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List of All NTSA Driving Exam Questions & Answers: All You Need to Know

  • BY Norah Waceke
  • August 17, 2025
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Kenya’s roads are bustling with activity, and ensuring safety for all road users starts with well-prepared drivers. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) administers driving tests to ensure candidates understand the rules of the road, vehicle safety, and traffic regulations. Passing the NTSA driving theory test is a critical step toward obtaining a driving license in Kenya. This comprehensive guide provides all the NTSA driving test theory questions and answers, equipping you with the knowledge needed to ace the exam. Whether you’re a new driver or refreshing your knowledge, this article is your ultimate resource for mastering Kenya’s driving test requirements in 2025.

Comprehensive NTSA Driving Test Theory Questions and Answers

Below is the complete list of NTSA driving test theory questions and their corresponding answers, as provided. These questions cover road rules, vehicle safety, traffic signs, and more, reflecting the core knowledge required for safe driving in Kenya.

  1. What is the rule of the road in Kenya?
    • Answer: To keep left unless overtaking.
  2. Name three documents which must be valid before you are allowed to drive.
    • Answer:
      a) Valid driving license
      b) Valid insurance certificate
      c) Valid vehicle inspection certificate
  3. Which side do you overtake from?
    • Answer: Right side.
  4. When can you put on the lights during the day?
    • Answer:
      a) When it is foggy
      b) During heavy rainfall
      c) When it is misty
      d) During an emergency
  5. Which vehicles have the right of way?
    • Answer:
      a) Ambulance with a siren
      b) Fire Engine with a siren
      c) Presidential escort with a siren
      d) Police car with a siren
  6. What is the maximum speed limit in town?
    • Answer: 50 km/hr.
  7. What is the maximum speed limit on the highway for:
    • Answer:
      a) Pick-ups/Lorries: 80 km/hr
      b) Cars: 110 km/hr
      c) Trailers: 65 km/hr
  8. When are you not allowed to drive despite having the three valid required documents?
    • Answer:
      a) When you are sick
      b) When drunk
      c) Under drugs or fatigue
  9. What is the Highway Code?
    • Answer: A booklet checked and passed by the parliament for rules of road users.
  10. What do you look for when driving past stationary vehicles?
    • Answer: Opening of door, Pedestrian crossing.
  11. What are the four important tools you have to carry when driving for a safari?
    • Answer:
      a) Car jack
      b) Spare wheel
      c) Spotlight
      d) Fire extinguisher
  12. Name four causes of accidents in Kenya.
    • Answer:
      a) Drunkenness
      b) Over speeding
      c) Overloading
      d) Carelessness
  13. How many wheels does a saloon car have?
    • Answer: Five (Four moving and one spare).
  14. How many eyes does a driver have?
    • Answer: Three (Two natural and one artificial).
  15. What should you do first when receiving your driving license for the first time?
    • Answer: Check all the details and sign in ink pen.
  16. When there is a white continuous line down a one-way traffic road, what does it mean?
    • Answer: No changing lanes.
  17. Within which period should an accident be reported at a police station in Kenya?
    • Answer: As soon as possible but within 24 hours.
  18. What is a pedestrian crossing?
    • Answer: A safe crossing provided for the safe use of pedestrians.
  19. What are the rules of the model town board?
    • Answer:
      a) Use the shortest and the most correct route without using the parking.
      b) Use parking if there is no other route.
  20. Green colour on the traffic light means go, except when?
    • Answer:
      a) When there is an oncoming vehicle from the right.
      b) When stopped by a police officer.
  21. Name four places you can NOT stop?
    • Answer:
      a) On a roundabout
      b) At the junction
      c) At the center of the road
      d) Where there is no stopping sign
  22. What is a vehicle?
    • Answer: It is an automobile power-driven machine.
  23. What is a lane?
    • Answer: It is a path to be followed by the vehicle.
  24. Where should you NOT overtake?
    • Answer:
      a) At the junction
      b) Where there is no overtaking sign
      c) On the roundabout
  25. Where does the law require you to stop?
    • Answer:
      a) At the stop sign
      b) When ordered by the police
      c) When the traffic lights change to red
  26. Who is a pedestrian?
    • Answer: A road user on foot.
  27. When do you use the mirror when driving?
    • Answer:
      a) When overtaking
      b) Changing lane
      c) Stopping
  28. Which distance should you keep between two moving vehicles in town?
    • Answer: You should see the behind wheels or number plate of the vehicle in front.
  29. What is the meaning of the letters EAK found at the outer cover of a driving license?
