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K53 rules of the road questions and answers (part 9)

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.

121 What is the maximum length between vehicles using a tow rope, chain or tow-bar?

  1. 3.5 metres
  2. 15 metres
  3. 10 metres
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Answer A: 3.5 metres

Do not stop voluntarily on a freeway except in a permitted area; exceptions include traffic controls and reasons beyond your control. Motorcycles of 50 cc or less and pedal cycles are excluded. Do not tow another vehicle using a motorcycle. A tow rope, chain or bar may not exceed 3.5 m; rope or chain towing is limited to 30 km/h. The towed vehicle needs a correctly licensed person controlling its steering as required.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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122 What maximum speed applies to rope or chain towing?

  1. 80 km/h
  2. 120 km/h
  3. 30 km/h
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Answer C: 30 km/h

Do not stop voluntarily on a freeway except in a permitted area; exceptions include traffic controls and reasons beyond your control. Motorcycles of 50 cc or less and pedal cycles are excluded. Do not tow another vehicle using a motorcycle. A tow rope, chain or bar may not exceed 3.5 m; rope or chain towing is limited to 30 km/h. The towed vehicle needs a correctly licensed person controlling its steering as required.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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123 May you stop on a freeway to read a map outside a designated stopping area?

  1. Yes, in the left lane
  2. No, this is not a permitted voluntary stop
  3. Yes, using hazard lights
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Answer B: No, this is not a permitted voluntary stop

Do not stop voluntarily on a freeway except in a permitted area; exceptions include traffic controls and reasons beyond your control. Motorcycles of 50 cc or less and pedal cycles are excluded. Do not tow another vehicle using a motorcycle. A tow rope, chain or bar may not exceed 3.5 m; rope or chain towing is limited to 30 km/h. The towed vehicle needs a correctly licensed person controlling its steering as required.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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

  1. Whenever you have signalled
  2. Whenever you sound the horn
  3. When it is safe and you will not endanger traffic
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Answer C: When it is safe and you will not endanger traffic

Cross or enter a public road only when you can do so without obstructing or endangering traffic. Stop when required by a traffic sign or officer, and when a person leading or driving specified animals signals you to stop. Wait for animals crossing the road to clear safely.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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125 Must you stop when a traffic officer directs you to?

  1. Yes
  2. Only if the light is red
  3. Only if traffic is busy
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Answer A: Yes

Cross or enter a public road only when you can do so without obstructing or endangering traffic. Stop when required by a traffic sign or officer, and when a person leading or driving specified animals signals you to stop. Wait for animals crossing the road to clear safely.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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126 Animals are crossing the road. What should you do?

  1. Rev the engine to scatter them
  2. Stop and wait until they have crossed and it is safe
  3. Drive through the herd
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Answer B: Stop and wait until they have crossed and it is safe

Cross or enter a public road only when you can do so without obstructing or endangering traffic. Stop when required by a traffic sign or officer, and when a person leading or driving specified animals signals you to stop. Wait for animals crossing the road to clear safely.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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127 A person leading livestock signals you to stop. What should you do?

  1. Ignore them because they are not in a vehicle
  2. Stop as required and proceed only when safe
  3. Accelerate past them
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Answer B: Stop as required and proceed only when safe

Cross or enter a public road only when you can do so without obstructing or endangering traffic. Stop when required by a traffic sign or officer, and when a person leading or driving specified animals signals you to stop. Wait for animals crossing the road to clear safely.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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128 What is the first action after being involved in a collision?

  1. Continue if your vehicle still runs
  2. Stop immediately
  3. Leave before someone asks for your details
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Answer B: Stop immediately

The manual requires at least 1 mm tread for light vehicles and motorcycles over 50 cc, with separate rules for smaller motorcycles. After a crash, stop, check injuries, assist within your capability and provide required details. Follow reporting and vehicle-movement requirements. Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs; check current legal limits, and do not treat a legal threshold as a safe drinking allowance.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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129 What assistance should you give after a crash?

  1. None unless you caused the crash
  2. Assistance you are capable of giving safely
  3. Move every injured person regardless of injury
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Answer B: Assistance you are capable of giving safely

The manual requires at least 1 mm tread for light vehicles and motorcycles over 50 cc, with separate rules for smaller motorcycles. After a crash, stop, check injuries, assist within your capability and provide required details. Follow reporting and vehicle-movement requirements. Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs; check current legal limits, and do not treat a legal threshold as a safe drinking allowance.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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130 May you drive while impaired by a drug with a narcotic effect?

