Learners License Test

Free Online K53 Learners License Mock Test. Master the rules of the road, road signs, and vehicle controls with our comprehensive practice exam.

Free Online K53 Learners License Mock Test

Study for your South African learners license online. Access K53 mock tests, rules of the road, and road signs. Fast, easy, and effective online learning.

Preparing for your South African Learners License doesn’t have to be stressful. Our free online mock test is designed to simulate the actual K53 testing environment. Whether you are aiming for Code 08 (Light Motor Vehicle), Code 10 (Heavy Vehicle), or Code 14, this test covers the essential knowledge you need to pass the first time.

Please remember: For each question you have only one right answer.

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#1. You may not obtain a learner’s license if…. (i) You already have a license that authorizes the driving of the same vehicle class (ii) You are declared unfit to obtain a driving license for a certain period and that period still prevails (iii) Your license was suspended temporarily and the suspension has not yet expired SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

(i) only is correct

(ii) and (iii) only is correct

(i) (ii) and (iii) are correct

#2. If you want to change lanes, you must…

A. Switch on your indicator and change lanes.

B. Give the necessary signal and after looking for other traffic, change lanes.

C. Apply the brakes lightly and then change lanes.

#3. Sign shows you that…

A. you must use that part of the road.

B. you can use that part of the road if you wish.

C. there is parking for motor cars there.

#4. Sign shows you that you …

A. may not drive there between 06:00 and 09:00.

B. may not park there for more than 3 hours.

C. are only allowed to drive there between 06:00 and 09-00.

#5. To select a gear, you must use numbers…

A. 7&9

B. 5&8

C. 6&8

#6. What does warning sign shows you?

A. Roads cross ahead and other vehicles from the side must stop or yield at the intersection.

B. A railway line intersects with the road that you are travelling on.

C. A 4-way stop will be found ahead where the roads cross.

#7. If you only have a learner’s license for a light motor vehicle…, (i) there must be someone with you in the vehicle with the same driving license. (ii) You are not allowed to drive on a freeway. (iii) No passengers are allowed with you in the vehicle. SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

All the above are correct

Only (i) and (iii) are correct

Only (i) is correct

#8. A vehicle of which the brakes are not good, must be towed…

with a rope

with a tow-bar

on a trailer

#9. To turn, number… is used.

A. 4

B. 5

C. 10

#10. To ensure that your parked vehicle does not move, use number.

#11. This Sign shows you that you…

A. must only drive straight on.

B. will get a freeway ahead.

C. will get a one-way road ahead.

#12. To accelerate your vehicle, you must use number..

A. 6

B. 8

C. 10

#13. Sign shows you that…

A. the area is for motor car taxis only.

B. you can drive there if you wish.

C. you must drive there.

#14. A safe following distance is, when the vehicle in front of you suddenly stops, you could…

stop without swerving

swerves and stops next to it

swerve and pass

#15. What controls must you use when you are going to turn sharp?

A. 1,3,5,6 and 8 only.

B. 3,4,5, 9 and 10 only.

C. 1,3,4,5,6,8,9 and 10 only.

#16. The distance it takes the driver of a motor vehicle to stop it is… (i) longer on a wet road than on a dry road. (ii) longer if the vehicle is travelling at a higher speed. (iii) longer if the vehicle is loaded. SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

A. None of the above are correct.

B. All of the above are correct.

C. (i) only is correct

#17. The tread pattern of you vehicle’s tires may not be less than… Mm.

0.75

1.5

#18. This Sign …

A. shows you that there is a hospital ahead where you must not make noise.

B. shows you that you may not pick up people.

C. prohibits you from using your hooter.

#19. You may not..

A. Have passengers in the vehicle if you only have a learner's license.

B. Leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

C. Drive in reverse for more than 100 m.

#20. To stop your vehicle, you must use number…

#21. Unless otherwise shown by a sign, the general speed limit in a town or city is…km/h.

100

#22. Sign shows you that…

A. it is a special lane for cyclists

B. no cyclists are allowed there.

C. you must be on the lookout for cyclists.

#23. Number… is not found in an automatic vehicle.

#24. The furthest that your vehicle’s dim lights may shine in front of you is …m.

100

150

#25. What does sign shows you? (i) You may not turn left ahead. (ii) You may not turn left there. (iii) There is a one-way to the right ahead. SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

A. (i) only is correct

B. (ii) and (iii) only are correct

C. (i) and (iii) only are correct

#26. The last action that you must take before moving to another lane is to….

