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Rules of the road · part 42 of 45

K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 42)

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.

616 What is the maximum number of trailers in a combination of motor vehicles?

  1. Four
  2. Two
  3. Three
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Answer B: Two

A combination is restricted to a drawing vehicle and a maximum of two trailers.

Memory tip: Two trailers at most.

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

617 A combination of vehicles may consist of a drawing vehicle and one other motor vehicle. Which one?

  1. A third trailer
  2. One that is not a trailer
  3. A second trailer only
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Answer B: One that is not a trailer

A combination may include one other motor vehicle which is not a trailer.

Memory tip: One non-trailer vehicle.

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

618 In an emergency, what may a vehicle tow?

  1. Three trailers
  2. Two motor vehicles that are not trailers
  3. One other motor vehicle that is not a trailer, and a trailer
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Answer C: One other motor vehicle that is not a trailer, and a trailer

In an emergency one other motor vehicle (not a trailer) and a trailer may be drawn or towed.

Memory tip: Emergency: one vehicle plus a trailer.

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

619 Can a driver pull three trailers behind a drawing vehicle?

  1. Yes, below 40 km/h
  2. No, a maximum of two
  3. Yes, in daytime
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Answer B: No, a maximum of two

The maximum is two trailers.

Memory tip: Two, never three.

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

620 What is the maximum of other motor vehicles (not trailers) in a combination?

  1. Three
  2. One
  3. Two
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Answer B: One

The combination allows one other motor vehicle that is not a trailer.

Memory tip: One extra vehicle.

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

621 Which one is NOT permitted?

  1. A drawing vehicle with one trailer
  2. A drawing vehicle with two trailers
  3. A drawing vehicle with three trailers
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Answer C: A drawing vehicle with three trailers

A maximum of two trailers is allowed.

Memory tip: Count the trailers: max two.

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

622 When may you cross a public road?

  1. Only when the road is clear of moving traffic for a sufficient distance
  2. When you indicate
  3. When you have a driver's licence
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Answer A: Only when the road is clear of moving traffic for a sufficient distance

You may not cross unless the road is clear of moving traffic for a sufficient distance, without obstructing or endangering traffic.

Memory tip: Cross only on a clear gap.

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623 When may you enter a public road from a driveway?

  1. When you can do so safely for yourself and others
  2. When you have hooted
  3. When the road looks quiet
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Answer A: When you can do so safely for yourself and others

You may not enter a public road unless you can do so safely for yourself and others.

Memory tip: Enter only when safe.

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624 What must the gap in traffic be when you cross a public road?

  1. At least 2 seconds
  2. Enough to cross without obstructing or endangering any traffic
  3. At least 10 metres
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Answer B: Enough to cross without obstructing or endangering any traffic

The road must be clear of moving traffic for a sufficient distance to cross without obstructing or endangering any traffic.

Memory tip: Gap big enough to clear.

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625 A car is approaching and you can cross just ahead of it if you hurry. What do you do?

  1. Wait until you can cross without endangering it
  2. Flash your lights
  3. Cross quickly
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Answer A: Wait until you can cross without endangering it

You may not cross unless the road is clear for a sufficient distance.

Memory tip: If it's tight, wait.

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626 Which statement is CORRECT?

  1. A driver may not enter a public road unless it is safe to do so
  2. A driver may enter if no vehicle hoots
  3. A driver may enter at any time if signalling
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Answer A: A driver may not enter a public road unless it is safe to do so

The rule requires safety to the driver and other traffic.

Memory tip: Safety first, entry second.

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627 Who must be safe when you enter a public road?

  1. Only you
  2. You and other traffic
  3. Only the traffic already on the road
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Answer B: You and other traffic

You must enter with safety to yourself and other traffic.

Memory tip: Safety for all.

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628 When must you stop for a traffic officer?

  1. Only when the officer is in a marked car
  2. When in uniform and giving a direction
  3. Only on freeways
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Answer B: When in uniform and giving a direction

You must stop in compliance with a direction conveyed by a road traffic sign or given by a traffic officer in uniform.

Memory tip: Uniformed officer: stop.

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629 A person leading sheep signals you to stop. What must you do?

  1. Hoot and drive
  2. Stop
  3. Slow down and pass
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Answer B: Stop

You must stop at the request or on the signal of a person leading or driving animals such as sheep.

Memory tip: Herder signals, you stop.

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630 Which animal is included in the compulsory stop rule?

  1. An ostrich
  2. A dog
  3. A cat
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Answer A: An ostrich

The list includes bovine animals, horses, donkeys, mules, sheep, goats, pigs and ostriches.

Memory tip: Ostriches count.

All vehicle codes

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