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

A safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead is best kept by using:

• a.The length of one car at any speed
• b.A fixed one metre
• c.At least a two-second gap, increased in poor conditions✓
• 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.Slow down and be ready to stop to let them cross✓
• b.Accelerate past
• c.Only stop for children
• d.Sound the hooter and continue

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.A professional driving permit
• c.Code 2 (light motor vehicles)✓
• d.Code 3 (heavy 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.Be accompanied by a person who holds a valid licence for that class of vehicle✓
• b.Avoid all main roads
• c.Drive alone to build confidence
• d.Only drive at night

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)