Switch on your indicator

Check the blind spot

Look in the rear view mirror

#27. Road Marking warns you that…

A. There is a level crossing with one railway line ahead

B. Roads cross ahead.

C. The freeway ends ahead.

#28. The fastest speed at which you may tow a vehicle with a rope is…km/h

#29. Sign shows you that the road…

A. winds

B. is un tarred

C. is slippery.

#30. You may cross or enter a public road…

if the road is clear of traffic for a short distance

If the road is clear of traffic for a long distance and can be done without obstructing traffic

In any manner as long as you use your indicator in time

#31. What does sign shows you?

A. It is the same as a yield sign and you can proceed without stopping.

B. Make sure that it is safe, wait until all traffic has departed and then drive on.

C. Stop and drive on when it is safe to do so in the sequence that the vehicles stopped at the stop lines.

#32. Your vehicle’s headlights must be switched on… (i) At any time of the day when you cannot see persons and vehicles 150 m in front of you. (ii) From sunset to sunrise. (iii) When it rains and you cannot see vehicles 100 m in front of you. SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION.

(ii) only is correct

(i) and (ii) only are correct

All of the above are correct

#33. Sign shows you that the road…

A. winds for 12 km.

B. winds for 12 km from there.

C. is slippery for 12 km.

#34. Sign shows you that…

A. there is a road with two lanes ahead

B. you are not allowed to drive there without permission.

C. a freeway starts.

#35. What does sign shows you, when it flashes ?

A. The police have a blockade ahead.

B. There is danger in the road ahead.

C. There is a robot ahead

#36. What does sign shows you?

A. That sign is applicable for 50 m.

B. You may not drive faster than 50 km/h.

C. You may not drive slower than 50 km/h.

#37. When sign is illuminated, it shows you that…

A. there is no throughway there.

B. there is an unguarded railway crossing ahead,

C. it is a lane only for traffic coming from the front.

#38. If you come across an emergency vehicle on the road sounding a siren, you must…

flash your headlights to warn other traffic

give right of way to the emergency vehicle

switch on your vehicle's emergency lights and blow your hooter

#39. Sign shows you the…

A. maximum speed allowed at night

B. recommended speed when your lights are on.

C. distance to the next town.

#40. Sign shows you that…

A. Only motorcars may not pass each other.

B. No motor vehicles may pass each other.

C. There is a bridge ahead where only one vehicle at a time can cross.

#41. Road markings, shows you that…

A. you are not allowed to pass another vehicle there.

B. a line is going to begin which prohibits you from passing.

C. the lane splits into more lanes in the direction of the arrow.

#42. If you want to turn left with your vehicle, you must…

slow down completely, stop and then turn

first move to the right to enable him to turn left easily

give the necessary signal in good time

#43. You may NOT drive into an intersection when…

the robot (traffic signal) is yellow and you are already in the intersection

the vehicle in front of you wants to turn right and the road is wide enough to pass on the left hand side

There is not enough space in the intersection to turn right without blocking other traffic

#44. Road Marking GM1 …

A. Shows the lanes for road users.

B. Divides the road in two sections

C. Is only found in a parking area.

#45. Sign prohibits you from…

A. using that section of the road during certain hours.

B. parking there between 09:00 and 16:00.

C. stopping there at certain hours.

#46. Which is ALLOWED when towing another vehicle? (i) A motorcar tows another motorcar with a rope and drives 40 km/h. (ii) You tow another vehicle with a tow bar. (iii) A tractor tows a trailer with 10 passengers on it at a speed of 30 km/h. SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION.

All of the above are correct

(ii) and (iii) only are correct

(i) only is correct

#47. Road Marking RTM1 , shows you that you…

A. If you are driving in Car A, must stop before this line.

B. If you are driving in Car A, must reduce speed and drive on if it is safe.

C. If you are driving in Car B, can pass Car A if there are no other vehicles in the intersection.

#48. What is the difference between road marking AA6 and road Marking Y3

A. There is no difference between the two and both show you that you may not pass other vehicle.

B. Both show you that you may not pass other vehicles but you will find AA6 on all roads and Y3 on freeways only.

C. First shows you that you may not pass other vehicles, second shows you that you may not drive over it to turn into a yard or anything else.

#49. Sign shows you that..

