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For each question, you must find the right answer(s) and mark an X in the box next to it  \n2. Do not write any comments on your test paper  \n3. Two examples have been done to show you how to mark your answers  \n4. If you make a mistake, cross out your   original choice completely  \nand mark your other choice as shown   \nEXAMPLES  \n3  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n\n| Brake fade occurs when the brakes get too Mark one answer |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| F\u003Cbr>F\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>F | wet\u003Cbr>dry\u003Cbr>hot\u003Cbr>cold |\n\n21  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n􀂓  \n􀂔  \n\n| Which of the following items would make a heavy truck tyre illegal?\u003Cbr>Mark three answers |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| F\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>F\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>F | Aregrooved tyre A deep cut longer than 25 mm Atread depth of 1,3 mm Alump or bulge Exposed fabric or cord Tyresofa different make on the same axle\u003Cbr>|\n\nDo not open and start the test until told to do so  \n1  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \nWhat does this sign mean?  \nMark one answer  \nF No entry for two-axled trailers  \nF No entry for vehicles with two speed axles  \nF Gross vehicle mass limit of 2 tonnes  \nF Axle mass limit of 2 000 kg  \n2  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n􀂓  \n􀂔  \nYou hold an EC driving licence allowing you to drive heavy vehicle combinations. It is also a “G”category professional driving permit. Which of the following vehicles may you drive?  \nMark two answers F a petrol tanker  \nF a tipper truck  \nF a bus  \nF an abnormal load vehicle  \nF a 16 seater minibus  \nF a taxi  \n3  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n􀂓  \n􀂔  \n􀂕  \nWhich of the following is used to determine a goods vehicle licence fee?  \nMark one answer F gross vehicle mass  \nF tare  \nF engine capacity  \nF axle massload  \nF the registration number F the year of manufacture F the colour of the vehicle  \n4  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \nWhile making a left turn ona slippery road, the back of your vehicle slides to the right. You should  \nMark one answer  \nF brake firmly and not turn the steering wheel  \nF steer carefully to the left  \nF steer carefully to the right  \nF brake firmly and steer to the left  \n© FORESIGHT PUBLICATIONS. TEL: (021) 855-2197 . FAX: (021) [855-2198](855-2198 www.foresightpublications.co.za)[ www.foresightpublications.co.za](855-2198 www.foresightpublications.co.za)  \n5  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n\n| You have broken down. How far behind your vehicle must you place a warning triangle?\u003Cbr>Mark one answer |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| F\u003Cbr>F\u003Cbr>F\u003Cbr>F | 25 metres\u003Cbr>45 metres\u003Cbr>50 metres\u003Cbr>75 metres |\n\n6  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n􀂓  \nYou will find information on the legal maximum load foryour vehicle by looking at  \nMark one answer F the number plate  \nF the licence disc  \nF the manufacturer’s data plate  \nF the engine block  \nF the shipping documents  \n7  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n􀂓  \nWhat does this light indicate on the instrument panel?  \nMark one answer  \nF Low oil pressure  \nF Battery discharge  \nF Braking system fault  \nF Parking brake on  \nF Flashers are operating  \n8  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \nYou are using three tarpaulinsto cover your load. Which of the following is correct?  \nMark one answer  \nF  \nF  \nF  \nF  \nTEST PAPER 1  \n9  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n\n| What is the minimum height of an unmarked bridge in South Africa?\u003Cbr>Mark one answer |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| F\u003Cbr>F\u003Cbr>F\u003Cbr>F | 4,3 metres\u003Cbr>4,5 metres\u003Cbr>4,7 metres\u003Cbr>5,0 metres |\n\n10  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \nWhat does this sign mean?  \nMark one answer  \nF Lay-by 60 metres ahead  \nF Freeway exit 60 metres ahead  \nF Minimum speed 60 km/h  \nF Maximum speed 60 km/h  \n11  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n12  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n13  \n􀂏  \n􀂐  \n􀂑  \n􀂒  \n\n| You are driving a 10 000 kg GVM truck on the freeway. Unless signs show otherwise, you may not exceed\u003Cbr>Mark one answer |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| F\u003Cbr>F\u003Cbr>F\u003Cbr>F | 60 km/h\u003Cbr>80 km/h 100 km/h 120 km/h |\n\nYou are approaching a green traffic light. What signals show next?  \nMark one answer  \nF Green and amber then red F Amber then red  \nF Amber and red then red F Red then amber  \nWhen uncoup","cbCaif072L31gb7G","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif072L31gb7G","pdf",586555,"English","# General instructions\n# Sample questions and answer marking\n# Road signs and vehicle rules\n# Driving permits and disqualifications\n# Loading, safety equipment, and air-brake systems","[{\"question\":\"How should answers be marked on the test paper?\",\"answer\":\"For each question, find the right answer(s) and mark an X in the box. 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