is being overtaken?

Do not increase speed Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign with a bridge represent?

Bridge ahead Signup and view all the answers

When can you not overtake another vehicle?

When the vehicle in front is signaling to turn Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver report to the police station within 24 hours of an accident?

Damage to someone else's property Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign 'Parking on the right' represent?

Parking allowed Signup and view all the answers

What is the validity period of a learner's license?

6 months Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign 'U-Turn' represent?

U-turn prohibited Signup and view all the answers

Where should pedestrians walk on a road without a footpath?

On the left side of the road Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign 'Horn' represent?

Horn prohibited Signup and view all the answers

Which vehicles should be given free passage on the road?

Ambulance and fire service vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign 'Narrow bridge' represent?

Narrow bridge ahead Signup and view all the answers

What should be given to the following types of vehicles?

Free passage Signup and view all the answers

What does the zebra line on the road indicate?

Pedestrians crossing Signup and view all the answers

What does a red traffic light indicate?

Stop the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign with a narrow road ahead indicate?

Narrow road ahead Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign with a railway station indicate?

Railway station ahead Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver do when an ambulance is approaching?

Draw to the side of the road and give way Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign with a cross road ahead indicate?

Cross road ahead Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign with an entry through the right side indicate?

Entry through the right side Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign with a narrow bridge ahead indicate?

Narrow bridge ahead Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Road Safety and Rules

When a third-party's property is damaged in an accident, the driver must report to the nearest police station within 7 days.

Traffic Signs

The pedestrian crossing sign indicates that pedestrians have the right of way.
The sign for a rough road or slippery road warns drivers of hazardous road conditions.
The sign for a steep ascend or steep descend indicates a change in elevation ahead.
The sign for a bridge ahead or ferry indicates an upcoming water crossing.
The sign for a refreshment stall ahead indicates a rest stop or food establishment.

Overtaking and Signals

When the vehicle in front has not given a signal for overtaking, it is not safe to overtake.
When our vehicle is being overtaken, we should not increase speed.

Licenses and Driving

A learner's license is valid for 6 months.
A driver must give preference to certain vehicles, such as ambulances and fire service vehicles.

Pedestrian Safety

In a road without a footpath, pedestrians should walk on the left side of the road.
Zebra lines are meant for pedestrians crossing the road, and drivers must give them preference.

Additional Rules

A driver shall report to the nearest police station within 24 hours if any property of a third party is damaged due to an accident.
A driver should not sound the horn in a silent zone.
Red traffic light indicates that the driver must come to a complete stop.
A driver must give free passage to ambulances and fire service vehicles.
Narrow bridge or narrow road ahead signs indicate that a driver should exercise caution.