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Vehicle controls: K53 questions for codes 1, 2 and 3

The numbered controls drawing for your learner’s code: which control does what, and when to use it.

These are our own questions, written from the law and checked against it, not the testing centre’s. Each shows its three answers; tap “Show the answer” for the right one, why, and the regulation or sign it comes from.

Code 1 · Motorcycle

Code 1 · Motorcycle: Motorcycle controls (code 1)
  1. 1: Gear lever (left foot)
  2. 2: Clutch lever (left hand)
  3. 3: Mirrors (left and right)
  4. 4: Front brake lever (right hand)
  5. 5: Throttle (right twist grip)
  6. 6: Indicator switch
  7. 7: Rear brake pedal (right foot)
  8. 8: Handlebars (steering)
  9. 9: Fuel tank

Question 1 · For code 1

What is control 7?

  1. A: The gear lever
  2. B: The rear brake pedal
  3. C: The clutch lever
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B: The rear brake pedal

Control 7, under your right foot, is the rear brake pedal. The gear lever (1) is under your left foot.

Source: Regulation 104(2)(a)(iii)

Question 2 · For code 1

What is control 6?

  1. A: The indicator switch
  2. B: The mirrors
  3. C: The fuel tank
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A: The indicator switch

Control 6, on the left switch block, is the indicator switch.

Source: Regulation 326(1)(a)

Question 3 · For code 1

Which controls do you use to slow down and stop smoothly, without stalling the engine?

  1. A: 2, 4 and 7
  2. B: 1 and 5
  3. C: 6 and 9
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A: 2, 4 and 7

Brake with the front brake (4) and the rear brake (7) together, and pull in the clutch (2) before the engine slows too much, so that it doesn’t stall.

Source: Regulation 104(2)(a)(iii)

Question 4 · For code 1

You ride in heavy traffic. When should you check control 3?

  1. A: Often, and always before you slow down, stop, turn or change lanes
  2. B: Only when you change lanes
  3. C: Only when you hear a hooter behind you
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A: Often, and always before you slow down, stop, turn or change lanes

Check the mirrors (3) often so that you always know what is behind you, and always before you slow down, stop, turn or change lanes. Look over your shoulder as well, for what the mirrors can’t show.

Source: Regulation 104(2)(a)(iii)

Code 2 · Light vehicle

Code 2 · Light vehicle: Light vehicle controls (code 2)
  1. 1: Centre rear-view mirror (inside)
  2. 2: Windscreen wiper lever
  3. 3: Side mirrors (left and right)
  4. 4: Steering wheel
  5. 5: Indicator lever (direction indicators)
  6. 6: Gear lever
  7. 7: Parking brake (handbrake)
  8. 8: Clutch pedal
  9. 9: Brake pedal (foot brake)
  10. 10: Accelerator pedal
  11. 11: Hooter

Question 5 · For code 2

It starts to rain and you cannot see clearly through the windscreen. Which control do you use?

  1. A: 1
  2. B: 11
  3. C: 2
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C: 2

Control 2 works the windscreen wipers, which must clear the windscreen in front of the driver.

Source: Regulation 203

Question 6 · For code 2

Which control do you use to make the car go faster?

  1. A: 10
  2. B: 8
  3. C: 9
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A: 10

Control 10 is the accelerator.

Source: Regulation 104(2)(a)(iii)

Question 7 · For code 2

You are waiting in a queue on a steep uphill. Which control holds the car still without your foot on the brake?

  1. A: 7
  2. B: 10
  3. C: 8
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A: 7

The parking brake (7) holds the car on the hill while you wait, so it can’t roll back into the car behind.

Source: Regulation 104(2)(a)(iii)

Question 8 · For code 2

Which controls do you work with your feet?

  1. A: 8, 9 and 10
  2. B: 5, 6 and 7
  3. C: 2, 4 and 11
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A: 8, 9 and 10

The pedals are the clutch (8), the brake (9) and the accelerator (10). Your left foot works the clutch, and your right foot the other two.

Source: Regulation 104(2)(a)(iii)

Code 3 · Heavy vehicle

Code 3 · Heavy vehicle: Heavy vehicle controls (code 3)
  1. 1: Centre rear-view mirror (inside)
  2. 2: Windscreen wiper lever
  3. 3: Side mirrors (left and right)
  4. 4: Steering wheel
  5. 5: Indicator lever (direction indicators)
  6. 6: Gear lever
  7. 7: Parking brake (handbrake)
  8. 8: Clutch pedal
  9. 9: Service brake pedal (foot brake)
  10. 10: Accelerator pedal
  11. 11: Hooter

Question 9 · For code 3

Which control must you set before you leave the vehicle?

  1. A: 7
  2. B: 9
  3. C: 11
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A: 7

Set the parking brake (7). You may never leave a vehicle unattended without setting its brake.

Source: Regulation 308(1)(f)

Question 10 · For code 3

Which control do you use to warn another road user of danger with a sound?

  1. A: 5
  2. B: 2
  3. C: 11
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C: 11

Control 11 is the hooter. Use it only when safety requires it.

Source: Regulation 310A

Question 11 · For code 3

By law, the sound from control 11 must be clearly audible from at least how far away?

  1. A: 30 metres
  2. B: 300 metres
  3. C: 90 metres
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C: 90 metres

A vehicle’s warning device (the hooter, control 11) must be heard clearly from at least 90 m away.

Source: Regulation 201(1)(a)

Question 12 · For code 3

Which controls do you work with your feet?

  1. A: 8, 9 and 10
  2. B: 5, 6 and 7
  3. C: 2, 4 and 11
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A: 8, 9 and 10

The pedals are the clutch (8), the service brake (9) and the accelerator (10). Your left foot works the clutch, and your right foot the other two.

Source: Regulation 104(2)(a)(iii)

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