    • Answer: EAK means East Africa Kenya.
  30. How can a driver control himself in an uncontrolled roundabout?
    • Answer: You should make sure there is no oncoming vehicle from the right side on the roundabout.
  31. Write down four DONT’S of holding a steering wheel.
    • Answer:
      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
  32. What is the name given to anybody carrying a sign of STOP CHILDREN CROSSING?
    • Answer: School warden.
  33. Why do we normally press down the clutch pedals while engaging gears?
    • Answer: To disconnect the gearbox from the engine.
  34. What must you NOT do when being overtaken?
    • Answer: You should not accelerate.
  35. When can you overtake from left?
    • Answer:
      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
  36. When do we dim our lights at night?
    • Answer:
      a) When meeting an oncoming vehicle
      b) When meeting a pedestrian
      c) On a well-lit area
  37. Where should you NOT hoot?
    • Answer:
      a) Near a hospital
      b) Near a school
      c) Near law courts
      d) Where there is a ‘No Hooting’ sign
  38. What time do you usually switch on the lights in the evening?
    • Answer: 6:30 P.M. parking lights and 6:45 P.M. headlights.
  39. What do you do before getting out of the vehicle?
    • Answer: Check the side mirror or look over your right shoulder.
  40. What are the four important parts to be maintained in a car?
    • Answer:
      a) Brakes
      b) Steering wheel
      c) Wheels
      d) Lights
  41. Where are you NOT allowed to park?
    • Answer:
      a) At the center of the road
      b) Where there is a No Parking sign
      c) At the junction
      d) At the bus stops
  42. What is a caravan?
    • Answer: It’s a mobile car without an engine, pulled with an engine car, and used for accommodation.
  43. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled railway crossing at:
    • Answer:
      a) Night: Stop, dim light, listen, if there is no sound, proceed.
      b) Daytime: Stop, look left and right, listen if there is no sound, proceed.
  44. Which are the four common mistakes made when approaching a roundabout?
    • Answer:
      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.
  45. State 5 ways to keep your vehicle roadworthy.
    • Answer:
      a) Regular servicing of the vehicle.
      b) Check-up the following: Steering, brakes, wheels, mirrors, wipers, and lights.
  46. Describe your approach at a pedestrian crossing.
    • Answer: Alert and at a speed at which you can control and stop in case of an emergency.
  47. How do we hold the steering wheel clockwise?
    • Answer:
      a) 10 to 2 position
      b) 1/4 to 3 positions
  48. What do you do if the traffic lights are green but then they suddenly change to amber?
    • Answer: Proceed if you had crossed the stop sign.
  49. What is the correct position at the junction when turning:
    • Answer:
      a) Left: Drive at extreme left.
      b) Right: Drive at extreme right.
  50. What does the green arrow filter on the traffic lights mean?
    • Answer: You should go in the direction shown by the arrows.
  51. Which vehicles should be taken for inspection?
    • Answer:
      a) Pickups/lorries
      b) Trailers
  52. Which is the strongest gear on a vehicle? Why?
    • Answer: Reverse Gear. Because it has no other alternative gear.
  53. Why should you look right twice when approaching a junction?
    • Answer: Right side is near danger.
  54. State how you can overtake another vehicle?
    • Answer: Slow down, start indicating light, if it’s clear, you overtake. After overtaking, indicate to your left and keep to your side.
  55. When the traffic vehicle shows green and you are stopped by a police officer, who should you obey?
    • Answer: You should obey the police because he is under mandatory.
  56. What is a hard shoulder way?
    • Answer: It’s a road where bumps are put closely together.
  57. What is another name given to a give-way sign?
    • Answer: Yield.
  58. What is the difference between a street and an avenue?
    • Answer: A street is a road where buildings are found along, while an avenue is a road where vegetation is found along.
  59. What is the meaning of AMBER which keeps on flashing every now and then in the traffic lights?
    • Answer: Flashing Amber means control yourself.
  60. Which mechanical signal should we put on after being involved in a road accident in the middle of the road?
    • Answer: Hazard lights.
  61. What is coasting?
    • Answer: It is driving a vehicle for long with one gear.
  62. What is a three-point turn?
    • Answer: It is to drive a vehicle facing the opposite direction using reverse and forward gear.
  63. Describe the warning sign.
    • Answer: Warning signs are red in color, triangular in shape, and with the apex facing upwards.
  64. List down two examples of caravans.
    • Answer:
      a) Side Car
      b) Mobile toilet
  65. Which type of hooting is normally done once?
    • Answer: Warning hooting.
  66. Write down all mechanical signals of a saloon car.
    • Answer:
      a) Headlights
