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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 12)

15 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.

166 A company manager lets an unlicensed employee drive a company car on a public road. What does the rule say?

  1. Nobody does, as it is a company car
  2. The manager breaks the rule by permitting it
  3. Only the employee breaks the rule
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Answer B: The manager breaks the rule by permitting it

No person in charge or control of a vehicle may employ or permit an unlicensed person to drive it.

Memory tip: Permitting is also an offence.

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167 Who is covered by the rule against permitting unlicensed driving?

  1. Only the registered owner
  2. The owner, operator or person in charge or control of the vehicle
  3. Only a driving instructor
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Answer B: The owner, operator or person in charge or control of the vehicle

The rule applies to the owner or operator or anyone in charge or control of the vehicle.

Memory tip: Owner, operator or in charge.

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168 Your friend has no licence and asks to drive your car on a public road. What must you do?

  1. Allow it if you sit next to them
  2. Allow it on quiet roads only
  3. Refuse, as you may not permit an unlicensed person to drive
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Answer C: Refuse, as you may not permit an unlicensed person to drive

The rule forbids permitting any person who is not licensed to drive that vehicle.

Memory tip: Refuse the keys.

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169 Which of these is NOT allowed under the manual's employment rule?

  1. Employing a driver who is not licensed for the vehicle
  2. Employing a driver licensed for the vehicle
  3. Permitting a licensed driver to drive your vehicle
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Answer A: Employing a driver who is not licensed for the vehicle

Employing or permitting a person not licensed to drive that vehicle is prohibited.

Memory tip: Licensed for that vehicle only.

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170 The unlicensed-driver rule applies on which type of road?

  1. Freeways only
  2. A public road
  3. Private property only
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Answer B: A public road

The rule refers to driving the vehicle on a public road.

Memory tip: Public road rule.

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171 What must a person have to drive a motor vehicle of a prescribed class on a public road, besides a licence?

  1. A motor vehicle licence disc
  2. A police clearance certificate
  3. A professional driving permit
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Answer C: A professional driving permit

Driving a prescribed class requires driving in accordance with a professional driving permit.

Memory tip: Prescribed class needs a PrDP.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

172 Where must a professional driving permit be kept when driving?

  1. With the driver in the vehicle
  2. At the employer's office
  3. In the licensing office
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Answer A: With the driver in the vehicle

The driver must keep the permit with him or her in the vehicle.

Memory tip: Permit rides with you.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

173 Mia holds a learner's licence and drives a vehicle that needs a professional permit. Under what condition is she exempt from the permit requirement?

  1. She drives only in daylight
  2. She is accompanied by a registered professional driver for that class
  3. She drives under 60 km/h
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Answer B: She is accompanied by a registered professional driver for that class

The permit requirement does not apply to a learner driving accompanied by a person registered as a professional driver in that class.

Memory tip: Learner plus pro driver beside.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

174 Who must accompany a learner driving a prescribed-class vehicle in order for the learner to be exempt from the permit?

  1. Any adult with a car licence
  2. A person registered as a professional driver for that class
  3. A traffic officer
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Answer B: A person registered as a professional driver for that class

Exemption applies only with a registered professional driver for that class of vehicle.

Memory tip: Pro driver for that class.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

175 The professional driving permit rule applies to which vehicles?

  1. All vehicles of any kind
  2. Motorcycles only
  3. Vehicles of a prescribed class
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Answer C: Vehicles of a prescribed class

The manual refers to a motor vehicle of a prescribed class.

Memory tip: Prescribed class only.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

176 Which statement about the professional driving permit is correct?

  1. It is kept at home with the vehicle licence
  2. It replaces the driving licence entirely
  3. It is required for prescribed vehicle classes and must be kept in the vehicle
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Answer C: It is required for prescribed vehicle classes and must be kept in the vehicle

The permit is needed for prescribed classes and must be carried in the vehicle.

Memory tip: Carry the permit.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

177 For how long are a motor vehicle licence and licence disc valid?

  1. 24 months
  2. 12 months
  3. 6 months
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Answer B: 12 months

The manual says they are valid for 12 months from the first day of the month of issue.

Memory tip: Vehicle licence: twelve months.

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178 From which date does the 12-month validity of a vehicle licence and disc start?

  1. The first day of the month in which it was issued
  2. The first day of the next year
  3. The day of issue
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Answer A: The first day of the month in which it was issued

Validity runs for 12 months from the first day of the month in which it was issued.

Memory tip: Counted from month start.

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179 A vehicle licence was issued on 20 May. When does its 12-month period start counting?

  1. On 20 May
  2. On 1 June
  3. On 1 May
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Answer C: On 1 May

Validity is counted from the first day of the month of issue, which is 1 May.

Memory tip: Month's first day starts it.

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180 How long is a learner's licence valid compared with a vehicle licence and disc?

  1. 12 months versus 24 months
  2. 24 months versus 12 months
  3. Both are 12 months
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Answer B: 24 months versus 12 months

Learner's licences are valid for 24 months, and vehicle licences and discs for 12 months.

Memory tip: Learner two years, vehicle one.

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