28 questions covering traffic rules, speed limits, parking regulations, right-of-way, and defensive driving principles

22 correct answers required to pass (78.6%)

Study speed limits for different areas: 60 km/h urban, 30 km/h residential, 120 km/h freeway, 100 km/h rural

Memorize parking distances: 5m from intersections, 9m from pedestrian crossings, 6m from bridges

Understand right-of-way rules at intersections, traffic circles, and four-way stops

28 questions covering regulatory signs, warning signs, information signs, and road markings

23 correct answers required to pass (82.1%)

Learn sign shapes: STOP = octagon, YIELD = inverted triangle, WARNING = triangle, REGULATORY = circle

Memorize sign colors: WARNING = yellow, REGULATORY = red border, INFORMATION = blue, FREEWAY = green

Study common signs: speed limits, parking restrictions, no entry, one way, pedestrian crossings

8 questions covering steering, brakes, accelerator, clutch, gears, and safety equipment

6 correct answers required to pass (75%)

Know the function of each control: steering wheel = direction, foot brake = stopping, accelerator = speed control

Understand clutch operation for manual transmission vehicles and gear shifting procedures

Learn safety equipment: indicators, mirrors, windscreen wipers, lights, handbrake, seatbelts

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📝 64 questions (28 Rules + 28 Signs + 8 Controls)
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