      b) Parking lights
      c) Brake lights
      d) Reverse lights
      e) Indicators
      f) Number plate lights
      g) Interior lights
      h) Hazard lights
  67. Why must all vehicles be insured?
    • Answer: For security purposes.
  68. What is the meaning of PDL?
    • Answer: Provisional driving license.
  69. Why is the government interested in introducing speed governors and safety belts?
    • Answer: To maintain a specific speed given on the highway according to the vehicle you are driving and to reduce the number of injuries during accidents.
  70. What is the meaning of a yellow-painted kerb?
    • Answer: No parking, no waiting, and in some places, no stopping.
  71. What does a double continuous line on the center of the road mean?
    • Answer: It means that you cannot cross the lines to overtake. Keep to your side.
  72. State 5 ways to keep your vehicle roadworthy.
    • Answer:
      a) Regular servicing of the vehicle.
      b) Check-up the following: Steering, brakes, wheels, mirrors, wipers, and lights.
  73. From which road to which road are you not allowed to reverse?
    • Answer: You are not allowed to reverse from a side road to a main road.
  74. During dark hours, what controls the speed of the vehicle?
    • Answer: The speed of the vehicle during dark hours is controlled by the lights.
  75. When driving past animals, what would you do?
    • Answer: You should drive slowly, giving them plenty of room, and you should not hoot.
  76. During the night, if the oncoming vehicle does not dip the lights, what should you do?
    • Answer: You should slow down, flash your lights three times, dip them, and if possible, stop.
  77. Describe any indicators that may warn you of an accident ahead.
    • Answer:
      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.
  78. Describe the arm signal you should give as a driver to a police officer controlling traffic if you wanted to go straight on.
    • Answer: The hand signal should be the left hand held up, palm facing forward.
  79. In what circumstances should one drive the vehicle wearing sunglasses?
    • Answer: Sunglasses should not be worn at night and when visibility is poor.
  80. After your vehicle has broken down on the road, what should you do?
    • Answer: 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.
  81. Apart from a safety helmet, what other things should also be worn by a motorcyclist?
    • Answer: Eye protectors, strong boots, gloves, and clothes that may help in case of a fall off.
  82. As a motorcyclist, when are you required to ride with the lights on?
    • Answer: You always need to enable other road users to see you.
  83. What four points does the code mention about carrying passengers on a two-wheeled motorbike?
    • Answer:
      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.
  84. When can you overtake on the left?
    • Answer: When the driver in front of you is turning right, when you intend to turn left, or when the vehicles in the lane on your right are moving slower than the vehicles in your lane in queueing traffic.
  85. At a junction with roads of equal importance, to whom should you give way?
    • Answer: Traffic on the right and traffic already turning.
  86. At a STOP sign which has no white line, where would you stop?
    • Answer: At the STOP sign.
  87. Why is a STOP sign octagonal and a YIELD sign triangular (inverted)?
    • Answer: To be able to recognize them in snow conditions.
  88. What position would you take up for a right turn at the end of a one-way street?
    • Answer: The extreme right lane.
  89. What do white zig-zag lines on the road mean?
    • Answer: A Zebra Crossing is ahead, no overtaking, and no parking.
  90. How would you know a Zebra crossing at night?
    • Answer: By the yellow flashing beacons.
  91. What does the island in the center of a pedestrian crossing mean?
    • Answer: Each side of the island is a separate crossing.
  92. Name the restrictions in relation to the use of the horn.
    • Answer: 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.
  93. When driving at night, when should you dip your headlights?
    • Answer:
      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.
  94. What should you do if you are dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?
    • Answer: Slow down and stop if necessary.
  95. What is a Clearway?
    • Answer: Stopping and parking are prohibited (except by buses or taxis) for a period indicated on the Clearway signpost.
  96. What does a broken yellow line mean?
    • Answer: A broken yellow line indicates the edge of the roadway (hard shoulder).
  97. What does a single continuous yellow line mean?
    • Answer: No parking at certain times (generally during working hours).
  98. What does a double yellow line mean?
    • Answer: No parking at any time.
  99. What is the legal parking distance from the kerb?
    • Answer: 45 centimeters (or 1.5 feet).
  100. How close to a junction can you park?
    • Answer: 5 meters.
  101. Where should you not park?
    • Answer: 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.
