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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 43)

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.

631 Animals are crossing the road. When may you proceed?

  1. When you hoot
  2. When most have crossed
  3. When all have crossed and the road is safe
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Answer C: When all have crossed and the road is safe

You may only move when all the animals have crossed and the road is safe.

Memory tip: Wait for the last animal.

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632 You see a stop sign. What does the compulsory stop rule require?

  1. Only slowing down
  2. Stopping only if traffic is present
  3. Stopping in compliance with it
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Answer C: Stopping in compliance with it

You must stop in compliance with any direction conveyed by a road traffic sign.

Memory tip: Sign says stop: stop.

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633 Which one is NOT listed as a reason to stop?

  1. Animals crossing
  2. A passenger asking to be dropped
  3. A direction from a traffic officer
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Answer B: A passenger asking to be dropped

The manual lists signs, uniformed traffic officers, animal herders and crossing animals.

Memory tip: Passengers aren't a compulsory stop.

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634 What tyre tread depth must a light motor vehicle have?

  1. At least 1 millimetre
  2. At least 5 millimetres
  3. At least 3 millimetres
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Answer A: At least 1 millimetre

Tyres must have a clearly visible pattern with a tread of at least 1 mm.

Memory tip: One millimetre minimum.

Light vehicle (code 2)

635 Where must the tyre pattern of a light vehicle be visible?

  1. Only on the outer edges
  2. Across the full breadth and around the entire circumference
  3. Only in the centre
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Answer B: Across the full breadth and around the entire circumference

The pattern must be clearly visible across the breadth and around the entire circumference.

Memory tip: Pattern all the way round.

Light vehicle (code 2)

636 What type of tyre must a light motor vehicle have?

  1. Solid rubber
  2. Retreaded only
  3. Pneumatic
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Answer C: Pneumatic

A light motor vehicle must be fitted with pneumatic tyres.

Memory tip: Light vehicles: pneumatic.

Light vehicle (code 2)

637 A motorcycle has an engine over 50 cc. What tread depth must each tyre have?

  1. At least 2 mm
  2. At least 3 mm
  3. At least 1 mm
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Answer C: At least 1 mm

Every tyre must display a clear pattern across the breadth and circumference with at least 1 mm of tread.

Memory tip: Over 50 cc: 1 mm.

Motorcycle (code 1)

638 A motorcycle with an engine up to 50 cc must have a visible tread pattern over at least what part of the tread width?

  1. 50 percent
  2. 80 percent
  3. 100 percent
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Answer B: 80 percent

The pneumatic tyre must show a visible pattern over at least 80 percent of the full tread width.

Memory tip: Small bikes: 80 percent.

Motorcycle (code 1)

639 Where must the tread of a motorcycle over 50 cc be visible?

  1. Throughout across the breadth and around the entire circumference
  2. Only on the front tyre
  3. Only in the centre
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Answer A: Throughout across the breadth and around the entire circumference

Every tyre must display a pattern across its breadth and around its entire circumference.

Memory tip: All tyres, all round.

Motorcycle (code 1)

640 What is the first thing you must do if you are involved in an accident?

  1. Call the owner
  2. Check your insurance
  3. Stop immediately
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Answer C: Stop immediately

A driver involved in an accident must immediately stop the vehicle.

Memory tip: Stop first.

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641 After stopping at an accident, what must you establish about people?

  1. Who was at fault
  2. The nature and extent of any injuries
  3. Their names
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Answer B: The nature and extent of any injuries

The driver must ascertain the nature and extent of any injuries.

Memory tip: Check injuries.

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642 What help must you give to an injured person?

  1. None, wait for police
  2. Whatever assistance you are capable of rendering
  3. Move them from the road
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Answer B: Whatever assistance you are capable of rendering

The driver must render such assistance as he or she is capable of rendering.

Memory tip: Help as you can.

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643 What must you do about damage after an accident?

  1. Ignore minor damage
  2. Ascertain the nature and extent of any damage
  3. Repair it immediately
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Answer B: Ascertain the nature and extent of any damage

The driver must ascertain the nature and extent of any damage.

Memory tip: Check the damage.

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644 What details must you give when a person has reasonable grounds to request them?

  1. Only your ID number
  2. Only the registration number
  3. Your name and address, the owner's name and address, and the registration number
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Answer C: Your name and address, the owner's name and address, and the registration number

You must give your name and address, the owner's name and address, and the vehicle's registration number.

Memory tip: Name, address, owner, number plate.

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645 May you drink alcohol after an accident, before reporting it?

  1. Yes, to calm your nerves
  2. No, unless a medical practitioner instructs you to
  3. Yes, if you have a passenger
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Answer B: No, unless a medical practitioner instructs you to

You may not take intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs before reporting the accident, except on a medical practitioner's instructions.

Memory tip: No drink before reporting.

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