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

A round sign with a red border and a red diagonal line is a:

• a.Prohibition sign showing what you may not do✓
• b.Guidance sign to a town
• c.Warning sign
• d.Freeway information sign

Round red-bordered signs are regulatory; a red diagonal line means the action shown is prohibited. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, road signs)

A red triangle standing on its point (inverted triangle) at a junction means:

• a.No entry to all vehicles
• b.Yield: give way to traffic that has right of way✓
• c.Stop and switch off the engine
• d.Freeway begins

The inverted red triangle is a YIELD sign; slow down and give way to traffic with right of way. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, control signs)

A triangular sign with a red border and a black symbol warns you of:

• a.A parking area
• b.A hazard ahead, such as a bend or crossing✓
• c.A no-overtaking zone
• d.A speed limit

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)

A red eight-sided (octagonal) sign means:

• a.Come to a complete stop and give way before proceeding✓
• b.Yield if traffic is coming
• c.Speed limit ahead
• d.No stopping

The octagonal STOP sign requires a full stop at the line, then you give way before moving off. (K53 / National Road Traffic Act, control signs)