RSA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. When is parking permitted at a sharp bend? → Parking is never permitted at a sharp bend.
2. Why is tailgating (driving too close behind the vehicle in front) dangerous? → The vehicle will not have sufficient distance to stop safely in an emergency.
3. What does this light mean? → Directional indicator on.
4. What should the driver do when there is a sharp dip in the road ahead? → Reduce your speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead.
5. What is the maximum gross weight of a vehicle that may be driven by the holder of a category B driving licence? → 3,500 kilograms.
6. How should a driver secure their vehicle before getting out of it? → Apply the parking brake, stop the engine and engage a low gear.
7. What effect can a broken lens have on a headlight? → It can reduce and distort the beam.
8. What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill? → There may be a slow-moving vehicle in your lane.
9. When driving, where should a driver rest their left foot? → On the floor or footrest.
10. The driver is following these two vehicles and wishes to overtake. What must the driver consider before overtaking here? → The drivers field of view is not good enough to allow safe overtaking.
11. What must a driver do when this sign is NOT accompanied by a white stop line on the road? → Stop at the sign.
12. A driver wishes to drive at night, but their right-hand headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do? → Not drive until the bulb is replaced.
13. What should a driver be aware of when following the motorcyclist, and the white car is reversing onto the road? → The motorcyclist may suddenly brake.
14. What does this sign mean? → No entry to goods vehicles with five axles or more.
15. What lights should a driver have on when driving close behind other traffic at night? → Dipped headlights.
16. When driving at night, when must a driver dip the vehicle’s full headlights? → When meeting or driving behind other traffic.
17. Why does it take longer to stop the vehicle on a wet road? → The tyres have less road grip than in dry weather.
18. What happens if the vehicle has a flat battery? → The engine will not start.
19. What should the driver be aware of when crossing road markings such as lines and directional arrows? → The stopping distance is increased due to reduced tyre grip.
20. What should a driver do if a bus in front has moved out to make a left-hand turn and there is oncoming traffic? → Stay back and allow the bus to complete the turn.
21. What does this sign mean? → No right turn.
22. What should a driver do in the event of a breakdown or incident in a tunnel? → Switch on hazard lights and stop as close to the left-hand side as possible.
23. What should a driver do when they intend to reverse onto a side road? → Check carefully all around before and during the reverse.
24. What should the car driver be aware of in this situation? → Oncoming traffic may cut the corner.
25. What does this sign mean? → Crossroads with dual carriageway ahead.
26. What does this sign mean? → Road narrows on both sides.
27. What should a driver do in order to avoid excessive exhaust pollution from their vehicle? → Have the vehicle's air filters changed regularly.
28. When a driver is driving behind another vehicle that they do not intend to overtake, what should the driver do? → Keep well back to allow following traffic to overtake them.
29. What should a driver do when overtaking a large vehicle that is throwing up spray? → Move out earlier than normal and give extra clearance.
30. What does this sign mean? → Sharp change of direction ahead.