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Key Facts: Zambia RTSA Theory Test Exam

4 topics

Statutory theory-test scope (SI 50 of 2020, reg. 5)

Road Traffic (Driving Licence) Regulations, 2020

3 months

Provisional licence validity from date of issue

SI 50 of 2020, reg. 5(6)

K117

Provisional licence fee after theory (current RTSA page)

https://www.rtsa.org.zm/transport/driver-licencing

80 mg/100 ml

Maximum blood-alcohol level (Highway Code Rule 111)

Zambian Highway Code, Sixth Edition

18 years

Minimum age for a Class B motor-vehicle provisional

RTSA Driver Licencing page; SI 50 of 2020 First Schedule

Zambia's RTSA provisional theory test covers four statutory topics: rules of the road, road traffic signs, basic first aid, and vehicle controls (SI 50 of 2020, reg. 5). The official item count, time limit, numerical pass mark and topic weightings are all unpublished; delivery may be written, oral or electronic. Current published fees are K117 for the provisional licence after a pass, K87 for the practical test seven days later, and K144 to print the full licence. Provisionals last three months. This page is a free English MCQ study adaptation of the Highway Code and regulations, not the official sitting.

Sample Zambia RTSA Theory Test Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your Zambia RTSA Theory Test exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Unless signs or an authorised officer direct otherwise, on which side of the road must you drive in Zambia?
A.The left-hand side
B.The right-hand side
C.The centre of the carriageway
D.Either side, depending on which is quieter
Explanation: Zambian Highway Code Rule 174: keep to the left, except when you intend to overtake, turn right, or have to pass stationary vehicles or pedestrians on the road. Zambia is a left-hand traffic country.
2What is the first of the Highway Code's ten basic rules of driving?
A.Know the Highway Code very well and put it into practice
B.Drive as fast as the posted limit allows at all times
C.Use the horn whenever you approach a junction
D.Overtake on the left to keep traffic moving
Explanation: Highway Code Rule 110 lists ten basic rules. The first is: know the Highway Code very well and put it into practice. The Code is the road user's guide; keeping to its rules makes the roads safer for everyone.
3According to the second basic rule of driving, what should you do to avoid crashes?
A.Concentrate all the time on your driving
B.Keep one eye on your phone for navigation
C.Follow the vehicle ahead as closely as possible
D.Rely on other drivers to watch for you
Explanation: Rule 110(ii) states: concentrate all the time on your driving to avoid crashes. The Code notes that it is often the smallest detail that gives the clue to what will happen next.
4What does basic rule (vi) require you to do with speed?
A.Adapt your speed to road and traffic conditions and never exceed speed limits
B.Always travel at the posted maximum so you do not impede others
C.Ignore posted limits if the road looks empty
D.Match the speed of the fastest vehicle in your lane
Explanation: Rule 110(vi) says: adapt your speed according to road and traffic conditions and never exceed speed limits. Rule 140 adds that the speed limit is the absolute maximum and does not mean it is safe to drive at that speed regardless of conditions.
5When may you use the horn?
A.Only to give warning of your presence, while the vehicle is moving
B.To greet friends at the roadside
C.To hurry a driver who is slow to move at a green light
D.Whenever you are parked and about to open a door
Explanation: Rule 110(viii) says use the horn considerately and give proper signals. Rule 285 adds: use the horn only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence. Never sound it aggressively.
6What must you obtain before getting a provisional driving licence?
A.A medical report signed by a registered medical practitioner
B.A full driving licence from another SADC country
C.Proof that you already own a motor vehicle
D.A police clearance certificate for traffic offences
Explanation: Highway Code Rule 95 and SI 50 of 2020, regulation 4 require a duly completed medical certificate (Form DL 2) with a first-time driving-licence application. The current RTSA Driver Licencing page also lists a medical certificate among provisional-licence requirements.
7What must be displayed on a vehicle driven by a learner holder of a provisional licence?
A.L plates at all times
B.A red flag on the roof
C.A PSV endorsement sticker
D.Hazard lights continuously
Explanation: Rule 97: the vehicle driven by a learner MUST display L plates at all times. The plates must be removed or covered when an experienced driver is driving the same vehicle.
8When may you leave the left-hand lane on a two-way road?
A.To overtake, turn right, or pass stationary vehicles or pedestrians on the road
B.Whenever you prefer a smoother surface on the right
C.To let a following vehicle use your left side as an overtaking lane
D.Only when a police officer is watching
Explanation: Rule 174: keep to the left, except when you intend to overtake, turn right, or have to pass stationary vehicles or pedestrians on the road. Allow others to overtake you if they want to.
9Who MUST wear a seat belt when a motor vehicle is being driven?
A.The driver, at all times
B.Only front-seat passengers on highways
C.Only children, never the driver
D.Nobody, if the trip is shorter than 2 km
Explanation: Highway Code Rule 126(a): a driver MUST wear a seat belt always when driving a motor vehicle. Rule 125 adds that belts must be fitted and always used, even on short trips. A front-seat passenger above the age of 10 also MUST wear a belt (Rule 126(c)).
10What does a red traffic light mean?
A.Stop and wait behind the stop line on the carriageway
B.Slow down and proceed if the junction looks empty
C.Stop only if another vehicle is already in the junction
D.You may turn left after giving way
Explanation: The Highway Code automated-signals plate: RED means STOP. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway. Rule 282: you MUST obey all traffic-light signals.

