K53 rules of the road questions and answers — page 2

• 6m from a railway crossing. (correct answer)
• 5m from a pedestrian crossing.
• 4m from a tunnel.

Why: You may not stop within 6 metres of a railway crossing. Beyond the prohibited distances, and where no sign forbids it, stopping is permitted.

• There are no requirements with regards to excessive noise on a vehicle
• No person shall operate a vehicle on a public road that causes any excessive noise. (correct answer)
• Excessive noise is acceptable during festive periods, Christmas new year.

Why: No person may operate a vehicle on a public road that causes excessive noise. An efficient exhaust silencer must be fitted and kept in working order.

• 45kph
• 30kph (correct answer)
• 60kph

Why: A vehicle towed with a rope or chain may not exceed 30 km/h, unless the towing vehicle is connected by a tow-bar.

• If the lights are not connected.
• If it’s a breakdown vehicle at a collision scene. (correct answer)
• With a light that’s beam can shine in any direction.

Why: A spot-lamp may only be used for a legitimate operational purpose — for example a breakdown vehicle working at a collision scene. It may not be used as an ordinary driving light.

• Look out for a road block as the light shows you a police stop.
• Stop and wait for the light to change to green before you go.
• Stop and go only if it safe to do so. (correct answer)

Why: A flashing red signal is treated as a stop. Bring the vehicle to a standstill and only proceed once it is safe to do so.

• 1.5 meter (correct answer)
• 1 meter
• 750mm

Why: You may not park within 1,5 metres on either side of a fire hydrant, on the same side of the road as the hydrant, so the fire service can reach it.

• First move to the right to enable you to turn left easily.
• Give the necessary signal in good time. (correct answer)
• Slow down completely, stop and then turn.

Why: Give the necessary signal in good time, so that traffic behind and around you knows what you intend to do before you begin the turn.

• Your licence was suspended temporarily and the suspension has not yet expired. (correct answer)
• You are declared unfit to obtain a driving licence for a certain period and that period still prevails. (correct answer)
• You already have a licence that authorizes the driving of the same vehicle class. (correct answer)

Why: You cannot obtain a learner's licence if you already hold a licence for that class of vehicle, if you have been declared unfit for a period that is still running, or if your licence is under a suspension that has not yet expired.

• With a rope.
• With a tow-bar. (correct answer)
• On a trailer.

Why: A vehicle whose brakes are defective must be towed with a tow-bar, not a rope or chain, so the towing vehicle can control it.

• Is of less importance to road users than a permanent sign.
• Has the same legal significance as a permanent sign. (correct answer)
• Need not be taken seriously at all times.

Why: A temporary sign has exactly the same legal significance as a permanent one. Temporary signs are used at roadworks and incidents, and disobeying one is an offence in the same way.

• Opposite a vehicle, where the roadway is 10m wide.
• 5m from a bridge. (correct answer)
• Where you are also prohibited to park.

Why: You may not stop within 5 metres of a bridge, along with the other prohibited places such as intersections, pedestrian crossings and railway crossings.

• Not more than 1m from the edge of the roadway. (correct answer)
• A vehicle may not park on a public road unless in a parking bay.
• Not more than 450mm from the edge of the roadway.

Why: Outside an urban area you may not park with any part of the vehicle within 1 metre of the edge of the roadway — park no more than 1 metre from that edge, off the roadway itself.

• Leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running. (correct answer)
• Have passengers in the vehicle if you only have a learner's licence.
• Drive in reverse for more than a 100m.

Why: You may not leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running. Switch the engine off and apply the parking brake before you leave it.

• 36 hours
• 48 hours
• 24 hours (correct answer)

Why: An accident must be reported to a police officer within 24 hours, whether or not anyone was injured.

• A driver must only stop for a pedestrian waiting to enter the road at a pedestrian signal.
• A driver must yield to all pedestrians wishing to cross over the road way. (correct answer)
• Driver must yield right of way to a pedestrian crossing a pedestrian crossing.

Why: You must yield right of way to pedestrians at a pedestrian crossing — those crossing and those waiting to cross.

• Switch on your indicator in time to show what you are going to do. (correct answer)
• Only do it when it is safe to do so. (correct answer)
• Use the mirrors of your vehicle to ensure that you know of other traffic around you. (correct answer)

Why: Check your mirrors so you know what is around you, signal in good time, and only move across when it is safe. All three steps are required, in that order.

• There is not enough space in the intersection to turn right without blocking other traffic. (correct answer)
• The robot (traffic signal) is yellow and you are already in the intersection.
• The vehicle in front of you wants to turn right and the road is wide enough to pass on the left side.

Why: Do not enter an intersection unless there is room on the far side to clear it. Stopping in the intersection blocks cross-traffic.

• Someone must hear it from a distance of at least 50m.
• The tone of pitch of the sound may not change. (correct answer)
• You may use it to get the attention of someone that you would like to offer a lift.

Why: The hooter must give a single, constant tone — the pitch may not change. Multi-tone or siren-like devices are not permitted on an ordinary vehicle.

• When you have stopped first at a four – way stop. (correct answer)
• When you want to turn right at an intersection in a two-way road.
• When you are within a traffic circle. (correct answer)

Why: You have right of way when you stopped first at a four-way stop, and when you are already within a traffic circle. Vehicles entering must yield to you.

• An articulated motor vehicle.
• An extra heavy motor vehicle.
• An animal drawn vehicle. (correct answer)

Why: Animal-drawn vehicles are prohibited on a freeway, along with pedal cycles, pedestrians and other slow-moving traffic.

• Leave the engine of your vehicle idling when you put petrol in it.
• Reverse your vehicle only if it is safe to do so. (correct answer)
• Drive your vehicle on the sidewalk at night.

Why: You may only reverse when it is safe — a driver may not cause a vehicle to travel backwards unless it can be done without endangering or obstructing anyone.

• Is always 120km/h outside an urban area.
• Can be determined by yourself if you look at the number of lanes the road has.
• Is shown to you by signs next to the road (correct answer)

Why: The applicable limit is the one shown on the road traffic signs beside the road. Where no sign is displayed, the general speed limits apply.

• 30m (correct answer)
• 20m
• 10m

Why: Stop lamps must be visible to a person of normal eyesight in normal sunlight from at least 30 metres behind the vehicle.

• With a code 1 learners’ licence without supervision on a motorcycle with a sidecar, while seating is available in the sidecar. (correct answer)
• Conveying 2 adult persons in the sidecar.
• Next to another motorcycle in a one-way street while both of you are traveling in a separate lane.

Why: A code 1 learner may not ride without supervision, and may not carry a passenger. Riding unsupervised with a sidecar available for seating breaks both conditions of the learner's licence.

• The gear lever must be put in the neutral position.
• The driver must hold the service brake.
• The parking brake must be applied. (correct answer)

Why: Apply the parking brake. The footbrake stops the vehicle; the parking brake is what keeps it stationary.