E
.
Learndmv
DMV PRACTICE
Toggle navigation
Find your state
Exam types
Practice tests
Sign in
Create account
↗
← Leave quiz
Tanzania Driving Theory Test Practice Questions - Tanzania Driving Licence Theory (Highway Code) Test Exam
Practice mode
Question
1
of 25
QUESTION 1 / 25
In Tanzania, on which side of the road must you normally drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
The right-hand side
✓
B
The left-hand side
✓
C
The centre of the road
✓
D
Either side, depending on traffic
✓
QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the general speed limit in built-up urban areas of Tanzania unless a sign states otherwise?
Choose one answer below.
A
30 km/h
✓
B
50 km/h
✓
C
80 km/h
✓
D
100 km/h
✓
QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the commonly observed advisory speed for light motor vehicles on open rural roads in Tanzania?
Choose one answer below.
A
50 km/h
✓
B
60 km/h
✓
C
80 km/h
✓
D
120 km/h
✓
QUESTION 4 / 25
A red octagonal sign at a junction means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Give way to traffic on the major road
✓
B
Stop completely and proceed only when safe
✓
C
No entry for all vehicles
✓
D
Road closed ahead
✓
QUESTION 5 / 25
An inverted (downward-pointing) red-bordered triangle at a junction tells you to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop completely at the line
✓
B
Give way to traffic on the road you are joining
✓
C
Sound your horn before proceeding
✓
D
Accelerate to merge quickly
✓
QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the legal maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers in Tanzania?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.00%
✓
B
0.05%
✓
C
0.08%
✓
D
0.10%
✓
QUESTION 7 / 25
Who is required to wear a seat belt in a moving car in Tanzania?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the driver
✓
B
Only front-seat occupants
✓
C
The driver and front-seat passengers where belts are fitted
✓
D
Only passengers under 18
✓
QUESTION 8 / 25
When approaching a roundabout in Tanzania, you must generally give way to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Traffic approaching from your left
✓
B
Traffic already circulating in the roundabout
✓
C
Any vehicle that flashes its headlights
✓
D
Larger vehicles only
✓
QUESTION 9 / 25
On a road with traffic driving on the left, you should normally overtake another vehicle on its:
Choose one answer below.
A
Left side
✓
B
Right side
✓
C
Either side as convenient
✓
D
Hard shoulder
✓
QUESTION 10 / 25
A solid continuous white line painted along the centre of the road means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Overtaking is allowed if the road is clear
✓
B
You must not cross or straddle the line to overtake
✓
C
Parking is allowed on both sides
✓
D
The road is one-way
✓
QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the minimum age to apply for a driving licence in Tanzania?
Choose one answer below.
A
16 years
✓
B
17 years
✓
C
18 years
✓
D
21 years
✓
QUESTION 12 / 25
A red triangular sign with a red border is generally used to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Give an order you must obey
✓
B
Warn of a hazard ahead
✓
C
Provide directions to a town
✓
D
Indicate a parking area
✓
QUESTION 13 / 25
A circular sign with a red border and a number such as '50' inside means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Recommended speed only
✓
B
Maximum speed limit you must not exceed
✓
C
Minimum speed you must maintain
✓
D
Distance to the next town in kilometres
✓
QUESTION 14 / 25
When a traffic light shows a steady amber (yellow) signal, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to clear the junction
✓
B
Stop at the line unless you are so close that stopping unsafely
✓
C
Treat it the same as green
✓
D
Reverse away from the junction
✓
QUESTION 15 / 25
A flashing or steady red traffic light means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed with caution
✓
B
Stop and wait behind the stop line
✓
C
Give way only to pedestrians
✓
D
The lights are out of order
✓
QUESTION 16 / 25
Before moving off from the side of the road, the correct routine is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move off quickly without signalling
✓
B
Check mirrors, signal, check the blind spot, then move when safe
✓
C
Sound the horn and pull out
✓
D
Signal only after you have moved
✓
QUESTION 17 / 25
What does a blue circular sign generally indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
A prohibition you must not breach
✓
B
A positive instruction you must obey
✓
C
A warning of danger ahead
✓
D
Tourist information
✓
QUESTION 18 / 25
At an uncontrolled junction with no signs or signals, good practice is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always assume you have priority
✓
B
Approach slowly, be ready to stop, and give way to avoid a collision
✓
C
Sound the horn continuously and proceed
✓
D
Stop only if another vehicle is very close
✓
QUESTION 19 / 25
When you see a pedestrian waiting to cross at a marked (zebra) crossing, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue at speed; pedestrians must wait
✓
B
Slow down and stop to let them cross
✓
C
Sound the horn to warn them off
✓
D
Swerve around them
✓
QUESTION 20 / 25
Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allowed if you drive slowly
✓
B
Allowed only in towns
✓
C
An offence because it distracts the driver
✓
D
Allowed if the call is short
✓
QUESTION 21 / 25
A motorcycle rider in Tanzania must always:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear an approved crash helmet
✓
B
Ride only at night
✓
C
Use the right-hand lane only
✓
D
Carry a passenger with a separate licence
✓
QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the main purpose of keeping a safe following distance from the vehicle in front?
Choose one answer below.
A
To save fuel
✓
B
To give time and space to stop if the vehicle ahead brakes
✓
C
To allow others to overtake you
✓
D
To keep the engine cool
✓
QUESTION 23 / 25
In wet or rainy conditions you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive at the normal speed limit regardless
✓
B
Increase your following distance and reduce speed
✓
C
Switch off your headlights to see better
✓
D
Brake hard and often to test grip
✓
QUESTION 24 / 25
You may NOT park or stop your vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
In a marked parking bay
✓
B
On a clear stretch of straight road in daylight
✓
C
On or near a pedestrian crossing or a road junction
✓
D
In an off-street car park
✓
QUESTION 25 / 25
When you intend to turn left in left-hand traffic, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move to the right of the road first
✓
B
Signal left in good time and keep close to the left kerb
✓
C
Make no signal because left is the normal side
✓
D
Speed up into the turn
✓
← Previous
0 of 25 answered
Next question →
Finish & see results →