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Rules of the road · part 24 of 45

K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 24)

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.

346 What must be true of the engine of a light or heavy motor vehicle used on a public road?

  1. It must have a visible exhaust
  2. It must be covered so it is not a source of danger
  3. It must be painted a bright colour
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Answer B: It must be covered so it is not a source of danger

The engine must be covered so as not to be a source of danger.

Memory tip: Engine covered, danger covered.

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

347 A vehicle's engine is left exposed so that it is a source of danger. May the vehicle be used on a public road?

  1. Yes, if the driver is licensed
  2. Yes, in the daytime
  3. No, the engine must be covered
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Answer C: No, the engine must be covered

An engine that is a source of danger because it is uncovered makes use illegal.

Memory tip: Exposed engine is not road legal.

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

348 Which of the following applies to the engine rule for light and heavy motor vehicles?

  1. The engine must be covered so it is not a source of danger
  2. The engine must be hidden behind the seats
  3. The engine must be air-cooled
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Answer A: The engine must be covered so it is not a source of danger

The only rule in this section is that the engine be covered so as not to be dangerous.

Memory tip: Cover the engine.

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

349 Which vehicle must carry at least one emergency warning triangle?

  1. A motor car
  2. A minibus
  3. An ambulance
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Answer B: A minibus

Heavy vehicles, goods vehicles, minibuses and buses must carry one; motor cars, ambulances and motorcycles are excluded.

Memory tip: Minibus, bus, goods: carry a triangle.

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

350 Which vehicle is excluded from the rule to carry an emergency warning sign?

  1. A goods vehicle
  2. A motor car
  3. A bus
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Answer B: A motor car

The carrying rule excludes motor cars, ambulances and motorcycles.

Memory tip: Cars, ambulances, bikes are exempt.

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

351 A heavy motor vehicle has a GVM of more than 3 500 kg. How many emergency warning signs must it carry at least?

  1. One
  2. Three
  3. None
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Answer A: One

At least one emergency warning sign must be carried.

Memory tip: At least one, over 3 500 kg.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

352 A goods vehicle pulls a trailer. Where may the emergency warning sign for the trailer be carried?

  1. In the driver's pocket
  2. Only on the trailer
  3. On the drawing vehicle
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Answer C: On the drawing vehicle

For a combination, the signs for every vehicle may be carried on the drawing vehicle.

Memory tip: Truck can carry the trailer's triangle.

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

353 A vehicle breaks down on the roadway. Roughly how far from it must the warning sign be placed, in the direction traffic approaches?

  1. About 20 metres
  2. Not less than 45 metres
  3. About 10 metres
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Answer B: Not less than 45 metres

The sign must be placed at least 45 metres from the vehicle, towards approaching traffic.

Memory tip: 45 m of warning.

All vehicle codes

354 Which direction must the reflective side of the emergency warning triangle face?

  1. Towards the road edge
  2. The direction from which traffic will approach
  3. Towards the broken-down vehicle
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Answer B: The direction from which traffic will approach

The reflective side must face approaching traffic.

Memory tip: Reflective side meets oncoming traffic.

All vehicle codes

355 How far from the road edge should the triangle be placed?

  1. About as far as the vehicle's transverse centre is from the edge
  2. On the verge
  3. Right on the centre line
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Answer A: About as far as the vehicle's transverse centre is from the edge

The sign is placed approximately as far from the edge as the vehicle's centre is from the edge.

Memory tip: Match the vehicle's centre line.

All vehicle codes

356 In which case need a stationary vehicle NOT display the emergency sign?

  1. It stops in a loading zone allowed by a sign
  2. It has a flat tyre
  3. It is out of fuel
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Answer A: It stops in a loading zone allowed by a sign

No sign is needed where a road traffic sign authorises loading or unloading.

Memory tip: Signed loading bays are exempt.

All vehicle codes

357 A vehicle stops because of other traffic while the driver remains in the driving seat. Must a warning sign be displayed?

  1. Yes, always
  2. Yes, if it is night
  3. No, this is one of the exceptions
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Answer C: No, this is one of the exceptions

The sign is not required when the vehicle is stationary on account of traffic and the driver is in the driving seat.

Memory tip: Stopped in traffic, driver in seat: no triangle.

All vehicle codes

358 A traffic officer tells you to stop on the roadway. Must you place the warning sign?

  1. Yes, immediately
  2. No, this is an exception when stationary in compliance with an officer's direction
  3. Yes, but only on freeways
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Answer B: No, this is an exception when stationary in compliance with an officer's direction

A vehicle stationary following a traffic officer's direction or a road sign is exempt.

Memory tip: Officer's orders: no triangle needed.

All vehicle codes

359 What does the manual say about making noise with a vehicle on a public road?

  1. Noise is allowed in towns
  2. Noise is allowed at night
  3. No person may operate a vehicle so as to cause excessive noise
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Answer C: No person may operate a vehicle so as to cause excessive noise

Operating a vehicle to cause excessive noise on a public road is prohibited.

Memory tip: No excessive noise.

All vehicle codes

360 A driver revs the engine loudly at night in a suburb. What rule applies?

  1. Noise limits apply only on freeways
  2. Revving is allowed after 8 pm
  3. Excessive noise is not allowed on a public road
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Answer C: Excessive noise is not allowed on a public road

Excessive noise from a vehicle on a public road is not allowed.

Memory tip: Loud revving is excessive noise.

All vehicle codes

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