Rules of the Road
Is private motor vehicle insurance compulsory in South Africa?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: hard.
Answer: Private insurance is not legally required. A levy on every litre of fuel funds the Road Accident Fund, which compensates certain injury claims.
- A. Yes, comprehensive cover is compulsory
- B. No, but the Road Accident Fund levy on fuel covers certain third-party injury claims - correct
- C. Yes, but only for new vehicles
- D. Only for vehicles used commercially
Explanation
Private insurance is not legally required. A levy on every litre of fuel funds the Road Accident Fund, which compensates certain injury claims.
More Rules of the Road questions
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- 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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