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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 44)

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.

646 A person was injured and the accident completely blocks the road. When may a vehicle be moved?

  1. After 10 minutes
  2. When its position has been marked on the road or a traffic officer authorises
  3. Whenever
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Answer B: When its position has been marked on the road or a traffic officer authorises

The vehicle may not be moved unless its position is clearly marked on the road surface or removal is authorised by a traffic officer.

Memory tip: Mark it or get an officer's OK.

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647 Which of these is NOT required of a driver involved in an accident?

  1. Move the vehicle off the road immediately even if someone is injured
  2. Render assistance
  3. Stop immediately
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Answer A: Move the vehicle off the road immediately even if someone is injured

If a person is injured and the road is obstructed, vehicles may not be moved unless marked or authorised.

Memory tip: Don't move it before marking.

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648 After an accident, what may you take before reporting it?

  1. Any liquor
  2. Any medicine
  3. Alcohol or drugs only if a medical practitioner instructs you
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Answer C: Alcohol or drugs only if a medical practitioner instructs you

The manual prohibits intoxicants before reporting, except as instructed by a medical practitioner.

Memory tip: No drink or drugs till reported.

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649 What does the inconsiderate driving rule require?

  1. Reasonable consideration for other road users
  2. Driving at the speed limit
  3. Giving way to larger vehicles
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Answer A: Reasonable consideration for other road users

No person shall drive without reasonable consideration for any other person using the road.

Memory tip: Be considerate.

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650 A driver splashes pedestrians by speeding through a puddle. Which rule is broken?

  1. Parking
  2. Towing
  3. Driving without reasonable consideration
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Answer C: Driving without reasonable consideration

Driving without reasonable consideration for others is prohibited.

Memory tip: Think of others.

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651 Whom must a driver consider under the inconsiderate driving rule?

  1. Only pedestrians
  2. Only other drivers
  3. Any other person using the road
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Answer C: Any other person using the road

The rule applies to any other person using the road.

Memory tip: Everybody on the road.

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652 Which action shows inconsiderate driving?

  1. Failing to consider other road users
  2. Keeping to the speed limit
  3. Giving way to a pedestrian
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Answer A: Failing to consider other road users

Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users is the offence.

Memory tip: Consideration is the rule.

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653 Which driving is prohibited on a public road?

  1. At low speed
  2. Recklessly or negligently
  3. With reasonable care
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Answer B: Recklessly or negligently

No person shall drive recklessly or negligently.

Memory tip: Careless driving is illegal.

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654 A driver wilfully disregards the safety of people. Which offence is this?

  1. Reckless or negligent driving
  2. Towing
  3. Illegal parking
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Answer A: Reckless or negligent driving

Driving in a manner that wilfully disregards the safety of persons or property is prohibited.

Memory tip: Disregard safety, break the law.

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655 Does the reckless driving rule protect property as well as persons?

  1. No, only vehicles
  2. Yes
  3. No, only persons
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Answer B: Yes

The manual refers to safety of persons or property.

Memory tip: People and property.

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656 Which action best fits reckless driving?

  1. Indicating before turning
  2. Driving in a manner that wilfully disregards the safety of others
  3. Stopping at a red light
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Answer B: Driving in a manner that wilfully disregards the safety of others

Wilful disregard of the safety of persons or property is prohibited.

Memory tip: Disregard = reckless.

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657 Which is NOT prohibited under this section?

  1. Driving with proper care and consideration
  2. Driving recklessly
  3. Driving negligently
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Answer A: Driving with proper care and consideration

Reckless or negligent driving is prohibited.

Memory tip: Care is the opposite.

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658 At what blood alcohol concentration is it an offence for an ordinary driver to drive?

  1. 0,10 grams per 100 ml of blood
  2. 0,15 grams per 100 ml of blood
  3. 0,05 grams per 100 ml of blood or more
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Answer C: 0,05 grams per 100 ml of blood or more

It is an offence at 0,05 g per 100 ml or more.

Memory tip: 0,05 and up: offence.

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659 What is the limit of blood alcohol for a professional driver?

  1. 0,08 grams per 100 ml of blood
  2. 0,05 grams per 100 ml of blood
  3. 0,02 grams per 100 ml of blood or more
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Answer C: 0,02 grams per 100 ml of blood or more

Professional drivers may not have 0,02 g per 100 ml or more.

Memory tip: Professionals: 0,02.

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660 A driver has exactly 0,05 g of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. Is this an offence?

  1. Yes, because the limit is 0,05 or more
  2. No, only above 0,05
  3. No, only above 0,08
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Answer A: Yes, because the limit is 0,05 or more

The offence is committed at 0,05 or more.

Memory tip: 'Or more' includes 0,05.

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