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

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.

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

Know the hand signals for slowing or stopping, turning right and turning left. You may be asked to identify them in the test.