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K53 vehicle controls questions and answers (part 3)

9 practice questions for the South African K53 learner's licence test. Try each one first, then open the answer to see why it is correct.

31 How does the gear lever of an automatic vehicle compare with that of a manual vehicle?

  1. It operates in exactly the same way as a manual one
  2. It must always be used together with a clutch pedal
  3. It operates differently from a manual gearbox system
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Answer C: It operates differently from a manual gearbox system

The manual notes that the gear lever of an automatic vehicle operates differently, and that automatics have no clutch.

Memory tip: Automatic lever works differently; no clutch.

Light vehicle (code 2) · Heavy vehicle (code 3)

32 Which statement about automatic vehicles is correct?

  1. They have a clutch control but no accelerator
  2. They do not have a clutch control
  3. They have a clutch control but no footbrake
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Answer B: They do not have a clutch control

The manual states that automatic vehicles do not have a clutch control.

Memory tip: Automatic means no clutch.

Light vehicle (code 2) · Heavy vehicle (code 3)

33 Which part of a motorcycle holds the fuel for the engine?

  1. Fuel tank
  2. Shock absorber
  3. Silencer
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Answer A: Fuel tank

The fuel tank is the component that holds the fuel for the engine.

Memory tip: Fuel tank holds the fuel.

Motorcycle (code 1)

34 Which motorcycle component do you press to start the engine?

  1. Rear brake pedal
  2. Headlamp
  3. Starter button
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Answer C: Starter button

The starter button is used to start the engine.

Memory tip: Press the starter to start.

Motorcycle (code 1)

35 Which motorcycle component lights up the road ahead of the rider?

  1. Mudguard
  2. Rear lamp
  3. Headlamp
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Answer C: Headlamp

The headlamp is fitted at the front of the motorcycle to light the road ahead.

Memory tip: Headlamp lights the way ahead.

Motorcycle (code 1)

36 Which motorcycle component helps cushion the wheels over bumps in the road?

  1. Silencer
  2. Shock absorber
  3. Foot peg
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Answer B: Shock absorber

The shock absorbers are fitted at the wheels to cushion bumps.

Memory tip: Shock absorber softens bumps.

Motorcycle (code 1)

37 Which motorcycle component is part of the exhaust system and reduces engine noise?

  1. Silencer
  2. Handlebar
  3. Speedometer
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Answer A: Silencer

The silencer forms part of the exhaust system.

Memory tip: Silencer quietens the exhaust.

Motorcycle (code 1)

38 Which motorcycle component covers the front or rear wheel?

  1. Mudguard
  2. Shock absorber
  3. Speedometer
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Answer A: Mudguard

The front and rear mudguards cover the wheels.

Memory tip: Mudguards guard the wheels.

Motorcycle (code 1)

39 Where does the rider rest their feet on a motorcycle?

  1. On the mudguards
  2. On the silencer
  3. On the foot rests (pegs)
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Answer C: On the foot rests (pegs)

Motorcycles have foot rests or pegs for the rider.

Memory tip: Feet rest on the pegs.

Motorcycle (code 1)

These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.