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K53 Code 8 Learners Practice Questions - South Africa K53 Learner's Licence Test - Code B EB (Code 8, Light Motor Vehicle) Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
On an open road in good conditions, what is the recommended minimum following distance behind the vehicle in front?
Choose one answer below.
A
A two-second gap
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B
A half-second gap
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C
Exactly five car lengths
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D
One metre
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is the general speed limit in a built-up (urban) area in South Africa unless a sign shows otherwise?
Choose one answer below.
A
40 km/h
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B
60 km/h
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C
80 km/h
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D
100 km/h
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the general speed limit on a public road outside an urban area that is not a freeway?
Choose one answer below.
A
80 km/h
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B
100 km/h
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C
120 km/h
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D
60 km/h
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the general maximum speed limit on a freeway in South Africa unless a sign shows otherwise?
Choose one answer below.
A
100 km/h
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B
110 km/h
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C
120 km/h
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D
130 km/h
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QUESTION 5 / 25
At a four-way stop where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?
Choose one answer below.
A
The larger vehicle
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B
The vehicle on the right
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C
The faster vehicle
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D
The vehicle on the left
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QUESTION 6 / 25
You want to overtake another vehicle. When is it safe and legal to do so?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only when you can see the road is clear far enough ahead and overtaking is not prohibited
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B
Whenever the road ahead curves
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C
On a blind rise to save time
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D
Whenever the vehicle ahead is slow, regardless of road markings
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QUESTION 7 / 25
On which side may you normally overtake another vehicle moving in the same direction on a public road?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left side
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B
The right side
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C
Either side equally
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D
The side with the wider shoulder
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the most important basic rule of the road in South Africa?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep left, pass right
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B
Keep right, pass left
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C
Always drive in the middle lane
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D
Drive as fast as the limit allows
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QUESTION 9 / 25
You approach a pedestrian crossing (zebra crossing) and a pedestrian is waiting to cross. What must you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your hooter and continue
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B
Slow down and be prepared to stop to let the pedestrian cross
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C
Speed up to clear the crossing first
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D
Stop only if a traffic officer is present
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When may you cross a solid white line painted in the centre of the road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never under any circumstances
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B
Only to overtake a slow vehicle
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C
Only when it is safe and necessary, such as to avoid an obstruction, and you may not cross it to overtake
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D
Whenever there is no oncoming traffic
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How far from an intersection may you not stop or park your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Within 5 metres of the intersection
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B
Within 50 metres
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C
There is no distance rule
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D
Within 100 metres
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the difference between 'stopping' and 'parking' a vehicle in traffic law?
Choose one answer below.
A
They mean exactly the same thing
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B
Stopping is a brief halt to load or set down a person or goods; parking is leaving the vehicle standing for longer
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C
Stopping is only at a stop sign
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D
Parking is only allowed at night
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Before you move off from a stationary position at the kerb, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Move off immediately to save time
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B
Check your mirrors and blind spot, signal, and move only when it is safe
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C
Sound your hooter and pull out
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D
Reverse first to check the road
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does the K53 defensive-driving system mainly teach a driver to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive as fast as legally possible
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B
Observe, anticipate hazards and react in good time to avoid danger
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C
Rely only on the hooter to warn others
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D
Follow other vehicles closely to save fuel
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When turning right at an intersection, to whom must you give way?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only to pedestrians
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B
To oncoming traffic going straight or turning left, and to pedestrians
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C
To no one if you signal
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D
Only to vehicles behind you
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You are approaching a traffic light that has just turned amber (yellow) as you near it. What does amber mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to get through
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B
Stop, unless you are so close that stopping safely is not possible
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C
Amber means the same as green
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D
Reverse away from the intersection
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QUESTION 17 / 25
At a traffic circle (roundabout), to whom must you generally give way as you enter?
Choose one answer below.
A
Vehicles waiting to enter behind you
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B
Traffic already in the circle, normally approaching from your right
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C
No one, you always have priority
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D
Only pedestrians inside the circle
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Why should you increase your following distance when driving in rain or on a wet road?
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle uses less fuel
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B
Braking distances are longer because of reduced tyre grip
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C
The speed limit increases in rain
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D
Your headlights work better
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When may you drive on the shoulder (yellow-line area) of a road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Whenever you want to overtake
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B
Generally not, as it is reserved for emergencies and is not a normal driving or overtaking lane
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C
Only at night
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D
Whenever traffic is heavy
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What should you do before changing lanes on a multi-lane road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Just steer across quickly
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B
Check your mirrors, check the blind spot, signal in good time and move only when the gap is safe
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C
Only signal, then move at once
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D
Sound the hooter and move
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You are being overtaken by another vehicle. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up so they cannot pass
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B
Keep a steady speed and, where safe, move slightly left to let them pass
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C
Brake hard immediately
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D
Move to the right to block them
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When may you use your vehicle's hooter (horn)?
Choose one answer below.
A
To greet friends
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B
Only to warn other road users of your presence or of danger
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C
To show anger at another driver
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D
Whenever you are in a hurry
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the legal maximum blood-alcohol concentration for an ordinary (non-professional) driver 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
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C
There is no limit
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D
Less than 0.24 g per 100 ml
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When are you required to wear a seatbelt in a light motor vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only on freeways
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B
At all times while the vehicle is moving, in any seat fitted with a seatbelt
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C
Only the driver needs one
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D
Only at night
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You are approaching a stop sign. What must you do even if the road appears clear?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and roll through
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B
Come to a complete stop behind the line, then proceed when it is safe
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C
Sound your hooter and continue
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D
Stop only if other vehicles are present
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