Zambia RTSA Provisional Driving Licence Theory Test

Unless signs or an authorised officer direct otherwise, on which side of the road must you drive in Zambia?

• AThe left-hand side
• BThe right-hand side
• CThe centre of the carriageway
• DEither side, depending on which is quieter

What is the first of the Highway Code's ten basic rules of driving?

• AKnow the Highway Code very well and put it into practice
• BDrive as fast as the posted limit allows at all times
• CUse the horn whenever you approach a junction
• DOvertake on the left to keep traffic moving

According to the second basic rule of driving, what should you do to avoid crashes?

• AConcentrate all the time on your driving
• BKeep one eye on your phone for navigation
• CFollow the vehicle ahead as closely as possible
• DRely on other drivers to watch for you

What does basic rule (vi) require you to do with speed?

• AAdapt your speed to road and traffic conditions and never exceed speed limits
• BAlways travel at the posted maximum so you do not impede others
• CIgnore posted limits if the road looks empty
• DMatch the speed of the fastest vehicle in your lane

When may you use the horn?

• AOnly to give warning of your presence, while the vehicle is moving
• BTo greet friends at the roadside
• CTo hurry a driver who is slow to move at a green light
• DWhenever you are parked and about to open a door

What must you obtain before getting a provisional driving licence?

• AA medical report signed by a registered medical practitioner
• BA full driving licence from another SADC country
• CProof that you already own a motor vehicle
• DA police clearance certificate for traffic offences

What must be displayed on a vehicle driven by a learner holder of a provisional licence?

• AL plates at all times
• BA red flag on the roof
• CA PSV endorsement sticker
• DHazard lights continuously

When may you leave the left-hand lane on a two-way road?

• ATo overtake, turn right, or pass stationary vehicles or pedestrians on the road
• BWhenever you prefer a smoother surface on the right
• CTo let a following vehicle use your left side as an overtaking lane
• DOnly when a police officer is watching

Who MUST wear a seat belt when a motor vehicle is being driven?

• AThe driver, at all times
• BOnly front-seat passengers on highways
• COnly children, never the driver
• DNobody, if the trip is shorter than 2 km

What does a red traffic light mean?

• AStop and wait behind the stop line on the carriageway
• BSlow down and proceed if the junction looks empty
• CStop only if another vehicle is already in the junction
• DYou may turn left after giving way

What does a steady green traffic light mean?

• AYou may go only if the way is clear; give way to pedestrians if you turn
• BYou have an absolute right of way even over pedestrians still crossing
• CYou must stop and wait for a green arrow
• DYou may proceed only after sounding the horn

What does a green arrow traffic signal allow you to do?

• AGo in the direction shown by the arrow, whatever other lights may be showing
• BGo in any direction once any green is showing
• CTurn against a red circular light only after stopping for three seconds
• DIgnore pedestrians in the arrow's path

What do single or double unbroken white lines in the middle of the road tell you?

• ADo not cross them except when ordered by an officer or to avoid an obstruction
• BYou may overtake whenever oncoming traffic is more than 50 metres away
• CThey mark a parking bay in the centre of the road
• DThey invite you to drive on them to separate opposing flows

On which side should you normally overtake in Zambia?

• AOn the right, except when the driver ahead has signalled a right turn and you can safely…
• BOn the left at all times because Zambia drives on the left
• COn whichever side has more space
• DDown the centre line so both drivers can see you

Which of these is a place where you must not overtake?

• AA pedestrian crossing
• BA long straight dual carriageway with a broken centre line and a clear view
• CA marked overtaking lane that is signed for that purpose
• DA one-way street when changing to the right-hand lane to exit right

What should you do when an ambulance, fire engine or RTSA emergency vehicle approaches using warning devices?

• AGive way and allow it to pass
• BAccelerate so you stay ahead of it
• CStop in the middle of the junction and wait
• DFollow it closely using your horn

What blood-alcohol level MUST you not exceed when driving, according to Highway Code Rule 111?

