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Rules of the road · part 28 of 45

K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 28)

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.

406 What is the general maximum overall width of a vehicle not listed as a special case?

  1. 2,6 metres
  2. 2,5 metres
  3. 3 metres
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Answer B: 2,5 metres

Any other vehicle may not be wider than 2,5 metres.

Memory tip: Normal vehicle: two and a half.

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

407 What is the maximum overall width of a goods vehicle with a GVM of 12 000 kg or more?

  1. 2,6 metres
  2. 2,5 metres
  3. 3 metres
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Answer A: 2,6 metres

Goods vehicles of 12 000 kg GVM or more may be up to 2,6 metres wide.

Memory tip: Heavy goods: two point six.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

408 A light motor vehicle with its load is 2,55 metres wide. Is it allowed?

  1. No, the limit is 2,5 metres
  2. Yes, the limit is 3 metres
  3. Yes, the limit is 2,6 metres
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Answer A: No, the limit is 2,5 metres

Vehicles other than buses and heavy goods vehicles may not exceed 2,5 metres in width.

Memory tip: Over 2,5 is too wide.

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

409 A goods vehicle with a GVM of 14 000 kg is 2,55 metres wide. What is the position?

  1. It is not allowed, as the limit is 2,5 metres
  2. It is allowed, as the limit is 2,6 metres
  3. It is not allowed, as the limit is 2,4 metres
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Answer B: It is allowed, as the limit is 2,6 metres

Goods vehicles of 12 000 kg GVM or more may be up to 2,6 metres wide.

Memory tip: Heavy goods may reach 2,6.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

410 Which is the width limit for most vehicles that are not buses or heavy goods vehicles?

  1. 2,5 metres
  2. 2,6 metres
  3. 1,9 metres
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Answer A: 2,5 metres

The default overall width limit is 2,5 metres.

Memory tip: Default is 2,5.

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

411 Which vehicle may be up to 2,6 metres wide?

  1. A goods vehicle of 12 000 kg GVM or more
  2. A goods vehicle of 8 000 kg GVM
  3. Any light motor vehicle
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Answer A: A goods vehicle of 12 000 kg GVM or more

Only the specified heavy categories get 2,6 m; other vehicles are limited to 2,5 m.

Memory tip: Only the heavy get 2,6.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

412 May goods be loaded so that they touch the surface of the road?

  1. Yes, if the load is light
  2. Yes, if a red flag is attached
  3. No
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Answer C: No

Goods may not be loaded in a way that lets them touch the road surface.

Memory tip: Loads must never drag.

All vehicle codes

413 Which loading practice is against the rules?

  1. A load fastened securely to the vehicle
  2. A load safely contained within the body
  3. A load that blocks the driver's view of the rear-view mirror
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Answer C: A load that blocks the driver's view of the rear-view mirror

A load may not obscure the driver's or rider's view to the front, sides or in the mirrors.

Memory tip: Keep mirrors clear.

All vehicle codes

414 Which view must a load never block?

  1. The view of the dashboard
  2. The view of traffic ahead and to the sides
  3. Only the view directly behind in the mirror
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Answer B: The view of traffic ahead and to the sides

Loads may not obscure the view of traffic to the front or sides, nor the rear-view mirror view.

Memory tip: Load must not block sight.

All vehicle codes

415 How must goods that are not inside the body of a vehicle be carried?

  1. Securely fastened and protected from falling or spilling
  2. Covered only by a light cloth
  3. Placed loosely and watched by a passenger
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Answer A: Securely fastened and protected from falling or spilling

Goods must be safely contained or securely fastened and protected against being dislodged or spilled.

Memory tip: Secure it or lose it.

All vehicle codes

416 What is the highest that goods on the roof of a motor car may rise above the roof?

  1. One metre above the roof
  2. Equal to the full height of the car
  3. Half the height of the car, measured from the ground
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Answer C: Half the height of the car, measured from the ground

Goods on a car roof may not be higher than half the car's ground-level height, measured from the roof.

Memory tip: Roof load: half the car.

Light vehicle (code 2)

417 A motor car is 1,5 metres high. What is the most that a roof load may rise above the roof?

  1. 0,5 metres
  2. 0,75 metres
  3. 1,5 metres
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Answer B: 0,75 metres

The load height above the roof may not exceed half the car's height from the ground, so 0,75 m.

Memory tip: Half of 1,5 is 0,75.

Light vehicle (code 2)

418 Does the roof-load height restriction on a motor car apply to bicycles carried on the roof?

  1. Yes, with no exceptions
  2. No, pedal cycles are exempt
  3. Yes, but only at night
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Answer B: No, pedal cycles are exempt

The roof-load rule does not apply to pedal cycles transported on the roof of a motor vehicle.

Memory tip: Bicycles are the exception.

Light vehicle (code 2)

419 How many twist locks must secure a container that is fitted for twist locks?

  1. At least six
  2. At least two
  3. At least four
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Answer C: At least four

A twist-lock container must be secured with at least four twist locks.

Memory tip: Four corners, four locks.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

420 What is the best way to carry baggage on a motorcycle?

  1. Held by the rider in one hand
  2. In suitable carriers fitted securely to the motorcycle
  3. Hung from the handlebars
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Answer B: In suitable carriers fitted securely to the motorcycle

Baggage is best carried in suitable carriers securely attached to the motorcycle.

Memory tip: Carriers, not handlebars.

Motorcycle (code 1)

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