Rules of The Road k53 Learners Licence Test

Rules Of The Road "K53 Learners Licence Test Website"
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ROAD RULES ONE >>

1) A driver may:
[A] Allow passengers to help steer the vehicle

In an emergency use hand signals on a
[B]
freeway
While the engine is running leave the
[C]
vehicle unattended
Let passengers ride on the outside of the
[D]
vehicle
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2) When turning at an intersection:
You may overtake another vehicle when

turning right
You are required to stop even if the flashing
[B]
green arrow is pointing right
You have the right of way when turning
[C]
right
You must Yield to oncoming traffic if you
[D]
want to turn right
[A]
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3) On national roads what is the speed limit:
[A] 60 km/ph
[B] 160 km/ph
[C] 100 km/ph
[D] 120 km/ph
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4) You may not pass another vehicle:
[i] On a solid white line

[ii] In a tunnel
When you're visuals are not clear for at
[iii]
least 100 m ahead
[iv] All of the above
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5) In residential area's the speed limit is:
[A] 100 km/ph

[B] 40 km/ph
[C] 120 km/ph
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[C] 120 km/ph

[D] 60 km/ph
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6) On the freeway what is the speed limit:
[A] 160 km/ph

[B] 120 km/ph
[C] 140 km/ph
[D] 100 km/ph
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7) When is it permissible to drive on the right-hand side of a two way
road:
[A] If you plan to turn right at the next corner

[B] When ordered to do so by a traffic officer
If you are been followed by an unknown
[C]
automobile
[D] All of the above
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8) What is the minimum tyre tread depth that is allowed:
[A] 1.25 mm over the whole surface

[B] 0.75 mm over the whole surface
[C] 1,00 mm over the whole surface
[D] 0.85 mm over the whole surface
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9) When are you allowed to pull over and stop on a freeway:
[i] If told to do so by a police officer

[ii] If you see a friend and want to have a chat
[iii] To obey a traffic officer
[iv] To pick up a hitchhiker
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10) You are expected to wear your seat belts:
[A] Whenever you are driving on the road

[B] Once the vehicle is stationary
[C] When you are parking
[D] None of the above
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11) You may use your hooter too:
[A] Attract a vendors attention

[B] Attract a traffic officer's attention
[C] Avoid a collision
[D] Relieve stress while driving
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12) Which of the following are rules of towing which you need to
adhere to:
Only two people are allowed in the towed

vehicle
[ii] Your tow rope may not be shorter than 2 m
Tractor's may carry 10 people in a trailer if
[iii]
traveling at 30 km/ph or less
On the freeway while not exceeding 30
[iv] km/ph, you may tow a vehicle with a tow
rope
[i]
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13) If you are towing a vehicle with faulty brakes, you should:
Not carry more than 1 passenger in the

towed vehicle
[B] Keep a maximum speed of 45 km/ph
[C] Only use a tow bar to tow the vehicle
[D] Use a wire with a length not exceeding 3 m
[A]
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14) When another vehicle is trying to overtake you, you must:
Keep as far left as possible, allow the

vehicle safe passage
Keep as far left as possible, do not
[B]
accelerate, allow the vehicle safe passage
Signal to the driver of the vehicle to use
[C]
another lane
[A]
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15) When must your headlights be switched on:
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[i] From sunset till sunrise

If your visibility is unclear for 150 m
[ii]
ahead of you
In heavy rain and mist, and you cannot see
[iii]
for 80 m in front of you
Whenever you see another vehicle with its
[iv]
lights on
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16) How close to a pedestrian crossing may you stop:
[A] Not closer than 9 m of the white line

[B] Not closer than 5 m of the white line
[C] Not closer than 9 m of the approach side
[D] Not closer than 5 m of the approach side
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17) Someone with their learners licence may not:
[A] Pick up hitch-hikers

[B] Drive at night
Carry passengers where one of the
[C] passengers is not carrying a valid drivers
licence
[D] Own their own vehicle
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18) When you need to make an immediate stop:
It takes, longer if the vehicle is carrying a

heavy load
[ii] It takes, longer if the road surface is wet
It takes, longer if the vehicle is traveling at
[iii]
a high speed
[iv] It takes, longer if the vehicle is old
[i]
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19) When is your following distance safe:
When your vehicle swerve's slightly in

order avoid a collision
When you are able to stop your vehicle in a
[B]
timely manner, without swerving
When you are able to stop in less than 5
[C]
seconds
[A]
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20) Which one of the following is important about a hooter:
The sound/tone/pitch must be consistent,

and may not change
The color should match the interior of your
[B]
vehicle
The sound/tone/pitch should be heard from
[C]
at least 60 m away
[A]
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21) Which of the following are legal, with regards to carrying goods:
[i] The goods may not touch the road surface

[ii] The goods may not block the drivers visibility
The goods may not stand out more than 1.8 m at
[iii]
the rear
[iv] The goods may not be fragile
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22) How long may you leave your vehicle parked in one spot on a
public road within an urban area:
[A] 10 Days
[B] 5 Days
[C] 12 hours
[D] 7 Days
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23) How long is a vehicle licence valid for:
[A] 3 years
[B] 2 years
[C] 1 year
[D] 7 months
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24) Which rule is considered the most important rule of the road in
South Africa:
Keep as far to the left of the road as is

possible
[B] Always help out when it is possible
[A]
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[B] Always help out when it is possible

[C] Never turn down a hitch-hiker
Avoid making contact with suspicious
[D]
persons on the road
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25) Which of the following would you consider to be your final check
before changing lanes:
[A] Check your rear view mirror

