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K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 17)
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.
241 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Warning
- Prohibition
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Answer C: Prohibition
No U-turn is a prohibition sign. 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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242 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Warning
- Prohibition
- Command
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Answer B: Prohibition
No overtaking is a prohibition sign. 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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243 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Prohibition
- Warning
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Answer B: Prohibition
No heavy-vehicle overtaking is a prohibition sign. 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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244 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Warning
- Prohibition
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Answer C: Prohibition
No parking is a prohibition sign. 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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245 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Prohibition
- Warning
- Command
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Answer A: Prohibition
No stopping is a prohibition sign. 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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246 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Warning
- Prohibition
- Command
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Answer B: Prohibition
No pedestrians is a prohibition sign. Pedestrians may not use this road.
Memory tip: Use a permitted pedestrian route.
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247 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Warning
- Prohibition
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Answer C: Prohibition
No cyclists is a prohibition sign. Pedal cycles are prohibited on this road.
Memory tip: Use another route when cycling.
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248 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Reservation
- Warning
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Answer B: Reservation
Bus reservation is a reservation sign. This space is reserved for buses.
Memory tip: Keep other vehicles out of the reserved space.
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249 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Warning
- Command
- Comprehensive freeway control
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Answer C: Comprehensive freeway control
Freeway begins is a comprehensive freeway control sign. 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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250 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Warning
- Command
- Prohibition
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Answer A: Warning
Crossroad ahead is a warning sign. A road crosses your route ahead.
Memory tip: Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
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251 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Warning
- Prohibition
- Command
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Answer A: Warning
T-junction ahead is a warning sign. Your road ends at a T-junction ahead.
Memory tip: Reduce speed and prepare to turn left or right.
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252 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Prohibition
- Warning
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Answer C: Warning
Curve ahead is a warning sign. The road changes direction ahead.
Memory tip: Reduce speed before the bend, following the direction shown.
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253 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Prohibition
- Warning
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Answer C: Warning
Two-way traffic is a warning sign. Oncoming traffic uses the road ahead.
Memory tip: Keep left and be alert for vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
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254 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Warning
- Prohibition
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Answer B: Warning
Traffic signals ahead is a warning sign. A traffic-light-controlled junction is ahead.
Memory tip: Prepare to stop if the signal requires it.
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255 Which sign group does this example belong to?
- Command
- Prohibition
- Warning
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Answer C: Warning
Stop ahead is a warning sign. A stop sign is ahead.
Memory tip: Start slowing down. The actual stop is at the stop line ahead.
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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.