About the Zambia RTSA Theory Test Exam

The Zambia provisional driving-licence theory test is the mandatory knowledge assessment administered by the Road Transport and Safety Agency before a provisional (learner's) licence can be issued. Under the Road Traffic (Driving Licence) Regulations, 2020 (SI 50 of 2020), a driving examiner must confirm that the applicant understands the rules of the road, road traffic signs, basic first aid, and the controls of a motor vehicle of the class applied for. The test may be written, oral or electronic. The official study document is the Sixth Edition of the Zambian Highway Code, issued under section 231 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, together with the SADC road-sign system used in Zambia. Bookings for the theory test are made online on Zamportal. A provisional licence is valid for three months; L-plates and a supervising driver (at least 21, with three years' experience in that category) are required. This free English-language four-option MCQ bank is a study adaptation of that official scope — it is not an official RTSA paper, not an oral-test simulation, and not a substitute for the later practical driving test.

Assessment

A driving examiner must confirm that the applicant understands (a) rules of the road, (b) road traffic signs, (c) basic first aid, and (d) controls of a motor vehicle of the class applied for. Delivery may be written, oral or electronic. Passing leads to a provisional driving licence (Form DL 3) valid for three months; the practical driving test follows after seven days unless the Director permits an earlier sitting.

Time Limit

Not officially published

Passing Score

Set by the RTSA Director for the class or endorsement; numerical cutoff not published

Exam Fee

K117.00 provisional licence after passing theory (RTSA Driver Licencing page); practical test K87.00; full-licence print K144.00 (Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA))

Zambia RTSA Theory Test Exam Content Outline

~44%

Rules of the Road

RTSA publishes no domain weightings for the theory test, so these percentages describe how this study bank covers the four regulation 5 elements. Drive on the left; ten basic rules; overtaking only on the right except when the vehicle ahead is turning right; no overtaking at crossings, junctions, bends, brows, bridges or level crossings; roundabouts give way to traffic on your right; 2-second gap (doubled when wet); Highway Code stopping-distance table; SI 90 of 2016 speed-limit schedule; 80 mg/100 ml blood-alcohol limit; hand-held phone ban except 991/999 when it is unsafe to stop.

~25%

Road Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings

SADC-system regulatory groups (control R1–R6, command R103–R137, prohibition R201–R245, reservation R301–R360), warning and information signs, red/amber/green/green-arrow traffic lights, stop and give-way lines, unbroken versus broken centre lines, and signals by traffic personnel.

~20%

Vehicle Controls, Safety Equipment and Licensing

Pre-drive checks, seat belts (driver always; child under 10 years and under 1.5 m), lights and tyres, 20-metre number-plate vision test, Class A1/A/B1 from 16 and Class B from 18, TTTFP class meanings, medical certificate, L-plates, and the three-month provisional / five-year full licence.

~11%

Basic First Aid

Stop and assist; Highway Code ABC rule of life (Communication, Airway, Breathing, Circulation); 30 compressions and 2 breaths; do not move a casualty unless there is fire or unavertable traffic danger; do not remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless essential; do not give food or drink.

How to Pass the Zambia RTSA Theory Test Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Set by the RTSA Director for the class or endorsement; numerical cutoff not published
  • Assessment: A driving examiner must confirm that the applicant understands (a) rules of the road, (b) road traffic signs, (c) basic first aid, and (d) controls of a motor vehicle of the class applied for. Delivery may be written, oral or electronic. Passing leads to a provisional driving licence (Form DL 3) valid for three months; the practical driving test follows after seven days unless the Director permits an earlier sitting.
  • Time limit: Not officially published
  • Exam fee: K117.00 provisional licence after passing theory (RTSA Driver Licencing page); practical test K87.00; full-licence print K144.00

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Zambia RTSA Theory Test Study Tips from Top Performers

1Revise the four regulation 5 topics as a checklist: rules of the road, road traffic signs, basic first aid, and vehicle controls for your class.
2Memorise the ten basic rules of driving in Highway Code Rule 110 — they are a frequent theory-test theme in Zambian driving schools.
3Learn SADC sign families by function (control, command, prohibition, reservation, warning, information) before memorising individual pictures.
4Drill the Highway Code stopping-distance table (Rule 141) and the 2-second / doubled-when-wet following rule — those figures are published and examinable.
5Book only through Zamportal. Bring a medical certificate and NRC or passport. After you pass, display L-plates and drive only with a supervisor who is at least 21 and has three years' experience in that category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Zambia RTSA provisional theory test cover?

Regulation 5 of the Road Traffic (Driving Licence) Regulations, 2020 requires the examiner to confirm that you understand the rules of the road, road traffic signs, basic first aid, and the controls of a motor vehicle of the class you are applying for.

Is the official test multiple-choice, and is this bank the real paper?

No. Official delivery may be written, oral or electronic. This page is a free English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation of the Highway Code and the regulations. It is not an official RTSA paper, not a translation of live items, and not a simulation of an oral sitting.

How long is a Zambian provisional driving licence valid?

Three months from the date of issue (SI 50 of 2020, reg. 5(6)). You may not be issued more than three provisionals for the same vehicle category in any consecutive 12-month period.

What are the current RTSA fees on the Driver Licencing page?

The current RTSA Driver Licencing page lists K117.00 for the provisional licence after the theory test, K87.00 for the practical driving test (normally seven days later), and K144.00 to print the full licence after you pass the practical. Confirm the figure shown on Zamportal when you book.

Which side of the road does Zambia drive on, and what is the alcohol limit?

Zambia drives on the left. Highway Code Rule 111 states you MUST NOT drive with a blood-alcohol level of more than 80 mg/100 ml. Public-service-vehicle drivers must not take any intoxicating liquor when driving.