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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 15)

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.

211 At what minimum distance must the dipped beam let you see a person, vehicle or substantial object?

  1. 100 metres
  2. 45 metres
  3. 30 metres
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Answer B: 45 metres

A dipped beam must be able to illuminate at least 45 metres ahead.

Memory tip: Dipped sees 45.

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212 Which statement about dipped beams is correct?

  1. They must be adjusted to illuminate at least 45 metres ahead
  2. They must illuminate at least 100 metres ahead
  3. They need no specific distance
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Answer A: They must be adjusted to illuminate at least 45 metres ahead

Dipped-beam headlamps must enable the driver to see objects at least 45 m ahead.

Memory tip: Dipped: forty-five.

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213 Which distance applies to a dipped beam, rather than a main beam?

  1. 45 metres
  2. 150 metres
  3. 100 metres
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Answer A: 45 metres

The dipped-beam distance is 45 metres, and 100 metres applies to main beams.

Memory tip: Low beam, low number.

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214 Which beam illuminates a shorter minimum distance ahead?

  1. Both illuminate the same distance
  2. The main beam, at 100 metres
  3. The dipped beam, at 45 metres
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Answer C: The dipped beam, at 45 metres

The dipped beam needs at least 45 m while the main beam needs at least 100 m.

Memory tip: Dipped is the shorter.

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215 What must a driver or rider be able to see with the dipped beam at 45 m?

  1. Only road signs
  2. Only other vehicles
  3. Any person, vehicle or substantial object
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Answer C: Any person, vehicle or substantial object

The manual states a person, vehicle or substantial object must be visible.

Memory tip: See people, cars, objects.

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216 Which duty applies to headlamp dipped beams?

  1. They must be adjusted and maintained to illuminate the area ahead
  2. They need adjustment only at annual inspection
  3. They are optional on public roads
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Answer A: They must be adjusted and maintained to illuminate the area ahead

Every dipped-beam headlamp must be so adjusted and maintained to light the area ahead.

Memory tip: Adjust and maintain.

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217 May you drive on a public road with only your parking lamps lit?

  1. Yes, in light rain
  2. No, not while the vehicle is in motion
  3. Yes, at dusk
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Answer B: No, not while the vehicle is in motion

A vehicle may not be driven with only the parking lamps lighted while in motion.

Memory tip: Parking lamps are for parking.

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218 It is dusk and you are driving with only parking lamps on. What does the manual say?

  1. This is not allowed while the vehicle moves
  2. This is allowed under 60 km/h
  3. This is allowed until full darkness
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Answer A: This is not allowed while the vehicle moves

Parking lamps alone may not be used while the vehicle is in motion.

Memory tip: Moving needs headlamps.

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219 In which situation are parking lamps alone against the rules?

  1. While the vehicle is moving on a public road
  2. While the vehicle is parked
  3. While the vehicle is stationary at the kerb
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Answer A: While the vehicle is moving on a public road

The ban applies while the vehicle is in motion on a public road.

Memory tip: Only when parked.

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220 Which lamps must replace parking lamps when you drive at night?

  1. Hazard lamps only
  2. Fog lamps only
  3. Headlamps, rear lamps and number plate lamps
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Answer C: Headlamps, rear lamps and number plate lamps

At night the headlamps, rear lamps and number plate lamps must be lit, and parking lamps alone are not allowed in motion.

Memory tip: Drive with headlamps.

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221 Which statement about parking lamps is correct?

  1. They are enough on freeways
  2. They are enough in light fog
  3. They may not be the only lamps lit while the vehicle moves
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Answer C: They may not be the only lamps lit while the vehicle moves

Moving with only parking lamps lit is prohibited.

Memory tip: Parking lamps, parked only.

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222 Which of these is NOT permitted?

  1. Parking at the kerb with parking lamps lit
  2. Driving on a public road at night with only parking lamps lit
  3. Driving at night with headlamps lit
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Answer B: Driving on a public road at night with only parking lamps lit

A vehicle in motion may not use only its parking lamps.

Memory tip: Moving on parkers: no.

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223 What colour light must a motorcycle's rear lamp emit?

  1. Amber
  2. Red
  3. White
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Answer B: Red

A motorcycle or tricycle must have a rear lamp emitting red light to the rear.

Memory tip: Red at the rear.

Motorcycle (code 1)

224 What must a light motor vehicle be fitted with at the rear?

  1. Lamps emitting a white light to the rear
  2. A single amber lamp
  3. Lamps emitting a red light to the rear
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Answer C: Lamps emitting a red light to the rear

A light motor vehicle must have lamps at the rear that emit red light to the rear.

Memory tip: Rear lamps are red.

Light vehicle (code 2)

225 What is the minimum rear lamp fitment for a heavy motor vehicle?

  1. One white lamp on each side
  2. One red lamp in the centre
  3. At least one red lamp on each side at the rear
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Answer C: At least one red lamp on each side at the rear

A heavy vehicle needs at least one red-emitting lamp on each side at the rear.

Memory tip: Heavy: one each side.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

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