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K53 Code 1 Motorcycle Practice Questions - South Africa K53 Learner's Licence Test - Code 1 Motorcycle Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What type of vehicle is covered by a South African Code 1 learner's licence?
Choose one answer below.
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A motorcycle, motor tricycle or motor quadrucycle
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B
A light motor vehicle up to 3 500 kg GVM
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C
A heavy motor vehicle over 3 500 kg GVM
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D
A bus used for professional passenger transport only
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QUESTION 2 / 25
At what age may you apply for a Code 1 learner's licence for a motorcycle with an engine not exceeding 125 cc?
Choose one answer below.
A
16 years
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B
17 years
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C
18 years
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D
21 years
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QUESTION 3 / 25
At what age may you apply for a Code 1 learner's licence for a motorcycle over 125 cc?
Choose one answer below.
A
18 years
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B
16 years
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C
17 years
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D
15 years
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How long is a South African learner's licence valid after it is issued?
Choose one answer below.
A
24 months
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B
12 months
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C
18 months
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D
36 months
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which three broad areas must you study for the K53 learner licence test?
Choose one answer below.
A
Road signs, road rules and vehicle controls
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B
Engine rebuilding, tyre sales and route planning
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C
Insurance law, fuel pricing and vehicle finance
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D
Passenger fares, freight permits and toll accounts
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the main purpose of regulatory road signs?
Choose one answer below.
A
To control or command road-user actions
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B
To advertise nearby private businesses
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C
To show only scenic tourist information
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D
To decorate dangerous bends
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the usual shape of a warning sign in the South African learner manuals?
Choose one answer below.
A
Triangular
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B
Octagonal
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C
Circular only
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D
Diamond with a black border only
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What must you do at a stop sign?
Choose one answer below.
A
Come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe
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B
Slow down only if another vehicle is visible
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C
Stop only when the road is wet
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D
Sound the hooter and continue
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does a yield sign require you to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down, give way and stop if necessary
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B
Stop every time for at least ten seconds
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C
Speed up to merge before cross traffic
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D
Ignore pedestrians unless they are already halfway across
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the general speed limit on a public road in an urban area unless a sign shows another limit?
Choose one answer below.
A
60 km/h
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B
50 km/h
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C
90 km/h
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D
110 km/h
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the general speed limit on a freeway unless a sign shows another limit?
Choose one answer below.
A
120 km/h
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B
80 km/h
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C
100 km/h
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D
130 km/h
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QUESTION 12 / 25
In South Africa, on which side of a two-way public road must you normally drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left side
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B
The right side
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C
The middle of the road
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D
Whichever side has fewer potholes
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which motorcycle control is the twist grip used to increase or decrease engine speed?
Choose one answer below.
A
Throttle
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B
Clutch
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C
Rear brake
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D
Indicator switch
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QUESTION 14 / 25
On a typical motorcycle, which control applies the front brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
The right-hand lever
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B
The left-hand clutch lever
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C
The gear lever
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D
The indicator switch
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QUESTION 15 / 25
On a typical motorcycle, which control operates the rear brake?
Choose one answer below.
A
The right foot control
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B
The left handlebar lever
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C
The speedometer
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D
The left mirror
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which motorcycle control disengages the engine from the gearbox so you can change gears?
Choose one answer below.
A
Clutch
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B
Throttle
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C
Headlamp switch
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D
Rear-view mirror
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which motorcycle control is used to communicate that you intend to turn left or right?
Choose one answer below.
A
Indicator switch
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B
Starter button
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C
Fuel cap
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D
Speedometer
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What must a motorcycle rider wear on a public road?
Choose one answer below.
A
A properly fitted protective helmet with the chin strap fastened
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B
Only sunglasses if riding slowly
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C
A reflective vest instead of a helmet
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D
A helmet only when carrying a passenger
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QUESTION 19 / 25
May a Code 1 learner rider carry another person on the motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, a learner rider may not carry another person
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B
Yes, if the passenger is over 18
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C
Yes, if the trip is shorter than 5 km
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D
Yes, if the learner rides only in daylight
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What should you do when a traffic officer gives an instruction that conflicts with a road sign or traffic light?
Choose one answer below.
A
Obey the traffic officer
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B
Obey the sign only
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C
Obey the traffic light only
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D
Choose whichever instruction is more convenient
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What does a red traffic light mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and remain stopped until you may proceed lawfully
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B
Proceed if no vehicle is directly ahead
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C
Accelerate to clear the intersection
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D
Stop only if a pedestrian is present
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What does a green traffic light allow you to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed if the way is safe and clear
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B
Proceed without checking for pedestrians
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C
Ignore turning vehicles
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D
Enter even if the intersection is blocked
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the basic safe-following-distance idea tested for motorcycles?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leave enough space to stop safely without swerving
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B
Ride close enough to read the number plate
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C
Keep exactly one motorcycle length at every speed
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D
Follow closer in rain so cars cannot cut in
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What happens to stopping distance on a wet road?
Choose one answer below.
A
It increases
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B
It becomes zero
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C
It stays exactly the same
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D
It decreases because tyres are cooler
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the legal blood-alcohol limit for an ordinary driver or rider in South Africa?
Choose one answer below.
A
Less than 0.05 g per 100 ml of blood
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B
Less than 0.10 g per 100 ml of blood
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C
Less than 0.24 g per 100 ml of blood
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D
No limit applies to learner riders
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