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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 17)

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.

241 A bulb on the number plate lamp has failed so the plate cannot be read at night. What is the problem?

  1. The plate is not illuminated so it can be read at 20 m
  2. The plate is not upright
  3. The plate is the wrong colour
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Answer A: The plate is not illuminated so it can be read at 20 m

The plate lamp must make the plate visible from 20 metres.

Memory tip: Dark plate breaks the rule.

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242 Number plate lamps must be kept lit during which period, per the lighting rule?

  1. Only in fog
  2. Only at night on freeways
  3. Between sunset and sunrise and in poor visibility
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Answer C: Between sunset and sunrise and in poor visibility

Number plate lamps are among those lit between sunset and sunrise, and when visibility is under 150 m.

Memory tip: Plate lamp lit with headlamps.

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243 How must a number plate be fixed to the vehicle?

  1. Loosely so it can be swapped
  2. With tape for easy removal
  3. So it is not easily detachable
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Answer C: So it is not easily detachable

The plate must be affixed in such a manner that it is not easily detachable.

Memory tip: Plate stays on.

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244 Within how many degrees of upright must a number plate be fitted?

  1. 10 degrees
  2. 45 degrees
  3. 30 degrees
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Answer C: 30 degrees

A plate must be upright or within 30 degrees of upright.

Memory tip: Upright, give or take thirty.

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245 How many number plates must a car carry?

  1. One at the back only
  2. Two, one at the front and one at the back
  3. One at the front only
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Answer B: Two, one at the front and one at the back

Other motor vehicles carry one at the back and one at the front.

Memory tip: Cars: front and back.

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246 How many number plates must a motorcycle carry, and where?

  1. One, at the front
  2. Two, front and back
  3. One, at the back
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Answer C: One, at the back

The manual says one plate goes at the back of a motorcycle, tricycle or trailer.

Memory tip: Bike plate at the back.

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247 Which of these is required of an affixed number plate?

  1. Partly covered by a tow-bar
  2. Only the letters visible
  3. Each letter and figure clearly legible and the whole plate clearly visible
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Answer C: Each letter and figure clearly legible and the whole plate clearly visible

The plate must be clearly legible and the whole plate clearly visible.

Memory tip: Legible and fully visible.

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248 Which body must approve a number plate?

  1. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
  2. The traffic department
  3. The vehicle manufacturer
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Answer A: The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

The manual refers to an SABS approved number plate.

Memory tip: SABS approves the plate.

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249 On which of these is a single number plate fitted at the back?

  1. A minibus
  2. A trailer
  3. A car
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Answer B: A trailer

A motor cycle, tricycle or trailer carries one plate at the back, while other vehicles have front and back plates.

Memory tip: Trailer: one at the back.

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250 Which of these is NOT a requirement for fitting a number plate?

  1. It must be affixed upright or within 30 degrees
  2. It must be fitted so it is easily detachable
  3. It must be clearly legible
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Answer B: It must be fitted so it is easily detachable

The plate must not be easily detachable.

Memory tip: Not easily detachable.

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251 When may a fitted fog lamp be lit on a public road?

  1. Whenever it is dark
  2. Only when visibility is poor due to snow, fog, mist, dust or smoke
  3. Whenever it is raining
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Answer B: Only when visibility is poor due to snow, fog, mist, dust or smoke

The manual limits fog lamp use to poor visibility caused by snow, fog, mist, dust or smoke.

Memory tip: Fog lamps for fog.

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252 Which of these conditions allows you to use fog lamps?

  1. Mist
  2. Heavy traffic in daylight
  3. Normal darkness on a clear night
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Answer A: Mist

Mist is among the listed conditions for fog lamp use.

Memory tip: Mist qualifies.

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253 It is a clear night with no fog. May you drive with your fog lamps lit?

  1. Yes, on freeways
  2. No, they may only be lit in poor visibility from the listed conditions
  3. Yes, at any time at night
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Answer B: No, they may only be lit in poor visibility from the listed conditions

Fog lamps may not be lit unless visibility is poor due to snow, fog, mist, dust or smoke.

Memory tip: Clear night, fog lamps off.

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254 Which of these conditions is NOT listed for fog lamp use?

  1. Dust
  2. Heavy rain
  3. Smoke
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Answer B: Heavy rain

The listed conditions are snow, fog, mist, dust and smoke. Rain is not included.

Memory tip: Snow, fog, mist, dust, smoke.

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255 Which type of fog lamp does the manual cover?

  1. Rear fog lamps only
  2. Both front and rear fog lamps
  3. Front fog lamps only
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Answer B: Both front and rear fog lamps

The manual illustrates both front and rear fog lamps and the rule applies to any fog lamp.

Memory tip: Any fog lamp, same rule.

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