Road signs and markings · part 6 of 23
K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 6)
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.
76 What does this sign mean?
- Side-road junctions are staggered ahead.
- Falling rocks may obstruct the road ahead.
- Vehicles exceeding the displayed gross mass may not proceed.
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Answer B: Falling rocks may obstruct the road ahead.
Look for debris and reduce speed to leave room to react.
Memory tip: W335 · Falling rocks
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77 What does this sign mean?
- The road curves ahead in the direction shown.
- A danger requiring extra caution lies ahead.
- An axle mass restriction applies as shown.
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Answer B: A danger requiring extra caution lies ahead.
Read any supplementary plate and approach carefully.
Memory tip: W339 · General danger
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78 What does this sign mean?
- Vehicles higher than the displayed limit may not proceed.
- A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.
- An unprotected jetty edge or river bank lies ahead.
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Answer C: An unprotected jetty edge or river bank lies ahead.
Approach slowly and keep clear of the unprotected edge.
Memory tip: W348 · Unprotected water edge
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79 What does this sign mean?
- Vehicles exceeding the displayed length may not proceed.
- A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.
- Strong crosswinds may affect vehicles ahead.
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Answer C: Strong crosswinds may affect vehicles ahead.
Slow down and allow for sideways movement, especially near exposed areas.
Memory tip: W349 · Crosswinds
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80 What does this sign mean?
- You may not exceed 30 km/h.
- Hitch-hiking is prohibited on this road section.
- Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.
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Answer A: You may not exceed 30 km/h.
Stay at or below 30 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
Memory tip: R201-30 · Maximum speed 30
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81 What does this sign mean?
- You may not exceed 40 km/h.
- Only authorised vehicles may enter.
- The three junction approaches have stop controls.
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Answer A: You may not exceed 40 km/h.
Stay at or below 40 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
Memory tip: R201-40 · Maximum speed 40
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82 What does this sign mean?
- A manually operated board indicates whether you must stop or may proceed cautiously.
- You may not exceed 50 km/h.
- A left turn is prohibited at the junction ahead.
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Answer B: You may not exceed 50 km/h.
Stay at or below 50 km/h and drive more slowly if conditions require it.
Memory tip: R201-50 · Maximum speed 50
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83 What does this sign mean?
- Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow.
- A right turn is prohibited at the junction ahead.
- Yield at the controlled traffic circle or mini circle.
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Answer A: Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow.
Use this roadway only in the indicated direction.
Memory tip: R4.1 · One-way direction
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84 What does this sign mean?
- Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow.
- Turning left at this point is prohibited.
- A pedestrian-priority area with entry limited to specified uses.
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Answer A: Traffic may travel only in the direction shown by the arrow.
Read the arrow before entering the roadway.
Memory tip: R4.3 · One-way direction
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85 What does this sign mean?
- The indicated route is for vehicles exceeding the displayed GVM or GCM.
- Vehicles exceeding the displayed gross mass may not proceed.
- Turning right at this point is prohibited.
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Answer B: Vehicles exceeding the displayed gross mass may not proceed.
Check the permitted mass shown and the applicable mass of your vehicle.
Memory tip: R202 · Gross mass restriction
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86 What does this sign mean?
- An axle mass restriction applies as shown.
- This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
- Your road ends at an angled T-junction ahead.
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Answer A: An axle mass restriction applies as shown.
Check the axle load before proceeding beyond the sign.
Memory tip: R203 · Axle mass restriction
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87 What does this sign mean?
- Vehicles higher than the displayed limit may not proceed.
- You must come to a complete stop.
- Your road ends at an angled T-junction ahead.
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Answer A: Vehicles higher than the displayed limit may not proceed.
Check the height of the whole vehicle and load.
Memory tip: R204 · Height restriction
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88 What does this sign mean?
- Vehicles exceeding the displayed length may not proceed.
- Every approach to this junction has a stop control.
- A side road joins ahead as shown.
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Answer A: Vehicles exceeding the displayed length may not proceed.
Check the length of the whole vehicle combination.
Memory tip: R205 · Length restriction
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89 What does this sign mean?
- Hitch-hiking is prohibited on this road section.
- Give way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing.
- A side road joins ahead as shown.
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Answer A: Hitch-hiking is prohibited on this road section.
Do not seek a lift by hitch-hiking here.
Memory tip: R207 · No hitch-hiking
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90 What does this sign mean?
- Pedestrians crossing here have priority.
- Side-road junctions are staggered ahead.
- Only authorised vehicles may enter.
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Answer C: Only authorised vehicles may enter.
Do not enter unless your vehicle has the required authorisation.
Memory tip: R208 · Unauthorised vehicles prohibited
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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.