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Rules of the road · part 29 of 45

K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 29)

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.

421 A container with twist-lock fittings is secured with only three twist locks. What is the position?

  1. It is allowed, as three is enough
  2. It is allowed if the speed is under 80 km/h
  3. It is not allowed, as at least four are needed
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Answer C: It is not allowed, as at least four are needed

Such a container must be fastened by at least four twist locks.

Memory tip: Fewer than four: not allowed.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

422 At what minimum height must the part of a goods vehicle be enclosed for persons who are seated?

  1. 900 mm above the seating surface
  2. 350 mm above the seating surface
  3. 1,3 m above the seating surface
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Answer B: 350 mm above the seating surface

The area for seated people must be enclosed to at least 350 mm above the seating surface.

Memory tip: Seated 350.

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

423 At what minimum height must the part of a goods vehicle be enclosed for persons who are standing?

  1. 900 mm above the standing surface
  2. 1,8 m above the standing surface
  3. 350 mm above the standing surface
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Answer A: 900 mm above the standing surface

The area for standing people must be enclosed at least 900 mm above the surface they stand on.

Memory tip: Standing 900.

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

424 Persons seated on the load bed of a goods vehicle need the sides to be enclosed to what height?

  1. At least 900 mm
  2. At least 150 mm
  3. At least 350 mm
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Answer C: At least 350 mm

Seated persons need an enclosure of at least 350 mm above the seat surface.

Memory tip: Sitting low, 350.

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

425 Persons stand in the load bed of a goods vehicle. The side is 600 mm high. Is it enough?

  1. Yes, 350 mm is enough
  2. No, it must be at least 900 mm
  3. Yes, any side is enough if the speed is low
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Answer B: No, it must be at least 900 mm

Standing persons need an enclosure at least 900 mm above the surface they stand on.

Memory tip: Standing needs 900.

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

426 May passengers ride inside a caravan while it is being towed?

  1. Yes, if the speed is under 60 km/h
  2. No, it is against the law
  3. Yes, if they are seated
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Answer B: No, it is against the law

The manual says passengers may not ride in a caravan.

Memory tip: No riders in caravans.

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

427 Which of these is correct about carrying persons on a goods vehicle?

  1. No enclosure is needed if they hold on
  2. The enclosure is only needed at night
  3. Their area must be enclosed to a minimum height
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Answer C: Their area must be enclosed to a minimum height

Where people are carried, the area must be enclosed to at least 350 mm (seated) or 900 mm (standing).

Memory tip: Passengers need a side wall.

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

428 Which pair of enclosure heights is correct for persons carried on a goods vehicle?

  1. Seated 350 mm; standing 900 mm
  2. Seated 900 mm; standing 350 mm
  3. Seated 350 mm; standing 350 mm
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Answer A: Seated 350 mm; standing 900 mm

Seated persons need 350 mm and standing persons need 900 mm of enclosure.

Memory tip: Sit low, stand high.

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

429 How far may goods on a motorcycle project beyond the axle of the front wheel?

  1. Not more than 600 mm
  2. Not more than 300 mm
  3. Not more than 900 mm
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Answer A: Not more than 600 mm

Goods may project no more than 600 mm to the front of the front wheel axle.

Memory tip: Front 600.

Motorcycle (code 1)

430 How far may goods on a motorcycle project beyond the axle of the rear wheel?

  1. Not more than 600 mm
  2. Not more than 450 mm
  3. Not more than 900 mm
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Answer C: Not more than 900 mm

Goods may project no more than 900 mm behind the rear wheel axle.

Memory tip: Rear 900.

Motorcycle (code 1)

431 How far may goods on a motorcycle project on either side of the wheels?

  1. Not more than 900 mm
  2. Not more than 450 mm
  3. Not more than 300 mm
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Answer B: Not more than 450 mm

Goods may project no more than 450 mm to either side of the wheels.

Memory tip: Sides 450.

Motorcycle (code 1)

432 How far may goods project beyond the outside of a sidecar wheel?

  1. Not more than 600 mm
  2. Not more than 300 mm
  3. Not more than 450 mm
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Answer B: Not more than 300 mm

Goods may project no more than 300 mm outside the wheel of the sidecar.

Memory tip: Sidecar 300.

Motorcycle (code 1)

433 A motorcycle carries goods that stick out 700 mm in front of the front axle. What is the position?

  1. It is allowed, as the limit is 1,25 m
  2. It is not allowed, as the limit is 600 mm
  3. It is allowed, as the limit is 900 mm
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Answer B: It is not allowed, as the limit is 600 mm

Goods may not project more than 600 mm to the front of a motorcycle's front axle.

Memory tip: Over 600 at the front is too far.

Motorcycle (code 1)

434 How far may goods project beyond the front end of a light or heavy motor vehicle?

  1. Not more than 1,8 m
  2. Not more than 600 mm
  3. Not more than 300 mm
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Answer C: Not more than 300 mm

Goods may not project more than 300 mm beyond the front end.

Memory tip: Car front: 300.

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

435 How far may goods project beyond the rear end of a light or heavy motor vehicle?

  1. Not more than 900 mm
  2. Not more than 1,25 metres
  3. Not more than 1,8 metres
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Answer C: Not more than 1,8 metres

Goods may project no more than 1,8 metres beyond the rear end.

Memory tip: Car rear: 1,8 m.

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.