Zimbabwe VID Provisional Learner's Licence Theory Test (ELLT)

On which side of the road must vehicles normally be driven in Zimbabwe according to the Highway Code?

• AOn the left side of the carriageway
• BOn the right side of the carriageway
• CIn the centre of the carriageway unless oncoming traffic approaches
• DOn either side as long as the speed limit is observed

At an uncontrolled four-way intersection with no signs, signals, or road markings, which vehicle has the right of way?

• AThe vehicle approaching from your right
• BThe vehicle approaching from your left
• CThe largest or heaviest vehicle
• DThe vehicle traveling at the highest speed

When approaching an uncontrolled T-junction, which driver must yield the right of way?

• AThe driver on the terminating road wishing to join or cross the through road
• BThe driver traveling straight along the continuous through road
• CThe driver arriving first at the intersection
• DThe driver driving the smaller motor vehicle

What is the general right-of-way rule when approaching and entering a roundabout in Zimbabwe?

• AGive way to traffic already circulating inside the roundabout from your right
• BGive way only to vehicles approaching from your left
• CTraffic entering the roundabout always has priority over circulating vehicles
• DSound your horn and proceed without stopping if your exit is straight ahead

Under what specific circumstance does the Zimbabwe Highway Code permit overtaking a vehicle on its left?

• AWhen the vehicle ahead is signaling and positioned to make a right turn, and space permits
• BWhenever the vehicle ahead is driving below the maximum speed limit
• CWhenever driving on an unpaved dust or gravel road
• DWhenever you are driving a public service vehicle or taxi

When is overtaking on the left permitted on a one-way street with multiple marked lanes?

• AWhen vehicles in lanes to the left are moving faster than those on the right in congested…
• BOnly when authorized by a police officer using hand signals
• CNever; overtaking on the left is strictly illegal under all circumstances
• DOnly during daytime hours between sunrise and sunset

What is the standard rule regarding which side to pass when overtaking another vehicle on a two-way road?

• APass on the right-hand side of the vehicle being overtaken
• BPass on the left-hand side along the road shoulder
• CPass on whichever side has less dust or fewer potholes
• DPass on the left after sounding your horn twice

What does the Highway Code mandate regarding overtaking at or approaching a pedestrian (zebra) crossing?

• AYou must never overtake any vehicle that has stopped or slowed down at a pedestrian cross…
• BYou may overtake if you flash your headlights to warn pedestrians
• CYou may overtake only if the vehicle in front is an animal-drawn cart
• DYou may overtake on the left if the pedestrian is on the right side of the road

Why is overtaking strictly prohibited on the approach to a blind rise or brow of a hill?

• AOncoming traffic cannot be seen, making head-on collisions highly probable
• BVehicle braking distance increases significantly when climbing a hill
• CThe speed limit automatically drops to 20 km/h on all hills
• DEngine power is reduced at high elevation points

What is the rule regarding overtaking on or immediately approaching a narrow bridge?

• AOvertaking is prohibited because road width and escape routes are restricted
• BOvertaking is permitted only if driving a light motor vehicle (Class 4)
• COvertaking is permitted if the bridge has concrete guardrails
• DOvertaking is allowed provided you complete the maneuver within 5 seconds

When approaching a railway level crossing in Zimbabwe, what is the regulation regarding overtaking?

• AYou must not overtake any moving or stationary vehicle within the crossing zone
• BYou may overtake if no train whistle has sounded within the past minute
• CYou may overtake heavy trucks that are moving slower than 10 km/h
• DOvertaking is allowed if the crossing gates are fully open

Unless otherwise indicated by road signs, what is the general maximum speed limit for light motor vehicles in urban areas in Zimbabwe?

• A60 km/h
• B80 km/h
• C100 km/h
• D40 km/h

What is the maximum legal speed limit for light motor vehicles (Class 4) on wide tarred rural roads in Zimbabwe?

• A120 km/h
• B140 km/h
• C100 km/h
• D80 km/h

What is the general speed limit for light motor vehicles on narrow strip roads and dust or gravel roads in Zimbabwe?

• A80 km/h
• B100 km/h
• C120 km/h
• D50 km/h

What is the general maximum speed limit for heavy motor vehicles (Class 2) and buses on wide tarred roads in Zimbabwe?

• A80 km/h
• B100 km/h
• C120 km/h
• D60 km/h

What is the statutory maximum speed limit in Zimbabwe for agricultural tractors and vehicles drawing more than one trailer?

• A40 km/h
• B60 km/h
• C80 km/h
• D30 km/h

What is the recommended minimum following distance rule in normal, dry driving conditions according to the Zimbabwe Highway Code?

• AThe three-second rule
• BThe one-second rule
• CA constant distance of exactly 5 metres at all speeds
• DOne vehicle length regardless of traveling speed

How should a driver adjust their following distance when driving on wet roads or during heavy rain?

