Road signs and markings · part 8 of 23
K53 road signs and markings questions and answers (part 8)
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.
106 What does this sign mean?
- Yield at the controlled traffic circle or mini circle.
- Traffic travels in the direction shown by the arrow.
- A toll payment is required on this road.
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Answer A: Yield at the controlled traffic circle or mini circle.
Yield to vehicles already in the circle and those reaching their yield line before you reach yours. Stop when needed.
Memory tip: R2.2 · Yield at traffic circle
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107 What does this sign mean?
- Headlights must be switched on.
- A pedestrian-priority area with entry limited to specified uses.
- Oncoming traffic has priority through the narrow section.
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Answer B: A pedestrian-priority area with entry limited to specified uses.
Only permitted emergency, loading and maintenance vehicles may enter; give pedestrians priority and observe the reference 15 km/h limit.
Memory tip: R5 · Pedestrian priority zone
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108 What does this sign mean?
- The indicated route is for vehicles exceeding the displayed GVM or GCM.
- The number is a minimum speed, not a maximum.
- Travel clockwise around the central island.
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Answer A: The indicated route is for vehicles exceeding the displayed GVM or GCM.
Compare the vehicle or combination’s specified gross mass with the shown figure; use the designated route only if the command applies.
Memory tip: R102 · Vehicles over indicated mass only
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109 What does this sign mean?
- This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
- You may not exceed 60 km/h.
- Pass to the left of the obstruction or traffic island.
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Answer A: This route is for pedestrians and cyclists, not motor vehicles.
Do not enter with a motor vehicle. Cyclists and pedestrians use the shown shared route carefully.
Memory tip: R112 · Shared pedestrian and cycle route
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110 Which response fits this sign?
- Stop behind the stop line. Look for traffic and pedestrians, then continue when safe.
- The posted limit is a ceiling, not a target.
- Follow the arrow while observing other traffic.
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Answer A: Stop behind the stop line. Look for traffic and pedestrians, then continue when safe.
Stop: You must come to a complete stop.
Memory tip: Stop behind the stop line. Look for traffic and pedestrians, then continue when safe.
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111 Which response fits this sign?
- Stop completely. Vehicles normally proceed in the order they stopped.
- A lower vehicle-specific speed limit still applies to your vehicle.
- Check, signal and turn left safely.
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Answer A: Stop completely. Vehicles normally proceed in the order they stopped.
Four-way stop: Every approach to this junction has a stop control.
Memory tip: Stop completely. Vehicles normally proceed in the order they stopped.
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112 Which response fits this sign?
- Check, signal and turn right safely.
- Adjust your speed to the road and weather conditions.
- Slow down early. Stop if needed to let traffic or pedestrians pass.
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Answer C: Slow down early. Stop if needed to let traffic or pedestrians pass.
Yield: Give way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing.
Memory tip: Slow down early. Stop if needed to let traffic or pedestrians pass.
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113 Which response fits this sign?
- Do not turn left or right here.
- Slow down and give pedestrians time to cross safely.
- Avoid unnecessary noise. Always act to prevent an immediate collision.
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Answer B: Slow down and give pedestrians time to cross safely.
Yield to pedestrians: Pedestrians crossing here have priority.
Memory tip: Slow down and give pedestrians time to cross safely.
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114 Which response fits this sign?
- Continue to a place where turning around is permitted and safe.
- Position correctly and signal in good time.
- Find a permitted route. This sign applies even when the road appears empty.
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Answer C: Find a permitted route. This sign applies even when the road appears empty.
No entry: Vehicles may not enter from this direction.
Memory tip: Find a permitted route. This sign applies even when the road appears empty.
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115 Which response fits this sign?
- Stay behind the vehicle ahead and obey the road markings.
- Travel only in the indicated direction.
- Prepare to turn, checking mirrors and approaching traffic.
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Answer B: Travel only in the indicated direction.
One-way roadway: Traffic travels in the direction shown by the arrow.
Memory tip: Travel only in the indicated direction.
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116 Which response fits this sign?
- Do not enter with a motor vehicle.
- Wait before the narrow section until oncoming vehicles have passed.
- If the restriction applies to your vehicle, remain behind the heavy vehicle ahead.
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Answer B: Wait before the narrow section until oncoming vehicles have passed.
Yield to oncoming traffic: Oncoming traffic has priority through the narrow section.
Memory tip: Wait before the narrow section until oncoming vehicles have passed.
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117 Which response fits this sign?
- Keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route.
- Find a permitted parking place. No parking and no stopping are different restrictions.
- Maintain at least the indicated speed where conditions are safe. Never increase speed into danger.
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Answer C: Maintain at least the indicated speed where conditions are safe. Never increase speed into danger.
Minimum speed: The number is a minimum speed, not a maximum.
Memory tip: Maintain at least the indicated speed where conditions are safe. Never increase speed into danger.
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118 Which response fits this sign?
- Follow the arrow around the island. This is not a left-turn instruction.
- Use another route if you are driving a different vehicle.
- Do not stop to collect or drop off passengers. Obey traffic controls and emergencies.
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Answer A: Follow the arrow around the island. This is not a left-turn instruction.
Keep left: Pass to the left of the obstruction or traffic island.
Memory tip: Follow the arrow around the island. This is not a left-turn instruction.
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119 Which response fits this sign?
- Use a permitted pedestrian route.
- Check that your vehicle is in the permitted class.
- Follow the arrow while observing other traffic.
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Answer C: Follow the arrow while observing other traffic.
Keep right: Pass to the right of the obstruction or traffic island.
Memory tip: Follow the arrow while observing other traffic.
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120 Which response fits this sign?
- Use the appropriate toll lane and obey its signals.
- Use another route when cycling.
- Check, signal and turn left safely.
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Answer C: Check, signal and turn left safely.
Turn left: You must turn left at this point.
Memory tip: Check, signal and turn left safely.
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These are original practice questions, not official test questions. Always confirm requirements with your driving licence testing centre.