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NAMIBIAN LEARNER’S & DRIVING LICENCE MANUAL brought to you by Includes the following important information to help you pass your test: Mock learner licence question paper; Information on the website K52 system in detail Road signs better explained Eye test facts Learner driver log book, keep your record handy. MORE INSIDE >>>>> ISBN 978-99945-69-00-7 Endorsed by the Roads Authority 1 2  CONTENTS CONTENTS 05 Foreword by the RA 06 Introduction by the Author This Manual is published by: 07 General Information NAMIBIA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS CC 13 Learner’s Chapter PO Box 60815 Katutura 35 Road Traffic Signs Chapter Republic of Namibia 77 Test Yourself: Learner’s Licence Mock Test Research and content by Mr Felix Wazapi Tjozongoro, former Manager of NaTIS 93 The Eye Test Design and layout by N.U.T.S Marketing by Design Advertising 99 Driving licence Chapter - K52 System Original photography by N.U.T.S Printed and bound in the Republic of South 115 Learner Driver Log Book Africa by CTP Web (Cape Town) Distributed by Design Advertising 119 Road Saftey Tips Set in 10 pt Syntax First published 2009 13 digit: ISBN 978-99945-69-00-7 Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information contained in this book, but Namibia Traffic Management Solutions cc, and the individual contributors to the work, disclaim responsibility for any actions taken, or loss suffered, as a result of the use of this information for whatever purpose. © COPYRIGHT 2009. NAMIBIA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS CC All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. 3 4  FOREWORD FOREWORD BY THE ROADS AUTHORITY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Dear Learner Driver, The Roads Authority is tasked by the Minister of Works and Transport to manage the learner and driver testing centres countrywide and to operate some of them with its staff. Nothing is more frustrating to our examiners than to test applicants who are not well prepared, only to fail due to inadequate preparation. It will be more frustrating if factors of time and money should be taken into consideration. Therefore the Roads Authority welcomes the initiative by Namibia Traffic Management Solutions (NTMS) in launching a new and up-to-date manual for persons preparing for the learner and driver tests. It will undoubtedly contribute greatly to the preparations required for the tests. This manual provides the basic information you need to be a knowledgeable, safe motor vehicle driver. The manual is useful for new and experienced drivers who may need a reintroduction to the Namibian traffic rules and regulations or are trying to understand the new SADC road traffic signs. It further takes the refreshing approach not only to providing the facts that need to be learned by you but to also explain the application and testing procedures, the scoring system and the levels of competency that you need to achieve in order to pass. I trust that you will take this to heart and prepare well with the aim of passing, hopefully on first attempt. Your understanding, your experince and sense of responsibility behind the wheel are your best protections for safe driving. All of us want Namibian roads to be as safe as possible and can help by driving safely and considerately. Sharing our busy streets and main roads with other road users comes with significant responsibilities. They include knowing and obeying the rules of the road, paying full attention while driving, never operating a vehicle while using your cellphone, never operating your vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs or drowsiness, and protecting ourselves with seat belts. Safe driving is everyone’s responsibility. Your life and that of your family, friends and other road users could depend upon how well you learn – and use – the information in these pages. Although the Roads Authority endorses initiatives that contribute towards road safety, I must state that examiners base their tests on the Road Traffic and Transport Regulations and the prescribed testing manuals. It is the responsibility of Namibia Traffic Management Solutions to ensure that this manual is in compliance with relevant regulations and manuals. Please drive on our roads with caution and courtesy and enjoy many years of safe driving! Safe roads to prosperity EN Ikela CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER July 2009 5  INTRODUCTION introduction BY felix tjozongoro More than half or 52% of the people doing their learner’s licence tests in 2008 failed their tests! A number of 34,916 people applied to history be tested for their learner’s licences 5. To introduce to you the learner (from Jan 2008 to Dec 2008), with only driver how to access the website which 16,720 people passing their learners contain a lot of questions that you as licence tests. This represents a pass a learner driver can use to practise rate of about 48%. before you take the formal test A number of 21,992 people applied This book is divided into six main parts to be tested for their driving licences being; (from Jan 2008 to Dec 2008), however (i) Basic information on licences only 15,335 turned up for the test with (ii) the learner’s licence section only 9,473 people passing their driving (iii) the road traffic signs section licence tests. This represents a pass (iv) mock test question paper rate of about 61%. (v) the driving licence section (vi) road safety tips section We aim to increase this pass rate with this manual and our website, If you use it correctly, you should be plus other future initiatives so that passing your various licences with more people can become qualified ease. drivers in Namibia and therefore be Driving is a privilege that will allow more employable and contribute to you to travel and experience all the an economically active society. In the wonderful things Namibia has to offer. process we are doing our bit to uplift Along with this privilege comes great our Namibian communities, ultimately responsibility. This manual is created to assisting the Government in their duty give you the necessary foundation to to alleviate poverty. safely meet those responsibilities as a new driver. Study this manual well and This book was therefore compiled with you will be on your way to a safe and a number of thoughts in mind: enjoyable driving experience. 1. To prepare you the learner driver very well for the written learner’s test Safe driving and see you on the road!! 2. To bring together both the LEARNER’S AND DRIVER’S information in one book 3. To introduce you the learner driver to the driving test system (K52) used by Felix Wazapi TJOZONGORO authorities for a driver test Former Manager of NaTIS 4. To include a log book for the learner Author driver, so that you can keep your 6 01 GENERAL INFORMATION CHAPTER 01 GENERAL INFORMATION 08 Learner’s Licence Sample Learner’s Licence Categories of Learner’s Licence What you will be tested on for a Learner’s Licence Conditions for using a Learner’s Licence 09 Driving licence Sample Driving licence Catergories of Driving licence Conditions for using a Driving licence with a Professional Authorisation Age restrictions for using a Driving licence with Professional Authorisation Categories of Professional Authorisation 7  LEARNER’S Licence Sample Learner’s Licence Your particulars ROBO SAYS: Learner’s licence is valid for 18 months Your licence code Your licence expiry date Categories of Learner’s Licence Example Code Class of Vehicle Age requirement 1 Motor Cycle of engine size less than 16 125 cm3 1 Motor Cycle of engine size more than 17 125 cm3 2 Motor Vehicle of tare less than 17 3500kg 3 Motor Vehicle of tare more than 18 3500kg 8  What you will be tested on for a Learner’s Licence Controls a) The motor vehicle controls (for the class of vehicle you applied for); b) The road traffic signs; Other Signs matters c) The rules of the road; and d) Other matters relating to road traffic legislation. Rules CONDITIONS FOR USING A LEARNER’S Licence a) The learner driver must be accompanied in or on that motor vehicle by an appropriately licenced driver. b) The learner driver must, whenever he or she is driving a motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle, ensure that a red sign in the form of the letter “L”, of a size of at least 300mm by 200mm, is displayed in the