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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 45)

13 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.

661 May you sit in the driver's seat of a vehicle with the engine running while under the influence of alcohol?

  1. Yes, if parked
  2. Yes, if you are not driving
  3. No, it is prohibited
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Answer C: No, it is prohibited

No person shall occupy the driver's seat of a vehicle with the engine running while under the influence.

Memory tip: Seat plus engine plus drink: offence.

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662 May you drive while under the influence of a drug with a narcotic effect?

  1. Yes, during the day
  2. Yes, if the dose is small
  3. No
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Answer C: No

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having a narcotic effect is prohibited.

Memory tip: Drugs and driving don't mix.

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663 Which of these driver groups has the lower alcohol limit?

  1. Professional drivers
  2. Learner drivers only
  3. Passengers
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Answer A: Professional drivers

Professional drivers have a 0,02 g limit, ordinary drivers 0,05 g.

Memory tip: Professionals: lower limit.

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664 Does the drink-driving rule apply to motorcycle riders?

  1. No
  2. Yes, to anyone driving on a public road
  3. Only above 0,10
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Answer B: Yes, to anyone driving on a public road

The rule applies to any person driving a vehicle on a public road.

Memory tip: Riders can be charged too.

Motorcycle (code 1)

665 A professional driver has 0,03 g per 100 ml. Is this over the limit?

  1. No, because he is not driving
  2. No, because it is below 0,05
  3. Yes, because it is 0,02 or more
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Answer C: Yes, because it is 0,02 or more

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

Memory tip: Professional: 0,02 or more.

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666 An ordinary driver has 0,03 g per 100 ml. Does this exceed the blood alcohol limit in the manual?

  1. No, it is below 0,05
  2. Yes, it is above 0,02
  3. Yes, it is above 0,01
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Answer A: No, it is below 0,05

The limit for ordinary drivers is 0,05 or more.

Memory tip: Ordinary: below 0,05.

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667 Which is an offence?

  1. Sitting in the car with the engine off
  2. Standing near the car
  3. Occupying the driver's seat with the engine running while under the influence of liquor
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Answer C: Occupying the driver's seat with the engine running while under the influence of liquor

Occupying the driver's seat of a motor vehicle with its engine running under the influence is an offence.

Memory tip: Engine running: seat is driving seat.

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668 May a heavy vehicle be used if its fuel tank is defective and dangerous?

  1. No
  2. Yes, if you drive slowly
  3. Yes, in daylight
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Answer A: No

A heavy motor vehicle may not be used if the fuel tank or related parts are defective or exposed so as to be a danger.

Memory tip: Defective fuel system: off the road.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

669 What must a heavy vehicle's fuel tank have?

  1. A lock
  2. An effective cap
  3. A drain valve
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Answer B: An effective cap

A heavy motor vehicle may not be used if the fuel tank is not fitted with an effective cap.

Memory tip: Tank needs an effective cap.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

670 How must a heavy vehicle's electrical wiring and battery be?

  1. Covered with rubber
  2. Replaced every year
  3. Properly installed, insulated and maintained
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Answer C: Properly installed, insulated and maintained

They must be properly installed, insulated and maintained so as not to constitute a source of danger.

Memory tip: Wiring and battery: safe.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

671 What may make a heavy vehicle unfit if exposed?

  1. Fuel pipes
  2. Seat covers
  3. Mirror
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Answer A: Fuel pipes

Fuel pipes that are defective or exposed so that they constitute a danger make the vehicle unfit.

Memory tip: Exposed fuel pipe is a danger.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

672 A heavy vehicle's battery is badly insulated and a danger. May it be used?

  1. Yes, in daytime
  2. No
  3. Yes, if the trip is short
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Answer B: No

The electrical wiring and battery must not constitute a source of danger.

Memory tip: Danger from battery: stay parked.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

673 Which fault would make a heavy vehicle unfit for use on a public road?

  1. Properly insulated wiring
  2. A fuel tank with an effective cap
  3. A fuel tank without an effective cap
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Answer C: A fuel tank without an effective cap

A heavy vehicle may not be used if its fuel tank is not fitted with an effective cap.

Memory tip: No cap, no road.

Heavy vehicle (code 3)

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