Kenya Road Rules - Vocabulary flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary-style flashcards covering key Kenya road rules, signs, and driving practices from the provided notes.

Rule of the Road (Kenya)

Keep left unless overtaking.

Official document proving you are authorized to drive.

a) Valid driving license
b) Valid insurance certificate
c) Valid vehicle inspection certificate

Which side do you overtake from

overtaking is done from the right side.

Has the right of way in traffic.

Ambulance, fire engine, police car, and certain escorted vehicles have priority.

Maximum speed limit in town

50 km/h.

What is the maximum speed limit on the highway for:

a) Pick-ups/Lorries: 80 km/hr
b) Cars: 110 km/hr
c) Trailers: 65 km/hr

When can you put on the lights during the day?

a) When it is foggy
b) During heavy rainfall
c) When it is misty
d) During an emergency

When are you not allowed to drive despite having the three valid required documents?

a) When you are sick
b) When drunk
c) Under drugs or fatigue

What is the Highway Code

A government-passed booklet of rules for road users.

Hazards when passing stationary vehicles

Watch for opening doors and pedestrians at crossings.

A tool carried for safari or emergency tyre changes.

a) Car jack
b) Spare Wheel
c) Spotlight
d) Fire extinguisher

Places you cannot stop

Roundabout, junction, center of the road, and areas with a no-stopping sign.

Causes of accidents

Drunkenness, over speeding, overloading, carelessness.

Wheels on a saloon car

Five wheels (four moving wheels and one spare).

How many eyes does a driver have?

Three: two natural eyes and one artificial eye (if applicable).

What should you do first when receiving your driving license for the first time?

Check all details and sign in ink.

White continuous line on a one-way road

No changing lanes.

Within which period should an accident be reported at a police station in Kenya?

Report to police within 24 hours.

Pedestrian Crossing

A safe crossing provided for pedestrians.

Model town board rules (route use)

a) Use the shortest and the most correct route without using the parking.
b) Use parking if there is no other route.

Green Colour on the traffic light means go, except when?

a) When there is an oncoming vehicle from the right.
b) When stopped by a police officer.

What is a vehicle?

An automobile power-driven machine.

What is a lane?

A path to be followed by the vehicle.

Where should you NOT overtake?

Not allowed at junctions, where there is a no-overtaking sign, or on roundabouts.

Where does the law require you to stop?

Stop at a STOP sign, when ordered by police, or when traffic lights turn red.

Who is a pedestrian?

A road user on foot.

Which distance should you keep between two moving vehicles in town?

You should see the behind wheels or number plate of the vehicle in front.

Distance in town between moving vehicles

You should be able to see the rear wheels or number plate of the vehicle ahead.

What is the meaning of the letters EAK found at the outer cover of a driving license?

East Africa Kenya.

How can a driver control himself in an uncontrolled Round About?

You should make sure there is no oncoming vehicle from the right side on the roundabout

Four DONT’S of holding the steering wheel

a) Don’t crisscross hands
b) Don’t hold with only one hand
c) Don’t grip the steering wheel very firmly
d) Don’t hold with the elbow

What is the name given to anybody carrying a sign of STOP CHILDREN CROSSING?

School warden.

Why do we normally press down the clutch pedals while engaging gears?

To disconnect the gearbox from the engine when engaging gears.

What must you NOT do when being overtaken?

Do not accelerate

When can you overtake from left?

a) When the vehicle in front is turning right
b) When driving on a one-way traffic road with more than one lane
c) When there is an accident on the right and there is space on the left

When do we dim our lights at night?

a) When meeting an oncoming vehicle
b) When meeting a pedestrian
c) On a well-lit area

Hooting restrictions

a) Near a hospital
b) Near a school
c) Near law courts
d) Where there is a ‘No Hooting’ sign

What time do you usually switch on the lights in the evening?

Parking lights around 6:30 PM; headlights around 6:45 PM.

What do you do before getting out of the vehicle?

Check side mirror or look over the right shoulder.

What are the four important parts to be maintained in a car?

Brakes, steering, wheels, and lights.

Where are you NOT allowed to park?

Center of the road, no parking signs, junctions, bus stops.

What is a caravan?

A mobile living space towed by a vehicle.

What should you do at an uncontrolled railway crossing at night?

Stop, dim light, listen; if there is no sound, proceed.

What should you do at an uncontrolled railway crossing in the day?

Stop, look left and right, listen if there is no sound, proceed.

Which are the four common mistakes made when approaching a roundabout?

a) Approaching the Roundabout with the wrong lane.
b) Changing lanes on the roundabout.
c) Leaving the roundabout to the wrong lane.
d) Observing traffic from the wrong side.

State 5 ways to keep your vehicle roadworthy.

a) Regular servicing of the vehicle.
b) Check-up the following: Steering, brakes, wheels, mirrors, wipers, and lights.

Describe your approach at a pedestrian crossing

Alert and at a speed at which you can control and stop in case of an emergency.

How do we hold the steering wheel clockwise?

a) 10 to 2 position
b) 9 to 3 positions

What do you do if the traffic lights are green but then they suddenly change to amber?

Proceed if you have already crossed the stop line; otherwise stop safely.

What is the correct position at the junction when turning:

Left turn uses the extreme left; right turn uses the extreme right.

What does the green arrow filter on the traffic lights mean?

Go in the direction shown by the green arrows.

Which vehicles should be taken for inspection?