  102. Where should you not overtake?
    • Answer: At a bend, a junction, the brow of a hill, a humpback bridge, at a continuous white line, or anywhere your view of oncoming traffic is restricted.
  103. What is the safe distance to drive from the car in front of you?
    • Answer: Allow 1 meter for each kilometer per hour (K.P.H.), double that for wet roads, four times that for icy roads, or observe the “two-second rule.”
  104. If you saw a red triangle on the road, what would it mean?
    • Answer: That there is an obstruction on the road ahead.
  105. At a junction when traffic lights are not working, to whom would you give the right of way?
    • Answer: Traffic on the right and traffic already turning.
  106. What does a green traffic light mean?
    • Answer: Go, providing the junction is clear.
  107. What does an amber traffic light mean?
    • Answer: Stop if you can do so SAFELY at the Stop line.
  108. Name four people in authority for whom you must stop?
    • Answer: A Garda, a school warden, a flagman, and a person in charge of animals.
  109. Describe the road markings for NO ENTRY?
    • Answer: A continuous white line with a broken line behind it.
  110. When can you cross a continuous white line?
    • Answer: To avoid an obstruction, for access, or if there is a broken white line on your side of the continuous white line.
  111. (a) What is the national general speed limit? (b) What is the Motorway speed limit? (c) What is the acceptable tire tread depth?
    • Answer:
      a) 100 K.P.H. for cars.
      b) 120 K.P.H.
      c) 1.6mm Min.
  112. What rules apply to a yellow box junction?
    • Answer: You must not enter unless your way ahead is clear with the exception of turning right when you can enter and wait in the box if you are not obstructing other traffic.
  113. If there are two parallel lines in the center of the road, one continuous and one broken, which one would you obey?
    • Answer: You obey the line nearest you.
  114. What do two broken parallel lines in the center of the road mean?
    • Answer: There will be one or two continuous white lines ahead.
  115. What does a broken white line in the center of the road mean?
    • Answer: You may overtake if it is safe to do so.
  116. What do white diagonal lines in the center of the road mean?
    • Answer: You treat them like a traffic island; you do not enter (this ghost island).
  117. What is Aquaplaning?
    • Answer: It is when a film of water builds up between the tires and the road, affecting steering and braking.
  118. What are the two main road signs on Kenyan roads?
    • Answer: Stop sign and Give way sign.
  119. Name three places you are not allowed to stop.
    • Answer:
      a) On a yellow kerb
      b) On a roundabout
      c) On a pedestrian crossing
  120. What should you do if when approaching the traffic lights then it turns amber?
    • Answer: Proceed if you have already crossed the line, if not, slow down, then stop when the light turns red.
  121. Which vehicles have the right of way?
    • Answer: Vehicles with emergency sirens like an ambulance, police car, presidential fleet, and fire engines have the right of way.
  122. What should you do when an accident happens?
    • Answer:
      a) Stop the car and do not exit if on a busy highway.
      b) If the car is in a condition to move, then move it to the side of the road.
      c) Report to the police within 24 hours.
      d) Notify your insurance company.
  123. What are the traffic signals and what do they mean?
    • Answer:
      a) Red: Stop before the stop line.
      b) Red & Amber: Get ready to go if the road is clear and if it is safe to do so.
      c) Green: Go if the road is clear and if it is safe to do so.
      d) Amber: Stop behind the stop line.
  124. What is a pedestrian crossing?
    • Answer: It is the designated part of the road where pedestrians can cross safely.
  125. Name two types of parking found on the model town board.
    • Answer:
      a) Angle parking or controlled parking.
      b) Flush parking or uncontrolled parking.
  126. What are the features of angle parking in a model town board?
    • Answer:
      a) Parking allowed for saloon/small cars only.
      b) They have entry and exit points.
      c) They have security features.
      d) When parking, you park with gear one or forward gear and leave with the reverse gear.
  127. What is the formula for options/routes for the major road on the model town board?
    • Answer: Starting from the left – 2, 1, 2, 4.
  128. What is the formula for options/routes for the minor road on the model town board?
    • Answer: Starting from the left – 2, 1, 5.
  129. What is the main characteristic of the warning signs category?
    • Answer: They are all upward-facing triangles.
  130. What is the rule of the regulatory signs?
    • Answer: They MUST be obeyed.
  131. What does a yellow continuous line mean on two-way traffic roads?
    • Answer: Stay on your side of the road, and no overtaking.
  132. What is the Highway Code?
    • Answer: An official booklet containing rules and regulations for road users.

