Rules of the Road
May you overtake a vehicle on the left in South Africa?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: medium.
Answer: Overtaking on the left is only permitted when the vehicle ahead has signalled and is turning right, or when in queuing traffic.
- A. Yes, always
- B. Yes, only when the vehicle ahead is turning right - correct
- C. No, never
- D. Yes, on freeways only
Explanation
Overtaking on the left is only permitted when the vehicle ahead has signalled and is turning right, or when in queuing traffic.
More Rules of the Road questions
- What is the general speed limit in an urban area in South Africa?
- What is the general speed limit on a rural public road outside an urban area?
- What is the maximum speed limit on a South African freeway, unless otherwise indicated?
- What must you do when approaching a stop sign?
- What does a Yield (Give Way) sign require?
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