rear window on the right-hand side of the motor vehicle that he or she is driving; c) The learner driver of a motorcycle without side-car is not allowed to carry passengers. d) The learner driver is not allowed to transport passengers for reward. e) The learner driver must carry his or her learner’s licence at all times when driving If your motor vehicle is specially adapted, constructed or equipped for use by a physicalled challenged person, the essential modifications must be specified in the learner’s licence. DRIVing Licence SAMPLE Driving licence ROBO SAYS: Driver’s Licence is valid for 5 years Professional Authorisation (PA) is valid for 2 years Your name Your ID No Your Licence expiry date Your licence codes The Professional Authorisation Professional Authorisation expiry date 9  Categories of Driving licence Example Code Class of Vehicle Age requirement A1 Motor Cycle of engine size less than 16 125 cm3 A Motor Cycle of engine size more than 18 125 cm3 B Light Motor Vehicle of tare less than 18 3 500 kg or a minibus, bus or goods vehicle, the GVM of less than 3 500 kg without a trailer, or with a trailer the GVM less than 750 kg C1 Heavy Motor Vehicle of tare more than 18 3 500 kg but less than 16 000 kg or a minibus, bus or goods vehicle, the GVM of more than 3 500 kg but less than 16 000 kg without a trailer, or with a trailer the GVM less than 750 kg C Extra Heavy Motor Vehicle being a bus or 18 goods vehicle, the GVM of more than 16 000 kg without a trailer, or with a trailer the GVM less than 750 kg BE A Light articulated motor vehicle of which 18 the truck-tractor GCM is less than 3 500 kg or a combination of a motor car of a tare less than 3 500 kg or a minibus, bus or goods vehicle, the GVM of less than 3 500 kg with a trailer the GVM of more than 750 kg C1E A Heavy articulated motor vehicle of which 18 the truck-tractor GCM is more than 3 500 kg but less than 16 000 kg or a combination of a motor vehicle and trailer of which the GVM of the trailer is more than 750 kg but the GCM of the drawing vehicle is less than 16 000 kg CE A Extra Heavy articulated motor vehicle 18 of which the truck-tractor GCM is more than 16 000 kg or a combination of a bus or a goods vehicle of which the GCM is more than 16 000 kg with a trailer the GVM of more than 750 kg 10  Conditions for using a DrivER’S a Licence with a Professional Authorisation a) A driver with a Driving licence with a code C1, C, C1E and CE must have a Professional Authorisation endorsed on that licence if he/she wants to use such licence. b) A driver with a Driving licence of any code who wishes to use such licence for transporting passengers for reward must have a Professional Authorisation endorsed on his licence. c) A driver with a Driving licence of any code who wishes to use such licence for transporting dangerous goods must have a Professional Authorisation endorsed on his licence. d) A driver with a Driving licence of any code who wishes to drive a breakdown vehicle must have a Professional Authorisation endorsed on his licence. e) A driver with a Driving licence of any code who wishes to use such licence for transporting dangerous goods must have completed a training course approved by the Minister of Transport. Age restrictions for using a Driving licence with a Professional Authorisation ROBO SAYS: ROBO SAYS: Driver for transportation Driver for transportation of of passengers must be 21 dangerous goods must be years old 25 years old Categories of a Professional Authorisation (a) “P”, authorises the transportation of passengers only (b) “G”, authorises the transportation of goods only (c) “D”, authorises the transportation of dangerous goods and goods. If your motor vehicle is specially adapted, constructed or equipped for use by a physically challenged person, the essential modifications must be specified in the driver’s licence 11  WHAT TO STUDY FOR A LEARNER’S Licence TEST Item Paragraphs to study Tick off what you have studied Controls of motor vehicle 1 2 3 Rules of the Road 4 - 23 4 - 23 4 – 23 24 25 25 26 26 Other matters relating to 27 27 27 Road Traffic Legislation 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 32 32 31 33 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 Road Traffic Signs ALL ALL ALL Code 1 Code 2 Code 3 ROBO SAYS: Study these paragraphs from Chapter 2 and 3 and you will be on your way to passing your licence with ease. 12 02 LEARNERS Licence CHAPTER 02 learner’s licence 14 Controls for Operating Motor Vehicles 17 Rules of the Road 27 Other Matters Relating to Road Traffic Law 13  CONTROLS for operating motor vehicles 1. MOTOR CYCLE (FOR CODE 1) 2 14 9 14 8 4 3 1 12 3 5 2 7 10 12 2 13 6 Item Name Usage 1 Handle bar It is used to steer the motorcycle or turn it in a particular direction. At least one hand should be on the handle bar at all times. 2 Kick starter/Ignition The motorcycle’s engine is switched on with the ignition switch, by using the ignition key. You may use the kick starter or starter button to start the engine. 3 Speedometer It used to indicate the speed at which the motorcycle is moving in kilometres per hour 4 Mirror It is used to monitor the movements of other vehicles behind your motorcycle 5 Clutch lever It is used to disengage the clutch and engine when changing gears or stopping 6 Throttle/Accelerator It is used to increase the engine revolutions and is used when starting the engine and to increase or decrease the speed when driving 7 Front brake lever It is used to bring the motorcycle to a standstill by pressing it. It is also used to reduce speed when driving. 8 Rear brake lever It is used to bring the motorcycle to a standstill by pressing it. It is also used to reduce speed when driving. Use mainly the front brake to avoid skidding. 9 Gear change lever It is used to select the gears. 10 Headlight dimmer switch It is used to set the headlight beam between high or low. 11 Headlight on-off switch It is used to switch on the lights of a motorcycle. Headlights must be switched on at all times. On some motorcycles the headlight is on when the ignition switch is on the ON position. 12 Engine cut-off switch It is used to cut off the engine during an emergency or stop the engine normally. 13 Direction indicators It is used to operate the indicators on both sides of the motorcycle and is used to warn other motorists of your intention to turn or change lanes 14 Footrest It is used to rest the riders feet on while riding. Both feet must be rested on the footrest while riding. 14  2. LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE (FOR CODE 2) 3 2 4 1 8 10 6 5 9 7 11 Item Name Usage 1 Steering wheel It is used to steer the vehicle or turn the vehicle in a particular direction. The steering wheel should be held with both hands in the “ten-to-two” position unless changing gears or giving hand signals 2 Ignition switch The vehicle’s engine is started with the ignition switch, by using the ignition key 3 Speedometer It used to indicate the speed at which the vehicle is moving in kilometres per hour 4 Mirror It is used to monitor the movements of vehicles behind your vehicle or when reversing. It enables you to see the objects behind your vehicle 5 Clutch pedal It is used to disengage the engine when changing gears or stopping 6 Accelerator It is used to increase the engine revolutions and is used when starting the engine and to increase or decrease the speed when driving 7 Service brake The service brake or better known as the foot brake is used to bring the vehicle to a standstill by pressing it. It is also used to reduce speed when driving. 8 Parking brake Before moving off, the parking brake (better known as the hand brake) should be disengaged. It is used to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is parked or stopped 9 Gear lever It is used to select the gears 10 Light switch At night or in poor visibility, the light swtich is used to switch on the lights of the vehicle 11 Direction indicators It is used to operate the indicators on both sides of the vehicle and is used to warn other motorists of your intention to turn or change lanes. 