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K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 11)
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.
151 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and allow room for other road users.
- Slow down and allow safe space when passing cyclists.
- Start slowing down. The actual stop is at the stop line ahead.
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Answer C: Start slowing down. The actual stop is at the stop line ahead.
Stop ahead: A stop sign is ahead.
Memory tip: Start slowing down. The actual stop is at the stop line ahead.
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152 Which response fits this sign?
- Prepare to slow down and give way.
- Check traffic and prepare for less road space.
- Reduce speed and be ready to stop for animals.
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Answer A: Prepare to slow down and give way.
Yield ahead: A yield sign is ahead.
Memory tip: Prepare to slow down and give way.
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153 Which response fits this sign?
- Check traffic and adjust position safely as the road narrows.
- Look for people waiting to cross or already crossing.
- Approach slowly and avoid startling horses or riders.
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Answer B: Look for people waiting to cross or already crossing.
Pedestrian crossing: A pedestrian crossing is ahead.
Memory tip: Look for people waiting to cross or already crossing.
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154 Which response fits this sign?
- Slow down and maintain smooth control of your vehicle.
- Reduce speed and wait for animals to clear the road.
- Slow down and leave enough space.
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Answer C: Slow down and leave enough space.
Pedestrians ahead: Pedestrians may be on or near the road ahead.
Memory tip: Slow down and leave enough space.
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155 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and be ready to stop.
- Reduce speed before reaching the hump.
- Watch the roadside and adjust speed to allow a safe response.
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Answer A: Reduce speed and be ready to stop.
Children ahead: Children may enter the road unexpectedly.
Memory tip: Reduce speed and be ready to stop.
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156 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and be ready to stop at the gate.
- Look and listen for trains. Never enter unless your exit is clear.
- Look for debris and reduce speed to leave room to react.
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Answer B: Look and listen for trains. Never enter unless your exit is clear.
Railway crossing: A railway crossing is ahead.
Memory tip: Look and listen for trains. Never enter unless your exit is clear.
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157 Which response fits this sign?
- Look for debris and reduce speed to leave room to react.
- Prepare for changing light and visibility; observe any tunnel controls.
- Select a suitable lower gear before the descent; do not coast in neutral.
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Answer C: Select a suitable lower gear before the descent; do not coast in neutral.
Steep descent: The road descends steeply ahead.
Memory tip: Select a suitable lower gear before the descent; do not coast in neutral.
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158 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and steer and brake smoothly.
- Read any supplementary plate and approach carefully.
- Check your vehicle and load height before proceeding.
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Answer A: Reduce speed and steer and brake smoothly.
Slippery road: The road surface may have reduced grip.
Memory tip: Reduce speed and steer and brake smoothly.
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159 Which response fits this sign?
- Slow down, watch for workers and follow temporary controls.
- Approach slowly and keep clear of the unprotected edge.
- Check that your vehicle combination meets the restriction.
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Answer A: Slow down, watch for workers and follow temporary controls.
Roadworks: Road construction or maintenance is ahead.
Memory tip: Slow down, watch for workers and follow temporary controls.
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160 Which response fits this sign?
- Slow down and allow safe space when passing cyclists.
- Slow down and allow for sideways movement, especially near exposed areas.
- Select an appropriate gear and expect slower heavy vehicles.
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Answer A: Slow down and allow safe space when passing cyclists.
Cyclists ahead: Cyclists may be on the road ahead.
Memory tip: Slow down and allow safe space when passing cyclists.
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161 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and be ready to stop for animals.
- Adjust speed early and keep a safe following gap.
- Stay at or below 30 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
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Answer A: Reduce speed and be ready to stop for animals.
Cattle ahead: Cattle may cross or be on the road ahead.
Memory tip: Reduce speed and be ready to stop for animals.
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162 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed before the surface changes and avoid abrupt braking.
- Approach slowly and avoid startling horses or riders.
- Stay at or below 40 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
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Answer B: Approach slowly and avoid startling horses or riders.
Horses ahead: Horses may be on or near the road ahead.
Memory tip: Approach slowly and avoid startling horses or riders.
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163 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and wait for animals to clear the road.
- Reduce speed, check oncoming traffic and obey priority controls.
- Stay at or below 50 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
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Answer A: Reduce speed and wait for animals to clear the road.
Sheep ahead: Sheep may be on or crossing the road ahead.
Memory tip: Reduce speed and wait for animals to clear the road.
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164 Which response fits this sign?
- Approach carefully and follow any priority signs.
- Use this roadway only in the indicated direction.
- Watch the roadside and adjust speed to allow a safe response.
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Answer C: Watch the roadside and adjust speed to allow a safe response.
Wild animals ahead: Wild animals may enter the road ahead.
Memory tip: Watch the roadside and adjust speed to allow a safe response.
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165 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and allow room for other road users.
- Reduce speed and be ready to stop at the gate.
- Read the arrow before entering the roadway.
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Answer B: Reduce speed and be ready to stop at the gate.
Gate ahead: A gate lies across the road ahead.
Memory tip: Reduce speed and be ready to stop at the gate.
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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.