Driving Test Questions 349

What is considered dangerous driving under Kenyan law?
A. Driving slowly
B. Driving in a manner that endangers the public or other road users
C. Driving with headlights on
D. Driving with passengers

What should a driver do when approaching a police roadblock?
A. Speed through
B. Slow down and follow officers’ instructions
C. Turn around suddenly
D. Honk continuously

What is the purpose of a speed governor in public service vehicles?
A. To increase engine power
B. To limit maximum speed for passenger safety
C. To reduce fuel use
D. To improve air conditioning

What is the penalty for exceeding the speed limit in Kenya?
A. Free warning only
B. Fines and possible court charges
C. No action
D. Vehicle confiscation automatically

What should you do if your vehicle is overloaded with passengers or cargo?
A. Continue driving carefully
B. Reduce the load before proceeding because overloading is illegal and unsafe
C. Drive only during the day
D. Increase tire pressure and continue

What is the main risk of using a mobile phone while driving?
A. It improves navigation
B. It distracts the driver and increases accident risk
C. It saves time
D. It improves reaction time

What should a PSV driver do before starting a trip?
A. Only check fuel
B. Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and passengers are seated safely
C. Play music loudly
D. Ignore vehicle inspection

What does it mean when a traffic officer raises one arm vertically?
A. Vehicles should accelerate
B. All traffic must stop
C. Only pedestrians stop
D. Only turning vehicles stop

What should you do if you accidentally drive past a stop line at a red light?
A. Reverse immediately
B. Stay where you are and wait for the green light
C. Accelerate through intersection
D. Exit vehicle

What is the purpose of lane discipline?
A. To reduce road width
B. To maintain orderly traffic flow and prevent collisions
C. To allow overtaking anywhere
D. To increase speed

What should you do if your vehicle stalls on a railway crossing?
A. Stay inside
B. Exit immediately and move away while seeking help
C. Try to restart indefinitely
D. Wait for train to stop

What is the risk of tailgating another vehicle?
A. It improves braking
B. It reduces reaction time and increases collision risk
C. It saves fuel
D. It helps overtaking

What should you do when carrying passengers in the back of a pickup truck where it is not permitted?
A. Ignore rules
B. Do not carry them; it is unsafe and illegal
C. Ask them to hold tightly
D. Drive slowly only

What should you do when approaching a school bus that has stopped to drop children?
A. Overtake immediately
B. Slow down and be prepared to stop for crossing children
C. Honk continuously
D. Accelerate past

What is the purpose of road markings in yellow paint?
A. Decoration
B. To indicate special restrictions such as no parking or bus lanes
C. Only for night driving
D. To indicate fuel stations

What should you do if your vehicle is producing excessive noise due to a faulty exhaust?
A. Ignore
B. Repair it because excessive noise is a traffic offence
C. Drive only on highways
D. Use earplugs

What should you do when a traffic officer directs you to drive through a red light?
A. Ignore officer
B. Follow the officer’s instructions because they override signals
C. Wait for green
D. Turn around

What should you do if your number plates are missing or illegible?
A. Continue driving
B. Replace them immediately because visible plates are legally required
C. Write numbers on paper
D. Drive only during the day

What is the risk of driving with worn brake pads?
A. Improved braking
B. Reduced braking efficiency and longer stopping distances
C. Better fuel economy
D. No risk

What should you do when entering a roundabout already occupied by traffic from the right?
A. Enter quickly
B. Give way to traffic from the right
C. Honk and enter
D. Stop permanently

What should you do if your vehicle blocks traffic due to mechanical failure?
A. Leave it there
B. Use hazard lights and place warning triangles to alert other drivers
C. Turn off lights and leave
D. Sit inside and wait

What is the penalty for not wearing a seat belt while driving?
A. No penalty
B. A traffic fine and possible demerit penalties
C. Licence cancellation automatically
D. Vehicle confiscation

What should you do when approaching a pedestrian who is visually impaired and using a white cane?
A. Honk loudly
B. Stop and allow them to cross safely
C. Drive around them
D. Flash lights

What should you do if you see a vehicle approaching with high beams that are dazzling you?
A. Look directly at lights
B. Look slightly to the left edge of the road to maintain position
C. Turn off your lights
D. Close your eyes briefly

What should you do when driving on a multi-lane road and you need to turn right?
A. Turn from any lane
B. Move to the correct lane early and signal in good time
C. Turn suddenly
D. Stop in middle

What should you do if you are involved in a minor accident with no injuries?
A. Drive away
B. Exchange details and report the incident as required by law
C. Ignore and continue
D. Only take photos

What is the main function of road studs (cat’s eyes)?
A. Decoration
B. To improve lane visibility at night or in poor weather
C. To reduce speed
D. To mark parking spaces

What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway?
A. Reverse
B. Continue to the next exit safely
C. Stop immediately
D. Turn across median

What should you do when overtaking a cyclist?
A. Pass very closely
B. Leave sufficient lateral space to ensure their safety
C. Honk continuously
D. Accelerate without checking

What should you do if your vehicle’s indicators are blinking too fast?
A. Ignore
B. Check for a faulty or blown indicator bulb
C. Accelerate
D. Turn off lights