Car Rental is one of 10 topics in the Grade 11 Tourism CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which document is often required from foreign tourists whose driver's licence is not in English, in order to rent a car in South Africa?
An international driving permit
A South African identity document
A tourism levy receipt
A GPS navigation unit
Answer: An international driving permit — An international driving permit is often required for foreign tourists whose licence is not in English.
Easy
2. What is typically placed on a renter's credit card as part of verifying creditworthiness when renting a vehicle?
A security deposit or hold
A permanent, non-refundable fee equal to the full car price
A tourism levy only
Nothing; credit cards are never required
Answer: A security deposit or hold — Creditworthiness is usually verified by placing a security deposit or "hold" on a credit card in the renter's name.
Medium
3. Give the abbreviation for the insurance product that reduces a renter's financial liability specifically for damage to the rental vehicle itself.
Answer: CDW — A Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) reduces the renter's liability for damage to the rental vehicle.