[B] Check your blind spot
[C] Check your passenger side window
Make sure you have a steady handle on the
[D]
steering wheel
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26) How close to a bridge may a driver park their vehicle:
[A] At least 10 m away

[B] At least 6 m away
[C] At least 12 m away
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27) How close to a fire hydrant may a driver park their vehicle:
[A] At least 1.2 m away

[B] At least 1.1 m away
[C] At least 1.5 m away
[D] At least 1.4 m away
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28) Which of the following are not legal parking spots:
[A] Facing oncoming traffic

Anywhere where you may obscure any
[B]
road traffic or warning signs
In any emergency or demarcated public
[C]
transport bays
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29) Which of the following would make it illegal for you to obtain a
learners licence:
[A] You are blind in one eye

[B] You already have a learners licence
You are unable to fit properly into your
[C]
vehicle
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vehicle
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30) If the robot is flashing red, which of the following are appropriate:
Come to a complete stop, take off when

safe to do so
[B] Slow down, then continue driving
[C] Stop and wait for the green light
Maintain speed and continue if safe to do
[D]
so
[A]
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31) Which of the following would make it illegal for you to obtain a
learners licence:
You have a medical condition, but it is

controlled with medication
[B] You are 75 years or older
You had a licence suspended and the
[C]
suspension period is not over
[A]
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32) Which one of the following is the recommended following distance:
[A] 10 seconds
[B] 6 seconds
[C] 8 seconds
[D] 2 seconds
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33) When are you expected to carry you learners licence:
[A] Whenever you are in a vehicle

[B] Whenever you are driving a vehicle
Whenever you are driving a vehicle with
[C]
passengers
[D] B and C above
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34) When you fill up with petrol you should:
[A]
Leave the engine running while you are in

the car
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the car
Make sure the fuel cap is sealed before
[B]
leaving
Turn off the engine before putting petrol in
[C]
the tank
[D] B and C above
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35) When approaching a pedestrian crossing, you should:
Ignore it and keep driving if there is no

sign of pedestrians
Stop and wait for a crossing-guard to signal
[B]
you to continue
Slow down, wait for pedestrians to cross,
[C]
then proceed cautiously
[A]
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36) When approaching an intersection and you wish to turn left or
right:
You should slow down, indicate in a timely

manner
You should maintain your current speed
[B]
and then turn in your chosen direction
You should observe your surrounding
[C]
traffic, ensuring safe passage, then proceed
[D] A and C
[A]
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37) When approaching a four-way stop:
The first vehicle to stop, should be the first

to proceed, if safe to do so
The person who indicates first, should be
[B]
the first to proceed
Slow your vehicle down and if safe to do
[C]
so proceed
[D] Stop if you feel it is necessary
[A]
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38) When arriving at a traffic circle:
[A] Vehicles on your right, have right of way

[B] Vehicles on your left, have right of way
Vehicles in the circle already, have right of
[C]
way
[D] A and C above
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39) Which one of the following are not allowed on the freeway:
[A] Buses
[B] Motorcycles under 125 cc
Tractor used for construction or
[C]
maintenance
[D] Vehicles without a spare tyre
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40) The protocol immediately after you are involved in an accident is:
[A] Stop your vehicle, notify the authorities

[B] Assess if anyone has been injured
If no one has been injured and its safe,
[C]
remove vehicle if its obstructing traffic
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41) Which of the following are correct with regards to an accident

you are involved in:
[A] Report it to the police within 24 hours

[B] Call a doctor if someone has been injured
[C] Speak with witnesses
[D] A and B
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42) You are allowed to park in emergency vehicle parking bays:
[A] On weekends
[B] On public holidays
[C] This is never allowed
[D] A and B
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43) When is it legal to park in a Disabled parking bay:
When you have had a injury to either of

your legs
When you have the valid vehicle disk,
[B] displayed and visible through your
windscreen
When you are transporting a passenger that
[C]
is feeling sick or is disabled
[A]
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is feeling sick or is disabled

[D] A and C
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44) When are traffic or police officer's instructions more important
than signs or robots:
[A] When the weather is cloudy

[B] Only on weekends
[C] Always
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45) You are permitted to use hand signals on the freeway when:
[A] You are not happy with the flow of traffic

You are unsure if your indicators are
[B]
working
You are not allowed to use hand signals on
[C]
the freeway
You are signaling to get a traffic officers
[D]
attention
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46) How long may a vehicle be parked in one spot on a public road
outside an urban area without been towed away:
[A] 3 days
[B] 5 days
[C] 1 days
[D] 4 day
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47) If you wish to change lanes, which of the following is the correct
procedure:
Check your blind spot, then behind you,

[A] blind spot, indicate, then when safe
proceed
Check your blind spot, indicate, then when
[B]
safe proceed
Check your blind spot, behind you, then
[C]
when safe proceed
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48) What is the correct procedure when you hear a emergency vehicle
siren:
[A] Move out the way
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[A] Move out the way

[B] Stop right where you are
[C] Allow it safe passage
[D] Start hooting randomly to inform others
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49) When may you cross a road:
Once you have signalled in time and are

sure that the road is clear and safe
[B] If you feel that you have enough speed
If its a road you feel you know, don't worry
[C]
with slowing down
[D] A and C
[A]
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50) When approaching a robot that has just turned yellow, you should:
[A] Drive through cautiously

Overtake the vehicle in front of you to
[B]
make it through
Reduce your speed, and if safe to do so
[C]
proceed cautiously
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ROAD RULES ONE >>

[A] Allow passengers to help steer the vehicle

2) When turning at an intersection:

You may overtake another vehicle when

[i] On a solid white line

5) In residential area's the speed limit is:

[A] 100 km/ph