• ADouble the following distance to at least six seconds
• BMaintain the normal three-second following distance
• CReduce the distance to stay close to the taillights of the vehicle ahead
• DIncrease speed to pass through the rainy area quickly

According to the Zimbabwe Highway Code, what is the minimum distance from an intersection or corner where parking is prohibited?

• A7.5 metres (25 feet)
• B3.0 metres (10 feet)
• C15.0 metres (50 feet)
• D1.5 metres (5 feet)

Within what minimum distance of a public fire hydrant is parking strictly prohibited in Zimbabwe?

• A4.5 metres (15 feet)
• B1.5 metres (5 feet)
• C10.0 metres (33 feet)
• D12.0 metres (40 feet)

On a designated one-way street, on which side of the carriageway is a vehicle permitted to park?

• AOn either side of the road, unless specific prohibition signs or markings exist
• BStrictly on the right-hand side only
• CStrictly on the left-hand side only
• DOnly on the central traffic island

Why is parking a vehicle facing against the flow of traffic on an unlit two-way street at night dangerous and prohibited?

• AThe vehicle's reflectors will not reflect the headlights of approaching traffic, making i…
• BIt causes the vehicle battery to discharge faster
• CIt confuses automated traffic enforcement cameras
• DIt prevents other drivers from using their hazard warning flashers

When is a driver legally permitted to sound the vehicle's horn (hooter) in an urban area?

• AOnly when necessary to warn other road users of impending danger
• BTo greet acquaintances or announce your arrival outside a residence
• CTo demand that pedestrians clear the road immediately
• DTo express frustration at slow-moving traffic ahead

What must you do when an emergency vehicle (police, ambulance, or fire engine) approaches with sounding siren or flashing lights?

• ASafely pull over to the near left side of the road, clear of any intersection, and stop
• BAccelerate to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle
• CStop immediately in the middle of your driving lane
• DSwitch on your hazard lights and continue driving at normal speed

What action must you take when approaching a stationary school bus with warning lights flashing or children boarding?

• ASlow down, prepare to stop, and exercise extreme caution as children may cross unexpected…
• BSound your horn continuously and overtake at maximum speed
• COvertake on the left shoulder without slowing down
• DIgnore the bus unless a traffic warden is present in the roadway

When driving out of a private driveway, filling station, or side alley onto a public road, what is your legal duty?

• AGive way to all vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians on the public road and footway
• BVehicles joining from private property have right of way over public traffic
• CSound your horn and merge quickly into the nearest lane
• DYield only to vehicles approaching from the right

What does the Highway Code stipulate regarding the distance and manner of reversing a motor vehicle?

• AYou must not reverse a vehicle further than is reasonably necessary for safety and maneuv…
• BYou may reverse any distance along a public highway provided your hazard lights are on
• CYou are allowed to reverse around busy corners to avoid driving around the block
• DReversing is permitted on the motorway shoulder if you missed an exit

When turning right at an intersection with two-way traffic, what must you do regarding oncoming vehicles going straight?

• AYield to oncoming vehicles proceeding straight or turning left
• BForce your way through before oncoming vehicles reach the junction
• CTurn immediately because right turns have priority over straight traffic
• DFlash your headlights to claim right of way

How does a driver give the official hand signal for an intention to slow down or stop?

• AExtend the right arm outside the window with the palm facing downwards, moving it up and…
• BExtend the right arm horizontally with the palm facing forward and stationary
• CWave the hand in a circular motion outside the window
• DExtend the left arm across the passenger window pointing to the sky

What is the correct hand signal to indicate an intention to turn to the right?

• AExtend the right arm horizontally out of the window with the palm facing forward
• BPoint the right arm downwards towards the road surface
• CMove the right arm up and down continuously with the palm facing down
• DWave a white handkerchief outside the vehicle window

How should a driver give an official hand signal indicating an intention to turn left?

• AExtend the right arm out of the window and rotate it in an anti-clockwise circular motion
• BExtend the left arm out of the passenger-side window
• CHold the right arm straight up with the fist clenched
• DRest the elbow on the window sill with fingers pointing backward

Where are U-turns strictly prohibited under the Zimbabwe Highway Code?

• AAcross solid continuous white lines, on blind rises, on curves, and inside tunnels
• BOn all wide dual carriageways during the day
• CInside designated parking lots with wide turning bays
• DAt three-point turning circles at the end of cul-de-sacs

When a pedestrian has stepped onto a marked zebra crossing in Zimbabwe, what is the driver's legal duty?

• AStop completely before the crossing line and allow the pedestrian to cross safely
• BSound your horn to alert the pedestrian to hurry across
• CSwerve around the pedestrian if there is an empty adjacent lane
• DFlash your headlights and maintain your speed

On a multi-lane dual carriageway in Zimbabwe, what is the correct lane discipline rule?

