K53 Learners Rules of the Road Test

Question 1

A flashing red robot means...

Accepted Answer

consider the intersection a 4-way stop

Answer

you may pass through the intersection without stopping

Answer

give way to vehicles to your left and right only

Question 2

The general speed limit for cars on rural roads is...

Accepted Answer

100 km\/h

Answer

70 km\/h

Answer

120 km\/h

Question 3

Parking lights may be used...

Accepted Answer

outside a demarcated parking bay

Answer

less than 12m from a street light

Answer

inside a demarcated parking bay

Question 4

At a four-way stop...

Accepted Answer

you must stop and drive off only when it is your turn

Answer

you may pass through the intersection without stopping if no other vehicles are present

Answer

both of these

Question 5

Goods may be conveyed...

Accepted Answer

both of these

Answer

if the load is not wider than 2.5m

Answer

if the load projects no further than 1.8m at the back of the vehicles

Question 6

The minimum required tyre tread depth for light motor vehicles is

Accepted Answer

1mm

Answer

5mm

Answer

0.5mm

Question 7

You are not permitted to stop...  (i) if ordered to do so by a police officer (ii) on the right hand side of a road facing oncoming traffic (iii) within a railway reserve at a level crossing (iv) in a tunnel

Accepted Answer

(ii), (iii), (iv)

Answer

(iv)

Answer

(i), (ii) and (iv)

Question 8

In South Africa, which is considered to be the most important rule of the road?

Accepted Answer

Keep to the left side of the road as far as is safe

Answer

Always be polite and courteous to other road users

Answer

Do not exceed the speed limit

Question 9

At a traffic circle...

Accepted Answer

yield to vehicles coming from your right

Answer

yield to vehicles coming from your left

Answer

the same rules apply as with a 4-way stop

Question 10

You may use a mobile phone while driving...

Accepted Answer

if it is not being held in your hand or any other part of your body

Answer

if it is held in your hand and you are stationary at an intersection

Answer

both of these