15  3. HEAVY MOTOR VEHICLE (FOR CODE 3) 3 4 3 1 2 10 9 7 6 5 11 8 Item Name Usage 1 Steering wheel It is used to steer the vehicle or turn the vehicle in a particular direction. The steering wheel should be held with both hands in the “ten-to-two” position unless changing gears or giving hand signals 2 Ignition switch The vehicle’s engine is started with the ignition switch, by using the ignition key 3 Speedometer It used to indicate the speed at which the vehicle is moving in kilometres per hour 4 Mirror It is used to monitor the movements of vehicles behind your vehicle or when reversing. It enables you to see the objects behind your vehicle 5 Clutch pedal It is used to disengage the engine when changing gears or stopping 6 Accelerator It is used to increase the engine revolutions and is used when starting the engine and to increase or decrease the speed when driving 7 Service brake The service brake or better known as the foot brake is used to bring the vehicle to a standstill by pressing it. It is also used to reduce speed when driving. 8 Parking brake Before moving off, the parking brake (better known as the hand brake) should be disengaged. It is used to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is parked or stopped 9 Gear lever It is used to select the gears 10 Light switch At night or in poor visibility, the light swtich is used to switch on the lights of the vehicle 11 Direction indicators It is used to operate the indicators on both sides of the vehicle and is used to warn other motorists of your intention to turn or change lanes. A DRIVER WITH CODE C1 OR C OR C1E OR CE Licence MUST HAVE A “PA” TO USE HIS/HER Licence! 16 RULES OF THE ROAD FOR ALL CODES 4. Vehicle to be driven on left side of road a) Drive only on the left side of the road. b) You may move onto the road to your right, if – i. you can do so without obstructing or endangering other traffic or property ii. it is not prohibited by a road traffic sign iii. it is in compliance with a direction of a traffic officer or a road traffic sign iv. you are overtaking another vehicle moving in the same direction Keep left 5. Driving on divided road a) Drive only on the left side of the road unless directed or permitted by a traffic sign or traffic officer to use another road b) Do not drive on, over, across or within any intervening space, barrier or section, except through an opening in such space, barrier or section or at a cross-over or intersection c) Do not drive through any such opening or at any such cross-over or intersection where it is prohibited by an road traffic sign or by a traffic officer. Divided road 6. Overtaking Overtaking of a vehicle travelling in the same direction is prohibited when approaching - a) the summit of a rise; b) a curve; c) any other place where the drivers view is restricted d) any place where it is prohibited by a traffic sign and or marking Overtaking a stationary bus When you intend to pass a stationary bus, do so with due care for the safety of persons who are approaching or leaving the bus. When overtaking another vehicle a) give a signal before overtaking b) pass the vehicle in front of you on the right side of the road, if it is safe to do so Do not overtake in a curve c) pass to the right at a safe distance and do not move back to the left side of the road until safely clear of the vehicle being passed l signa e d) grip the steering wheel more firmly to counteract sudden change in wind pressure when passing a heavy vehicle When overtaken by another vehicle befor over-g a) do not accelerate until the other vehicle has passed b) do not move onto the right-hand side of the road, but travel as near to the left edge of the road as possible without endangering yourself or other traffic or property on such road takin 17  RULES OF THE ROAD: FOR ALL CODES A vehicle can be overtaken on the left if – a) the vehicle being overtaken is turning to its right or you have signalled your intention of turning to the right; b) the road is a road in an urban area and is restricted to vehicles moving in one direction and the road is of sufficient width for two or more vehicles moving in the same direction; c) the road is a road in an urban area and the road is of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles moving in each direction; d) the road is restricted to vehicles moving in one direction and is divided into traffic lanes by road traffic signs or markings e) the driver is driving in compliance with the directions of a traffic officer 7. Crossing or entering road or traffic lane a) You may not cross a road unless i. the road is clear of moving traffic for a sufficient distance ii. you can cross the road without obstructing or endangering any such other traffic or yourself. iii. you give a signal before doing so b) If you are driving on a road divided into lanes by road traffic markings, you may not turn from one lane into or across another lane unless you can do so without obstructing or endangering other traffic. c) You may not change more than one lane at a time 8. Driving signals and direction indicators Overtaking to the left a) You must must use hand signals as described below, if the direction indicators of your vehicle are temporarily out of order ROBO SAYS: b) Such hand signals must be given in a conspicuous manner, Don’t change more than one visible and of sufficient duration to warn any person lane at a time! approaching the vehicle from the front, rear or side. c) Hand signals are prohibited on a freeway, except for reasons beyond the driver’s control Action to be taken 18  Handsignal Action: Stop or sudden reduction of speed before doing so, extend your right arm sideward from the shoulder with the forearm held in a vertical and upward position and the palm of the hand turned to the front Action: Left turn before reaching the point at which you intends to turn or move to the left, extend your right arm sideward from the shoulder with the forearm in a vertical and downward position and move your forearm in a circular anti-clockwise motion Action: Left turn for a tractor, a two-wheel vehicle or an animal- drawn vehicle before reaching the point at which you intend to turn or move to the left, extend your left arm and hand sideward from the shoulder and fully horizontal to the road with the palm of the hand turned to the front. Right turn before reaching the point at which you intends to turn or move to the right, extend your right arm and hand sideward from the shoulder and fully horizontal to the road with the palm of the hand turned to the front. Slow down or reduce speed before doing so, extend your right arm sideward from the shoulder with the forearm held in a vertical and upward position and the palm of the hand turned downward and move your arm slowly up and down Overtake on the right before doing so, extend your right arm below the level of the shoulder with the palm of the hand turned forward and move it backward and forward from the shoulder. 19  RULES OF THE ROAD: FOR ALL CODES 9. Right of way at certain road junctions You must, when entering any junction requiring moving around a traffic island, give right of way to all vehicles approaching from the right, unless a) that junction is controlled by a traffic officer or b) a direction conveyed by a road traffic sign requiring you to act differently. 10. Procedure when turning Left turn a) before reaching the point at which you intend to turn, indicate your intention to turn b) steer the vehicle as near to the left side of the road as possible and you must turn with due care and merge into the traffic stream travelling along, towards or into the road into which you desire to turn. Right of way c) keep closer to the kerb; d) give right of way to pedestrians; and e) look over left shoulder and into rear-view mirrors for pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles. Right turn a) before reaching the point at which you intends to turn, indicate your intention to turn b) you may not turn unless you can do so without obstructing or endangering other traffic and - c) if you are driving a vehicle on the road where the road is intended for traffic in both directions - i. you must steer the vehicle as near as circumstances may permit to the immediate left of the middle of the road on which you are travelling; and ii. where the turn is at an intersection, you may not move on the right half of the road into or out of which you intends to turn d) if you are driving a vehicle on a road where the road is intended for traffic in only one direction - Turning left i. you must steer the vehicle as near as circumstances permit to the right side of the road; and ii. where the turn is at an intersection, you may not move on the right half of the road into which you intends to turn 11. Stopping of vehicles a) You must not stop alongside or opposite an excavation or obstruction on the road if other traffic would be obstructed or endangered by stopping; b) You must not stop within any tunnel or subway or on any bridge or within 6m of any tunnel, subway or bridge; c) You must not stop on, or within 6m from the beginning or end of, any part of the road where the normal width thereof has for any reason been constricted; d) You must not stop in contravention of any road traffic sign; e) You must not stop on the right-hand side of the road facing oncoming traffic; f) You must not stop alongside or opposite any other vehicle on Turning right the road where the road is less than 9m wide; g) You must not stop within the railway reserve at a level crossing; 20 h) You must not stop within 9m of a pedestrian crossing demarcated by appropriate road traffic signs i) You must not stop in any other place where the stopping of a vehicle would or would be likely to constitute a danger or an obstruction to other traffic. 