• ADrive in the left-hand lane and use the right-hand lane only for overtaking or turning ri…
• BDrive continuously in the right-hand lane to leave the left lane clear for buses
• CWeave between lanes to maintain the highest possible traveling speed
• DDrive in whichever lane has the smoothest tarmac surface

What is the legal regulation regarding driving on the road shoulder (verge) to the left of the yellow edge line?

• AIt is reserved for emergency stopping and breakdown use, and must not be used as a drivin…
• BIt may be used as a regular driving lane whenever there is heavy traffic congestion
• CIt is an express lane for public service vehicles and minibus taxis (kombis)
• DIt may be used for continuous driving at speeds above 80 km/h

What primary message is communicated by triangular road traffic signs with the apex pointing upwards in Zimbabwe?

• ADanger Warning of hazards or changes in road conditions ahead
• BMandatory instructions that drivers must strictly obey
• CProhibitions indicating actions you must not take
• DInformative guidance regarding towns and facilities

What type of regulatory instruction is conveyed by a circular sign with a red border and a white background?

• AA Prohibition sign indicating an action or vehicle class that is forbidden
• BA Positive Command sign telling drivers what they must do
• CA Tourist and Recreation Information sign
• DA Temporary Road Construction Warning sign

What does a circular road sign with a solid blue background and white arrows or symbols signify?

• AA Mandatory Command sign instructing drivers on an action they must follow
• BA Warning sign advising caution ahead
• CA Parking restriction sign
• DA National Speed Limit De-restriction sign

What is the general purpose of rectangular or square road traffic signs in Zimbabwe?

• ATo provide Informative guidance, route directions, distances, and facility locations
• BTo issue mandatory legal orders to stop
• CTo warn of sudden immediate road dangers
• DTo mark temporary police checkpoints only

What unique shape is used for the STOP sign, and what action does it require from every driver?

• AOctagonal (8-sided); the vehicle must come to a complete standstill behind the stop line
• BCircular; the driver must slow down and proceed if no vehicles are visible
• CTriangular; the driver must yield only to heavy trucks
• DDiamond-shaped; the driver must stop only if pedestrians are present

What is the shape of the YIELD (GIVE WAY) sign, and how must a driver respond when approaching it?

• AInverted triangle (apex pointing downwards); slow down and give way to all cross traffic
• BOctagonal; stop completely for at least 10 seconds
• CSquare; speed up to merge before other vehicles arrive
• DCircle; sound your horn before entering the intersection

What does a steady RED traffic light signal (robot) indicate to approaching motorists?

• AStop completely behind the stop line and remain stationary until a green signal appears
• BStop only if traffic is approaching from the right, otherwise turn left
• CProceed with caution if no pedestrians are on the crossing
• DSlow down to 20 km/h and drive across the intersection

What is the legal meaning of a steady AMBER (yellow) traffic light signal?

• AStop behind the stop line unless you are so close that stopping cannot be done safely
• BAccelerate immediately to beat the red light
• CThe traffic light is out of order and normal right-of-way rules apply
• DYou have right of way to make a U-turn across the intersection

What does a steady GREEN traffic light signal mean for approaching drivers?

• AYou may proceed straight or turn, provided the intersection is clear and it is safe to do…
• BYou have absolute right of way and do not need to look for pedestrians or turning vehicles
• CYou must accelerate to the maximum legal speed limit immediately
• DYou must come to a brief stop to check for cross traffic before proceeding

What does an illuminated GREEN ARROW traffic light signal (filter arrow) indicate?

• AYou have protected right of way to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow
• BYou must yield to oncoming traffic before turning in the direction of the arrow
• CYou may proceed only if you are driving a public service omnibus
• DThe road in that direction has an automatic speed limit of 100 km/h

What does a FLASHING AMBER traffic light signal signify at an intersection?

• AProceed with extreme caution, yielding right of way to pedestrians and cross traffic
• BThe road is closed to all motor vehicle traffic
• CStop and remain stopped until a green light appears
• DThe speed limit is automatically doubled through the intersection

What is the legal restriction imposed by a single continuous solid white centre line on a roadway?

• AYou must not cross or straddle the line to overtake or change lanes
• BYou may cross the line to overtake whenever no police officers are visible
• CIt indicates that parking on the road verge is permitted
• DIt marks a lane reserved exclusively for heavy transport vehicles

What is the meaning of DOUBLE solid continuous white lines running along the centre of a road?

• ATraffic traveling in both directions is strictly prohibited from crossing or straddling t…
• BOvertaking is permitted if your vehicle travels at more than 100 km/h
• CThe left lane is reserved for breakdown vehicles
• DVehicles traveling uphill may cross, but downhill vehicles cannot