K53 Learners Rules of the Road

Question 1

On which side of the road do you drive in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

The left-hand side

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The right-hand side

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The centre of the road

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Either side on a single carriageway

Question 2

At a four-way stop with no robots, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle that stopped first proceeds first

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The vehicle on the right always

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The fastest vehicle

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The largest vehicle

Question 3

What is the general speed limit in a built-up (urban) area unless signs say otherwise?

Accepted Answer

60 km/h

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80 km/h

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100 km/h

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40 km/h

Question 4

When a traffic signal (robot) shows a steady red, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop behind the line and wait for green

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Slow down and proceed with care

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Stop only if pedestrians are crossing

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Turn left without stopping

Question 5

What is the general speed limit on a freeway in South Africa unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

120 km/h

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100 km/h

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140 km/h

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110 km/h

Question 6

When may you overtake another vehicle on its left in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Only when the vehicle ahead is turning right or in a one-way street with two lanes

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Only at night

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Whenever the left lane is clear

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Never under any circumstances

Question 7

What does a continuous (solid) single white line in the centre of the road mean?

Accepted Answer

You may not cross or straddle it to overtake

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You may overtake freely

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It marks a parking bay

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It is only a guideline at night

Question 8

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for an ordinary driver in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Less than 0.05 g per 100 ml of blood

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Less than 0.10 g per 100 ml

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Less than 0.24 g per 100 ml

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There is no limit