12. Stopping of vehicles for State motorcade a) When being approached or passed by a State motorcade, stop the vehicle in a safe position at the extreme left or right of the road or adjacent to any vehicle which may be to your left b) Remain stationary and only proceed when instructed to do so by means of the hand signals of a traffic officer or when it is safe to do so c) You may not overtake or attempt to overtake any vehicle in a State motorcade 13. Parking of vehicles Parking on a road is prohibited - a) in contravention of any road traffic sign b) in any place where stopping is prohibited c) within 1,5m of a fire hydrant d) in any place where the vehicle would obscure any road traffic sign e) in such manner as to move upon the sidewalk f) in such manner as to obstruct any private or public vehicular entrance to the road. g) on any portion of the road (excluding the shoulders) of a road outside an urban area or with any part of the vehicle within 1m of the edge of the road except in a parking place demarcated by an appropriate road traffic sign. Parking on a road is prohibited within an urban area - a) within 9m of the pedestrian crossing b) within 5m of any intersection c) on or over the actuating mechanism of a traffic signal d) with the outside of any left-hand wheel thereof more than 450mm from the kerb e) where the road is a one-way and the vehicle is parked on the side of the road, with the outside of any right hand wheel thereof more than 450mm from the kerb f) which is less than 5,5m wide unless the road is restricted to vehicles moving in one direction and such parking is permitted by appropriate road traffic signs g) on a traffic island or in a pedestrian mall or pedestrian lane 14. Compulsory stops a) You must stop the vehicle in compliance with a road traffic sign b) You must stop the vehicle in compliance with any direction given by a police or traffic officer or road transport inspector in uniform c) You must stop the vehicle at the request or on the signal of a person leading or driving any bovine animal, horse, ass, mule, sheep, goat, pig or ostrich on the road d) You must stop the vehicle when involved in an accident e) You must stop the vehicle on approach of a State motorcade 21  RULES OF THE ROAD: FOR ALL CODES f) You must stop the vehicle on approach of any emergency vehicles g) You must stop the vehicle at any road traffic checkpoint. 15. Prohibition on use of communication device while driving You may not drive a vehicle on a road - a) while using or operating a cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device b) while holding a cellular or mobile telephone or any other communication device in one or both hands or with any other part of the body You may drive a vehicle on a road while using or operating a cellular or mobile telephone or other communication device - a) if such is affixed to the vehicle or is part of the fixture in the vehicle and remains so affixed while being used or operated b) if such is specially adapted or designed to be affixed to the person of the driver as headgear and enables the driver to use or operate the device without holding it while being used or operated 16. Vehicle causing excessive noise You may not operate a vehicle or permit it to be operated on a road in such a manner as to cause any excessive noise that can be avoided by the exercise of reasonable care on your part. 17. Use of hooter You may not use the sounding device or hooter of a vehicle on a road, except on the grounds of safety. 18. Pedestrians’ right of way in pedestrian crossing a) A pedestrian may not enter the crossing where there is a robot except in accordance with the indications of the robot b) You must yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so to yield to a pedestrian crossing the road c) A pedestrian may not suddenly enter a pedestrian crossing and walk or run into the path of a vehicle d) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a pedestrian crossing, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not pass the stopped vehicle e) Obey all traffic signs erected for scholar patrols 19. Convoys on road You may not, on a road, operate a motor vehicle forming part of a convoy of motor vehicles - a) between 18h00 on a Friday or, in the case where such Friday is a public holiday, the Thursday immediately preceding such Friday, and 06h00 on a Monday, or in the case where such Monday is a public holiday, the Tuesday immediately succeeding such Monday; b) between 18h00 on a Friday and 06h00 on a Monday or, if such Monday is a public holiday, the Tuesday immediately succeeding such Monday 22 20. Hindering or obstructing traffic on road a) You may not wilfully or unnecessarily prevent, hinder or interrupt the free and proper movement of traffic on a road. b) You may not place or abandon or cause to be placed or abandoned on a road any object that may endanger or cause damage to traffic on the road. 21. Damage to roads a) You must not cause any wheel of any vehicle to drag or spin upon the surface of the road, except in the case of an emergency; b) You must not make use of chocks or shoes between any wheel of any vehicle moving along the road and the surface of the road; c) You must not use or move any vehicle or thing on the road in a manner causing or likely to cause damage thereto. 22. Special provisions relating to freeways You may not operate on a freeway - a) a vehicle drawn by an animal ROBO SAYS: b) a pedal cycle No motor tricycle or quad c) a motorcycle with an engine with a cylinder capacity not bike or tractor must be operated on a freeway! exceeding 50 cm3 or which is propelled by electrical power d) a motor tricycle or motor quadrucycle e) a vehicle with a mass not exceeding 230 kg and specially designed, constructed or adapted for the use of a person suffering from a physical defect or disability f) a tractor except when used for construction or maintenance of a freeway You may not - a) be on a freeway on foot except within an area reserved for the stopping or parking of vehicles or for a cause beyond your control; b) leave or allow an animal to be on a freeway except in or on a motor vehicle or within an area reserved for the stopping or parking of vehicles c) stop a vehicle on a freeway except - i. in compliance with a road traffic sign or a direction given by a traffic officer; ii. within an area reserved for the stopping or parking of vehicles by an appropriate road traffic sign; or iii. for any cause beyond your control; d) give a hand signal when driving a motor vehicle on a freeway except for a cause beyond your control. 23. Signals for use by traffic officer for control of traffic a) A traffic officer who has given a stop signal to a driver of a vehicle or a pedestrian on a road, may lower the hand by which such signal was given or use it for giving other signals and any such driver or pedestrian may not proceed until such officer signals to you to do so. b) Apart from the prescribed traffic hand signals, a traffic officer is not prohibited from giving any other signal he or she considers appropriate in the exercise of his or her powers. 