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DRTS Light-Vehicle Theory Practice Questions - Botswana DRTS Light-Vehicle Driving Theory Test (Classes A, B, F, H) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Unless a one-way street or other special rule applies, on which side of the road must you normally drive in Botswana?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left-hand side
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B
The right-hand side
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C
The centre of the road
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D
Either side, depending on traffic flow
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QUESTION 2 / 25
As you approach a roundabout in Botswana, to whom must you give way?
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic approaching from your left
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B
Traffic already on the roundabout approaching from your right
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C
Traffic behind you that is signalling
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D
No one; the first vehicle to arrive has priority
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QUESTION 3 / 25
On a two-way road in Botswana, on which side should you normally overtake another vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left
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B
On either side, whichever is more convenient
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C
On the right
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D
On the gravel shoulder
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Two vehicles arrive at the same time at an uncontrolled intersection from crossing roads. What is the correct rule?
Choose one answer below.
A
The faster vehicle has priority
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B
The larger vehicle has priority
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C
A vehicle going straight has automatic priority over every turning vehicle
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D
Each driver must give way to any vehicle approaching from the right
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QUESTION 5 / 25
At a traffic light, the red and amber lights are showing together. What does this mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop; the lights are about to turn red
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B
Proceed immediately through the junction
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C
Stop and wait; the lights are about to turn green
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D
Treat the junction as uncontrolled
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A steady amber traffic light is showing as you approach a junction. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop at the line, unless you are so close that stopping safely is not possible
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B
Accelerate to clear the junction before the red light
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C
Stop immediately regardless of your position
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D
Ignore it if no other traffic is visible
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A green traffic light means:
Choose one answer below.
A
You have absolute priority over all other road users
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B
You should accelerate quickly to clear the junction
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C
You must stop unless you are turning
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D
You may proceed if the way ahead is clear and safe
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QUESTION 8 / 25
You approach a pedestrian crossing where an amber light is flashing. What must you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and remain stopped until the light changes
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B
Give way to any pedestrians on the crossing and proceed only when it is clear
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C
Sound your horn and continue at the same speed
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D
Expect pedestrians to wait until you have passed
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QUESTION 9 / 25
An emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren is approaching from behind you. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain your speed and lane so it can plan around you
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B
Brake sharply in your lane immediately
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C
Move to the right-hand side of the road
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D
Move to the left and stop if necessary to let it pass
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When turning right at an intersection across the path of oncoming traffic, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed because oncoming traffic must stop for turning vehicles
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B
Turn quickly before the oncoming vehicles arrive, whatever the gap
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C
Give way to oncoming traffic that is going straight ahead or turning left
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D
Turn only if an oncoming driver flashes their headlights at you
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A pedestrian is waiting at, or stepping onto, a zebra crossing ahead of you. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your horn so the pedestrian waits
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B
Slow down and give way, stopping if necessary to let the pedestrian cross
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C
Proceed if the pedestrian is still on the far half of the crossing
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D
Flash your headlights and continue
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When turning left at an intersection you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal in good time and keep well to the left as you turn
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B
Swing out to the right first to make the turn easier
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C
Cut the corner to complete the turn quickly
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D
Signal only if pedestrians are present
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QUESTION 13 / 25
In which situation may you lawfully pass another vehicle on its left-hand side?
Choose one answer below.
A
Whenever the left lane happens to be clear
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B
When the vehicle ahead is signalling to turn right, or in slow-moving queues of traffic in separate lanes
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C
Whenever the gravel shoulder is wide enough
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D
Never, under any circumstances
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A continuous solid white line is painted along the centre of the road on your side. What does it mean for you?
Choose one answer below.
A
You may overtake only motorcycles
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B
You may cross it only at night
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C
You may park on it outside towns
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D
You must not cross or straddle it to overtake
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A broken white line along the centre of the road means:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may cross it to overtake when the road ahead is clear and safe
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B
Overtaking is prohibited
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C
The lane is reserved for buses
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D
It marks the edge of the roadway
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When you reach a STOP sign you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and proceed if nothing is coming
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B
Stop only if there is other traffic in sight
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C
Stop completely behind the stop line and give way to traffic on the other road
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D
Hoot and proceed with caution
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Before making a U-turn you must be satisfied that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The road is clear, the turn is not prohibited at that place, and you can give way to all other traffic
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B
You can complete it quickly, which makes any location acceptable
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C
Your mirror shows no vehicle directly behind you, which is sufficient
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D
Your horn has been sounded to warn others
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Before reversing your vehicle you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely entirely on your mirrors
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B
Reverse quickly so you spend less time in the manoeuvre
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C
Check all around the vehicle, including blind spots, and reverse only if the way is clear
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D
Sound the horn and reverse without looking around
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When joining a highway or main road from a slip road or side road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Expect traffic on the main road to give way to you
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B
Stop at the end of the slip road even when the road is clear
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C
Accelerate hard and force your way into a small gap
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D
Adjust your speed to merge smoothly, giving way to traffic already on the main road
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QUESTION 20 / 25
You approach a narrow bridge with a sign showing that oncoming vehicles have priority. What must you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed first because you reached the bridge first
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B
Give way and wait until the oncoming traffic has cleared the bridge
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C
Flash your headlights and proceed slowly
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D
Drive through quickly before the other vehicle enters
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You are emerging from a minor road or T-junction onto a major road. Who must give way?
Choose one answer below.
A
You must give way to traffic on the major road
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B
Traffic on the major road must give way to you
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C
Whichever vehicle arrived first may proceed
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D
You only need to give way to heavy vehicles
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move over gradually without signalling
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B
Check the mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot before moving
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C
Signal only after you have started to move
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D
Accelerate and move across without signalling
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If your indicators are not working, what is the correct hand signal for turning right?
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm extended out of the window with the palm facing forward
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B
Right arm out of the window, moving it up and down
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C
Right arm extended straight out of the window with the palm facing forward
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D
Left arm bent upward at the elbow
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which hand signal tells following traffic that you intend to slow down or stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Right arm extended horizontally out of the window
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B
Left arm pointing downwards
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C
A raised clenched fist
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D
Right arm extended and moved slowly up and down with the palm facing down
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QUESTION 25 / 25
On a multi-lane road with two lanes in your direction, you should normally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep to the left lane and use the right lane mainly for overtaking
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B
Drive in the right lane because it moves faster
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C
Straddle both lanes to discourage overtaking
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D
Pick any lane and stay in it permanently
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