  1. Yes, below the speed limit
  2. Yes, if it was prescribed
  3. No
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Answer C: No

The manual requires at least 1 mm tread for light vehicles and motorcycles over 50 cc, with separate rules for smaller motorcycles. After a crash, stop, check injuries, assist within your capability and provide required details. Follow reporting and vehicle-movement requirements. Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs; check current legal limits, and do not treat a legal threshold as a safe drinking allowance.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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131 What tread depth does the manual specify for a light motor vehicle?

  1. At least 1 mm
  2. At least 0.1 mm
  3. No visible tread required
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Answer A: At least 1 mm

The manual requires at least 1 mm tread for light vehicles and motorcycles over 50 cc, with separate rules for smaller motorcycles. After a crash, stop, check injuries, assist within your capability and provide required details. Follow reporting and vehicle-movement requirements. Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs; check current legal limits, and do not treat a legal threshold as a safe drinking allowance.

Memory tip: Read the full rule, including its conditions and exceptions.

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132 How long is a learner licence valid?

  1. 6 months
  2. 24 months
  3. 10 years
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Answer B: 24 months

The learner test covers road rules, signs and markings, and vehicle controls. A learner licence is valid for 24 months. Learner code 1 is for motorcycles; code 2 is for light vehicles; code 3 covers light and heavy vehicles as permitted. These learner codes are different from driving-licence codes such as B or C. The reference manual states minimum ages of 16 for motorcycle learners, 17 for light vehicles and 18 for heavy vehicles. A motorcycle learner under 18 may only ride a motorcycle of at most 125 cc. Car and heavy-vehicle learners need supervision by someone correctly licensed for the vehicle; motorcycle learners may not carry passengers.

Memory tip: Check your vehicle class and the conditions on your licence.

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133 What is learner code 1 for?

  1. Only heavy trucks
  2. Only buses
  3. Motorcycles
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Answer C: Motorcycles

The learner test covers road rules, signs and markings, and vehicle controls. A learner licence is valid for 24 months. Learner code 1 is for motorcycles; code 2 is for light vehicles; code 3 covers light and heavy vehicles as permitted. These learner codes are different from driving-licence codes such as B or C. The reference manual states minimum ages of 16 for motorcycle learners, 17 for light vehicles and 18 for heavy vehicles. A motorcycle learner under 18 may only ride a motorcycle of at most 125 cc. Car and heavy-vehicle learners need supervision by someone correctly licensed for the vehicle; motorcycle learners may not carry passengers.

Memory tip: Check your vehicle class and the conditions on your licence.

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134 What supervision does a car learner need?

  1. Any passenger over 12
  2. A driver correctly licensed for that vehicle class beside them
  3. No supervision
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Answer B: A driver correctly licensed for that vehicle class beside them

The learner test covers road rules, signs and markings, and vehicle controls. A learner licence is valid for 24 months. Learner code 1 is for motorcycles; code 2 is for light vehicles; code 3 covers light and heavy vehicles as permitted. These learner codes are different from driving-licence codes such as B or C. The reference manual states minimum ages of 16 for motorcycle learners, 17 for light vehicles and 18 for heavy vehicles. A motorcycle learner under 18 may only ride a motorcycle of at most 125 cc. Car and heavy-vehicle learners need supervision by someone correctly licensed for the vehicle; motorcycle learners may not carry passengers.

Memory tip: Check your vehicle class and the conditions on your licence.

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135 May a motorcycle learner carry a pillion passenger?

  1. Yes, during daylight
  2. Yes, with a helmet
  3. No
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Answer C: No

The learner test covers road rules, signs and markings, and vehicle controls. A learner licence is valid for 24 months. Learner code 1 is for motorcycles; code 2 is for light vehicles; code 3 covers light and heavy vehicles as permitted. These learner codes are different from driving-licence codes such as B or C. The reference manual states minimum ages of 16 for motorcycle learners, 17 for light vehicles and 18 for heavy vehicles. A motorcycle learner under 18 may only ride a motorcycle of at most 125 cc. Car and heavy-vehicle learners need supervision by someone correctly licensed for the vehicle; motorcycle learners may not carry passengers.

Memory tip: Check your vehicle class and the conditions on your licence.

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