23  RULES OF THE ROAD ROBO SAYS: Persons must ride FOR CODE 1 motorcycles in a single file 24. General duties relating to motorcycle a) You must ensure that the headlamp is switched on at all times b) You may not ride a motorcycle on a road unless your feet are resting on the front foot-rests and you are seated astride on the saddle c) You may not carry a passenger on a motorcycle on a road unless it has an engine with a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cm3 and unless the passenger is seated in a side-car or astride on a pillion attached to the motorcycle. The feet of the passenger must be resting on foot-rests d) Not more than 2 persons may ride on a motorcycle without a side-car e) Not more than 2 adult persons may be carried in a side-car f) No person, animal or object may be carried in front of the driver g) Persons must ride motorcycles in a single file h) Two or more persons riding motorcycles may not overtake another vehicle at the same time i) If you are riding a motorcycle on a road or seated on a motorcycle, you may not take hold of any other vehicle in motion j) If you are riding a motorcycle on a road, you must do so with at least one hand on the handlebar k) If you are riding a motorcycle on a road, you must do so in such manner that all the wheels of the motorcycle are in contact with the surface of the road at all times. FOR CODES 2 AND 3 25. General duties of driver or passenger of vehicle on road If you are driving a vehicle on a road, you may not - a) drive without wearing a seatbelt b) use, operate or hold a cellular phone or any other communication device while driving c) cause the vehicle to travel backwards unless it can be done in safety d) follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable e) permit any person, animal or object to prevent you thereof from exercising complete control over the vehicle or signalling your intention of stopping, slowing down or changing direction; f) permit any person to take hold of or interfere with the steering or operating mechanism of the vehicle; g) sit in such position that you do not have complete control over the vehicle h) sit in such position that you do not have a full view of the road and the traffic ahead of the vehicle; i) allow the vehicle to remain unattended on the road without setting its brakes; j) drive the vehicle from a stationary position if it is interfering with approaching traffic k) fail to give an immediate and absolute right of way to emergency vehicles 24 RULES OF THE ROAD: FOR CODES 2 AND 3 l) allow any portion of your body to protrude beyond the vehicle except for the purpose of giving any hand signal m) permit any person or animal to occupy the roof, any step or running board or any other place on top of the vehicle while it is in motion n) allow the engine thereof to run in such manner that it emits smoke or fumes which would not be emitted if the engine were in good condition or ran in an efficient manner o) allow the engine to run while the motor vehicle is stationary and unattended p) deposit any petrol or other liquid fuel or any oil or grease or other flammable or offensive matter, ashes or other refuse, of whatever nature, from the vehicle upon or alongside the road q) allow the engine thereof to run while petrol or other flammable fuel is being delivered into the fuel tank of the vehicle before the cover of the fuel tank has been replaced. r) drive, pull or push a vehicle upon a sidewalk A passenger on a vehicle on a road may not - a) take hold of or interfere with the steering or operating mechanism of a vehicle while it is in motion b) permit any part of your body to protrude beyond the vehicle while it is in motion c) enter or alight from any vehicle on a road unless the vehicle is stationary d) occupy a seat without wearing a seatbelt e) drive, pull or push a vehicle on a sidewalk. ROBO SAYS: YES! YES! YES!!!! We have covered the controls & rules of the road. Almost there!! 25  RULES OF THE ROAD: FOR CODES 2 AND 3 26. Towing of vehicles a) the length of the tow-rope, chain or tow-bar between the two vehicles must not exceed 3,5m b) the towed vehicle must be securely connected to the towing vehicle and be under proper control; c) A driver with an appropriate licence must be in control of the towed vehicle, except- i. If the steerable wheels of the towed vehicle are being carried clear of the ground; or ii. If the steerable wheels of the towed vehicle are controlled by such drawbar or tow-bar; d) if the brakes of the towed vehicle are defective, the towing vehicle must connected to the towed vehicle by means of a drawbar or tow-bar; e) You may not exceed the speed of 30 km/h, unless the towing vehicle is connected to the towed vehicle by means of a drawbar or a tow-bar f) No passenger may be carried in the towed vehicle if such vehicle travels at a speed in excess of 30 km/h, unless the towed vehicle is a semi-trailer 26 3. Other matters relating to road traffic law FOR ALL CODES 27. Speed limits Example Class of Vehicle Urban Area Outside Urban Area Freeways Gravel Road Tarred Road Tractor with or 35 km/h 35 km/h 35 km/h 35 km/h without a trailer (not allowed – except when used for maintenance) Any vehicle towing 30 km/h 30 km/h 30 km/h 30 km/h another vehicle (not allowed without a tow-bar – except for or drawbar reasons beyond control) Any vehicle towing 60 km/h 100 km/h 120 km/h 120 km/h another vehicle with a tow-bar or drawbar Cars and goods 60 km/h 100 km/h 120 km/h 120 km/h vehicles not exceeding 9 000 kg GVM Bus or minibus 60 km/h 100 km/h 100 km/h 100 km/h used for the transportation of persons Goods vehicle, 60 km/h 80 km/h 80 km/h 80 km/h articulated vehicle or combination vehicles exceeding 9 000 kg GVM 27  other matters relating to road traffic law: FOR ALL CODES 28. Duty of driver in event of accident If you are involved in an accident in which any person is killed or injured or suffers damage in respect of any property or animal, you shall - a) immediately stop the vehicle; b) find out the nature and extent of any injury sustained by any person; c) render such assistance to any injured person as you may be capable of rendering; d) ascertain the nature and extent of any damage sustained; e) if required to do so by any person having reasonable grounds for so requiring, i. give your name and address, ii. the name and address of the owner of the vehicle driven by you and, iii. in the case of a motor vehicle, the licence mark and number thereof; f) unless where such information is furnished to a traffic officer at the scene of the accident, and unless you are incapable of doing so by reason of injuries sustained by you in the accident, report the accident within 24 hours after the occurrence thereof at any police station or at the office of a traffic officer, and there produce your driving licence and furnish your identity number and any other the information required g) except on the instructions of, or when administered by, a medical practitioner, you shall not take any intoxicating liquor or drug having a narcotic effect h) A vehicle which is involved in an accident in which any person is killed or injured shall not be removed by any person from the position in which it came to rest, except if such removal is authorised by a traffic officer, but, if the accident causes a complete obstruction of the road, such vehicle may without such authorisation be moved sufficiently to allow the passage of traffic, providing the person moving the vehicle ensures that the stationary position thereof is first clearly marked on the surface of the road before it is moved. 29. Vehicles to be equipped with certain lamps and times when certain lamps must be switched on a) You may only operate a motor vehicle on a road if all lamps fitted to the motor vehicle are undamaged, properly secured, and capable of being switched on at all times b) You may only operate a motor vehicle on a road if the headlamps, rear lamps and licence plate lamps are kept on during the period between sunset and sunrise c) If you are operating a motor vehicle on a road, you must dip the main beam of the light emitted by the headlamp of the motor vehicle if the main beam could cause a dangerous glare to oncoming traffic. 28  FOR CODE 1 30. Compulsory wearing of protective helmet in respect of motorcycle and pedal cycle a) You may not drive or be a passenger on a motorcycle or pedal cycle, or be a passenger in the side-car attached to a motorcycle, on a road unless you are wearing a protective helmet. b) The protective helmet must be specially designed for use in connection with that motorcycle or pedal cycle c) The protective helmet must fit’s you properly and the chin strap must be properly fastened under your chin. d) You shall ensure that any passenger in or on that cycle complies. 