Speed limits, following distance and the rules examiners love to ask. Keep at least a two-second gap from the vehicle in front in good conditions — pick a fixed point, and you should pass it no sooner than two seconds after the vehicle ahead. Increase the gap in rain, fog or at night. Know the hand signals for slowing/stopping, turning right and turning left — you may be asked to identify them in the test.Rules of the Road Cheat Sheet
Speed limits
Area Default limit Public road in an urban area 60 km/h Public road outside an urban area (rural) 100 km/h Freeway 120 km/h Minibus / bus / goods vehicle over 9 000 kg 100 km/h (max) Following distance
Key rules to remember
Situation Rule Headlights On from sunset to sunrise, and whenever you cannot see persons/vehicles 150 m ahead. Seatbelts Driver and all passengers must wear a seatbelt where fitted. Right of way No one automatically “has” right of way — you must yield it to avoid danger. Stopping Never stop on a freeway, in a tunnel, on a bridge, or where a sign/road marking prohibits it. Overtaking Overtake on the right, only when it is safe and legal to do so. Cellphone You may not hold a phone while driving — hands-free only. Alcohol Legal limit: below 0.05 g per 100 ml blood (0.02 for professional drivers). Hand signals