1.

This type of tyre may not be used under any circumstance on a vehicle in a road

2. Damaged bodywork is not a main vehicle defect

3. A fault in the steering wheel, the steering wheel does not return to the central position by
itself
4. A fault in the braking system, the brake pedal almost goes to the floorboard.
5. Tyre (A) indicates the correct tyre pressure

6. Tunnel Vission

7. Five rules of Observation

a. Look far ahead
b. Keep your eyes moving
c. Make sure others can see you
d. Leave yourself margin for safe escape
e. Gate an overall picture
8. Fix your gaze is not one of the five rules of observation.
9. According to the Malawi Road Traffic Act of 1997, the legal blood-alcohol limit is
0.08g/100ml.
10. Centrifugal force

11. RESPONSE DISTANCE is the distance travelled during reaction time.

12. BRAKING DISTANCE is the distance travelled from the moment the driver applies the brakes
until the vehicle has come to a full stop.
13. STOPPING DISTANCE is the total distance needed to stop a vehicle including the distance to
react and the distance to brake.

14. OBSERVATION DISTANCE does not contribute to stopping distance

15. Drug/Alcohol influence response distance
16. Speed influence braking distance
17. Motor vehicles are allowed to use the expressways
18. “A Class” roads are roads the connects one district centre to another.
19. At an accident, the driver shall immediately stop the vehicle and provide assistance.
20. Driving Erratically is not a characteristics of a defensive driver.
21. The safe following distance is 2 seconds
22. Driving with a disregard for the life and the property of others in not a good driving attitude.
23. When skidding, one should remove the foot from the accelerator, depress the clutch and not
the brake.
24. Aquaplaning is the forming of a film of water between the tires and road so that there is no
more contact with the road

25. When driving in a dual carriageway or multiple lanes, one should not shift lanes erratically
and without notice.
26. Keeping as near to the right as practicable is not considered as a proper positioning when
driving.
27. When driving behind other vehicles at night, one should shift to low beam of approximately
100-200m behind the vehicle ahead.
28. From the pictures below:

When Driving straight When Turning right, Turning left

ahead, signal the signal the intention to
intention at point “A” to turn left before leaving
turn left before leaving the roundabout
the roundabout
29. The signal from a traffic officer always take precedence over traffic lights, signs and road
markings.
30. When driving around a bend one should: drive at a reduced speed with braking.
31. When driving downhill, apply continuous braking to slow down the vehicle.
32. In the Image below:

A = Observe, B = Decide, C = Act

33. No vehicle may cross the centre of the road from the lane with a continuous centre line on
its immediate right

34. From the signs below:

Stop You may proceed in Slow down and stop Junction

all directions if it is temporarily
safe to do so not controlled
by traffic lights
35. Factors that have bad influence on your driving skills
a. Fatigue
b. Drugs/alcohol
c. Strong emotions
36. Not keeping sufficient safety margins can cause fatal accidents.
37. Not keeping a safe distance can cause insufficient reaction time for other drivers.
38. Failing to observe and perceive is a common mistake that can cause an accident
39. A driver’s reaction time may take longer if he is inattentive
40. To be prepared for any dangerous situations one must take all hazards of driving into
consideration
41. At a breakdown one should decelerate.

42. Never use the road shoulder to overtake.

43. Never overtake another vehicle when driving on a bend
44. When entering a junction, assess the behaviour of the driver to the left and right
45. When entering a junction, observe drivers coming from all approaches
46. Blind spots are areas outside the vision of the mirrors from both sides and behind you.

47. You must check blind spots regularly

48. Sudden and violent braking can cause skidding
49. Three point turn
50. Hand signals

Turning Left Turning Right Slowing Down

51. From the controls labelled:

a. Number (9) is the brake pedal

b. Number (10) is the accelerator
c. Number (5) is the indicator switch
d. Number (8) is the clutch pedal
e. Number (7) prevents a parked vehicle from moving
f. When giving warning to others, use (11)
g. To select a gear, use (6) and (8)
h. To make a sharp turn, use 1,3,4,5,6,8,9 & 10

52. Types of Parking:

Perpendicular Reverse Parallel

ROAD SIGNS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND MARKING

1. A steady green man light signal means: Pedestrians may cross the road

2. A steady red cross shows the driver to: Not to drive the vehicle in the lane over which the
cross is displayed

3. How should you react to the following road marking: Stop in the zigzag zone

4. How should you react to this road marking?Do not stop next to the line

5. If this amber light is flashing, you should: Slow down, then proceed with caution

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6. If this red light is flashing, you should: Stop and proceed if it is safe to do so
7. If you approach a steady amber arrow light signal, you should: Stop until the light turns green