• A80 mg/100 ml
• B20 mg/100 ml
• C150 mg/100 ml
• DZero for every private-car driver, with no numerical figure published

When may you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving?

• AOnly to call 991 or 999 in an emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop
• BWhenever you are in slow-moving traffic
• CIf you hold the phone below window level so it cannot be seen
• DIf you are supervising a learner rather than driving yourself

If there is no footpath, on which side of the road should a pedestrian walk?

• AOn the right-hand side, facing oncoming traffic
• BOn the left-hand side, with their back to traffic
• CDown the centre so drivers can see them sooner
• DOn whichever verge is shaded

What does Highway Code Rule 3 tell pedestrians not to do?

• AWander, sit, sell goods, or play on the road
• BUse a pedestrian walkway when one is provided
• CLook both ways before stepping into the road
• DHold a young child's hand

Every vehicle must have which of the following tyre items?

• AA spare tyre, with all tyres correctly inflated and free from hazardous cuts
• BRacing slick tyres for shorter stopping distances
• CTyres inflated only when the vehicle will exceed 80 km/h
• DNo spare, provided the four road tyres look new

What should every vehicle carry, according to the Highway Code first-aid section?

• AA first-aid box
• BA full surgical operating kit
• CPrescription painkillers for casualties
• DA supply of food and sweet drinks for injured people

Should you give an injured person food or drink at a crash scene?

• ANo. Do not give an injured person anything to drink or eat
• BYes, water only, to prevent shock
• CYes, a sugary drink if they say they have diabetes
• DYes, if they ask for it and can sit up

If an object is impaled in a casualty, what should you do?

• ALeave it in place and do not remove it
• BPull it out immediately so you can dress the wound
• CCut it flush with the skin and discard it
• DRock it gently to see how deep it is

Which emergency numbers does the Highway Code name for a hand-held phone call when it is unsafe to stop?

• A991 or 999
• B112 only
• C911 only
• D198 and 199

Which regional traffic-sign system does the Zambian Highway Code say Zambia uses?

• AThe Southern African Development Community (SADC) system
• BThe United States MUTCD system only
• CThe Japanese expressway symbol set only
• DA Zambia-only colour code that does not follow any regional manual

What happens if you fail to obey a regulatory sign?

• AIt is an offence
• BIt is only a courtesy breach with no legal effect
• CIt matters only inside a local-authority area
• DIt matters only if a crash actually occurs

What is the purpose of warning signs?

• ATo alert road users of dangers or difficulties on the road ahead
• BTo tell drivers they must stop and wait for a green signal
• CTo reserve a lane for buses only
• DTo show the start of a one-way street

Before setting off, which of these must you check according to Highway Code Rule 94?

• AMirrors and seat adjusted, head restraint set, seat belt on, and enough fuel
• BThat the radio is tuned to a traffic station
• CThat a passenger is sitting in the centre rear seat
• DThat the spare wheel has been removed to save weight

What documents MUST a motorist carry when in control of a motor vehicle or motorcycle?

• AA valid driving licence for the class and category being driven
• BOnly a photocopy of a relative's licence
• COnly the vehicle's sales invoice
• DNo document, provided you know your licence number

Who may supervise a learner driver in Zambia?

• ASomeone at least 21 years old who holds a valid licence for that category (automatic or m…
• BAny licensed driver aged 18 or over
• CAny adult passenger, even without a licence
• DA driving-school receptionist who is not in the vehicle

How long is a Zambian provisional driving licence valid from the date of issue?

• AThree months
• BSix months
• CTwelve months
• DFive years

When may a provisional-licence holder normally take the practical driving test?

• AAfter seven days from the date the provisional was issued, unless the Director permits an…
• BImmediately after the theory test, in the same hour
• COnly after the provisional has fully expired
• DOnly on the first Monday of the following month

A circular regulatory sign showing a red ring around a black figure is usually which SADC family?