31. Projections in case of motorcycle or pedal cycle You may not operate on a road a motorcycle or pedal cycle if any goods carried thereon, or on any portion or side-car of such cycles, project more than a) 600 mm to the front b) 900 mm to the rear ROBO SAYS: c) 450 mm to either side You shall not drive without a helmet d) 300 mm to the outside of the wheel of any side-car or a safety belt! FOR CODEs 2 and 3 32. Seatbelts or Safety belts a) Motor vehicles which are required to be fitted with seatbelts must be fitted with seatbelts b) You may not operate a minibus with a gross vehicle mass which exceeds 2 500 kilograms, unless seatbelts are fitted to the space on the front seat occupied by the driver, and if the front seat has seating accommodation for passengers, unless seatbelts are fitted for the driver and at least one passenger. c) You may not operate a motor vehicle on a road unless the seatbelts fitted to the motor vehicle are in good working order. d) Seatbelts fitted to a motor vehicle may only be removed for repair or replacement purposes and the motor vehicle may not be used on a road while the seatbelts are being repaired or replaced. e) No adult may occupy a seat in a motor vehicle operated on a road which is fitted with a seatbelt unless that adult wears the seatbelt f) No adult may occupy a seat on a row of seats in a motor vehicle operated on a road which is not fitted with a seatbelt, unless all other seats on that row which are fitted with seatbelts, are already occupied. g) You must ensure that a child seated on a seat of the motor vehicle- i. uses an appropriate child restraint; or ii. if no child restraint is available, wears the seatbelt. h) If a front seat is equipped without a seatbelt, you must ensure that a child is seated on the rear seat. 29  other matters relating to road traffic law: FOR CODES 2 AND 3 33. Overall length of vehicle You may not operate on a road - Length, Width and Height of vehicle a) a trailer which is coupled to a drawing vehicle in such a manner that the trailer and the drawing vehicle cannot swivel in a horizontal plane at the coupling, if the overall length including any drawbar or coupling exceeds 1,8 m b) a trailer with one axle or one axle unit, other than a semi-trailer - i. with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 12 000 kilograms, if the overall length of the trailer, excluding any drawbar or coupling, exceeds 11,3 m ii. with a gross vehicle mass which does not exceed 12 000 kilograms, if the overall length of the trailer, excluding any drawbar or coupling, exceeds 8 m c) an articulated motor vehicle or any other combination of motor vehicles consisting of a drawing vehicle and a semi-trailer, if the length overall length of the motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles, including any drawbar or coupling, exceeds 18,5 m d) a bus-train, if the overall length thereof exceeds 20 m e) a trailer which excludes a semi-trailer, with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 12 000 kg, if the overall length of the trailer, excluding any drawbar or coupling, exceeds 12,5 m f) any other vehicle, excluding a semi-trailer, if the overall length, including any drawbar or coupling, exceeds 12,5 m g) any other combination of motor vehicles, if the overall length thereof, including any drawbar or coupling, exceeds 22m, excluding a breakdown vehicle while towing any other motor vehicle. 34. Overall width of vehicle width You may not operate on a road - a) a bus of which the distance between the centre-lines of the tyres of the two front wheels exceeds 1,9m, if the overall width of the bus exceeds 2,6m b) a goods vehicle, the gross vehicle mass of which is not less than 12 000 kg, if the overall width thereof exceeds 2,6m c) any other vehicle, if the overall width thereof exceeds 2,5m height 35. Overall height of vehicle and load You may not operate on a road a motor vehicle together with any load thereon, if the overall height - a) in the case of a double-decker bus exceeds 4,65m b) in the case of any other motor vehicle exceeds 4,3m ROBO SAYS: 36. Projections in case of vehicle (excluding a Remember the motorcycle or pedal cycle) following for any other vehicle: length: 12.5m You may not operate on a road a vehicle, excluding a motorcycle or width: 2.5m pedal cycle - height: 4.3m a) carrying any goods or fittings which project - a. either side of the vehicle (excluding side mirror or direction indicators) by more than - i. 1,3m (bus or a goods vehicle); or ii. 1,25m (any other vehicle) b. more than 300 mm beyond the front end of the vehicle; or c. more than 1,8m beyond the rear end of the vehicle; or 30 b) if – a. the front overhang, together with any projection, exceeds the front overhang or b. any bracket projects more than 150 mm beyond the widest part of the vehicle. c) a vehicle or combination of vehicles where the combined length of the vehicle or combination of vehicles and any projection exceeds the overall length as discussed above 37. Warning in respect of projecting load a) Projecting load to the side You may not operate a vehicle on a road if the load on the vehicle projects more than 150mm beyond the side thereof, unless - a) during the period between sunset and sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable weather conditions, persons and vehicles upon the road are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150m, the extent of such projection is indicated - i. by means of either a white retroreflector or a lamp emitting a white light, fitted at the outer edge of the front of that load; and ii. by means of either a red retro-reflector or a lamp emitting a red light, fitted at the outer edge of the rear of that load; and b) during any other period, the extent of that projection is indicated by means of flags of red cloth, not less than 300mm by 300mm. b) Projecting load to the rear You may not operate a vehicle on a road if the load on the vehicle projects more than 300mm beyond the rear thereof, unless - a) during the period between sunset and sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable weather conditions, persons and vehicles upon the road are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150m - i. the width of the projection is indicated by means of red retro-reflectors or lamps emitting a red light fitted on the end of such projection, but where the width of that projec- tion is less than 600mm it is sufficient for the purpose of indicating that width to fit one retro-reflector or lamp on the end thereof; and ii. the length of that projection is indicated by means of yellow retro-reflectors or lamps emitting a yellow light fitted on both sides of that projection at the end thereof; and b) during any other period, the length of that projection is indicated by means of a red flag or red cloth, not less than 300mm by 300mm, suspended by two adjacent corners thereof transversely to the direction of travel of the vehicle, from the end of that projection and the width of that projection is indicated by means of such flags suspended by two adjacent corners thereof parallel to the direction of travel of the vehicle, from both sides of such projection at the end thereof, but where the width of that projection is less than 600mm it is sufficient for the purposes of indicating that projection, to suspend one such flag from the end thereof. 