K53 LEARNERS LICENCE EXAM
Which side of the road do you drive - answer-Left side
Encroachment is possible if - - answer-1. Can be done w/o obstructing other traffic
2. In compliance with a traffic director/sign
When you become aware of traffic proceeding in the same direction and is wishing
to pass your vehicle - - answer-1. Drive as near to the left edge as possible W/o
endangering other traffic/yourself/property
2. Do not accelerate the speed until the other vehicle has passed
When passing oncoming traffic, what must the driver do - answer-Ensure that his
vehicle doesn't encroach the roadway to her right in a way that could obstruct or
endanger oncoming traffic
Prohibition on driving I'm the shoulder of the road, except I'm certain circumstances
- answer-No person shall drive a light motor vehicle on the shoulder of the public
road
Prohibition of driving on the shoulder of the road however only during sunset and
sunrise it can drive there which is designated for one lane of traffic in each direction
while such vehicle is being overtaken by another vehicle (3) - answer-1. While such
motor vehicle is being overtaken by another vehicle
2. If she can do without endangering herself or other traffic
3. If the people Mc vehicle are completely discernible at a distance of 150
Lane changing - answer-When driving motor vehicle on a public raid which is
divided into traffic lanes by means of road marking, the driver shall not turn from
one lane into another unless she can do so w/o obstructing or endangering other
traffic
Always check blind spots
There are 2 types of brakes on all vehicles - answer-1. Service brakes
2. Parking brake
Service brakes - answer-1. Operated by foot in motor vehicles and must be able to
bring a light motor vehicles to a hold on a smooth road at 35km/h within 10m
2. You must be able to stop without swerving
Parking/hand brake - answer-1. Operated by hand when vehicle is stationary and
mustn't be used to stop the vehicle
2. When the parking brake is used at the speed of 35km/h the vehicle must stop
within 25m
Light and heavy vehicles must be equipped with (3) - answer-1. A service brake
2. A parking brake
3. An emergency brake that's in good condition
, Hooter (6) - answer-- Cannot use it except when necessary on grounds of safety
- normal hearing distance of 90m
- private cars may not use sirens or warning devices that play a tune
- you cannot use the light vehicle motor unless is has
1. Has a warning device that is clearly audible and can emit a sound
SABS' role - answer-South African bureau of standards approve number plates
Number plates should be affixed in a way - answer-1. That isn't easily detachable
2. Upright position or 30° of position
3. Each letter and figure is clearly legible
4. Entire plate is visible
5. One on the back, and one in the front of all motor vehicles
Tyres of a light motor vehicle - answer-1. Must be fitted with pneumatic tyres, which
display across the breadth and width of the circumference
2. With a pattern that's visible and a thread of 1m in depth
Seatbelts - answer-1. Are compulsory to wear when moving for children and adults
over 3yrs
2. If seatbelts are fitted, back seat passengers must wear while moving
Between the ages of what ages is defined as a child - answer-3 and 14 except when
they're taller than 1,5m then they are considered an adult, irrespective of age
A person is considered an adult at what age - answer-14yrs
When it comes to a seatbelt, no adult shall - answer-1. Occupy a seat in a motor
vehicle unless they have a seatbelt
2. Occupy a seat in a row of seats that isn't fitted with w seatbelt
When it comes to children, the driver must ensure that a child seated on a seat -
answer-1. Use an appropriate child restraint where available
2. If there is t a restraint, then must wear a seatbelt
3. If there isn't a a
Seatbelt then they must put them in the back seat
4. Driver must ensure that everyone in the vehicle has a seatbelt when moving
When do you not have to wear a seatbelt when moving - answer-While reversing or
moving in and out of a parking bay/area
Goods may not be loaded in a vehicle in a way - answer-1. It comes into contact
with the road surface
2. Obscure the drivers view
Not completely and safely contained and fastened in the vehicle
3. Exceed half of the height of the vehicle when carried on the roof of the vehicle
4. Width of the load exceeds 2,5m
5. Projects more than 300mm in the front
6. Projects more than 1,8m in the back
