Take Lesotho Theory Test Practice Questions - Lesotho Driving Licence Theory Test (Department of Traffic and Transport) Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

On which side of the road must vehicles drive in Lesotho?

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AOn the left-hand side✓BOn the right-hand side✓CIn the centre lane at all times✓DOn either side outside towns✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When overtaking another vehicle on a two-way road in Lesotho, on which side should you normally pass?

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AOn the right-hand side of the vehicle being overtaken✓BOn the left-hand side of the vehicle being overtaken✓COn the hard shoulder✓DEither side if you sound the horn✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What is the maximum speed a holder of a Lesotho learner's licence may drive?

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A50 kilometres per hour✓B60 kilometres per hour✓C80 kilometres per hour✓D100 kilometres per hour✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

How long is a Lesotho learner's licence valid after successful issue?

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A3 months only✓B6 months only✓C12 months only✓D24 months only✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What is the official Theory Test fee listed on the Government of Lesotho e-service page?

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AM50.00✓BM100.00✓CM150.00✓DM200.00✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

How long is the official Theory Test appointment duration on the Government of Lesotho e-service page?

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A50 minutes✓B30 minutes✓C40 minutes✓D90 minutes✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

According to the Government of Lesotho Practical Test e-service page, which of the following is required in addition to a valid learner's licence?

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APassed Theory Test✓BA full driving licence already held✓CAn international driving permit✓DProof of vehicle ownership only✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Where no traffic sign shows otherwise, what are the general speed limits in Lesotho?

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A50 km/h inside a built-up area and 80 km/h outside built-up areas✓B60 km/h inside a built-up area and 100 km/h outside built-up areas✓C50 km/h everywhere, in and outside built-up areas✓DThere is no general limit; only posted signs create limits✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What colour letter is prescribed for Lesotho learner 'L' plates under the Road Traffic Regulations 1981?

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AA red capital letter 'L' on a white background✓BA white capital letter 'L' on a red background✓CA yellow capital letter 'L' on a black background✓DA green capital letter 'L' on a white background✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Where must learner 'L' plates be displayed when a learner is driving in Lesotho?

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AAt the front and on the rear of the vehicle so they are plainly visible✓BOnly on the rear of the vehicle✓COnly on the front windscreen inside the cabin✓DOnly when driving outside town limits✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What is the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers under the Lesotho Road Traffic Act 1981?

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A0.08 g/dL (80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood)✓B0.00 g/dL (zero tolerance for all drivers)✓C0.02 g/dL (20 mg per 100 ml of blood)✓D0.05 g/dL (50 mg per 100 ml of blood)✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

You approach a STOP sign at an intersection in Lesotho. What must you do?

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ACome to a complete stop, check carefully, and proceed only when it is safe and your turn✓BSlow to walking pace and continue if no police officer is present✓CStop only if another vehicle is already in the intersection✓DSound the horn and proceed without stopping✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

At a Give Way (yield) sign, what is your primary duty?

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ASlow down or stop if necessary and give priority to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing✓BAccelerate to clear the junction quickly✓CIgnore other traffic if your vehicle is larger✓DStop for exactly three seconds in every case✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When driving on a multi-lane road marked with lanes, when may you change lanes?

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AOnly when you can do so without obstructing or endangering other traffic✓BWhenever you want, if you flash headlights✓COnly at intersections✓DOnly when the vehicle behind sounds its horn✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Before crossing or entering a public road, what must a driver ensure?

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AThat the road is clear of moving traffic for a sufficient distance to cross or enter without obstructing or endangering traffic✓BThat the driver has the larger vehicle✓CThat it is after sunset✓DThat passengers approve of the manoeuvre✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

In left-hand traffic, how does traffic generally circulate at a roundabout?

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AClockwise, with drivers giving way as required to circulating traffic✓BCounter-clockwise like right-hand traffic countries✓CIn any direction the first vehicle chooses✓DOnly straight across without turning✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren and warning lights active?

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AGive way as soon as it is safe, moving clear without creating a new hazard✓BSpeed up to stay ahead of it✓CStop immediately in the middle of the travel lane✓DIgnore it unless it is a police vehicle✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Who is primarily responsible for ensuring a motor vehicle is only driven by a licensed person?

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AThe owner or person in charge of the vehicle must not permit an unlicensed person to drive it on a public road✓BOnly the police traffic unit✓COnly the vehicle insurer✓DAny adult passenger✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When is it generally unsafe and unlawful to overtake?

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AWhere a solid line, no-overtaking sign, blind crest, sharp bend or oncoming traffic makes the manoeuvre unsafe✓BOnly at night✓COnly on gravel roads✓DOnly when carrying passengers✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What is the correct action at a pedestrian crossing when pedestrians are on or about to use the crossing?

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ASlow down or stop and give pedestrians priority to cross safely✓BAccelerate to pass before they step onto the road✓CSound the horn continuously so they wait✓DDrive around them on the wrong side of the road✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time in left-hand traffic, what is the usual priority principle where no signs apply?

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AGive way to traffic approaching from the right, unless signs or markings say otherwise✓BThe larger vehicle always goes first✓CThe faster vehicle always goes first✓DThe vehicle turning left always goes first✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

On a steep mountain road in Lesotho where two vehicles cannot pass each other, which driver must give way?

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AThe driver travelling downhill must pull to the side and give way to the vehicle coming uphill✓BThe driver travelling uphill must reverse to the nearest wide point✓CThe lighter vehicle must always reverse, regardless of direction✓DWhoever arrives at the narrow section second must reverse✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

How close to an intersection, level crossing or bus stop may you park a vehicle in Lesotho?

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ANo closer than 5 metres✓BNo closer than 1 metre✓CNo closer than 20 metres✓DThere is no distance rule as long as the vehicle is off the travel lane✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Under the Road Traffic Act 1981, when is overtaking a car prohibited because of where you are, rather than what you can see?

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AImmediately before or on an intersection or a level crossing, subject to narrow exceptions✓BAnywhere within 2 kilometres of a town boundary✓COnly on gravel roads and unsurfaced tracks✓DOnly between sunset and sunrise✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

What document has DTT published to help candidates prepare for the learner's licence knowledge test?

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AA Learner's Handbook covering rules of the road and traffic signs✓BOnly a vehicle sales brochure✓COnly a tourist map of Maseru✓DOnly an insurance claim form✓