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Ghana DVLA Theory Test Cheat Sheet
Road Signs & Signals
- Not published of exam
- Warning Signs Prohibitory Signs Mandatory Signs Informatory Signs Traffic Lights
Rules of the Road
- Not published of exam
- Right of Way Overtaking Rules Roundabouts U-Turns Reversing
Defensive Driving
- Not published of exam
- Following Distance Stopping Distance Night Driving Wet Weather Fog and Dust
Traffic Laws & Licensing
- Not published of exam
- Licence Classes BAC Limit Seat Belts Mobile Phones Renewal Cycle
Vehicle Safety & Emergencies
- Not published of exam
- Vehicle Checks Warning Triangle Brake Failure Tyre Safety Accident Reporting
Quick Facts
- Exam DVLA Theory Test
- Body DVLA Ghana
- Format Format not published
- Pass Not published
- Time Not published by DVLA
- Side Right, since 1974
- BAC Limit 0.05%
- Renewal Every 2 years
Shape + Colour Code RO
- Triangle warns | Red forbids | Blue commands
- Triangle: hazard ahead Red circle: must not Blue circle: must do Rectangle: read specific rule
Prohibitory vs Mandatory Signs RO
Red Circle
- Forbids an action
- Must not do this
- Disobeying is an offence
Blue Circle
- Commands an action
- Must do this
- Same legal force
- Red forbids, blue commands
Sign Shape & Colour Picker RO
- Triangle, red border → Warning sign ( Hazard ahead )
- Circle, red border → Prohibitory sign ( Must not do )
- Circle, blue fill → Mandatory sign ( Must do )
- Red octagon → Stop sign ( Full stop always )
- Inverted red triangle → Give Way sign ( Yield, stop if needed )
- Rectangle, blue or green → Informatory sign ( Check sign’s direction )
- Grey circle, black slash → End of restriction ( Prior rule lapses )
- Number in red circle → Maximum speed ( Ceiling, not target )
- Number in blue circle → Minimum speed ( Floor, not maximum )
Warning Signs RO
- Bend Sign One curve ahead
- Double Bend S-shape, read bottom up
- T-Junction Ahead Side road joins
- Roundabout Ahead Circle merge coming
- Pedestrian Crossing Ahead Slow, may stop
- Children School Sign Reduced 30 km/h zone
- Steep Hill Sign Use low gear
- Slippery Road Sign Ease off controls
- Animals Crossing Slow, no hooting
No Parking vs No Stopping RO
No Parking
- One red slash
- Brief stop allowed
- Pickup or drop-off only
No Stopping
- Red cross shown
- No stop at all
- Not even momentary
- Slash permits, cross forbids
Prohibitory & Regulatory Signs RO
- Stop Sign Full stop at line Octagon
- Give Way Sign Yield, stop if needed Inverted Triangle
- No Entry No vehicle may enter
- No Overtaking Ban until sign ends
- No U-Turn U-turn banned here
- No Parking Brief stop allowed
- No Stopping No stop at all
- No Horn Silence near hospitals courts
- Max Speed Circle Red ceiling number
Solid Line vs Broken Line RO
Solid Centre Line
- No crossing to overtake
- White or yellow paint
- Binds your own side
Broken Centre Line
- May cross if safe
- Permits overtaking manoeuvre
- Check oncoming traffic first
- Solid blocks, broken allows
Mandatory Signs RO
- Keep Left Right Pass on shown side
- Ahead Only No turning permitted
- Turn Left Right Only that movement legal
- Roundabout Sign Yield left, then circulate
- Min Speed Circle Blue floor number
- Pass Either Side Go around obstruction
- Compulsory Path Reserved for that user
Max Speed vs Min Speed RO
Red Circle Number
- Sets a maximum
- Ceiling, not a target
- Speeding above is an offence
Blue Circle Number
- Sets a minimum
- Floor, not a maximum
- Slower obstructs traffic flow
- Red ceiling, blue floor
Informatory Signs RO
- One-Way Sign Blue arrow, single direction
- Parking Sign Blue square, letter P
- Hospital Sign Blue square, letter H
- Dead End Sign Road does not continue
- Direction Board Town names plus km
- Bus Stop Sign Marks boarding point
Signals & Road Markings RO
- Traffic Light Meanings Red stop, amber stop, green go
- Amber Alone Stop unless too close
- Police Hand Signal Overrides lights and signs
- Solid Centre Line No crossing to overtake
- Broken Centre Line May cross if safe
- Zebra Crossing Stop for pedestrians
Overtake Sequence RU
- Mirror -> Signal -> Manoeuvre -> Return
- Mirror: check behind Signal: show intent Manoeuvre: pass safely Return: signal back right
Stop vs Give Way RU
Stop Sign
- Full stop always
- Red octagon shape
- No traffic exception
Give Way Sign
- Yield to major road
- Inverted triangle shape
- Stop only if needed
- Always halt vs conditional yield
Junction & Roundabout Priority RU
- Uncontrolled T-junction → Yield to through-road traffic ( Terminating road gives way )
- Stop sign present → Full stop at line ( Even if road looks empty )
- Give Way sign present → Slow, yield if needed
- Roundabout entry → Yield to circulating traffic ( Approaches from your left )
- Turning left across traffic → Yield to all oncoming
- Pedestrian on marked crossing → Stop and let cross
- Traffic lights fail → Treat as uncontrolled junction
