South Africa Learner's Licence (K53) — All Questions
4 questions
A safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead is best kept by using:
- a.At least a two-second gap, increased in poor conditions✓
- b.A fixed one metre
- c.The length of one car at any speed
- d.No gap on straight roads
Use at least a two-second gap and increase it in rain, mist or on gravel so you have room to stop. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, following distance)
When you approach a pedestrian crossing with people waiting, you should:
- a.Sound the hooter and continue
- b.Accelerate past
- c.Slow down and be ready to stop to let them cross✓
- d.Only stop for children
Give way to pedestrians at a crossing; slow down and stop if anyone is crossing or about to cross. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, pedestrians)
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)✓
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)
While you drive on a learner's licence you must:
- a.Drive alone to build confidence
- b.Be accompanied by a person who holds a valid licence for that class of vehicle✓
- c.Only drive at night
- d.Avoid all main roads
A learner driver must be supervised by a person holding a valid driving licence for that vehicle class. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, learner conditions)