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

Answer

In South Africa you drive on the left-hand side of the road and overtake on the right under normal conditions.

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

Answer

At a four-way stop, vehicles proceed in the order they arrived and stopped. The first to stop is the first to go; if two arrive together, the one on the left yields to the right.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

60 km/h

Answer

Unless a sign indicates otherwise, the default speed limit in a built-up area is 60 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

Answer

A steady red robot means stop behind the stop line and remain stopped until the signal turns green. You may not proceed on red.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

120 km/h

Answer

The general maximum speed on a freeway is 120 km/h unless road signs indicate a lower limit.

K53 Learner's Licence Test

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K53 Learners Rules of the Road