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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 3)

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.

31 Can a motorcycle learner carry a passenger on a public road?

  1. Yes, during daylight only
  2. No, a motorcycle learner may not carry a passenger
  3. Yes, if the passenger wears a helmet
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Answer B: No, a motorcycle learner may not carry a passenger

A learner motorcyclist is not permitted to carry a pillion passenger on a public road.

Memory tip: A learner motorcyclist is not permitted to carry a pillion passenger on a public road.

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32 When should you slow down for a sharp bend?

  1. Only when a vehicle is approaching
  2. Before entering the bend
  3. Only after reaching the tightest point
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Answer B: Before entering the bend

Reduce speed and select a suitable gear before the bend, so you can steer smoothly through it.

Memory tip: Reduce speed and select a suitable gear before the bend, so you can steer smoothly through it.

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33 A vehicle ahead stops at a pedestrian crossing. What should you do?

  1. Overtake quickly before someone crosses
  2. Stay behind it and check for crossing pedestrians
  3. Sound the horn until it moves
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Answer B: Stay behind it and check for crossing pedestrians

It may be hiding a pedestrian. Do not overtake a vehicle that has stopped to yield at a crossing.

Memory tip: It may be hiding a pedestrian. Do not overtake a vehicle that has stopped to yield at a crossing.

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34 Is a posted maximum speed always a safe speed?

  1. Yes, regardless of weather
  2. Yes, if your tyres are new
  3. No, conditions may require a lower speed
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Answer C: No, conditions may require a lower speed

Speed must suit the conditions. Rain, poor visibility, pedestrians or traffic can require a much lower speed.

Memory tip: Speed must suit the conditions. Rain, poor visibility, pedestrians or traffic can require a much lower speed.

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35 What should a driver and passengers do with fitted seat belts?

  1. Use them only on freeways
  2. Wear them correctly while travelling
  3. Use them only in the front seats
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Answer B: Wear them correctly while travelling

Seat belts reduce injury and must be used as required. Rear-seat passengers also need protection.

Memory tip: Seat belts reduce injury and must be used as required. Rear-seat passengers also need protection.

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36 May you exceed the speed limit to complete an overtake?

  1. Yes, whenever the vehicle ahead is slow
  2. Yes, for up to ten seconds
  3. No, the speed limit still applies
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Answer C: No, the speed limit still applies

Normally pass on the right, leave a safe distance, and return only when safely clear. Overtaking does not permit exceeding the speed limit. Do not pass where your view of approaching traffic is dangerously restricted.

Memory tip: A clear view and a safe return come first.

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37 When should you return to the left after overtaking?

  1. Whenever the other driver flashes their lights
  2. As soon as your front wheels are ahead
  3. Only when safely clear of the vehicle passed
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Answer C: Only when safely clear of the vehicle passed

Normally pass on the right, leave a safe distance, and return only when safely clear. Overtaking does not permit exceeding the speed limit. Do not pass where your view of approaching traffic is dangerously restricted.

Memory tip: A clear view and a safe return come first.

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38 What should you do when another vehicle is overtaking you?

  1. Move right to discourage the driver
  2. Accelerate to shorten the overtake
  3. Keep safely left and do not accelerate until it has passed
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Answer C: Keep safely left and do not accelerate until it has passed

Normally pass on the right, leave a safe distance, and return only when safely clear. Overtaking does not permit exceeding the speed limit. Do not pass where your view of approaching traffic is dangerously restricted.

Memory tip: A clear view and a safe return come first.

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39 A hill crest hides approaching traffic. Should you overtake into the opposing lane?

  1. No, the restricted view can make it dangerous
  2. Yes, if your vehicle is powerful
  3. Yes, if you sound your horn
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Answer A: No, the restricted view can make it dangerous

Normally pass on the right, leave a safe distance, and return only when safely clear. Overtaking does not permit exceeding the speed limit. Do not pass where your view of approaching traffic is dangerously restricted.

Memory tip: A clear view and a safe return come first.

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40 May you park across a driveway if you leave your phone number?

  1. Yes, if you leave a phone number
  2. Yes, for less than five minutes
  3. No, you must not obstruct a vehicular entrance
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Answer C: No, you must not obstruct a vehicular entrance

Parking must not block an entrance, obscure a sign or encroach on the pavement. In an urban area, keep at least 5 metres from an intersection and 9 metres from the approach side of a pedestrian crossing. Keep 1.5 metres clear on either side of a fire hydrant.

Memory tip: Check access, signs and distance before parking.

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41 May a parked vehicle hide a road traffic sign?

  1. Yes, if the sign is small
  2. Yes, outside rush hour
  3. No, parking must not obscure a traffic sign
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Answer C: No, parking must not obscure a traffic sign

Parking must not block an entrance, obscure a sign or encroach on the pavement. In an urban area, keep at least 5 metres from an intersection and 9 metres from the approach side of a pedestrian crossing. Keep 1.5 metres clear on either side of a fire hydrant.

Memory tip: Check access, signs and distance before parking.

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42 How far from an urban intersection must you keep when parking?

  1. At least 2 metres
  2. At least 1 metre
  3. At least 5 metres
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Answer C: At least 5 metres

Parking must not block an entrance, obscure a sign or encroach on the pavement. In an urban area, keep at least 5 metres from an intersection and 9 metres from the approach side of a pedestrian crossing. Keep 1.5 metres clear on either side of a fire hydrant.

Memory tip: Check access, signs and distance before parking.

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43 How far must you keep from the approach side of an urban pedestrian crossing?

  1. At least 3 metres
  2. At least 5 metres
  3. At least 9 metres
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Answer C: At least 9 metres

Parking must not block an entrance, obscure a sign or encroach on the pavement. In an urban area, keep at least 5 metres from an intersection and 9 metres from the approach side of a pedestrian crossing. Keep 1.5 metres clear on either side of a fire hydrant.

Memory tip: Check access, signs and distance before parking.

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44 May you stop on a bridge to take a photograph?

  1. Yes, if you stay in the vehicle
  2. Yes, with hazard lights on
  3. No, a voluntary stop on a bridge is prohibited
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Answer C: No, a voluntary stop on a bridge is prohibited

A voluntary stop must not obstruct or endanger traffic. Do not stop in a tunnel, on a bridge, within a railway reserve at a level crossing, or within 6 metres of a tunnel, subway or bridge. Exceptions include avoiding a collision or following a traffic officer’s direction.

Memory tip: Stopping briefly can still create a serious hazard.

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45 May you wait inside the railway reserve at a level crossing?

  1. Yes, if no train is visible
  2. Yes, while checking a map
  3. No, do not stop there voluntarily
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Answer C: No, do not stop there voluntarily

A voluntary stop must not obstruct or endanger traffic. Do not stop in a tunnel, on a bridge, within a railway reserve at a level crossing, or within 6 metres of a tunnel, subway or bridge. Exceptions include avoiding a collision or following a traffic officer’s direction.

Memory tip: Stopping briefly can still create a serious hazard.

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