This book Covers the following,
• Latest K53 Learners Test,
• k53 Rules of The Road,
• k53 Warning Signs,
• k53 Regulatory Signs,
• k53 Learners Test Question and Answers,
• YouTube Videos - k53 Test Question and Answers
, The Southern African Institute of Driving Instructors (SAIDI)
SAIDI was formed in 1977 to be the governing body over driving instructors. It only accepts legally registered
instructors as members who are willing to operate under their code of conduct within their Constitution.
SAIDI sets standards in the industry for the public’s protection and the furthering of defensive driving standards.
Website and membership: www.saidi.co.za
Justice Project South Africa (JPSA)
JPSA is a civic, non-profit organisation which was formed to uphold the rights of South Africans with respect
to the treatment by law enforcement authorities. More recently, it has evolved into a full blown motorists’ rights
protector and is equally outspoken about compliance with the law and road safety issues.
Website and membership: www.jp-sa.org
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE
• Holding a driving licence is a privilege, not a right. The K53 tests evaluate your knowledge and driving ability. They do not evaluate
your sense of responsibility or your state of mind. That is up to you. Are you really ready to do what it takes?
• Just as a firearm can be lethal in the hands of a licenced yet careless gun owner, so too can a motor vehicle. You need to be as
mindful and as cautious when driving as you would need to be when handling and using a firearm, because both of them have the
ability to injure or kill you as well as other people.
• When you accept the privilege of holding a driving licence, you also accept extra personal responsibilities:
• You will obey the traffic laws and apply the K53 defensive driving methodologies throughout your driving career;
• You will constantly stay focused and concentrate on the task of driving whenever you are operating the vehicle;
• You will at all times apply common-sense and courteous behaviour when you are behind the wheel, or sitting astride a motorcycle.
• By continuing to apply what you have learnt in this manual and through driving lessons, and by remaining calm, clear-thinking and
sober, you will be doing most of what is required to prevent yourself, and those around you, from becoming another road casualty.
• The South African traffic laws and regulations, as set out in the National Road Traffic Act and Regulations, must be obeyed. Like any
other laws, traffic laws must be obeyed.
• Under the new demerit system (AARTO), your driving licence can be suspended, or even cancelled entirely, if you do not obey these
laws and regulations. You can also be sent to jail and, for major offences, you could incur a permanent criminal record as well.
• Speed limits are there for a reason. Modern vehicles are tested for safety at a speed of only 30 km/h. If you think that you can
withstand an impact at higher speeds, you are fooling yourself.
• The sudden stop or impact in a collision is what kills. So, obviously, the faster you are going when this happens, the bigger the mess
that will result – perhaps terrible life-maiming injury or even death. Remember, your brain continues to travel forwards when your
vehicle stops. This can cause brain damage.
• The K53 driving licence test is based on a standard that has been validated over many years in many countries, and found to be
excellent. It is not just a simple test of your ability to handle a motor vehicle or motorcycle. It is far more than that. It is something that
you must practise always.
• You can no longer rely on family or friends to teach you to drive. With K53, only a qualified driving instructor has the knowledge and
experience that is needed to teach the detailed defensive driving procedures you must use during the test, and always when driving
once you have a licence. In fact, moves are afoot to have it legislated that South African learner drivers must be taught by a qualified
driving instructor before they can do the official test.
• We urge you to invest the money needed for driving lessons and training, even if it does seem to be yet another cost for the privilege
of becoming a licenced driver. Investing in driving lessons is a lifetime investment in your safety and your family’s safety, and is far
better than having to re-do the test several times, at extra cost and inconvenience, or having to spend money on repairing your vehicle
or yourself, or to pay for a funeral after you have had a collision.
• When it comes to learning to drive, be smart. Book lessons with a qualified driving instructor, preferably someone who is registered
with the Southern African Institute of Driving Instructors (SAIDI), see above.
• If you are learning to ride a motorcycle, you should be tutored by a qualified motorcycle instructor.
• Just remember that if you decide to engage in corrupt and illegal activities and ‘buy’ your driving licence, you are only fooling yourself.
Don’t fool yourself – INABILITY KILLS. The victim could be you or someone else, perhaps even a loved one.
, THE NEW OFFICIAL
MANUAL
For the Learner’s and
Driving Licence tests
CLIVE GIBSON AND GAVIN HOOLE
Illustrated by Damian de Villiers
, Contents
THE LEARNER’S LICENCE TEST
Vehicles causing excessive noise 58
Preliminaries Use of a hooter 58
1. Overview 4 Pedestrians’ right of way
2. Controls of the vehicle 7 at a pedestrian crossing 58
3. Defensive driving the K53 way 9 General duties of drivers
and passengers 59
Racing and sport 59
Road Signs Hindering or obstructing traffic 59
4. Road signs overview 12 Abandoned vehicles 59
5. Regulatory signs 14 Pedestrians’ legal rights 59
6. Warning signs 26 Damage to public roads 60
7. Information signs 35 Accidents/collisions 60
8. Guidance signs 38 Reckless, negligent or
9. Road surface markings 45 inconsiderate driving 60
Tyres 60
Intoxicating liquor and narcotic drugs 61
Rules Conveying passengers 61
10. Rules of the road 52 Seat belts 61
General 52 Convoys 61
Speed limits 52 Carrying loads on vehicles 62
Divided roads 52 Animals on public roads 62
Overtaking another vehicle 53 Emergency triangles 62
Being overtaken 53 Unauthorized use of a vehicle 62
Overtaking on the left 53 Additional rules specifically for motor-
Passing oncoming vehicles 53 cycles, motor-tricycles and quad-bikes 63
Road shoulders 54 11. Learner’s Licence mock test 68
Traffic lanes 54
Traffic circles 54
Stopping on the road 54 THE K53 DRIVING LICENCE TEST
Crossing or entering a road
or traffic lane 55 Preliminaries
Driving signals 55 12. Overview 80
Hand signals 55 13. Use of the vehicle controls 83
Turning at intersections 55 14. The K53 actions explained 91
Parking 56 Abbreviations used 91
Some no-stopping and no-parking distances 56 Groups of K53 actions 92
Other no-stopping places 56
Other no-parking places 56
Compulsory stops 57 Driving Test
Lights 57 15. Motor vehicle driving test
Towing 57 The yard test 93
Not allowed on freeways 58 Pre-trip inspections of the vehicle 93
Learner drivers on freeways 58 Yard test manoeuvres 95
Being overtaken on a freeway 58 Starting procedure 96
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