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K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 4)

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.

46 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W301 shown for this question
  1. Road construction or maintenance is ahead.
  2. The passage ahead is only wide enough for one vehicle.
  3. A traffic-light-controlled junction is ahead.
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Answer C: A traffic-light-controlled junction is ahead.

Prepare to stop if the signal requires it.

Memory tip: W301 · Traffic signals ahead

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47 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W302 shown for this question
  1. The road narrows from both sides ahead.
  2. Cyclists may be on the road ahead.
  3. A stop sign is ahead.
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Answer C: A stop sign is ahead.

Start slowing down. The actual stop is at the stop line ahead.

Memory tip: W302 · Stop ahead

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48 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W303 shown for this question
  1. Cattle may cross or be on the road ahead.
  2. The road narrows from the right ahead.
  3. A yield sign is ahead.
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Answer C: A yield sign is ahead.

Prepare to slow down and give way.

Memory tip: W303 · Yield ahead

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49 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W306 shown for this question
  1. Horses may be on or near the road ahead.
  2. A pedestrian crossing is ahead.
  3. The road narrows from the left ahead.
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Answer B: A pedestrian crossing is ahead.

Look for people waiting to cross or already crossing.

Memory tip: W306 · Pedestrian crossing

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50 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W307 shown for this question
  1. The road surface is uneven ahead.
  2. Sheep may be on or crossing the road ahead.
  3. Pedestrians may be on or near the road ahead.
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Answer C: Pedestrians may be on or near the road ahead.

Slow down and leave enough space.

Memory tip: W307 · Pedestrians ahead

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51 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W308 shown for this question
  1. Wild animals may enter the road ahead.
  2. A speed hump lies ahead.
  3. Children may enter the road unexpectedly.
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Answer C: Children may enter the road unexpectedly.

Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Memory tip: W308 · Children ahead

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52 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W318 shown for this question
  1. Falling rocks may obstruct the road ahead.
  2. A gate lies across the road ahead.
  3. A railway crossing is ahead.
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Answer C: A railway crossing is ahead.

Look and listen for trains. Never enter unless your exit is clear.

Memory tip: W318 · Railway crossing

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53 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W322 shown for this question
  1. Falling rocks may obstruct the road ahead.
  2. The road descends steeply ahead.
  3. A tunnel lies ahead.
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Answer B: The road descends steeply ahead.

Select a suitable lower gear before the descent; do not coast in neutral.

Memory tip: W322 · Steep descent

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54 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W333 shown for this question
  1. The road surface may have reduced grip.
  2. A height restriction applies ahead.
  3. A danger requiring extra caution lies ahead.
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Answer A: The road surface may have reduced grip.

Reduce speed and steer and brake smoothly.

Memory tip: W333 · Slippery road

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55 What does this sign mean?

Road sign TW336 shown for this question
  1. An unprotected jetty edge or river bank lies ahead.
  2. Road construction or maintenance is ahead.
  3. A vehicle-length restriction applies ahead.
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Answer B: Road construction or maintenance is ahead.

Slow down, watch for workers and follow temporary controls.

Memory tip: TW336 · Roadworks

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56 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W309 shown for this question
  1. Cyclists may be on the road ahead.
  2. A steep uphill section lies ahead.
  3. Strong crosswinds may affect vehicles ahead.
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Answer A: Cyclists may be on the road ahead.

Slow down and allow safe space when passing cyclists.

Memory tip: W309 · Cyclists ahead

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57 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W310 shown for this question
  1. Cattle may cross or be on the road ahead.
  2. You may not exceed 30 km/h.
  3. Slow-moving heavy vehicles may be ahead.
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Answer A: Cattle may cross or be on the road ahead.

Reduce speed and be ready to stop for animals.

Memory tip: W310 · Cattle ahead

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58 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W311 shown for this question
  1. An unpaved road surface lies ahead.
  2. You may not exceed 40 km/h.
  3. Horses may be on or near the road ahead.
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Answer C: Horses may be on or near the road ahead.

Approach slowly and avoid startling horses or riders.

Memory tip: W311 · Horses ahead

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59 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W312 shown for this question
  1. Sheep may be on or crossing the road ahead.
  2. A narrow bridge lies ahead.
  3. You may not exceed 50 km/h.
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Answer A: Sheep may be on or crossing the road ahead.

Reduce speed and wait for animals to clear the road.

Memory tip: W312 · Sheep ahead

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60 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W313 shown for this question
  1. The passage ahead is only wide enough for one vehicle.
  2. Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow.
  3. Wild animals may enter the road ahead.
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Answer C: Wild animals may enter the road ahead.

Watch the roadside and adjust speed to allow a safe response.

Memory tip: W313 · Wild animals ahead

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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.