How many rules of the road questions are on the K53 test?

There are 30 questions on rules of the road and you need at least 24 correct (80%) to pass that section.

What is the general urban speed limit in South Africa?

60 km/h in urban areas, 100 km/h on rural public roads and 120 km/h on freeways unless signposted otherwise.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers?

0.05 g per 100 ml for ordinary drivers and 0.02 g per 100 ml for professional drivers.

South Africa · K53 Prep

Rules of the Road — K53 Practice for South African Learners

Rules of the road is the largest section of the K53 learners test, with 30 questions. Our trainer breaks down speed limits, right of way, overtaking, parking, alcohol limits and traffic signals into bite-sized lessons followed by quizzes.

What's covered

All 30-question rules of the road format covered
Plain-English explanations of NRTA & AARTO regulations
Speed limits, blood alcohol limits and demerit points explained
Quizzes adapt to your weak areas
Updated for the latest South African road rules

Know before you book

The K53 learners licence test is a 64-question computer test at your local DLTC. It's split into three sections: 28 road signs, 30 rules of the road and 8 vehicle controls. You choose your licence code — Code 8 (cars), Code 10 (light trucks) or Code 14 (heavy vehicles).

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