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Rules of the road · part 22 of 45

K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 22)

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.

316 What two conditions must a motorcycle helmet meet when worn on a public road?

  1. It fits properly and the chin strap is fastened under the chin
  2. It is brightly coloured and has a visor
  3. It is loose and the strap is left open
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Answer A: It fits properly and the chin strap is fastened under the chin

The helmet must fit properly and have the chin strap properly fastened under the chin.

Memory tip: Fit it, strap it.

Motorcycle (code 1)

317 A rider rides with the helmet on but the chin strap hanging loose. Is this allowed?

  1. Yes, in the daytime
  2. No, the chin strap must be properly fastened
  3. Yes, as long as the helmet is on
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Answer B: No, the chin strap must be properly fastened

The chin strap must be fastened under the chin for a helmet to count.

Memory tip: Loose strap equals no helmet.

Motorcycle (code 1)

318 Who must wear a protective helmet on a motorcycle sidecar?

  1. Nobody
  2. Only the rider
  3. A passenger in the sidecar
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Answer C: A passenger in the sidecar

The helmet rule applies to riders and to passengers, including those in a sidecar attached to a motorcycle.

Memory tip: Sidecar passengers helmet up too.

Motorcycle (code 1)

319 Does the helmet rule apply to riders and passengers on motor tricycles and quadricycles?

  1. No, only on two-wheeled motorcycles
  2. Only on freeways
  3. Yes, as it does on motorcycles
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Answer C: Yes, as it does on motorcycles

The manual includes motor tricycles and quadricycles in the helmet requirement.

Memory tip: Three or four wheels: still helmets.

Motorcycle (code 1)

320 A motorcycle carries a passenger younger than 14 years. Who must ensure the passenger wears a helmet?

  1. The passenger's parents at home
  2. The rider
  3. A traffic officer
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Answer B: The rider

The rider must ensure that any passenger younger than 14 years wears a protective helmet.

Memory tip: Rider checks the young passenger's helmet.

Motorcycle (code 1)

321 In which case may a rider and passenger avoid wearing helmets, according to the manual?

  1. The motorcycle is a small-engine model
  2. The motorcycle has an SABS-compliant seatbelt and the engine cannot run unless belts are worn
  3. The journey is short
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Answer B: The motorcycle has an SABS-compliant seatbelt and the engine cannot run unless belts are worn

Helmets are not worn when the motorcycle has a compliant seatbelt and the engine cannot move without belts worn.

Memory tip: Interlocked seatbelts replace helmets.

Motorcycle (code 1)

322 What is the minimum visible light transmittance through a light motor vehicle's windscreen?

  1. 50%
  2. 90%
  3. 70%
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Answer C: 70%

The windscreen must let through at least 70% of visible light.

Memory tip: Seventy percent see-through.

Light vehicle (code 2)

323 What type of glass must a light motor vehicle's windscreen be made of?

  1. Safety glass
  2. Tinted plastic sheet only
  3. Ordinary window glass
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Answer A: Safety glass

The windscreen must be of safety glass.

Memory tip: Windscreen equals safety glass.

Light vehicle (code 2)

324 A windscreen of a light motor vehicle must afford the driver what?

  1. Sufficient visibility for safe driving
  2. A view through the side window only
  3. Full tint for glare protection
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Answer A: Sufficient visibility for safe driving

It must give sufficient visibility for safe driving, be of safety glass and have at least 70% light transmittance.

Memory tip: Windscreen: see clearly, safely.

Light vehicle (code 2)

325 A driver adds dark film that lets only 50% of light through the windscreen. What is the problem?

  1. It is below the required 70% light transmittance
  2. It is above the permitted 70%
  3. There is no limit on windscreen tint
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Answer A: It is below the required 70% light transmittance

At least 70% visible light must pass through the windscreen.

Memory tip: Under seventy is too dark.

Light vehicle (code 2)

326 Which is NOT a requirement for the windscreen of a light motor vehicle?

  1. It must have at least 70% light transmittance
  2. It must be of safety glass
  3. It must be fitted with at least two wipers
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Answer C: It must be fitted with at least two wipers

The windscreen rules in 6.19 require safety glass, adequate visibility and 70% light transmittance. Wiper requirements are in 6.20.

Memory tip: Glass, sight, seventy percent.

Light vehicle (code 2)

327 Which combination correctly describes a light motor vehicle windscreen?

  1. Safety glass with at least 70% visible light transmittance
  2. Safety glass with at least 40% light transmittance
  3. Any glass with at least 90% transmittance
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Answer A: Safety glass with at least 70% visible light transmittance

Safety glass and at least 70% visible light transmittance are required.

Memory tip: Safety glass, seventy percent.

Light vehicle (code 2)

328 How many windscreen wipers must a light or heavy motor vehicle with a windscreen have at the minimum?

  1. None, if it has a washer
  2. At least one
  3. At least two
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Answer B: At least one

A vehicle with a windscreen needs at least one windscreen wiper.

Memory tip: One wiper minimum.

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

329 Which part of the windscreen must the wiper clear?

  1. The outside directly in front of the driver
  2. The inside of the whole windscreen
  3. The side windows
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Answer A: The outside directly in front of the driver

The wiper must wipe the outside of the windscreen directly in front of the driver.

Memory tip: Clear the driver's patch, outside.

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

330 How must a windscreen wiper wipe while in operation?

  1. Continuously, evenly and adequately
  2. Once every minute
  3. Only when the screen is dirty
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Answer A: Continuously, evenly and adequately

The manual says the wiper must work continuously, evenly and adequately.

Memory tip: Continuous, even, adequate.

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.