Pickups/lorries and trailers.

Which is the strongest gear on a vehicle? Why?

Reverse gear, as it has no alternative gear.

Why should you look right twice when approaching a junction?

The right side is a near danger.

State how you can overtake another vehicle?

Slow down, indicate, overtake if safe; after overtaking, indicate left and keep to the left.

When the traffic vehicle shows green and you are stopped by a police officer, who should you obey?

Obey the police as they have authority over traffic signals.

What is a hard shoulder way?

a lane on the left side of the road for use only in emergencies like vehicle breakdowns or to allow emergency vehicles to pass

Give-way sign alternative name

Yield.

What is the difference between a street and an avenue?

Street typically has buildings along it; an avenue has vegetation along it.

What is the meaning of AMBER which keeps on flushing every now and then in the traffic lights?

Amber flashing indicates you should control yourself and prepare to stop.

Which mechanical signal should we put on after being involved in a road accident in the middle of the road?

Hazard lights.

What is coasting?

Driving for a long period in one gear without changing gears.

What is a three-point turn?

A maneuver to reverse direction by using forward and reverse gears.

Describe the warning sign.

Red, triangular shapes with apex upwards.

List down two examples of caravans.

Sidecar and camper trailer

Which type of hooting is normally done once?

Warning hooting

Write down all mechanical signals of a saloon car.

Headlights, parking lights, brake lights, reverse lights, indicators, number plate lights, interior lights, and hazard lights.

Why must all vehicles be insured?

To provide security and coverage against loss or damage.

PDL

Provisional Driving License.

Why is the government interested in introducing speed governors and safety belts?

To maintain appropriate speeds and reduce injuries in crashes.

Class A signs are subdivided into how many groups?

Class A signs are divided into three groups.

What is the meaning of a yellow-painted kerb?

No parking, no waiting, and in some places, no stopping.

What does a double continuous line on the center of the road mean?

It means that you cannot cross the lines to overtake. Keep to your side.

State 5 ways to keep your vehicle roadworthy.

a) Regular servicing of the vehicle.
b) Check-up the following: Steering, brakes, wheels, mirrors, wipers, and lights.

From which road to which road are you not allowed to reverse?

You are not allowed to reverse from a side road to a main road.

During dark hours, what controls the speed of the vehicle?

the headlight range

When driving past animals, what would you do?

You should drive slowly, giving them plenty of room, and you should not hoot

During the night, if the oncoming vehicle does not dim the lights, what should you do?

You should slow down, flash your lights three times, dip them, and if possible, stop

Describe any indicators that may warn you of an accident ahead.

a) Accident warning signs, e.g., lifesaver.
b) Police or emergency vehicles using flashlights.
c) Several vehicles in the distance moving slowly or having stopped.

Describe the arm signal you should give as a driver to a police officer controlling traffic if you wanted to go straight on.

The hand signal should be the left hand held up, palm facing forward.

In what circumstances should one drive the vehicle wearing sunglasses?

Sunglasses should not be worn at night and when visibility is poor.

After your vehicle has broken down on the road, what should you do?

After breakdown, if possible, push the vehicle out of the road, put on the hazard lights, remove the lifesaver, and place it in front and behind not less than 50 meters.

Apart from a safety helmet, what other things should also be worn by a motorcyclist?

Eye protectors, strong boots, gloves, and clothes that may help in case of a fall off.

As a motorcyclist, when are you required to ride with the lights on?

You always need to enable other road users to see you.

What four points does the code mention about carrying passengers on a two-wheeled motorbike?

a) To carry only one passenger, securely fastened and proper seat for the passenger.
b) Must have proper footrests.
c) Must wear an approved safety helmet.

At a junction with roads of equal importance, to whom should you give way?

Traffic on the right and traffic already turning.

At a STOP sign which has no white line, where would you stop?

At the STOP sign.

Why is a STOP sign octagonal and a YIELD sign triangular (inverted)?

To be able to recognize them in snow conditions.

What position would you take up for a right turn at the end of a one-way street?

The extreme right lane.

What do white zig-zag lines on the road mean?

found near pedestrian crossings (white) and schools (yellow) and they indicate that you should not stop or park there

How would you know a Zebra crossing at night?

By the yellow flashing beacons.

What does the island in the center of a pedestrian crossing mean?

Each side of the island is a separate crossing.

Name the restrictions in relation to the use of the horn.

It must not be used between the hours of 11.30 p.m. and 7.00 a.m. in a built-up area, except in an emergency.

When driving at night, when should you dip your headlights?

a) When meeting oncoming traffic.
b) When following closely behind another vehicle.
c) On continuously well-lit roads.
d) At the beginning and end of lighting up hours, i.e., dawn and dusk.
e) In fog or snow.
f) Approaching a junction.

What should you do if you are dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?

Slow down and stop if necessary.

What is a Clearway?

Stopping and parking are prohibited (except by buses or taxis) for a period indicated on the Clearway signpost.

What does a broken yellow line mean?

a two way traffic road and overtaking is permitted if road is clear

What is the legal parking distance from the kerb?

45 centimeters (or 1.5 feet).

How close to a junction can you park?

5 meters.

Where should you not park?

Near a bend, the brow of a hill, a humpback bridge, at a continuous white line, where your vehicle would obstruct a sign, at an entrance, at a bus stop, opposite another vehicle on a narrow road, or a taxi rank.