Road signs and markings · part 15 of 23
K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 15)
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.
211 Which response fits this sign?
- Wait before the narrow section until oncoming vehicles have passed.
- Use dipped headlights and avoid dazzling other drivers.
- 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 C: Only permitted emergency, loading and maintenance vehicles may enter; give pedestrians priority and observe the reference 15 km/h limit.
Pedestrian priority zone: A pedestrian-priority area with entry limited to specified uses.
Memory tip: Only permitted emergency, loading and maintenance vehicles may enter; give pedestrians priority and observe the reference 15 km/h limit.
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212 Which response fits this sign?
- Observe the entry controls and give way as required.
- Compare the vehicle or combination’s specified gross mass with the shown figure; use the designated route only if the command applies.
- Maintain at least the indicated speed where conditions are safe. Never increase speed into danger.
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Answer B: Compare the vehicle or combination’s specified gross mass with the shown figure; use the designated route only if the command applies.
Vehicles over indicated mass only: The indicated route is for vehicles exceeding the displayed GVM or GCM.
Memory tip: 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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213 Which response fits this sign?
- Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
- Follow the arrow around the island. This is not a left-turn instruction.
- Drive more slowly when weather, traffic or visibility requires it.
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Answer A: Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
Shared pedestrian and cycle route: This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
Memory tip: Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
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214 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Control
- Warning
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Answer B: Control
Stop is a control sign. You must come to a complete stop.
Memory tip: Stop behind the stop line. Look for traffic and pedestrians, then continue when safe.
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215 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Control
- Command
- Warning
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Answer A: Control
Four-way stop is a control sign. Every approach to this junction has a stop control.
Memory tip: Stop completely. Vehicles normally proceed in the order they stopped.
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216 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Warning
- Control
- Command
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Answer B: Control
Yield is a control sign. Give way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing.
Memory tip: Slow down early. Stop if needed to let traffic or pedestrians pass.
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217 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Control
- Warning
- Command
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Answer A: Control
Yield to pedestrians is a control sign. Pedestrians crossing here have priority.
Memory tip: Slow down and give pedestrians time to cross safely.
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218 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Warning
- Command
- Control
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Answer C: Control
No entry is a control sign. Vehicles may not enter from this direction.
Memory tip: Find a permitted route. This sign applies even when the road appears empty.
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219 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Control
- Command
- Warning
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Answer A: Control
One-way roadway is a control sign. Traffic travels in the direction shown by the arrow.
Memory tip: Travel only in the indicated direction.
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220 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Warning
- Command
- Control
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Answer C: Control
Yield to oncoming traffic is a control sign. Oncoming traffic has priority through the narrow section.
Memory tip: Wait before the narrow section until oncoming vehicles have passed.
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221 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Prohibition
- Warning
- Command
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Answer C: Command
Minimum speed is a command sign. The number is a minimum speed, not a maximum.
Memory tip: Maintain at least the indicated speed where conditions are safe. Never increase speed into danger.
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222 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Prohibition
- Warning
- Command
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Answer C: Command
Keep left is a command sign. Pass to the left of the obstruction or traffic island.
Memory tip: Follow the arrow around the island. This is not a left-turn instruction.
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223 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Prohibition
- Command
- Warning
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Answer B: Command
Keep right is a command sign. Pass to the right of the obstruction or traffic island.
Memory tip: Follow the arrow while observing other traffic.
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224 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Prohibition
- Warning
- Command
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Answer C: Command
Turn left is a command sign. You must turn left at this point.
Memory tip: Check, signal and turn left safely.
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225 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Warning
- Prohibition
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Answer A: Command
Turn right is a command sign. You must turn right at this point.
Memory tip: Check, signal and turn right safely.
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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.