Practical Tips for Passing the NTSA Driving Test

To excel in the NTSA driving test, preparation is key. Here are actionable tips to help you succeed:

  • Study the Highway Code: The Highway Code is the foundation of the NTSA driving test. Obtain a copy from NTSA or authorized driving schools and study it thoroughly. Focus on road signs, traffic rules, and vehicle safety protocols.
  • Practice with Model Town Boards: Familiarize yourself with the model town board used in the practical test. Practice the correct routes and parking techniques, such as angle parking and flush parking.
  • Take Mock Tests: Use online resources or apps offering NTSA mock tests to simulate the exam environment. This builds confidence and highlights areas needing improvement.
  • Understand Road Signs: Memorize the shapes, colors, and meanings of warning, regulatory, and mandatory signs. For example, warning signs are triangular with the apex upward, while regulatory signs must be obeyed.
  • Stay Calm and Focused: During the test, remain calm and follow instructions carefully. Pay attention to traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, and right-of-way rules.
  • Prepare Your Vehicle: Ensure your vehicle is roadworthy, with functional brakes, lights, and tires meeting the 1.6mm minimum tread depth requirement.

The Importance of Road Safety in Kenya

Kenya’s roads, from the Thika Superhighway to rural routes, demand disciplined driving. The NTSA’s efforts, including mandatory speed governors and safety belts, aim to curb accidents caused by overspeeding, drunk driving, and overloading. According to a 2024 NTSA report, over 20% of road accidents in Kenya are linked to driver error, underscoring the need for thorough training and adherence to traffic rules.

By mastering the NTSA driving test questions and answers, you’re not just preparing to pass an exam—you’re contributing to safer roads. Responsible driving reduces the risk of accidents, protects pedestrians, and ensures compliance with Kenya’s traffic laws.

Passing the NTSA driving test is a significant milestone for any aspiring driver in Kenya. This guide has provided a comprehensive list of all NTSA driving test theory questions and answers, covering critical topics like road signs, traffic rules, vehicle safety, and emergency procedures. By studying these questions and following the practical tips outlined, you’ll be well-equipped to ace the test and drive confidently on Kenya’s roads.

For further preparation, consult the NTSA’s official website or visit a licensed driving school for hands-on training. Stay informed, stay safe, and drive responsibly to contribute to a safer Kenya.