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Rules of the road · part 16 of 45

K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 16)

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.

226 A heavy vehicle has a working rear lamp on only one side. What does the rule say?

  1. It does not comply, as one lamp is needed on each side
  2. It complies, as one lamp is enough
  3. It complies if the lamp is white
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Answer A: It does not comply, as one lamp is needed on each side

A heavy vehicle must be fitted with at least one lamp on each side at the rear.

Memory tip: Both sides need one.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

227 Which of these must a motorcycle or motor tricycle be fitted with?

  1. A rear lamp emitting a white light
  2. A rear lamp emitting a red light to the rear
  3. A rear lamp emitting a green light
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Answer B: A rear lamp emitting a red light to the rear

The rule requires a rear lamp emitting a red light for motorcycles and tricycles.

Memory tip: Bike rear light: red.

Motorcycle (code 1)

228 What colour is the light that rear lamps emit to the rear?

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

The rules for motorcycles, light vehicles and heavy vehicles all require rear lamps emitting red light.

Memory tip: Red means back.

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229 Where must stop lamps be fitted on a light motor vehicle or motorcycle?

  1. At the rear
  2. At the front
  3. On the roof
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Answer A: At the rear

The manual requires stop lamps at the rear for light vehicles and motorcycles.

Memory tip: Stop lamps at the back.

Motorcycle (code 1) · Light vehicle (code 2)

230 At what distance in normal sunlight must a stop lamp be visible?

  1. 20 metres
  2. 45 metres
  3. 30 metres
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Answer C: 30 metres

A stop lamp must be visible in normal sunlight at 30 metres to a person of normal eyesight.

Memory tip: Stop lamp: thirty metres.

Motorcycle (code 1) · Light vehicle (code 2)

231 How must the stop lamp light compare to the rear lamp?

  1. Less intense than the rear lamp
  2. Greater intensity than the rear lamp
  3. The same as the rear lamp
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Answer B: Greater intensity than the rear lamp

The stop lamp's red light must be brighter than the rear lamp's light.

Memory tip: Brake lamp is brighter.

Motorcycle (code 1) · Light vehicle (code 2)

232 What is the minimum stop lamp fitment for a heavy motor vehicle?

  1. One at the front only
  2. At least one on each side at the rear
  3. One in the centre at the rear
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Answer B: At least one on each side at the rear

A heavy vehicle must have at least one stop lamp on each side at the rear.

Memory tip: Heavy: one stop lamp each side.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

233 What does an illuminated stop lamp tell other drivers?

  1. The vehicle is parked
  2. The vehicle is decreasing speed and may stop
  3. The vehicle is reversing
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Answer B: The vehicle is decreasing speed and may stop

When illuminated, the stop lamp indicates the vehicle is decreasing speed and may stop.

Memory tip: Stop lamp: slowing or stopping.

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234 What colour light does a stop lamp emit when in use?

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

Stop lamps must emit red light when in use.

Memory tip: Brake means red.

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235 A car's stop lamp is only as bright as its rear lamp. Does it comply?

  1. Yes, equal brightness is enough
  2. Yes, if visible at 20 metres
  3. No, it must be brighter than the rear lamp
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Answer C: No, it must be brighter than the rear lamp

The stop lamp must be greater in intensity than the rear lamp.

Memory tip: Brighter than rear lamp.

Motorcycle (code 1) · Light vehicle (code 2)

236 A heavy vehicle's stop lamp must be visible in normal sunlight from how far?

  1. At least 20 metres
  2. At least 100 metres
  3. At least 30 metres
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Answer C: At least 30 metres

Heavy vehicle stop lamps must be visible at no less than 30 m to a person of normal eyesight.

Memory tip: Thirty in sunlight.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

237 What must be fitted at the rear to illuminate the number plate?

  1. At least one number plate lamp
  2. A fog lamp
  3. A hazard lamp
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Answer A: At least one number plate lamp

Every motor vehicle needs at least one number plate lamp at the rear illuminating the plate.

Memory tip: Plate needs its own lamp.

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238 From what distance must every letter and figure on the lit number plate be visible?

  1. 30 metres
  2. 45 metres
  3. 20 metres
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Answer C: 20 metres

Each letter and figure must be visible from 20 metres by a person of normal eyesight.

Memory tip: Plate readable at twenty.

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239 Which statement about the number plate lamp is correct?

  1. It must illuminate the number plate so it can be read at 20 m
  2. It must light the road 45 m ahead
  3. It must be visible at 30 m
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Answer A: It must illuminate the number plate so it can be read at 20 m

The lamp must make every letter and figure visible from 20 metres.

Memory tip: Lamp lights the plate.

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240 What is the minimum number of number plate lamps required?

  1. Two
  2. One
  3. Three
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Answer B: One

The vehicle needs at least one number plate lamp at the rear.

Memory tip: At least one plate lamp.

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