Rules of the Road
What is the maximum speed when towing a trailer or caravan in South Africa?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: hard.
Answer: When towing any trailer or caravan, the speed limit is 80 km/h on all roads, regardless of the posted speed limit.
- A. 100 km/h on all roads
- B. 80 km/h on all roads - correct
- C. 120 km/h on freeways, 100 km/h elsewhere
- D. The same as a car - 120 km/h on freeways
Explanation
When towing any trailer or caravan, the speed limit is 80 km/h on all roads, regardless of the posted speed limit.
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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