Rules of the Road

May you overtake on a blind rise or a sharp curve?

South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: easy.

Answer: Never overtake where your view of oncoming traffic is obstructed. Barrier lines are usually painted at these points for exactly this reason.

  1. A. Yes, if you accelerate hard
  2. B. No, you may not overtake where you cannot see far enough ahead to do so safely - correct
  3. C. Yes, if you hoot first
  4. D. Yes, during daylight hours

Explanation

Never overtake where your view of oncoming traffic is obstructed. Barrier lines are usually painted at these points for exactly this reason.

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