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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 32)

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.

466 Which of these is a condition for using the shoulder while being overtaken?

  1. You are towing a trailer
  2. You can do so without endangering anyone
  3. You are the driver of a heavy vehicle
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Answer B: You can do so without endangering anyone

You must be able to use the shoulder without endangering yourself, other traffic, pedestrians or property.

Memory tip: Safe or stay off.

Light vehicle (code 2)

467 May you overtake another vehicle by driving on the shoulder?

  1. No, passing on the shoulder or verge is never allowed
  2. Yes, in the daytime
  3. Yes, if the vehicle is slow
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Answer A: No, passing on the shoulder or verge is never allowed

The manual says no passing may be done on the shoulder or verge.

Memory tip: Never pass on the shoulder.

Light vehicle (code 2)

468 Which situation does the manual give as an example of when the shoulder may be used?

  1. When you want to avoid traffic lights
  2. When you are late
  3. When you have a flat tyre
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Answer C: When you have a flat tyre

A flat tyre is given as a situation where shoulder use may be needed.

Memory tip: Flat tyre: shoulder.

Light vehicle (code 2)

469 It is dark and you are on a road with one lane each way. Does the shoulder exception apply?

  1. Yes, if you use headlights
  2. No, it only applies between sunrise and sunset
  3. Yes, if no one is near
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Answer B: No, it only applies between sunrise and sunset

The exception applies only between sunrise and sunset.

Memory tip: Shoulder exception is daytime only.

Light vehicle (code 2)

470 When may you change from one lane into another on a road marked with lanes?

  1. When you can do so without obstructing or endangering other traffic
  2. When you are in a hurry
  3. Whenever your indicator is on
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Answer A: When you can do so without obstructing or endangering other traffic

A lane change is only allowed if it does not obstruct or endanger other traffic.

Memory tip: Change only when clear.

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471 Another driver in the next lane is close to your side. What must you do?

  1. Change lanes and signal
  2. Not change lanes until it is safe
  3. Hoot and move over
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Answer B: Not change lanes until it is safe

You may not move into another lane if it would obstruct or endanger other traffic.

Memory tip: No gap, no move.

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472 Which action when changing lanes is compulsory?

  1. Using your hooter
  2. Using direction indicators
  3. Flashing your headlights
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Answer B: Using direction indicators

Direction indicators must be used each time you change lanes.

Memory tip: Lane change: indicate.

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473 Does having your indicator on give you the right to move into another lane?

  1. Yes, other drivers must give way
  2. No, you must still be able to do it safely
  3. Yes, if you signal for three seconds
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Answer B: No, you must still be able to do it safely

Signalling does not replace the duty to avoid obstructing or endangering traffic.

Memory tip: Signal is not permission.

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474 Which rule applies to changing lanes on a public road divided into lanes by markings?

  1. You must always change to the right
  2. You must accelerate while changing
  3. You must not obstruct or endanger other traffic
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Answer C: You must not obstruct or endanger other traffic

The driver or rider shall not turn from one lane to another unless without obstructing or endangering others.

Memory tip: Lane change: safe only.

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475 You want to change lanes but the vehicle next to you would have to brake hard. What is correct?

  1. Wait until you can do it without endangering them
  2. Move in anyway, since you are signalling
  3. Speed up and cut in
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Answer A: Wait until you can do it without endangering them

You may only change lanes without obstructing or endangering other traffic.

Memory tip: Cut in? Never.

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476 When must you give a signal of intention to stop or turn?

  1. In good time
  2. At the last moment
  3. Only when others are near
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Answer A: In good time

Signals must be given in good time.

Memory tip: Signal early.

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477 To whom must a driving signal be visible?

  1. Persons approaching from the front, rear or side
  2. Only persons behind you
  3. Only persons ahead of you
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Answer A: Persons approaching from the front, rear or side

The signal must be seen by persons approaching from the front, the rear and the side.

Memory tip: All round visibility.

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478 For which actions must the driver give a signal?

  1. Stopping and turning left or right
  2. Only turning right
  3. Only stopping
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Answer A: Stopping and turning left or right

Signals are required to stop, or to turn left or right.

Memory tip: Stop, left, right: signal.

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479 Which signal description matches the manual?

  1. It must be conspicuous
  2. It must be given after turning
  3. It must be hidden from view
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Answer A: It must be conspicuous

The signal must be conspicuous, clearly seen and given in good time.

Memory tip: Make it obvious.

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480 You plan to turn left. When should you signal?

  1. Only if another vehicle is behind
  2. After you start turning
  3. In good time before turning
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Answer C: In good time before turning

The signal must be given in good time, not at the moment of turning.

Memory tip: Signal first, turn second.

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