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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 41)
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.
601 When may you stop on a freeway?
- To check a map
- When complying with a sign or a traffic officer, in a reserved stopping area, or for a reason beyond your control
- Whenever you need to rest
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Answer B: When complying with a sign or a traffic officer, in a reserved stopping area, or for a reason beyond your control
You may stop only in compliance with a sign or officer's direction, within a reserved area, or for reasons beyond control.
Memory tip: Freeway stops: officer, bay, or breakdown.
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602 Is a person allowed to walk on a freeway under normal circumstances?
- No
- Yes, at night with reflective gear
- Yes, on the shoulder
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Answer A: No
No person shall be on a freeway on foot under normal circumstances.
Memory tip: No walking on the freeway.
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603 What is the rule about animals and freeways?
- Animals are allowed on the shoulder
- Animals may graze near the freeway fence
- You may not leave an animal where it may stray onto a freeway
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Answer C: You may not leave an animal where it may stray onto a freeway
No person may leave or allow an animal on a freeway or in a place from where it may stray onto it.
Memory tip: Keep animals off freeways.
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604 A vehicle on the on-ramp wants to merge in front of you on the freeway. What must you do?
- Move to the shoulder
- Allow it to merge in front of you
- Speed up to stop it merging
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Answer B: Allow it to merge in front of you
A driver noticing a vehicle wishing to merge from an on-ramp must allow it to merge in front.
Memory tip: Let them merge.
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605 Which of the following may use a freeway?
- A light motor vehicle
- A motor quadrucycle
- A vehicle drawn by an animal
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Answer A: A light motor vehicle
Motor quadrucycles, pedal cycles and animal-drawn vehicles are prohibited from freeways.
Memory tip: Cars OK, quadricycles no.
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606 May a driver give a hand signal on a freeway?
- Yes, for every turn
- Yes, in daylight
- Only for a reason beyond his or her control
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Answer C: Only for a reason beyond his or her control
No person shall give a hand signal on a freeway except for a reason beyond their control.
Memory tip: Use indicators, not hands.
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607 Which is a valid reason to stop on a freeway outside a reserved area?
- A breakdown beyond your control
- You are lost
- You want to take a call
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Answer A: A breakdown beyond your control
Stopping is permitted for any reason beyond the driver's control.
Memory tip: Only forced stops.
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608 A small vehicle with a mass of 200 kg designed for a disabled person wants to use the freeway. What do the rules say?
- It may be used in the left lane
- It may not be used on a freeway
- It may be used in daylight
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Answer B: It may not be used on a freeway
A vehicle with a mass not exceeding 230 kg specially designed for a person with a physical defect or disability is prohibited.
Memory tip: Under 230 kg disability vehicle: no freeway.
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609 Which is allowed on a freeway?
- Stopping to let a passenger out
- Stopping in an area reserved for stopping or parking by a sign
- Reversing on the shoulder
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Answer B: Stopping in an area reserved for stopping or parking by a sign
You may stop within an area reserved by an appropriate road traffic sign.
Memory tip: Use the marked bay.
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610 Passengers may travel in a towed vehicle at more than 30 km/h only if it is...
- A semi-trailer
- A light motor vehicle
- A car with brakes
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Answer A: A semi-trailer
A towed vehicle carrying people may not exceed 30 km/h unless it is a semi-trailer.
Memory tip: Passengers over 30 km/h: semi-trailer.
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611 A car towed by rope contains a passenger. What is the maximum speed?
- 100 km/h
- 60 km/h
- 30 km/h
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Answer C: 30 km/h
A towed vehicle carrying persons may not exceed 30 km/h unless it is a semi-trailer.
Memory tip: Towed with people: 30.
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612 Who must control the steering of a towed vehicle?
- Any person older than 16
- A person holding a licence code authorising him to drive that class of vehicle
- Any adult
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Answer B: A person holding a licence code authorising him to drive that class of vehicle
The steering gear must be controlled by a person holding a driving licence code authorising that vehicle class.
Memory tip: Licensed steering for towed vehicle.
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613 May the towing vehicle exceed 30 km/h when connected by a draw bar or tow-bar?
- No, 30 km/h applies always
- Yes, the 30 km/h limit applies to rope or chain
- No, 20 km/h applies
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Answer B: Yes, the 30 km/h limit applies to rope or chain
The 30 km/h limit applies to a tow-rope or chain, unless connected by a draw bar or tow-bar.
Memory tip: Rope or chain: slow. Bar: not limited.
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614 When may the towed vehicle's brakes be non-compliant?
- When it is connected to the towing vehicle by a draw bar or tow-bar
- When the distance is short
- When driving in daylight
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Answer A: When it is connected to the towing vehicle by a draw bar or tow-bar
The brake requirement is waived only if the vehicles are connected by a draw bar or tow-bar.
Memory tip: Bar-connected: brake rule waived.
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615 May a motorcycle be used to tow another vehicle?
- Yes, at under 30 km/h
- Yes, a bicycle only
- No
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Answer C: No
No person shall use a motorcycle to tow another vehicle.
Memory tip: Bikes don't tow.
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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.