South Africa Learner's Licence (K53) — All Questions
4 questions
The legal blood alcohol limit for an ordinary driver in South Africa is less than:
- a.0.08 g per 100 ml
- b.0.05 g per 100 ml of blood✓
- c.0.10 g per 100 ml
- d.There is no limit
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.0.05 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
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.Arrest, a fine and possible imprisonment, with your licence at risk✓
- b.Only a warning
- c.No penalty for a first offence
- d.A parking fine only
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.Allowed at low speed
- c.Only banned for trucks
- d.An offence; you should not hold a phone while driving✓
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)