31  other matters relating to road traffic law 38. Overhang of vehicle You may not operate on a road - a) a semi-trailer, the front overhang of which exceeds 1,8m; or b) a vehicle, other than a semi-trailer or trailer with one axle or one axle unit, if the front overhang exceeds - i. 60% of the wheel-base; ii. 6,2m in the case of a vehicle having the front surface of the back rest of the driver’s seat at seat level not more than 1,7m from the front end of the vehicle when the seat, if adjustable, is in the rearmost position, less half the wheel-base, but the wheel-base of a bus-train is the distance Rear overhang measured from the centre of the front axle to the centre of the middle axle; or iii. 5,8m in the case of any other vehicle, less half the wheel- ROBO SAYS: base. Wolaaaaa! So far so good. Only the road You may not operate on a road - a) a vehicle designed or adapted for use in connection with street signs left. But with cleaning or the disposal of refuse or sewage, any vehicle which is the explanations on a drilling machine, a mobile crane, a fork lift, a straddle truck, pages 36 and 37, a road making machine, an earthmoving machine, an excavation it is sommer chap machine, a construction machine or a loading machine, a tractor chap! used solely for bona fide agricultural, horticultural, viticultural or pastoral pursuits or any vehicle owned by the Ministry of Defence or any bus or self-propelled caravan, if the rear overhang exceeds 70 % of its wheel-base; b) a trailer, other than a semi-trailer, which is equipped with - i. one axle; ii. one axle unit; or iii. two axles and the distance between the centre-lines of the axles is less than 1,2m, if the rear over-hang exceeds 50% of the length of the body of the trailer; or c) any other vehicle not referred to above, if the rear overhang exceeds 60% of its wheel-base. 39. Restriction on combination of motor vehicles You may not operate on a road any combination of motor vehicles - a) other than a drawing vehicle and one or two trailers, but a converter dolly is not, when used in combination with a semi- trailer, deemed to be a trailer. b) other than a motor vehicle drawing one other motor vehicle which is not a trailer, but in the case of an emergency service vehicle, a trailer and one other vehicle may be drawn; c) consisting of a trailer attached to a drawing vehicle in such a manner that the combination of trailer and drawing vehicle cannot bend in a horizontal plane, if the combined length of the trailer, including any drawbar or coupling and the rear overhang of the drawing vehicle exceeds 3,1m; or d) if the length of a drawbar of any trailer in such combination, where that trailer has more than one axle, exceeds 2m, but in the case of an underslung coupling, the drawbar may exceed 2m, provided the distance between the two vehicles does not exceed 2,5m, but any combination of vehicles may be towed by a breakdown vehicle if the brake system of the towed combination, excluding the drawing vehicle of that combination, is functional and co-ordinated with the working of the brakes of the breakdown vehicle. 32 33  NaTIS OFFICES CONTACT NUMBERS TOWN TELEPHONE NO LEARNERS AND DRIVING LICENCE TESTING? Aranos 063-272051 NO Bethanie 063-283044 NO Eenhana 065-263092 YES Gobabis 062-564116 YES Grootfontein 067-243114 YES Karasburg 063-270032 YES Karibib 064-550016 YES ROBO SAYS: Katima Mulilo 066-252127 YES If you need additional Keetmanshoop 063-221246 YES information, please call your nearest NaTIS office. Khorixas 067-331886 NO Luderitz 063-203885 YES Maltahohe 063-293048 NO Mariental 063-241363 YES Okahandja 062-501051 YES Okakarara 067-317084 NO Omaruru 064-570028 NO Ondangwa 065-240187 NO Opuwo 065-273414 YES Oranjemund 063-232861 YES Ongwediva 065-230484 YES Otavi 067-234218 NO Otjinene 062-567509 NO Otjiwarongo 067-302231 YES Outapi 065-251191 YES Outjo 067-313013 YES Rehoboth 062-522010 NO Rundu 066-255010 YES Swakopmund 064-4104306 YES Tsumeb 067-220019 YES Usakos 064-530506 NO Walvis Bay 064-206024 YES Windhoek 061-376000 YES 34 03 road traffic signs CHAPTER 03 road traffic signs 36 How to Understand the Road Signs the Easy Way 38 Regulatory Signs 53 Warning Signs 61 Guidance Signs 67 Information Signs 68 Road Markings 73 Road Signals 35  HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE ROADSIGNS, THE EASY WAY Below are key symbols explained. Know them and the rest is easy to understand. Pedestrians Construction Vehicles Vehicles Conveying Pedal Cycles Dangerous Goods Motorcycles Abnormal Vehicles Motor cars Rickshaws Taxis Tour Buses Minibuses Agricultural Vehicles Midi Buses Animal drawn vehicles Buses Pay Toll Delivery Vehicles Switch Head Lamps On Traffic Circle Goods Vehicles Trams Goods Vehicles over indicated GVM 36  Minimum speed: DO NOT Parking sign drive slower than this speed Reservation sign Maximum Speed: DO NOT drive faster than this speed Lane reservation DO NOT - a sign with that line over it means DON’T! Lane reservation begins Yellow background plates are of a temporary nature. High occupancy Below are examples of how the symbols are used inside Police the signs: Vehicle with disabled persons Authorised Vehicles Gore Sign A physical seperation in the road which the driver must pass to the left or right Arrestorbed It is an area of special material designed to stop a runaway vehicle. If your brakes have failed, steer into the arrestor and it will stop the vehicle safely. This arrow means “AHEAD”, where ever it is used. 37  1. REGULATORY SIGNS CONTROL SIGNS 1 Stop Stop your vehicle with its front end in line with the sign and do not proceed until it is safe to do so. 2 Stop/Yield If you wish to proceed straight-on or to the right at the junction ahead, you shall act as for STOP sign; if you want to proceed to the left at the junction ahead, you shall yield right of way to all traffic, from the right (both vehicular and pedestrian), on the road which is joined by the road on which you are travelling where such traffic is so close as to constitute a danger or potential danger. 3 4 - Way Stop If you are approaching a 4 Way Stop sign, you shall stop such vehicle, and not proceed into the junction until every vehicle which has stopped at any other STOP LINE marking at such junction first, and which would, in the normal course of events, cross the path of your vehicle, has cleared the junction. In short, stop and than 1st come, 1st go! 4 Stop or Go This sign is used by temporary scholar patrols or for other temporary use, such as a police road block. Stop-and-Go sign indicates to you that you shall act as for Stop sign when “STOP” is displayed and; if “GO” is displayed, you shall proceed with caution. 5 Yield Yield right-of-way to all traffic on the road which is joined by the road on which you are travelling; or rail traffic on the railway line which is crossed by the road on which you are travelling, where such traffic is so close as to constitute a danger or potential danger. 6 Yield to If you are approaching such a sign you shall yield right-of-way Pedestrian to pedestrians crossing the public road, or waiting to cross the public road. 7 Yield at Mini If you are approaching a mini circle you shall yield right of way Circle to any vehicle which will cross any YIELD LINE at such junction before you, and which, in the normal course of events, will cross the path of your vehicle. You shall move in a clockwise direction in such junction and attempt not to encroach on the mini circle. 8 No Entry The entry of all vehicular traffic is prohibited. 9 One-Way Road Proceed left (direction indicated by the arrow). (left) 10 One-Way Road Proceed right (direction indicated by the arrow). (right) 38 11 One-Way Road Proceed straight (direction indicated by the arrow). (straight) 12 Pedestrian The pedestrian priority sign is to indicate to drivers of vehicles Priority that only pedestrians shall be permitted in an area set aside as a pedestrian precinct marked by such signs and the contemplated vehicles such as loading goods, maintenance or emergency vehicles. In cases where drivers of these exempted vehicles pass beyond the point where such sign is displayed they shall yield right-of-way to all pedestrians who are crossing or who are about to cross their way; observe a maximum speed of 15 kilometres per hour unless another speed limit is indicated by another sign and, if delivering or loading goods, shall do so in places specifically marked for such purpose in such area. 13 Yield to If you are approaching such a sign, you shall yield right-of-way oncoming to all oncoming traffic and shall proceed only when it is safe Traffic to do so. COMMAND SIGNS 14 Minimum Maintain or exceed the minimum speed indicated in kilometres Speed per hour by means of a number on the sign. 15 Vehicles The use of a public road or portion of public road by drivers Exceeding Mass of vehicles is restricted to vehicles of a mass that exceeds that Only indicated in tonnes by means of a number only and that the driver of such a vehicle shall only use the public road or portion of public road designated by the sign. The value indicated in tonnes is the equivalent of the gross vehicle mass (GVM) or gross combination mass (GCM) of the vehicle in kilograms. 