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On 25/05/2013, you requested for the version in force on 25/05/2013 incorporating all amendments published on or before 25/05/2013. The closest version currently available is that of 08/02/2012.
Deletion and substitution of Third and Fourth Schedules
7.  The Third and Fourth Schedules to the principal Rules are deleted and the following Schedules substituted therefor:
“THIRD SCHEDULE
Rules 9(1A) and (2)(c) and 22(1)(a)(iii) and (b)(iii)
Basic Driving Theory Test
The Basic Driving Theory Test shall be a test on the subjects stated in the following table:
SUBJECT
SUBJECT DETAIL
Section 1
Driving licences
(a)
Licensing system.
(b)
Classification of driving licences.
(c)
Conditions of use of the following licences:
(i)
Provisional Driving Licences (PDL).
(ii)
Qualified Driving Licence (QDL).
(d)
Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS):
(i)
Incentive.
(ii)
Scheduled Offences.
(e)
Disqualification from driving, suspension and revocation of driving licence.
(f)
Expired driving licence.
(g)
Probationary drivers.
Section 2
Traffic signs and signals
(a)
Traffic signs: mandatory signs, prohibitory signs, warning signs, regulatory signs, information signs and others.
(b)
Traffic lights and signals: traffic signals and hand signals given by police officers.
(c)
Road markings.
Section 3
Traffic rules and regulations
Traffic rules and regulations on the following:
(a)
the keep-left rule.
(b)
lane discipline.
(c)
overtaking.
(d)
road-hogging.
(e)
speed limits.
(f)
roundabouts.
(g)
yellow box junctions.
(h)
U-turns.
(i)
stopping and parking.
(j)
bus lanes.
(k)
seat belts.
(l)
headlights.
(m)
driving while under influence of drink or drugs.
(n)
light goods vehicles.
(o)
use of mobile telephone while driving.
(p)
driving in tunnels.
(q)
driving on expressways:
(i)
restrictions and proper usage on expressways.
(ii)
safe driving on expressways.
Section 4
Code of conduct on the road
1.
Code of conduct for all road users:
(a)
road users on foot.
(b)
pedal cyclists.
(c)
road users on wheels.
(d)
motor cyclists and scooterists.
2.
Code of conduct on the roads in the following situations:
(a)
moving off.
(b)
driving along a road: keeping left, lane discipline and road-hogging.
(c)
overtaking.
(d)
tailgating: following distance, 2-second rule and stopping distance.
(e)
when at road junctions, box junctions and U-turns;
(f)
reversing.
(g)
stopping and parking.
(h)
carrying of goods.
(i)
General driving: safety of pedestrians, influence of alcohol and drugs, use of seat belts, horn, headlights, mirrors and signals, as well as giving way to ambulances and fire engines.
FOURTH SCHEDULE
Rule 9(2)(d) and (e)
final driving theory test
The Final Driving Theory Test shall be a test on the subjects stated in the following table:
SUBJECT
SUBJECT DETAIL
1.
Human senses and judgment
(a)
Factors of driving: perception, judgment and reaction, reaction time, eyesight and field of vision, judgment of speed and distance as well as the discrepancies caused by fatigue, alcohol and drugs.
(b)
Blind spots and wheel base differential when turning.
(c)
Natural forces and vehicles: the relationship between natural forces (such as centre of gravity, inertia, centrifugal force and friction) and vehicle operations.
2.
Basic structure of vehicle and vehicle maintenance
(a)
Basic structure of car: engine, mechanism for transmitting driving force, braking mechanism, steering mechanism and wheels.
(b)
Vehicle maintenance: routine checks on steering wheel, brakes, gauges, lights, horns, indicators, wipers, mirrors, coolant, engine oil, fan-belt and tyres.
(c)
Illegal modifications.
3.
Pre-driving checks
(a)
Checking of the position and operation of controls and instruments: adjustments of seat and mirrors, checking of gear position, fuel and the operation of brakes, etc.; driving posture and proper driving attire; driving preparation: proper physical condition, carrying of driving licence and planning of route.
(b)
Safety precautions: getting in and out of vehicle, opening and closing doors, checking area around before moving off.
4.
Proper handling of driving controls
(a)
The proper control of —
(i)
steering wheel;
(ii)
brake pedal;
(iii)
clutch pedal;
(iv)
acceleration pedal;
(v)
gear-change lever;
(vi)
hand-brake.
(b)
Reading of various meters and indicators.
5.
Driving skill
Important safety and technical aspects of driving in various situations:
(a)
moving off, stopping and parking.
(b)
braking — smooth, sudden and engine braking.
(c)
making left turns, right turns and U-turns.
(d)
negotiating bends and curves.
(e)
going uphill and downhill.
(f)
driving along a straight road.
(g)
positioning on the road and lane changing.
(h)
driving through intersections.
(i)
reversing.
(j)
driving at night and in rainy weather.
(k)
driving on expressways.
(l)
driving with regards to the road safety of other road users (pedestrians, motorists and cyclists).
(m)
driving through floods.
6.
Defensive driving
(a)
Definition of defensive driving.
(b)
Interaction with other road users.
(c)
6 positions of 2-vehicle crash.
(d)
Defensive driving rules.
(e)
6 adverse driving conditions.
7.
General knowledge
(a)
Accidents.
(b)
Insurance and compensation.
(c)
Breakdown.
(d)
Emergency.
(e)
Minor vehicle malfunctions: identification of trouble spots and remedial action.
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