Which side of the road do you drive - answer-Left side
Encroachment is possible if - - answer-1. Can be done w/o obstructing other traffic
2. In compliance with a traffic director/sign
When you become aware of traffic proceeding in the same direction and is wishing
to pass your vehicle - - answer-1. Drive as near to the left edge as possible W/o
endangering other traffic/yourself/property
2. Do not accelerate the speed until the other vehicle has passed
When passing oncoming traffic, what must the driver do - answer-Ensure that his
vehicle doesn't encroach the roadway to her right in a way that could obstruct or
endanger oncoming traffic
Prohibition on driving I'm the shoulder of the road, except I'm certain circumstances
- answer-No person shall drive a light motor vehicle on the shoulder of the public
road
Prohibition of driving on the shoulder of the road however only during sunset and
sunrise it can drive there which is designated for one lane of traffic in each direction
while such vehicle is being overtaken by another vehicle (3) - answer-1. While such
motor vehicle is being overtaken by another vehicle
2. If she can do without endangering herself or other traffic
3. If the people Mc vehicle are completely discernible at a distance of 150
Lane changing - answer-When driving motor vehicle on a public raid which is
divided into traffic lanes by means of road marking, the driver shall not turn from
one lane into another unless she can do so w/o obstructing or endangering other
traffic
Always check blind spots
There are 2 types of brakes on all vehicles - answer-1. Service brakes
2. Parking brake
Service brakes - answer-1. Operated by foot in motor vehicles and must be able to
bring a light motor vehicles to a hold on a smooth road at 35km/h within 10m
2. You must be able to stop without swerving
Parking/hand brake - answer-1. Operated by hand when vehicle is stationary and
mustn't be used to stop the vehicle
2. When the parking brake is used at the speed of 35km/h the vehicle must stop
within 25m
Light and heavy vehicles must be equipped with (3) - answer-1. A service brake
2. A parking brake
3. An emergency brake that's in good condition
, Hooter (6) - answer-- Cannot use it except when necessary on grounds of safety
- normal hearing distance of 90m
- private cars may not use sirens or warning devices that play a tune
- you cannot use the light vehicle motor unless is has
1. Has a warning device that is clearly audible and can emit a sound
SABS' role - answer-South African bureau of standards approve number plates
Number plates should be affixed in a way - answer-1. That isn't easily detachable
2. Upright position or 30° of position
3. Each letter and figure is clearly legible
4. Entire plate is visible
5. One on the back, and one in the front of all motor vehicles
Tyres of a light motor vehicle - answer-1. Must be fitted with pneumatic tyres, which
display across the breadth and width of the circumference
2. With a pattern that's visible and a thread of 1m in depth
Seatbelts - answer-1. Are compulsory to wear when moving for children and adults
over 3yrs
2. If seatbelts are fitted, back seat passengers must wear while moving
Between the ages of what ages is defined as a child - answer-3 and 14 except when
they're taller than 1,5m then they are considered an adult, irrespective of age
A person is considered an adult at what age - answer-14yrs
When it comes to a seatbelt, no adult shall - answer-1. Occupy a seat in a motor
vehicle unless they have a seatbelt
2. Occupy a seat in a row of seats that isn't fitted with w seatbelt
When it comes to children, the driver must ensure that a child seated on a seat -
answer-1. Use an appropriate child restraint where available
2. If there is t a restraint, then must wear a seatbelt
3. If there isn't a a
Seatbelt then they must put them in the back seat
4. Driver must ensure that everyone in the vehicle has a seatbelt when moving
When do you not have to wear a seatbelt when moving - answer-While reversing or
moving in and out of a parking bay/area
Goods may not be loaded in a vehicle in a way - answer-1. It comes into contact
with the road surface
2. Obscure the drivers view
Not completely and safely contained and fastened in the vehicle
3. Exceed half of the height of the vehicle when carried on the roof of the vehicle
4. Width of the load exceeds 2,5m
5. Projects more than 300mm in the front
6. Projects more than 1,8m in the back