16 Keep Left Only Pass only to the left-hand side, as indicated by the arrow, of an obstacle in the road on which the sign has been placed. 17 Proceed Left Proceed only in the direction indicated by the arrow on such Only sign. 18 Turn Left Only Proceed only in direction indicated by the arrow on such sign, Ahead at the junction ahead. 19 Pedestrians Road is set aside for pedestrians only Only 39  20 Pedal cycles Road is set aside for Pedal cycles only Only 21 Pedal cycles Road is set aside for pedal cycles and pedestrians only and Pedestrians Only 22 Pedal cycles and Road is set aside for pedal cycles and pedestrians only Pedestrians Only 23 Motor Cycles Road is set aside for motor cyclists only Only 24 Motor Cars Road is set aside for motor cars only Only 25 Taxis Only Road is set aside for taxis only 26 Minibuses Only Road is set aside for minibuses only 27 Midi-Buses Only Road is set aside for midi-buses only 28 Buses Only Road is set aside for buses only 29 Delivery Road is set aside for delivery vehicles only Vehicles Only 40 30 Goods Vehicles Road is set aside for goods vehicles only Only 31 Goods Vehicles Road is set aside for goods vehicles over indicated GVM (or over Indicated GCM) only GVM Only 32 Construction Road is set aside for construction vehicles only Vehicles Only 33 Vehicles Con- Road is set aside for vehicles conveying dangerous goods only veying Danger- ous Goods Only 34 Abnormal Ve- Road is set aside for abnormal vehicles only hicles Only 35 Rickshaws Only Road is set aside for rickshaws only 36 Tour Buses Only Road is set aside for tour buses only 37 Agricultural Road is set aside for agricultural vehicles only Vehicles Only 38 Animal - Drawn Road is set aside for animal-drawn vehicles only Vehicles Only 39 Pay Toll Road is designated as a toll road and if you are able to pay the toll charge at the toll plaza or plazas, continue using the road, else use an alternative road. 40 Switch Head Switch on such vehicle’s head lamps to emit a dipped-beam. Lamps On 41  41 Buses and Road is set aside for all classes of buses and minibuses only Minibuses Only 42 Traffic circle If you are entering a traffic circle you shall turn to the left and shall travel round the traffic circle in a clockwise direction and you shall yield right-of-way to traffic approaching from the right, within the traffic circle, where such traffic is so close as to constitute a danger or potential danger. 43 Trams Only Road is set aside for trams only PROHIBITION SIGNS 44 Speed Limit You shall not exceed the speed limit indicated in kilometers per hour, by means of a number on such sign, beyond such sign. 45 Mass Limit Drivers of vehicles with a mass in excess of the mass indicated in tones, by means of a number on the sign, shall not proceed 5 beyond such sign on a public road. The value indicated in tones is the gross vehicle mass (GVM) or gross combination mass (GCM) of the vehicle 46 Axle Massload Drivers of vehicles with an axle massload in excess of the mass Limit indicated in tonnes by means of a number on such sign, shall not proceed beyond such sign on a public road. 47 Height Limit Drivers of vehicles on a public road shall not proceed beyond the sign or drive under a height gauge or structure to which the sign is attached unless the height of the vehicle, including any load thereon, and, in the case of a height gauge, any radio antenna attached to the vehicle, is less than the clearance height indicated in meters by means of a number on such sign. 48 Length Limit Drivers of vehicles which are in excess of the length indicated in meters by means of number on such sign shall not proceed beyond such sign on a public road. The value indicated in meters on such sign is the maximum length of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, including any projections. 49 No Excessive Drivers shall not sound their vehicle sounding device or hooter Noise for 100m after passing sign, AND drivers shall not drive a vehicle beyond such sign, if such vehicle is emitting noise in excess of noise levels prescribed. 50 No Hitch-Hiking Pedestrians shall not attempt to secure a lift from a passing vehicle AND drivers of vehicles shall not pick-up passengers. The prohibition on hitch-hiking is effective for a distance of 500m beyond such sign. 42 51 No Unauthor- Drivers of unauthorised vehicles shall not proceed beyond ised vehicles such sign. 52 No Left Turn Drivers of vehicles shall not turn to the left at the junction or Ahead entrance ahead. 53 No Left Turn Drivers of vehicles shall NOT turn to the left. 54 No U-Turn Drivers of vehicles shall NOT turn their vehicles so as to face in the opposite direction. 55 No Overtaking Drivers of vehicles shall not overtake another vehicle traveling - All Vehicles in the same direction. The prohibition on overtaking is effective for distance of 500m beyond such sign. 56 No Overtaking - Drivers of goods vehicles shall not overtake another goods Goods Vehicles vehicle traveling in the same direction. The prohibition on overtaking is effective for distance of 500m beyond such sign. 57 No Parking Drivers of vehicles shall NOT park their vehicles at any time on any portion of a public road. 58 No Stopping Drivers of vehicles shall NOT stop their vehicles at any time on any portion of public road. Such a requirement does not apply if a driver is acting in compliance with a traffic signal or the signal of a traffic officer or to avoid a collision. 59 No Pedestrians Pedestrians shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. 60 No Pedal cycles Pedal cycles shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. 61 No Pedal cycles Pedal cycles and pedestrians shall NOT proceed beyond such and Pedestrians sign. 43  62 No Motor Riders of motor cycles shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. Cycles 63 No Motor Cars Drivers of motor cars shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. 64 No Taxis Drivers of taxis shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. 65 No Minibuses Drivers of minibuses shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. 66 No Midi-Buses Drivers of midi-buses shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. 67 No Buses Drivers of buses shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. 68 No Delivery Drivers of delivery vehicles shall NOT proceed beyond such Vehicles sign. 69 No Goods Drivers of a goods vehicle shall NOT proceed beyond such Vehicles sign. 70 No Goods Drivers of a goods vehicle over the indicated GVM (or GCM) Vehicles Over shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. Indicated GVM 71 No Construction Drivers of construction vehicle shall NOT proceed beyond such Vehicles sign. 72 No vehicles Drivers of vehicles conveying dangerous goods shall not conveying proceed beyond this sign. dangerous goods 73 No Abnormal Drivers of abnormal vehicles shall NOT proceed beyond such Vehicles sign. 44 74 No Tour Buses Drivers of tour buses shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. 75 No Agricultural Drivers of agricultural vehicles shall NOT proceed beyond Vehicles such sign. 76 No Animal- Drivers of animal drawn vehicles shall NOT proceed beyond Drawn Vehicles such sign. 77 No Horses and Horses and their riders, whether mounted on the horses or Riders leading them, shall NOT proceed beyond such sign. 78 Width Limit Drivers of vehicles shall NOT proceed beyond the sign if the width of their vehicle is equal to or greater than that indicated in meters by means of a number on such sign. 79 Towed Vehicles Driver of a vehicle towing another vehicle shall NOT proceed Prohibited beyond such sign. 80 No Hawkers No hawkers are allowed within 75 metres on either side of such sign. RESERVATION SIGNS 81 Bus reservation Road is reserved for buses only 82 Bus lane Portion of public road is a bus lane and is reserved for buses reservation 83 Bus lane Bus lane begins and is reserved for buses reservation begins 84 Bicycle lane Public road or portion of road is reserved for bicycles reservation 45  85 Motorcycle Public road or portion of road is reserved for motorcycles reservation 86 Motor car Public road or portion of road is reserved for motor cars reservation 87 Taxi reservation Public road or portion of road is reserved for taxis 88 Minibus Public road or portion of road is reserved for minibuses reservation 89 Midibus Public road or portion of road is reserved for midibuses reservation 90 Delivery vehicle Public road or portion