Road signs and markings · part 3 of 23
K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 3)
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.
31 What does this sign mean?
- This space is reserved for buses.
- You may not exceed 120 km/h.
- The road surface may have reduced grip.
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Answer B: You may not exceed 120 km/h.
Adjust your speed to the road and weather conditions.
Memory tip: R201-120 · Maximum speed 120
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32 What does this sign mean?
- Sounding the horn is prohibited for the next 100 metres.
- Road construction or maintenance is ahead.
- A dual-carriageway freeway begins here.
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Answer A: Sounding the horn is prohibited for the next 100 metres.
Avoid unnecessary noise. Always act to prevent an immediate collision.
Memory tip: R206 · No hooting
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33 What does this sign mean?
- Cyclists may be on the road ahead.
- A road crosses your route ahead.
- You may not turn around to face the opposite direction here.
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Answer C: You may not turn around to face the opposite direction here.
Continue to a place where turning around is permitted and safe.
Memory tip: R213 · No U-turn
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34 What does this sign mean?
- Cattle may cross or be on the road ahead.
- Your road ends at a T-junction ahead.
- Overtaking other motor vehicles is prohibited for the next 500 metres.
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Answer C: Overtaking other motor vehicles is prohibited for the next 500 metres.
Stay behind the vehicle ahead and obey the road markings.
Memory tip: R214 · No overtaking
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35 What does this sign mean?
- Heavy vehicles may not overtake other heavy vehicles for the next 500 metres.
- Horses may be on or near the road ahead.
- The road changes direction ahead.
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Answer A: Heavy vehicles may not overtake other heavy vehicles for the next 500 metres.
If the restriction applies to your vehicle, remain behind the heavy vehicle ahead.
Memory tip: R215 · No heavy-vehicle overtaking
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36 What does this sign mean?
- Sheep may be on or crossing the road ahead.
- Oncoming traffic uses the road ahead.
- You may not park on this section of road.
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Answer C: You may not park on this section of road.
Find a permitted parking place. No parking and no stopping are different restrictions.
Memory tip: R216 · No parking
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37 What does this sign mean?
- Voluntary stopping is prohibited here.
- A traffic-light-controlled junction is ahead.
- Wild animals may enter the road ahead.
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Answer A: Voluntary stopping is prohibited here.
Do not stop to collect or drop off passengers. Obey traffic controls and emergencies.
Memory tip: R217 · No stopping
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38 What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrians may not use this road.
- A gate lies across the road ahead.
- A stop sign is ahead.
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Answer A: Pedestrians may not use this road.
Use a permitted pedestrian route.
Memory tip: R218 · No pedestrians
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39 What does this sign mean?
- A tunnel lies ahead.
- A yield sign is ahead.
- Pedal cycles are prohibited on this road.
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Answer C: Pedal cycles are prohibited on this road.
Use another route when cycling.
Memory tip: R219 · No cyclists
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40 What does this sign mean?
- A height restriction applies ahead.
- This space is reserved for buses.
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead.
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Answer B: This space is reserved for buses.
Keep other vehicles out of the reserved space.
Memory tip: R301 · Bus reservation
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41 What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrians may be on or near the road ahead.
- A vehicle-length restriction applies ahead.
- A dual-carriageway freeway begins here.
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Answer C: A dual-carriageway freeway begins here.
Follow freeway restrictions. Do not stop except where legally permitted or in an emergency.
Memory tip: R401 · Freeway begins
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42 What does this sign mean?
- Children may enter the road unexpectedly.
- A road crosses your route ahead.
- A steep uphill section lies ahead.
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Answer B: A road crosses your route ahead.
Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
Memory tip: W101 · Crossroad ahead
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43 What does this sign mean?
- Slow-moving heavy vehicles may be ahead.
- Your road ends at a T-junction ahead.
- A railway crossing is ahead.
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Answer B: Your road ends at a T-junction ahead.
Reduce speed and prepare to turn left or right.
Memory tip: W104 · T-junction ahead
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44 What does this sign mean?
- An unpaved road surface lies ahead.
- The road descends steeply ahead.
- The road changes direction ahead.
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Answer C: The road changes direction ahead.
Reduce speed before the bend, following the direction shown.
Memory tip: W203 · Curve ahead
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45 What does this sign mean?
- A narrow bridge lies ahead.
- The road surface may have reduced grip.
- Oncoming traffic uses the road ahead.
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Answer C: Oncoming traffic uses the road ahead.
Keep left and be alert for vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
Memory tip: W212 · Two-way traffic
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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.