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Can You Pass This No-Nonsense Defensive Driving Quiz for Real Truckers?

You’ve seen the worst – dodged taxis in Joburg, tackled Van Reenen’s Pass in the rain, drove hundreds of kilometres in the heat of the Karoo – but how sharp are your reactions when things go sideways?

Take this quick quiz to test your defensive driving instincts in real Mzansi trucking situations. It’s short, spicy, and made by someone who knows the road ain’t a game.

Think of it as a warm-up round before we drop the ultimate challenge.

The number of attempts remaining is 10

1 / 35

What’s the best way to manage long-haul frustration?

Speed to finish faster

Drink extra coffee

Take scheduled breaks to stretch/walk

2 / 35

You should move your truck after an accident to clear traffic, even if someone is injured.

False

True

3 / 35

You approach a blind curve on a rural road. What should you do?

Honk continuously

Slow down and stay in your lane

Speed up to pass quickly

4 / 35

What does this road sign mean?

Winding curve ahead

Left turn prohibited

Sharp or sudden curve ahead

5 / 35

A cow is standing on the road ahead. What’s the safest action?

Honk aggressively

Swerve into the opposite lane

Slow down and flash lights to alert the cow

6 / 35

Why are arrestor beds often filled with gravel?

For aesthetics

To quickly slow a truck’s momentum

For drainage

7 / 35

When you see this sign you should:

Drive with extra caution

Not drive beyond the sign

Not overtake at all

8 / 35

What do the road markings mean?

You can overtake when it’s safe to do so

Overtaking allowed if there is no oncoming traffic

No overtaking is allowed

9 / 35

What is the best way to avoid a head-on collision if a car drifts into your lane?

Honk and maintain speed

Brake suddenly without steering

Steer left towards the shoulder

10 / 35

A car cuts you off on the N1 highway. What’s your best response?

Increase following distance

Swerve suddenly to avoid hitting it

Flash lights and honk so that he increase speed

11 / 35

Cyclists must wait for cars to clear an intersection that has a 4-way stop sign before they can ride across it.

False

True

12 / 35

At a congested intersection, traffic officers override the traffic lights. Who has priority?

The officer’s hand signals

The green light

13 / 35

What is the primary purpose of the “12-second rule” in defensive driving?

To measure fuel efficiency

To scan far enough ahead to identify hazards early

To calculate toll fees

14 / 35

Which sign means yield to oncoming traffic?

Sign 1

Sign 3

Sign 2

15 / 35

How far apart should warning triangles be placed if your truck breaks down in fog?

5 metres

50 metres

10 metres

16 / 35

Why must trucks leave extra space when passing bicycles?

Wind gusts can destabilize cyclists

Bicycles have right of way always

It’s only a suggestion for safety

17 / 35

Which statement about this sign is correct?

Vehicles over 12 tonnes must use this road.

The maximum allowed weight for a vehicle here is 12 tonnes.

This sign warns of a height limit of 12 metres.

Only vehicles under 10 tonnes can pass.

18 / 35

Prescription medication never affects driving ability.

False

True

19 / 35

How long should you wait after drinking before driving?

Until you "feel sober"

At least 12 hours for full clearance

1 hour per drink

20 / 35

Your GPS directs you down a narrow road. You see a “No Trucks” sign. What should you do?

Proceed past the sign and look for somewhere to turn

Find an alternate route

Proceed – GPS knows best

21 / 35

How should you react if a taxi driver gestures rudely?

Stay calm and avoid eye contact

Report them to the police immediately

Follow them to "teach a lesson"

22 / 35

How can you help cars merge safely onto highways?

Adjust speed or change lanes if possible

Ignore them – they’ll figure it out

Flash your lights

23 / 35

Who is responsible for placing emergency triangles after a breakdown?

Roadside assistance

The police

The driver

24 / 35

How can you prevent rollovers when taking a sharp curve?

Speed up to stabilize the truck

Slow down before entering the curve

Lean into the curve

25 / 35

At a 4-way stop, a car waves you to go first. What should you do?

Wait for your legal turn

Proceed immediately

26 / 35

What does this sign mean?

Stopping is forbidden at all times, even for quick drop-offs or loading.

No parking allowed, but stopping briefly to drop off passengers is permitted.

All vehicles must come to a complete stop here.

27 / 35

Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

It drains the battery

Only video calls are illegal

Increases crash risk by 4x

28 / 35

Overcorrecting after a skid can cause a jackknife.

True

False

29 / 35

You notice smoke from your tyres. What’s the likely cause?

Underinflated tyres

Overheating brakes

Overinflated tyres

30 / 35

You accidentally cut off a driver when you change lanes, and as he races around you, you can see that he is yelling at you. What is the best response to prevent his road rage from getting out of hand and endangering you?

Ignore him and speed up to get away.

Avoid eye contact, stay calm, and let him pass.

Yell back and gesture to defend yourself.

31 / 35

Another driver cuts you off aggressively. What’s the best response?

Take out your cellphone and record them

Overtake and brake-check them

Ignore them and increase following distance

32 / 35

What is the greatest hazard when driving near minibus taxis?

Their bright headlights

Sudden stops or lane changes

Loud music

33 / 35

What is a “buffer zone” in defensive driving?

A rest area for truckers

A braai zone at a truck stop

Space around your vehicle to manoeuvre in emergencies

34 / 35

You feel drowsy but are 50 km from your destination. What should you do?

Open the window and turn up music

Wash you face with cold water

Pull over and take a power nap

35 / 35

How can you improve public perception of truckers?

Signal lane changes early and courteously

Hoot loudly

Rev the engine at red lights

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