- Police officer signals → Obey officer, ignore lights
Right-of-Way Rules RU
- Uncontrolled T-Junction Yield to main road
- Roundabout Entry Yield to left traffic
- Marked Crossing Pedestrians already crossing priority
- Turning Left Yield to oncoming traffic
- Emergency Vehicle Pull right and stop
- Stop Sign Rule Full halt, always
Overtaking & Manoeuvring RU
- Overtake Side Pass on the left
- MSM Sequence Mirror, signal, manoeuvre
- No-Overtake Zones Bends, hills, junctions, crossings
- Being Overtaken Hold speed, do not accelerate
- U-Turn Rule Only where safe, legal
- Reversing Rule Reverse in, drive out
- Lane Discipline Right lane normal, left passes
Stopping Distance Formula DE
- Thinking + Braking = Stopping
- Thinking: reaction distance Braking: tyre grip Double speed: 4x braking Wet roads: double distance
Following & Stopping Distance DE
- 2-Second Rule Minimum gap, dry roads
- 4-Second Rule Minimum gap, wet roads
- Thinking Distance Distance traveled during reaction
- Braking Distance Grows with speed squared
- Double Speed Effect Roughly quadruples braking distance
- Large-Vehicle Gap Extra space, blocked view
Night & Bad-Weather Driving DE
- Dipped Beam Default around other traffic
- Full Beam Unlit road, no one ahead
- First Rain Danger Most slippery after dry spell
- Aquaplaning Response Ease off, hold straight
- Fog Dust Lights Dipped beam, never full
- Dazzle Response Slow down or stop
Known Safety Anchors TR
- 0.05% BAC | ≥45m warning
- DVLA pass mark unpublished 0.05%: legal BAC limit ≥45m: warning-device minimum Right-hand traffic since 1974
Theory Test vs In-Traffic Test TR
Theory Test
- Format not published
- Pass mark not published
- Taken first at DVLA
In-Traffic Test
- Practical driving assessment
- After passing the theory test
- Examiner assesses road skills
- Knowledge first, skill next
Licence Classes & Ages TR
- Class A Motorcycles, age 18+
- Class B Cars, light vehicles, 18+
- Class E Agricultural equipment, age 21+
- Learner Permit Issued with L-plate before tests
- Required Documents Licence, registration, roadworthy cert, insurance
- Ghana Card Required ID for licensing
Licence Renewal Cycle TR
- Renew 2yr | Replace 6yr
- Renew: every 2 years Replace: card every 6 years Eye test: required each renewal
Traffic Laws & Alcohol Rules TR
- BAC Limit 0.05% or more
- Mobile Phone Rule Hand-held use banned
- Seat Belt Rule Driver and passengers wear belts
- Licence Renewal Every two years
- Card Replacement Every six years
Warning Sign vs Warning Triangle VE
Warning Sign
- Fixed roadside sign
- Warns of a hazard
- Advisory, not equipment
Warning Triangle
- Portable safety device
- ≥45m at front/rear points
- Required breakdown equipment
- Sign warns, triangle alerts
Breakdown & Emergency Response VE
- Vehicle breaks down → Move off carriageway ( Hazards; devices ≥45m front/rear )
- Brakes fail → Pump pedal, downshift gears ( Then apply handbrake )
- Tyre blows out → Grip wheel, ease off ( Coast to a stop )
- Engine overheats → Pull over, switch off ( Never open hot radiator )
- Accelerator sticks → Select neutral, brake firmly
- After any crash → Stop, warn traffic, assist
- Reporting a crash → Report to nearest police ( As soon as possible )
Vehicle Checks & Traps VE
- Daily Walkaround Tires, brakes, lights, mirrors
- Tyre Mixing Trap Never mix radial, cross-ply
- Hot Radiator Trap Never open, scalding steam
- Fire Extinguisher Accessible, in working condition
- Required Kit Two triangles or listed alternative
Breakdowns & Emergencies VE
- Warning Triangle ≥45m front and rear
- Brake Failure Pump pedal, downshift gears
- Tyre Blowout Grip wheel, ease off
- Overheating Engine Pull over, switch off
- Accident Report Nearest police station, promptly
- Emergency Numbers 112 national, 193 ambulance
Common Traps
Sign Shape Sets Category
- Read shape and colour first ≠ Symbol confirms category second
Rectangle vs Legal Order
- One-way rectangle binds ≠ Circle commands or forbids
Give Way Is Not Stop
- Give Way yields, stops if needed ≠ Stop sign always halts fully
Study Split Is Not Official
- DVLA publishes no weighting ≠ Site split is planning only
Road Sign vs Safety Triangle
- Sign warns of a hazard ≠ Triangle alerts other drivers
Renewal Differs From Replacement
- Licence renews every 2 years ≠ Card replaces every 6 years
Class B and Class E Ages
- Classes A and B need 18 ≠ Class E needs age 21
Last Minute
- 1. DVLA exam count and time unpublished
- 2. DVLA pass mark unpublished
- 3. Ghana drives on the right
- 4. BAC limit is 0.05%
- 5. Urban limit 50; school zones 30
- 6. Motorway limit 100; rural roads 90
- 7. Triangle sign warns; device alerts traffic
- 8. Red circle forbids; blue circle commands
- 9. Stop sign always requires full halt
- 10. At roundabouts, yield to the left
- 11. Detached warning devices: ≥45m front/rear
- 12. Licence renews 2yr; card replaces 6yr
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