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K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 10)
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.
136 Which response fits this sign?
- Slow down, watch for workers and follow temporary controls.
- Follow freeway restrictions. Do not stop except where legally permitted or in an emergency.
- Avoid unnecessary noise. Always act to prevent an immediate collision.
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Answer C: Avoid unnecessary noise. Always act to prevent an immediate collision.
No hooting: Sounding the horn is prohibited for the next 100 metres.
Memory tip: Avoid unnecessary noise. Always act to prevent an immediate collision.
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137 Which response fits this sign?
- Continue to a place where turning around is permitted and safe.
- Slow down and allow safe space when passing cyclists.
- Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
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Answer A: Continue to a place where turning around is permitted and safe.
No U-turn: You may not turn around to face the opposite direction here.
Memory tip: Continue to a place where turning around is permitted and safe.
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138 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and be ready to stop for animals.
- Stay behind the vehicle ahead and obey the road markings.
- Reduce speed and prepare to turn left or right.
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Answer B: Stay behind the vehicle ahead and obey the road markings.
No overtaking: Overtaking other motor vehicles is prohibited for the next 500 metres.
Memory tip: Stay behind the vehicle ahead and obey the road markings.
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139 Which response fits this sign?
- If the restriction applies to your vehicle, remain behind the heavy vehicle ahead.
- Reduce speed before the bend, following the direction shown.
- Approach slowly and avoid startling horses or riders.
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Answer A: If the restriction applies to your vehicle, remain behind the heavy vehicle ahead.
No heavy-vehicle overtaking: Heavy vehicles may not overtake other heavy vehicles for the next 500 metres.
Memory tip: If the restriction applies to your vehicle, remain behind the heavy vehicle ahead.
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140 Which response fits this sign?
- Find a permitted parking place. No parking and no stopping are different restrictions.
- Reduce speed and wait for animals to clear the road.
- Keep left and be alert for vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
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Answer A: Find a permitted parking place. No parking and no stopping are different restrictions.
No parking: You may not park on this section of road.
Memory tip: Find a permitted parking place. No parking and no stopping are different restrictions.
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141 Which response fits this sign?
- Prepare to stop if the signal requires it.
- Do not stop to collect or drop off passengers. Obey traffic controls and emergencies.
- Watch the roadside and adjust speed to allow a safe response.
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Answer B: Do not stop to collect or drop off passengers. Obey traffic controls and emergencies.
No stopping: Voluntary stopping is prohibited here.
Memory tip: Do not stop to collect or drop off passengers. Obey traffic controls and emergencies.
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142 Which response fits this sign?
- Use a permitted pedestrian route.
- Start slowing down. The actual stop is at the stop line ahead.
- Reduce speed and be ready to stop at the gate.
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Answer A: Use a permitted pedestrian route.
No pedestrians: Pedestrians may not use this road.
Memory tip: Use a permitted pedestrian route.
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143 Which response fits this sign?
- Use another route when cycling.
- Prepare to slow down and give way.
- Prepare for changing light and visibility; observe any tunnel controls.
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Answer A: Use another route when cycling.
No cyclists: Pedal cycles are prohibited on this road.
Memory tip: Use another route when cycling.
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144 Which response fits this sign?
- Keep other vehicles out of the reserved space.
- Look for people waiting to cross or already crossing.
- Check your vehicle and load height before proceeding.
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Answer A: Keep other vehicles out of the reserved space.
Bus reservation: This space is reserved for buses.
Memory tip: Keep other vehicles out of the reserved space.
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145 Which response fits this sign?
- Follow freeway restrictions. Do not stop except where legally permitted or in an emergency.
- Check that your vehicle combination meets the restriction.
- Slow down and leave enough space.
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Answer A: Follow freeway restrictions. Do not stop except where legally permitted or in an emergency.
Freeway begins: A dual-carriageway freeway begins here.
Memory tip: Follow freeway restrictions. Do not stop except where legally permitted or in an emergency.
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146 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and be ready to stop.
- Select an appropriate gear and expect slower heavy vehicles.
- Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
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Answer C: Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
Crossroad ahead: A road crosses your route ahead.
Memory tip: Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
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147 Which response fits this sign?
- Look and listen for trains. Never enter unless your exit is clear.
- Adjust speed early and keep a safe following gap.
- Reduce speed and prepare to turn left or right.
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Answer C: Reduce speed and prepare to turn left or right.
T-junction ahead: Your road ends at a T-junction ahead.
Memory tip: Reduce speed and prepare to turn left or right.
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148 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed before the surface changes and avoid abrupt braking.
- Reduce speed before the bend, following the direction shown.
- Select a suitable lower gear before the descent; do not coast in neutral.
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Answer B: Reduce speed before the bend, following the direction shown.
Curve ahead: The road changes direction ahead.
Memory tip: Reduce speed before the bend, following the direction shown.
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149 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed, check oncoming traffic and obey priority controls.
- Reduce speed and steer and brake smoothly.
- Keep left and be alert for vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
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Answer C: Keep left and be alert for vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
Two-way traffic: Oncoming traffic uses the road ahead.
Memory tip: Keep left and be alert for vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
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150 Which response fits this sign?
- Approach carefully and follow any priority signs.
- Prepare to stop if the signal requires it.
- Slow down, watch for workers and follow temporary controls.
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Answer B: Prepare to stop if the signal requires it.
Traffic signals ahead: A traffic-light-controlled junction is ahead.
Memory tip: Prepare to stop if the signal requires it.
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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.