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K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 21)

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.

301 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign R211 shown for this question
  1. Prohibition
  2. Command
  3. Warning
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Answer A: Prohibition

No left turn is a prohibition sign. Turning left at this point is prohibited.

Memory tip: Continue in a permitted direction rather than turning left.

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302 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign R212 shown for this question
  1. Prohibition
  2. Command
  3. Warning
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Answer A: Prohibition

No right turn is a prohibition sign. Turning right at this point is prohibited.

Memory tip: Continue in a permitted direction rather than turning right.

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303 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign W105 shown for this question
  1. Warning
  2. Prohibition
  3. Command
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Answer A: Warning

Skewed T-junction is a warning sign. Your road ends at an angled T-junction ahead.

Memory tip: Slow down and look carefully in both directions before turning.

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304 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign W106 shown for this question
  1. Warning
  2. Prohibition
  3. Command
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Answer A: Warning

Skewed T-junction is a warning sign. Your road ends at an angled T-junction ahead.

Memory tip: Prepare to turn as shown by the junction layout.

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305 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign W107 shown for this question
  1. Warning
  2. Prohibition
  3. Command
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Answer A: Warning

Side road ahead is a warning sign. A side road joins ahead as shown.

Memory tip: Watch for vehicles entering or leaving the side road.

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306 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign W108 shown for this question
  1. Prohibition
  2. Command
  3. Warning
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Answer C: Warning

Side road ahead is a warning sign. A side road joins ahead as shown.

Memory tip: Check the side-road approach and observe junction controls.

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307 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign W109 shown for this question
  1. Warning
  2. Prohibition
  3. Command
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Answer A: Warning

Staggered side roads is a warning sign. Side-road junctions are staggered ahead.

Memory tip: Watch for traffic entering from both side roads.

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308 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign W202 shown for this question
  1. Prohibition
  2. Warning
  3. Command
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Answer B: Warning

Gentle curve ahead is a warning sign. The road curves ahead in the direction shown.

Memory tip: Adjust speed before the curve.

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309 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign W204 shown for this question
  1. Warning
  2. Prohibition
  3. Command
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Answer A: Warning

Sharp curve ahead is a warning sign. A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.

Memory tip: Reduce speed and select a suitable gear before the bend.

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310 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign W205 shown for this question
  1. Command
  2. Prohibition
  3. Warning
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Answer C: Warning

Sharp curve ahead is a warning sign. A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.

Memory tip: Prepare before the bend and steer smoothly.

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311 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign R1.2 shown for this question
  1. Warning
  2. Control
  3. Command
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Answer B: Control

Stop with left-turn yield is a control sign. Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.

Memory tip: For a left turn, yield to relevant traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when safe. For other movements, stop behind the line.

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312 Which sign group does this example belong to?

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  1. Command
  2. Control
  3. Warning
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Answer B: Control

Three-way stop is a control sign. The three junction approaches have stop controls.

Memory tip: Stop completely and observe which vehicles stopped before you. Proceed in the stopping order only when safe.

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313 Which sign group does this example belong to?

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  1. Command
  2. Warning
  3. Control
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Answer C: Control

Manual STOP/GO control is a control sign. A manually operated board indicates whether you must stop or may proceed cautiously.

Memory tip: Stop when STOP faces you. Move only when GO is displayed and the route is safe.

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314 Which sign group does this example belong to?

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  1. Control
  2. Warning
  3. Command
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Answer A: Control

Yield at traffic circle is a control sign. Yield at the controlled traffic circle or mini circle.

Memory tip: Yield to vehicles already in the circle and those reaching their yield line before you reach yours. Stop when needed.

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315 Which sign group does this example belong to?

Road sign R5 shown for this question
  1. Warning
  2. Control
  3. Command
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Answer B: Control

Pedestrian priority zone is a control sign. 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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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.