• AA prohibition sign — it instructs you what you must not do
• BA warning triangle telling you only to be cautious
• CAn information sign with no legal effect
• DA tourist attraction plaque

A blue circular sign that tells you to keep left or to turn is which regulatory group?

• AA command sign — it instructs you what you must do
• BA prohibition sign — it only forbids something
• CA warning sign of a curve ahead
• DA reservation sign for buses only

What is the minimum age in the SI 50 of 2020 First Schedule for a Class B light-motor-vehicle licence?

• A18 years
• B16 years
• C21 years
• D25 years

From what age may you hold a Class A1 licence, and what does A1 cover?

• A16 years — a light motorcycle not exceeding 125 cm³ (or equivalent electric / moped)
• B18 years — any motorcycle regardless of engine size
• C16 years — a car up to 3 500 kg
• D21 years — a motorcycle with a sidecar only

What does Class B authorise under SI 50 of 2020?

• AMotor vehicles with maximum authorised mass not exceeding 3 500 kg and not more than 8 se…
• BAny goods vehicle over 7 500 kg
• CBuses with more than 16 passenger seats plus the driver
• DOnly agricultural tractors

What extra seat-belt duty does a driver have for a child?

• AEnsure a child under 10 who is less than 1.5 metres tall sits in the rear seat wearing a…
• BAllow any child to travel unrestrained if the trip is in town
• CSeat children on an adult's lap instead of using a belt
• DRestraints are required only on public-service vehicles

From what distance should you be able to read a vehicle number plate in good daylight?

• A20 metres — and you must wear glasses or contact lenses while driving if you need them to…
• B5 metres without glasses, 50 metres with glasses
• C100 metres at night only
• DThere is no published vision distance in the Highway Code

What minimum break does the Highway Code recommend after every two hours of driving?

• AAt least 15 minutes
• BAt least 2 hours
• CNo break is recommended if you drank coffee
• DA break is required only for PSV drivers

Why does the Highway Code advise against long journeys between midnight and 6 AM?

• ANatural alertness is at a minimum in that period
• BFuel stations are legally required to close
• CHeadlights are prohibited after midnight
• DSpeed limits are automatically halved at night

On roads carrying fast traffic, what following gap does Highway Code Rule 141 recommend in the dry?

• AAt least a two-second gap
• BAt least half a second
• CNo gap — stay within 2 metres
• DA four-minute gap

How should the two-second following gap change on a wet road?

• AIt should be at least doubled, and increased still further on ice
• BIt can be halved because tyres grip better when wet
• CIt stays exactly two seconds in all weather
• DYou should switch to a one-metre gap regardless of speed

On an open tarred road in good conditions, what following-distance rule of thumb does Highway Code Rule 181 give?

• AOne metre for each km/h of your speed (60 km/h → 60 m; 80 km/h → 80 m)
• BOne metre for every 10 km/h (80 km/h → 8 m)
• CAlways 10 metres, regardless of speed
• DThe same as your thinking distance only, ignoring braking

What recommended maximum speeds does Highway Code Rule 185 give for gravel roads?

• A60 km/h outside residential areas and 40 km/h in residential areas
• B100 km/h outside residential areas and 80 km/h in residential areas
• C30 km/h everywhere on gravel
• DNo gravel-road figures are published in the Code

On reaching a roundabout, to whom should you give way unless road markings indicate otherwise?

• ATraffic on your right / traffic already on the roundabout
• BTraffic on your left only
• COnly pedestrians, never other vehicles
• DNobody — enter at the same speed as circulating traffic

What routine does the Highway Code tell you to use before overtaking, changing lanes, turning or stopping?

• AMirror — Blind Spot — Signal — Manoeuvre
• BHorn — Accelerate — Signal
• CSignal after you have already moved
• DClose your eyes briefly to rest them, then move