A. no taxis may drive there.

B. no motorcars may drive there.

C. you may not park your motorcar there.

#50. When are you allowed to drive in the section left of the yellow line, RM4.1 in the sketches above? (i) Any time when you want to allow another vehicle to pass you. (Ii) In daytime when you want to allow another vehicle to pass you. (iii) When on a freeway with two lanes in both directions, you want to drive slower than 120 km/h. (iv) When you have a flat tire and you want to park there to change it. SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION.

A. (i), (iii) and (iv) only are correct.

B. (ii) and (iv) only are correct.

C. All of the above are correct

#51. What is true with regard to seat belts? (i) If your vehicle has seat belts in the rear, it must be worn, (ii) You not wear a seat belt, when reversing, (iii) Children younger then 14 years need not. wear seat belts. (iv) If the front sear has a seat belt, your only passenger may not sit at the back where there is no belt. SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

A. All of the above are correct.

B. (i), (ii) and (iv) only are correct.

C. (i) only is correct.

#52. All road signs with a yellow background e.g. are … Signs.

A. warning

B. temporary

C. tourism

#53. When you were involved in an accident you… (i) must immediately stop your vehicle. (ii) must see if somebody is injured. (iii) may use a little bit of alcohol for the shock. SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

(i) and (ii) only are correct

(ii) only is correct

All of the above are correct

#54. Marking shows you that only … may park there.

A. buses

B. business vehicles

C. minibuses

#55. If you come to a robot and the red light flashes, you must…

Stop and wait for the light to change to green before you go

Stop and go only if it is safe to do so

Look out for a roadblock as the light shows you a police stop

#56. When the robot is red and the green arrow flashes to the right as indicated in, it shows you that…

A. only pedestrians may walk

B. If you want to turn right, you may go

C. All traffic must turn right there.

#57. Sign shows you that…

A. the road ends.

B. you are not allowed to enter there.

C. the entry is for ambulances only.

#58. When do you have right of way? (i) When you are within a traffic circle. (ii) When you have stopped first at a four-way stop. (iii) When you want to turn right at an intersection in a two-way road SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

A. (i) and (ii) only are correct

B. All of the above are correct.

C. (i) only is correct

#59. You may pass another vehicle on its left-hand side if it… (i) indicates that it is going to turn right. (ii) drives on the right-hand side of a road with a shoulder where you can pass. (iii) drives in a town in the right-hand lane with two lanes in the same direction. SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

A. (i) and (iii) only are correct.

B. All of the above are correct.

C. (i) only is correct.

#60. You are not allowed to stop…

A. Opposite a vehicle, where the roadway is 10 m wide.

B. Where you are also not allowed to park.

C. 5 m from a bridge.

#61. You may on a public road…

A. pass another vehicle turning right, on the left-hand side without driving on the shoulder of the road.

B. pass another vehicle at any place on the left hand side if it is turning right.

C. not pass any vehicle on the left-hand side.

#62. At an intersection…

A pedestrians, who are already crossing the road when the red man signal starts showing, have right of way.

B. you can pass another vehicle waiting to turn right on its left side by going of the road.

C. you can stop in it to off load passengers.

#63. When may you NOT pass another vehicle? When you… (i) are nearing the top of a hill (ii) are nearing a curve (iii) can only see 100 m in front of you because of smoke over the road SELECT THE CORRECT COMBINATION

A. (i) only is correct

B. All of the above are correct

C. (i) and (ii) only are correct

#64. The legal speed which you may drive…

A. is always 120 km/h outside towns/cities.

B. can be determined by yourself if you look at the number of lanes which the road has.

C. Is shown to you by signs next to the road

Finish

Passing the South African Learners License test requires a deep understanding of three main categories: Rules of the Road, Road Signs and Markings, and Vehicle Controls. Many students fail on their first attempt because they are unfamiliar with the specific phrasing used in the official department of transport exams.Our online practice platform is updated for 2024 standards, ensuring you study the most relevant material. We cover everything from right-of-way at four-way stops to the specific meanings of regulatory and warning signs.

What to Expect in the Test:

Rules of the Road: This section covers the laws of driving in South Africa.
Road Signs: You must identify various command, prohibition, and informational signs.
Vehicle Controls: Understanding the basics of the steering wheel, pedals, and mirrors.

Top Tips for Success:

Read carefully: The K53 test often uses “trick” wording. Read every question twice.
Practice regularly: Take our mock test until you consistently score above 90%.
Stay Calm: Use our simulator to get used to the pressure of the timed environment.