South Africa Learner's Licence (K53) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
A round sign with a red border and a red diagonal line is a:
- a.Warning sign
- b.Prohibition sign showing what you may not do
- c.Guidance sign to a town
- d.Freeway information sign
Answer: b
Explanation: Round red-bordered signs are regulatory; a red diagonal line means the action shown is prohibited. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, road signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A triangular sign with a red border and a black symbol warns you of:
- a.A parking area
- b.A speed limit
- c.A no-overtaking zone
- d.A hazard ahead, such as a bend or crossing
Answer: d
Explanation: Triangular red-bordered signs are warning signs alerting you to a hazard ahead so you can react early. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, warning signs)
- 3. Give-Way Rules
At a four-way stop, the vehicle that may proceed first is generally the one that:
- a.Is the largest
- b.Arrived and stopped first
- c.Is turning right
- d.Has the loudest horn
Answer: b
Explanation: At a four-way stop each driver stops, and the vehicle that stopped first proceeds first; if two arrive together, the vehicle on the left yields to the one on its right. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, intersections)
- 4. Give-Way Rules
When you turn right at an intersection, you must give way to:
- a.Vehicles behind you
- b.No one
- c.Oncoming traffic going straight or turning left
- d.Only pedestrians
Answer: c
Explanation: A right-turning driver must give way to oncoming vehicles proceeding straight or turning left. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, turning)
- 5. Give-Way Rules
Traffic in South Africa keeps to the:
- a.Right
- b.Left, overtaking on the right when safe
- c.Centre of the road
- d.Side with less traffic
Answer: b
Explanation: South Africa drives on the left; keep left and overtake on the right only when it is safe. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, rules of the road)
- 6. Safely Sharing the Road
The learner's licence code that covers learning to drive a light motor vehicle (a car up to 3 500 kg) is:
- a.Code 1 (motorcycles)
- b.Code 3 (heavy vehicles)
- c.A professional driving permit
- d.Code 2 (light motor vehicles)
Answer: d
Explanation: Learner's licences are issued in three codes: Code 1 for motorcycles, Code 2 for light motor vehicles up to 3 500 kg, and Code 3 for heavy vehicles. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, licence codes)
- 7. Speed & Conditions
Unless a sign shows otherwise, the general speed limit in an urban area is:
- a.60 km/h
- b.40 km/h
- c.80 km/h
- d.100 km/h
Answer: a
Explanation: The default speed limit in a public urban (built-up) area is 60 km/h unless a sign shows otherwise. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, speed limits)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
On a public road outside an urban area that is not a freeway, the general speed limit is:
- a.60 km/h
- b.80 km/h
- c.100 km/h
- d.120 km/h
Answer: c
Explanation: The general limit on a public road outside an urban area is 100 km/h unless signs show otherwise. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, speed limits)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
Exceeding the speed limit:
- a.Is an offence and increases both stopping distance and crash severity
- b.Is allowed on freeways
- c.Is fine when the road is empty
- d.Only matters near schools
Answer: a
Explanation: Speeding is an offence; higher speed means a longer stopping distance and a more severe crash. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, speed)
- 10. Alcohol & Penalties
For a professional driver (holding a professional driving permit), the blood alcohol limit is lower, at less than:
- a.0.05 g per 100 ml
- b.0.08 g per 100 ml
- c.0.02 g per 100 ml of blood
- d.0.10 g per 100 ml
Answer: c
Explanation: A professional driver must have a blood alcohol concentration below 0.02 g per 100 ml, stricter than the ordinary limit. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, alcohol)