Take Eswatini Road Sign Test Practice Questions - Eswatini Learner's Licence Road Sign Test (Police Road Transportation Department) Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

What does a red octagonal road sign mean at a junction in Eswatini?

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ASlow down and proceed if the road looks clear✓BStop completely, then proceed only when it is safe✓CGive way only to traffic from the right✓DNo entry for goods vehicles only✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

An inverted (downward-pointing) triangle with a red border and white centre means you must:

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AStop completely every time, regardless of traffic✓BGive way to traffic on the road you are joining or crossing✓CTurn around because the road is closed✓DIncrease speed to clear the junction quickly✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

A circular sign with a red border and a white horizontal bar across the centre means:

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ANo parking on this side of the road✓BNo entry for vehicles from this direction✓CEnd of all previous restrictions✓DOne-way traffic ahead only✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

A circular white sign with a red border showing a black number (for example 60) indicates:

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AThe recommended minimum speed in kilometres per hour✓BThe maximum speed limit in kilometres per hour✓CThe distance in kilometres to the next town✓DThe route number of the road✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Which shape and colour pattern is standard for prohibitory regulatory signs in the SADC system used in Eswatini?

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AUpright triangle with red border✓BCircle with red border on a white background✓CBlue rectangle with white symbol✓DYellow diamond with black symbol✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A circular red-bordered sign showing two cars side by side with a red diagonal slash typically means:

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ADual carriageway begins✓BNo overtaking✓CTwo lanes must be used at all times✓DOvertaking is compulsory✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A circular red-bordered sign with a red diagonal slash over a U-turn arrow means:

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AU-turns are compulsory at the next junction✓BU-turns are prohibited✓CThe road ahead is one-way only✓DYou must reverse out of the road✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

What does a circular red-bordered sign with a red slash over a left-turn arrow mean?

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ALeft turns are compulsory✓BLeft turns are prohibited✓CKeep left of the traffic island✓DLane ends; merge left✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

In the SADC sign system used in Eswatini, a blue rectangular sign showing a white letter 'P' indicates:

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AA police checkpoint ahead✓BParking is permitted there, subject to any additional plates✓CA pedestrian-only zone✓DParking is prohibited at all times✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A round restriction sign showing a red border and a single red diagonal bar over a blue field means:

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AParking is prohibited on the length of road the sign controls✓BEnd of dual carriageway✓CHospital nearby✓DMinimum speed applies✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

If a speed-limit disc shows 80 and you later pass a circular white sign with a black diagonal band, what does that usually mean?

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AThe 80 km/h limit is doubled✓BThe previous speed limit restriction ends (return to the general/default limit that applies)✓CYou must stop immediately✓DOnly heavy vehicles may continue✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A red-bordered circular sign showing a motorcycle symbol with a red slash means:

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AMotorcycles must use this lane✓BMotorcycles are prohibited✓CMotorcycles have priority✓DMotorcycle parking only✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A red-bordered circular sign with a lorry/truck symbol and red slash means:

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ATrucks must stop for weighing✓BGoods vehicles of the indicated class are prohibited✓CTrucks have a lower speed limit only✓DLoading bay begins✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When two regulatory signs appear on the same post, which principle should you apply?

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AIgnore the lower sign✓BObey all applicable regulatory signs; supplementary plates modify the sign above them✓COnly the largest sign applies✓DChoose whichever is more convenient✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A circular red-bordered sign with a horn symbol with a red slash means:

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AUse the horn continuously✓BSounding the horn is prohibited in that area✓CEmergency vehicles only may proceed✓DRailway crossing ahead✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What is the correct action at a Stop sign when no other vehicle is visible?

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ARoll through carefully at walking pace✓BCome to a complete stop, look both ways and for pedestrians, then proceed if safe✓CSound the horn and continue✓DStop only if a police officer is present✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A red-bordered circular sign with a pedestrian symbol and red slash generally means:

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APedestrians have absolute priority✓BPedestrians are prohibited (for example on a motorway or restricted road)✓CSchool zone begins✓DFootpath ends; walk in the roadway✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If a speed-limit sign and a wet-road supplementary plate appear together, you should:

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AIgnore the plate in dry weather only if traffic is light✓BTreat the plate as part of the restriction — the limit or advice applies under the stated condition✓CAlways drive 20 km/h below the disc number✓DAssume the limit is cancelled✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Approaching a bend you meet two signs on the same stretch: an upright red-bordered triangle showing a curve, and a red-bordered circle with a red slash over an overtaking symbol. What do they require of you?

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ABoth are advisory suggestions that carry no legal force✓BThe triangle warns you of the bend ahead; the circle legally prohibits overtaking on that stretch✓CThe triangle prohibits taking the bend; the circle warns that others may overtake you✓DBoth signs prohibit you from entering the road✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Why must drivers in Eswatini treat regulatory road signs as legally binding instructions?

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AThey are only advisory tourist information✓BThey are legal traffic controls under Eswatini's road traffic law, which the Road Transportation Department inspectorate and the police enforce✓COnly foreign drivers must obey them✓DThey apply only inside Mbabane✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

A red-bordered circular sign showing a bicycle with a red slash means:

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ACycle lane begins✓BPedal cycles are prohibited on that road or section✓CCyclists have priority over cars✓DBicycles must be carried on a rack✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If you approach a Give Way sign and a vehicle is already in the major road, you should:

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AAccelerate to enter first✓BSlow or stop as needed and let the major-road traffic clear before joining✓CFlash headlights to claim priority✓DEnter alongside the other vehicle sharing the lane✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A mass-limit regulatory sign (for example showing a truck and a tonnage figure) is intended to:

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AAdvertise the weight of local agricultural produce✓BProhibit or restrict vehicles exceeding the indicated mass from using that road or bridge✓CShow the toll fee in Emalangeni✓DIndicate the recommended tyre pressure✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

At a junction controlled only by a Give Way line and inverted triangle marking, who should proceed first when another vehicle is on the main road?

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AThe vehicle on the minor road because it arrived first✓BThe traffic already on the major road✓CWhoever sounds the horn first✓DThe larger vehicle✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

A height-limit sign (for example a red-bordered disc or plate with a height in metres) means:

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AThe recommended height of your radio antenna✓BVehicles taller than the indicated height must not pass (bridge or tunnel clearance)✓CThe maximum load height only for open trucks on flat roads✓DThe distance to the next town in hundreds of metres✓