Road signs and markings · part 13 of 23
K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 13)
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.
181 Which response fits this sign?
- Adjust speed before the curve.
- Check the axle load before proceeding beyond the sign.
- Read any supplementary plate and approach carefully.
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Answer C: Read any supplementary plate and approach carefully.
General danger: A danger requiring extra caution lies ahead.
Memory tip: Read any supplementary plate and approach carefully.
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182 Which response fits this sign?
- Check the height of the whole vehicle and load.
- Approach slowly and keep clear of the unprotected edge.
- Reduce speed and select a suitable gear before the bend.
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Answer B: Approach slowly and keep clear of the unprotected edge.
Unprotected water edge: An unprotected jetty edge or river bank lies ahead.
Memory tip: Approach slowly and keep clear of the unprotected edge.
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183 Which response fits this sign?
- Prepare before the bend and steer smoothly.
- Slow down and allow for sideways movement, especially near exposed areas.
- Check the length of the whole vehicle combination.
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Answer B: Slow down and allow for sideways movement, especially near exposed areas.
Crosswinds: Strong crosswinds may affect vehicles ahead.
Memory tip: Slow down and allow for sideways movement, especially near exposed areas.
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184 Which response fits this sign?
- For a left turn, yield to relevant traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when safe. For other movements, stop behind the line.
- Stay at or below 30 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
- Do not seek a lift by hitch-hiking here.
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Answer B: Stay at or below 30 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
Maximum speed 30: You may not exceed 30 km/h.
Memory tip: Stay at or below 30 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
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185 Which response fits this sign?
- Stay at or below 40 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
- Stop completely and observe which vehicles stopped before you. Proceed in the stopping order only when safe.
- Do not enter unless your vehicle has the required authorisation.
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Answer A: Stay at or below 40 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
Maximum speed 40: You may not exceed 40 km/h.
Memory tip: Stay at or below 40 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
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186 Which response fits this sign?
- Choose another permitted direction at the junction.
- Stop when STOP faces you. Move only when GO is displayed and the route is safe.
- Stay at or below 50 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
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Answer C: Stay at or below 50 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
Maximum speed 50: You may not exceed 50 km/h.
Memory tip: Stay at or below 50 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
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187 Which response fits this sign?
- Plan a route that does not use the prohibited turn.
- Yield to vehicles already in the circle and those reaching their yield line before you reach yours. Stop when needed.
- Use this roadway only in the indicated direction.
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Answer C: Use this roadway only in the indicated direction.
One-way direction: Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow.
Memory tip: Use this roadway only in the indicated direction.
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188 Which response fits this sign?
- Continue in a permitted direction rather than turning left.
- Read the arrow before entering the roadway.
- Only permitted emergency, loading and maintenance vehicles may enter; give pedestrians priority and observe the reference 15 km/h limit.
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Answer B: Read the arrow before entering the roadway.
One-way direction: Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow.
Memory tip: Read the arrow before entering the roadway.
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189 Which response fits this sign?
- Continue in a permitted direction rather than turning right.
- Check the permitted mass shown and the applicable mass of your vehicle.
- Compare the vehicle or combination’s specified gross mass with the shown figure; use the designated route only if the command applies.
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Answer B: Check the permitted mass shown and the applicable mass of your vehicle.
Gross mass restriction: Vehicles exceeding the displayed gross mass may not proceed.
Memory tip: Check the permitted mass shown and the applicable mass of your vehicle.
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190 Which response fits this sign?
- Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
- Slow down and look carefully in both directions before turning.
- Check the axle load before proceeding beyond the sign.
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Answer C: Check the axle load before proceeding beyond the sign.
Axle mass restriction: An axle mass restriction applies as shown.
Memory tip: Check the axle load before proceeding beyond the sign.
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191 Which response fits this sign?
- Prepare to turn as shown by the junction layout.
- Check the height of the whole vehicle and load.
- Stop behind the stop line. Look for traffic and pedestrians, then continue when safe.
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Answer B: Check the height of the whole vehicle and load.
Height restriction: Vehicles higher than the displayed limit may not proceed.
Memory tip: Check the height of the whole vehicle and load.
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192 Which response fits this sign?
- Stop completely. Vehicles normally proceed in the order they stopped.
- Check the length of the whole vehicle combination.
- Watch for vehicles entering or leaving the side road.
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Answer B: Check the length of the whole vehicle combination.
Length restriction: Vehicles exceeding the displayed length may not proceed.
Memory tip: Check the length of the whole vehicle combination.
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193 Which response fits this sign?
- Slow down early. Stop if needed to let traffic or pedestrians pass.
- Do not seek a lift by hitch-hiking here.
- Check the side-road approach and observe junction controls.
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Answer B: Do not seek a lift by hitch-hiking here.
No hitch-hiking: Hitch-hiking is prohibited on this road section.
Memory tip: Do not seek a lift by hitch-hiking here.
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194 Which response fits this sign?
- Watch for traffic entering from both side roads.
- Slow down and give pedestrians time to cross safely.
- Do not enter unless your vehicle has the required authorisation.
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Answer C: Do not enter unless your vehicle has the required authorisation.
Unauthorised vehicles prohibited: Only authorised vehicles may enter.
Memory tip: Do not enter unless your vehicle has the required authorisation.
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195 Which response fits this sign?
- Find a permitted route. This sign applies even when the road appears empty.
- Choose another permitted direction at the junction.
- Adjust speed before the curve.
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Answer B: Choose another permitted direction at the junction.
No left turn ahead: A left turn is prohibited at the junction ahead.
Memory tip: Choose another permitted direction at the junction.
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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.