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Car, Trailer & Motorbike Theory Test Questions and Answers

Car, Trailer and Motorcycle test questions and answers you may be asked on the day of your test.

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Driving Test Questions and Answers.

On the day of your test, the inspector will ask you a series of questions to test your knowledge. On this page, you will find some sample Car, Trailer and Motorbike theory test questions and answers that you might be asked. More in-depth answers to these questions can be found in the official Rules Of The Road manual, which can be downloaded for free on the RSA website here:

Driving Test Questions and Answers

Sample Car, Trailer and Motorbike Theory Test Questions and Answers.

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These questions are relevant for all driving test categories.
  • When the vehicle in front has signalled that they intend to turn right.
  • When the traffic in the right lane is moving slower than traffic in the left lane.
  • You must not cross unless for access or in an emergency if safe to do so.

  • Do not park across from a solid white line.

  • Do not do a U-Turn .

  • The road has a hard shoulder which may be used briefly to allow faster traffic to overtake if safe to do so.

  • You are approaching continuous white lines. Do not cross unless safe to do so.

  • Coasting is when the vehicle is not being driven by the engine, this occurs when the clutch pedal is pressed or the gear lever is in neutral.

  • Give priority to traffic on the junction and traffic approaching from your right.

  • No parking at certain time, normally no parking at business hours.

  • Proceed if the crossing is clear but pedestrians have priority.

  • Do not stop in the yellow box unless you are turning right.

  • You must give right of way to traffic on the roundabout.

  • When meeting other traffic.

  • When following another vehicle.

  • When driving in a lit up area.

  • Do not use the horn in a built-up area between 11:30pm and 7:00am unless in the event of a traffic emergency.

  • A lifesaver is a glance over your shoulder in the direction you are going and is the last thing you do before moving off or changing direction.

Motorbike theory test questions and answers. These questions are relevant for all motorcycle test categories.

  • A lifesaver is a glance over your shoulder in the direction you are going and is the last thing you do before moving off, changing direction.. Turning left or right or changing lane.

  • Apply front brake before rear
  • Approaching a bend
  • Approaching a hillcrest
  • Where there is a junction ahead
  • Oncoming traffic
  • A powder check is a pre- ride inspection of your vehicle
    P – Petrol
    O – Oil
    W – Water
    D – Damage
    E – Electrics
    R – Rubber
  • Check sprocket for any signs of wear
  • Check chain for lubrication and correct tension
    (For majority of motorcycles chain tension will be between 20 – 40 mm)
  • there may be a leak in the system
  • your brake pads may need to be replaced 
  • Thread deptth abouve 1mm
  • check pressurer weekly
  • check overall condition.
  • your brake pads may need to be replaced 
  • Rotate the handlebars from lock to lock for smooth opperation 

These questions are relevant for BE Category Jeep and Trailer test categories.

  • During the day loads must be marked with a red flag …..at night loads must be marked with a red light and red reflector. /li>
  • load should be evenly distributed across the trailer and properly secured.
  • In the event of an emergency if the trailer gets detached from the towing vehicle it will apply the trailer brakes.
  • Place a heavy object on the brake pedal to turn on the lights.
  • Reverse to within a meter of the trailer,
  • Check alignment of ball and hitch,
  • Reverse till ball is under hitch,
  • Attach brake away cable,
  • Lower hitch onto ball and lock the hitch,
  • Raise jockey wheel,
  • Connect light socket,
  • Release parking brake.
  • Apply parking Brake,
  • Disconnect light socket,
  • Lower jockey wheel,
  • Unlock hitch and raise trailer from ball,
  • Disconnect brake away cable.