8. This light means you: Proceed

9. The sign indicates one of the following: Bus stop ahead

10. This sign displays: Multi-phase traffic signals

11. This sign indicates that there is a Cul-de-sac ahead.

12. This sign shows: A museum

13. This sign means, that: Trucks should engage low gear

14. What should you do if you see this sign? Be aware of slow trucks ahead

15. Steep Descent

16. sign indicates a steep ascent ahead

17. sign indicates that there is a speed hump ahead

18. sign indicates the beginning of a dual roadway

19. sign indicates the end of a dual roadway

20. railway crossing

21. sign indicates there is a railway crossing ahead

22. Railway Crossing

23. sign indicates there is a side road junction ahead

24. Y-Junction

25. This sign warns that There is a jetty or river bank ahead

26. This is a warning sign that indicates that: There is a winding road ahead
27. This warning sign means that: Sand in the roadway

28. sign indicates a sharp curve

29. sign indicates that the road narrows from both sides

30. sign indicates that the road narrows from one side

31. You would most likely to see this sign: Where there is a possibility of falling rocks

32. sign indicates that excessive noise is not allowed

33. Motor gate (in the Middle)

34. sign shows the length limit for the vehicle allowed to drive on the road
35. Crossroad

36. Two-way traffic crossroad

37. farm animals

38. Hairpin bend to the left

39. left lane ends

40. Right lane ends

41. Skey T-junction

42. Staggered junction

43. Stopping Prohibited

44. U-turn prohibited

45. Tunnel

46. Heavy vehicles or construction vehicles crossing

47. slippery road

48. What do these lines indicate? Separate traffic lanes

49. What does this sign suggest? One lane has an added restriction
50. Restriction or Prohibition Right Lane

51. This sign means that you should: Drive at least 50km/hour or faster

52. What is shown with this sign? Parking reservation

53. Temporary Parking

54. What is the function of these guide lines? To give additional guidance when turning at a
junction

55. What should you do if you see this indication? Proceed left only
56. What should you do if you see this indication? Proceed right only

57. What should you do when you approach this marking? Reduce your speed

58. What should you do when you see this sign? Yield to pedestrians

59. sign means that you should yield to other vehicles

60. This sign means you should Completely Stop

61. When you see this sign you should: Stop until all the other vehicles that were stopped before
you have cleared the intersection

62. When you see this sign below a regulatory sign, the driver Should continue to comply with
the regulatory sign in the direction of the arrow
63. When you see this sign below a regulatory sign, the sign applies: Only during two time
periods

64. One period time limit

65. Two period time limit

66. Two periods or day time limit

67. Day condition

68. When you see this sign, you should Stop in 150m

69. flag signal means that you should proceed slowly

70. flag signal means that you should stop

71. Toll route

72. road marking indicates a yield sign ahead

73. road marking indicates that you may overtake the vehicle in front of you

74. road marking indicates that you must not enter the area unless your exit is clear
75. road marking indicates there is an arrestor bed ahead

76. sign does not indicate that lanes converge

77. sign indicates an advanced route marker

78. You would be most likely to find this sign: On a dual carriageway

79. sign indicates that there is a dual freeway ahead

80. sign indicates that there is a single freeway ahead

81. indicates the end of Dual freeway

82. sign shows that this portion of the road is reserved for emergency service vehicles

83. You are most likely to find this sign: When parking is not allowed

84. Dead end or road closed chevron

85. Diversion of Traffic lanes (to right)

86. Mine
87. National Speed Limits Apply

88. Park and Ride

89. Accommodation Facility

90. Picnic area

91. This indicates: A rest area

92. Restaurant

93. service area

94. Shower

95. Toilets

96. working shop tow in service

97. Inland water resort or watersports

98. Right of way

99. Switch Head lamps on

100. Tow way zone

101. Unauthorized Vehicles Prohibited

102. No Entry
103. Traffic approaching from behind - STOP

104. Beckoning on Traffic from the side - GO

105. Traffic approaching from front - STOP

106. Traffic approaching from front and behind - STOP

107. warning signal closing the traffic

108. Overtaking prohibited

109. Painted Islands

110. Residential Area

111. Priority of oncoming Traffic

112. Distance countdown

113. Pedal cycles and pedestrians only