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K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 7)

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.

91 What does this sign mean?

Road sign R209 shown for this question
  1. Vehicles may not enter from this direction.
  2. A left turn is prohibited at the junction ahead.
  3. The road curves ahead in the direction shown.
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Answer B: A left turn is prohibited at the junction ahead.

Choose another permitted direction at the junction.

Memory tip: R209 · No left turn ahead

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92 What does this sign mean?

Road sign R210 shown for this question
  1. A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.
  2. Traffic travels in the direction shown by the arrow.
  3. A right turn is prohibited at the junction ahead.
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Answer C: A right turn is prohibited at the junction ahead.

Plan a route that does not use the prohibited turn.

Memory tip: R210 · No right turn ahead

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93 What does this sign mean?

Road sign R211 shown for this question
  1. A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.
  2. Turning left at this point is prohibited.
  3. Oncoming traffic has priority through the narrow section.
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Answer B: Turning left at this point is prohibited.

Continue in a permitted direction rather than turning left.

Memory tip: R211 · No left turn

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94 What does this sign mean?

Road sign R212 shown for this question
  1. Turning right at this point is prohibited.
  2. The number is a minimum speed, not a maximum.
  3. Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.
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Answer A: Turning right at this point is prohibited.

Continue in a permitted direction rather than turning right.

Memory tip: R212 · No right turn

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95 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W105 shown for this question
  1. Your road ends at an angled T-junction ahead.
  2. The three junction approaches have stop controls.
  3. Pass to the left of the obstruction or traffic island.
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Answer A: Your road ends at an angled T-junction ahead.

Slow down and look carefully in both directions before turning.

Memory tip: W105 · Skewed T-junction

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96 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W106 shown for this question
  1. Your road ends at an angled T-junction ahead.
  2. A manually operated board indicates whether you must stop or may proceed cautiously.
  3. Pass to the right of the obstruction or traffic island.
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Answer A: Your road ends at an angled T-junction ahead.

Prepare to turn as shown by the junction layout.

Memory tip: W106 · Skewed T-junction

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97 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W107 shown for this question
  1. Yield at the controlled traffic circle or mini circle.
  2. A side road joins ahead as shown.
  3. You must turn left at this point.
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Answer B: A side road joins ahead as shown.

Watch for vehicles entering or leaving the side road.

Memory tip: W107 · Side road ahead

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98 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W108 shown for this question
  1. You must turn right at this point.
  2. A pedestrian-priority area with entry limited to specified uses.
  3. A side road joins ahead as shown.
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Answer C: A side road joins ahead as shown.

Check the side-road approach and observe junction controls.

Memory tip: W108 · Side road ahead

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99 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W109 shown for this question
  1. The indicated route is for vehicles exceeding the displayed GVM or GCM.
  2. Continue straight at this point.
  3. Side-road junctions are staggered ahead.
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Answer C: Side-road junctions are staggered ahead.

Watch for traffic entering from both side roads.

Memory tip: W109 · Staggered side roads

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100 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W202 shown for this question
  1. The road curves ahead in the direction shown.
  2. You must turn left at the junction ahead.
  3. This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
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Answer A: The road curves ahead in the direction shown.

Adjust speed before the curve.

Memory tip: W202 · Gentle curve ahead

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101 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W204 shown for this question
  1. A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.
  2. You must turn right at the junction ahead.
  3. You must come to a complete stop.
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Answer A: A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.

Reduce speed and select a suitable gear before the bend.

Memory tip: W204 · Sharp curve ahead

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102 What does this sign mean?

Road sign W205 shown for this question
  1. Every approach to this junction has a stop control.
  2. A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.
  3. This route is for pedestrians.
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Answer B: A sharp bend lies ahead in the direction shown.

Prepare before the bend and steer smoothly.

Memory tip: W205 · Sharp curve ahead

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103 What does this sign mean?

Road sign R1.2 shown for this question
  1. This route is for pedal cycles.
  2. Give way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing.
  3. Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.
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Answer C: Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.

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

Memory tip: R1.2 · Stop with left-turn yield

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104 What does this sign mean?

Road sign R1.3 shown for this question
  1. Only motorcycles may use this route.
  2. The three junction approaches have stop controls.
  3. Pedestrians crossing here have priority.
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Answer B: The three junction approaches have stop controls.

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

Memory tip: R1.3 · Three-way stop

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105 What does this sign mean?

Road sign R1.5 shown for this question
  1. Vehicles may not enter from this direction.
  2. This route is restricted to motorcars.
  3. A manually operated board indicates whether you must stop or may proceed cautiously.
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Answer C: A manually operated board indicates whether you must stop or may proceed cautiously.

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

Memory tip: R1.5 · Manual STOP/GO control

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