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Rules of the road · part 18 of 45

K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 18)

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.

256 You drive through thick smoke across the road. Are fog lamps allowed?

  1. No, only snow counts
  2. Yes, smoke is a listed poor visibility condition
  3. No, only fog counts
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Answer B: Yes, smoke is a listed poor visibility condition

Smoke is one of the five conditions allowing fog lamp use.

Memory tip: Smoke counts too.

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257 Which kind of spot lamp may NOT be used on a public road in general?

  1. A spot lamp with a cover
  2. A fixed lamp
  3. One that can be adjusted to deflect its beam in any direction
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Answer C: One that can be adjusted to deflect its beam in any direction

A vehicle may not be used with an adjustable spot lamp that can deflect its beam in any direction, except in listed cases.

Memory tip: Adjustable spot lamps are restricted.

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258 Which of these may be fitted with an adjustable spot lamp for official purposes?

  1. A private car
  2. An ambulance
  3. A taxi
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Answer B: An ambulance

Ambulances, rescue, fire-fighting, police and traffic control vehicles may use one for official purposes.

Memory tip: Emergency vehicles only.

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259 Who may fit an adjustable spot lamp for professional duties only?

  1. A medical practitioner or veterinarian
  2. A farmer
  3. A delivery driver
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Answer A: A medical practitioner or veterinarian

A vehicle owned by a medical practitioner or veterinarian may have one for professional duties only.

Memory tip: Doctor or vet, duty only.

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260 Breakdown vehicles may use an adjustable spot lamp under what condition?

  1. Solely at the scene of an accident or breakdown
  2. Only on freeways
  3. Whenever driving at night
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Answer A: Solely at the scene of an accident or breakdown

They may use it solely at the scene of an accident or breakdown, or to examine overhead lines.

Memory tip: Scene use only.

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261 A vehicle supplying electricity may use its adjustable spot lamp for which purpose?

  1. Lighting the road at night
  2. Replacing headlamps
  3. Examining overhead telephone, telegraph or power lines
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Answer C: Examining overhead telephone, telegraph or power lines

Such vehicles may use it at the scene of an accident or breakdown or for examining overhead lines.

Memory tip: Used for overhead lines.

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262 Which of these is NOT listed as allowed to use an adjustable spot lamp?

  1. A police vehicle
  2. A fire-fighting vehicle
  3. A private motorist wanting more light at night
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Answer C: A private motorist wanting more light at night

Private motorists are not on the list of permitted users.

Memory tip: Private drivers: no spot lamp.

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263 What must a driver or rider have of the road?

  1. A clear view ahead only
  2. A view through the mirror only
  3. A full and clear view ahead and to the right and left
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Answer C: A full and clear view ahead and to the right and left

The driver must have a full and clear view of the roadway ahead and to the right and left.

Memory tip: See ahead, left and right.

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264 What must the rear-view mirrors let a driver see?

  1. A clear reflection of traffic to the rear in clear weather
  2. Only the rear window
  3. The vehicle's own boot
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Answer A: A clear reflection of traffic to the rear in clear weather

Mirrors must enable the driver to see a clear reflection of traffic behind in clear weather.

Memory tip: Mirrors show the traffic behind.

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265 A motor car, minibus, bus or goods vehicle must have which mirrors?

  1. An exterior mirror on the driving side and an interior mirror
  2. Two interior mirrors only
  3. An exterior mirror on the passenger side only
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Answer A: An exterior mirror on the driving side and an interior mirror

These vehicles need an exterior mirror on the driving side and an interior mirror.

Memory tip: Outside driver-side plus inside mirror.

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

266 When is an extra exterior mirror needed on the side opposite the driver?

  1. If the interior mirror does not give a clear view to the rear
  2. Always on every vehicle
  3. Only on minibuses
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Answer A: If the interior mirror does not give a clear view to the rear

Where the interior mirror does not let the driver see traffic behind, an extra exterior mirror opposite the driving seat is fitted.

Memory tip: Blocked inside mirror? Add one outside.

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

267 When an additional exterior mirror opposite the driver is fitted, what happens to the interior mirror requirement?

  1. Two interior mirrors are needed
  2. The interior mirror is still required
  3. The interior mirror is no longer necessary
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Answer C: The interior mirror is no longer necessary

The manual says in that case it is not necessary to fit an interior rear-view mirror.

Memory tip: Extra outside mirror replaces inside.

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

268 Which type of vehicle is exempt from the rear-view mirror requirement?

  1. A tractor
  2. A minibus
  3. A bus
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Answer A: A tractor

The manual states the mirror requirement does not apply to a tractor.

Memory tip: Tractors are exempt.

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

269 On which side must the exterior rear-view mirror be fitted on a car, minibus, bus or goods vehicle?

  1. The driving side
  2. On the bonnet
  3. The passenger side only
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Answer A: The driving side

These vehicles need an exterior mirror on the driving side plus an interior mirror.

Memory tip: Outside mirror: driver's side.

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

270 A load stacked in your goods vehicle blocks your clear view of the road to the right. What does the rule say?

  1. You may not drive, as you must have a full and clear view
  2. You may drive at under 30 km/h
  3. You may drive if you use only the left mirror
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Answer A: You may not drive, as you must have a full and clear view

The driver must have a full and clear view of the roadway ahead and to the left and right.

Memory tip: No clear view, no driving.

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

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