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Key Facts: K53 Code 10 Learners Exam
64 questions
K53 learner's test: 28 Rules, 28 Signs and 8 Vehicle Controls
South Africa K53 learner's licence test structure
Pass all 3 sections
22/28 Rules, 23/28 Signs and 6/8 Controls; one fail fails the test
South Africa learner's licence pass requirements
Over 3 500 kg
Code C1/C covers heavy and medium rigid vehicles above 3 500 kg GVM
South Africa driving licence code classification
80 km/h
Speed cap for goods vehicles over 9 000 kg GVM, even on freeways
South Africa National Road Traffic Regulations
About 60 minutes
Time allowed to complete all 64 multiple-choice questions
South Africa learner's licence test format
About R108
Typical learner's licence test fee at a DLTC
Driving Licence Testing Centre fee schedule
18 years
Minimum age to apply for a Code C1 or C learner's licence
South Africa learner's licence age requirements
100
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The K53 Code C1/C (Code 10) Learner's Licence Test is South Africa's computerised theory test for heavy and medium rigid vehicles over 3 500 kg gross vehicle mass. It has 64 multiple-choice questions: Rules of the Road 28, Road Signs and Markings 28 and Vehicle Controls 8. You must pass every section separately — 22/28 for Rules, 23/28 for Signs and 6/8 for Controls — and failing one section fails the whole test. The test takes about 60 minutes and costs around R108 at the DLTC, and you must be at least 18 to apply. This 100-question bank gives original practice on South African road law, road signs and heavy-vehicle controls using metric units.
Sample K53 Code 10 Learners Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your K53 Code 10 Learners exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1In South Africa, what is the general speed limit on a freeway for an ordinary vehicle?
2A goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass of more than 9 000 kg is driving on a freeway. What is its maximum legal speed?
3What is the general speed limit inside an urban area unless a sign shows otherwise?
4On a public road outside an urban area that is not a freeway, what is the general speed limit for a light motor vehicle?
5What does the term 'gross vehicle mass' (GVM) mean?
6A Code C1/C (Code 10) licence is for vehicles in which mass category?
7Why should a heavy vehicle keep a longer following distance than a light vehicle?
8On a freeway with more than one lane in your direction, where should a heavy goods vehicle normally travel?
9When may you cross a solid (continuous) white line in the centre of the road to overtake?
10You are driving a fully loaded truck down a long, steep mountain descent. What is the safest braking technique?
About the K53 Code 10 Learners Exam
The South African K53 Learner's Licence Test for Code C1/C (commonly called Code 10) is the computerised theory test required before you may take driving lessons in a heavy or medium rigid vehicle with a gross vehicle mass over 3 500 kg. It is administered at accredited Driving Licence Testing Centres under the Road Traffic Management Corporation and provincial transport departments, using the eNaTIS system. The test has 64 multiple-choice questions split into three sections: 28 on Rules of the Road, 28 on Road Signs and Markings and 8 on Vehicle Controls. The Rules and Signs content is similar to the light-vehicle test but the Vehicle Controls section uses the heavy-vehicle control set, and heavy-vehicle specific rules such as the 80 km/h limit for goods vehicles over 9 000 kg apply. You must pass all three sections in one sitting to qualify for the learner's licence.
Assessment
64 multiple-choice questions in three sections: Rules of the Road 28, Road Signs and Markings 28 and Vehicle Controls 8. The Code C1/C test uses the heavy-vehicle control set.
Time Limit
About 60 minutes for all 64 questions, normally on a computerised touch-screen system at the Driving Licence Testing Centre.
Passing Score
You must pass each section separately: Rules of the Road 22/28, Road Signs 23/28 and Vehicle Controls 6/8. Failing any single section fails the whole test.
Exam Fee
The learner's licence test fee is around R108, set by the local DLTC, with extra booking or eye-test charges at some centres; fees are reviewed periodically. (Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTC) under the Road Traffic Management Corporation and provincial transport departments (eNaTIS))
K53 Code 10 Learners Exam Content Outline
Rules of the Road
Official test: 28 questions, pass mark 22. Covers South African road law including speed limits (60 km/h urban, 100 km/h on public roads outside urban areas, 120 km/h on freeways) and the 80 km/h cap for goods vehicles over 9 000 kg GVM, following distances, overtaking, lane use, gross vehicle mass, mountain and steep-descent rules, parking, stopping and right of way.
Road Signs and Markings
Official test: 28 questions, pass mark 23. Covers regulatory, warning, guidance and information signs plus road markings, described in words, including signs that matter to heavy vehicles such as mass and height limits, steep-gradient and runaway-truck signs and prohibition signs.
Vehicle Controls
Official test: 8 questions, pass mark 6. The Code C1/C test uses the heavy-vehicle control set: air-brake basics and the buzzer or warning light for low air pressure, retarder and engine brake, gears and range change, differential lock, instruments and warning lights, tyres, load securing and coupling basics.
How to Pass the K53 Code 10 Learners Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: You must pass each section separately: Rules of the Road 22/28, Road Signs 23/28 and Vehicle Controls 6/8. Failing any single section fails the whole test.
- Assessment: 64 multiple-choice questions in three sections: Rules of the Road 28, Road Signs and Markings 28 and Vehicle Controls 8. The Code C1/C test uses the heavy-vehicle control set.
- Time limit: About 60 minutes for all 64 questions, normally on a computerised touch-screen system at the Driving Licence Testing Centre.
- Exam fee: The learner's licence test fee is around R108, set by the local DLTC, with extra booking or eye-test charges at some centres; fees are reviewed periodically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Code C1/C (Code 10) K53 learner's test?
It is the South African computerised learner's licence theory test for heavy and medium rigid vehicles with a gross vehicle mass over 3 500 kg. It must be passed before you can take driving lessons in a truck of that class.
How many questions are on the Code 10 K53 learner's test?
There are 64 multiple-choice questions: 28 on Rules of the Road, 28 on Road Signs and Markings and 8 on Vehicle Controls. The Vehicle Controls section uses the heavy-vehicle control set.
What score do I need to pass?
You must pass each section separately: 22 out of 28 for Rules of the Road, 23 out of 28 for Road Signs and 6 out of 8 for Vehicle Controls. Failing any one section fails the whole test.
What speed limit applies to heavy goods vehicles?
A goods vehicle with a gross vehicle mass over 9 000 kg, or a combination of vehicles, is limited to 80 km/h, even on a freeway where the general limit is 120 km/h. General limits are 60 km/h in urban areas and 100 km/h on other public roads.
How much does the learner's test cost and how old must I be?
The test fee is around R108 at the Driving Licence Testing Centre, with some extra booking or eye-test charges. You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a Code C1 or C learner's licence.
Are these official eNaTIS questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modelled on the official K53 syllabus for heavy vehicles. Always study the current official K53 learner's manual and road traffic handbook as well.