South Africa Learner's License (K53) — All Questions

The legal blood alcohol limit for an ordinary driver in South Africa is less than:

• a.0.05 g per 100 ml of blood✓
• b.0.08 g per 100 ml
• c.There is no limit
• d.0.10 g per 100 ml

It is an offence to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 g per 100 ml or more for an ordinary driver. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, alcohol)

For a professional driver (holding a professional driving permit), the blood alcohol limit is lower, at less than:

• a.0.10 g per 100 ml
• b.0.02 g per 100 ml of blood✓
• c.0.05 g per 100 ml
• d.0.08 g per 100 ml

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)

If you are found driving over the legal alcohol limit, you can expect:

• a.A parking fine only
• b.Arrest, a fine and possible imprisonment, with your licence at risk✓
• c.No penalty for a first offence
• d.Only a warning

Drink driving is a serious offence carrying arrest, fines, possible imprisonment and loss of your licence. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, penalties)

Using a hand-held cellphone while driving is:

• a.Allowed when stationary in traffic
• b.Only banned for trucks
• c.An offence; you should not hold a phone while driving✓
• d.Allowed at low speed

You may not drive while holding a cellphone or other communication device; it is an offence and a dangerous distraction. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, distraction)