LaneSouth Africa
Traffic rules
South Africa
1. Lane
A lane is a longitudinal part of a roadway intended to accommodate a line of moving vehicles. A roadway may contain one or several lanes for traffic travelling in the same or opposite directions.
Lanes are commonly separated by continuous or broken road markings. Traffic signs, lane arrows and lane-control signals may indicate which vehicles may use a lane, which direction traffic must follow or whether a lane is open or closed.
What checks does South Africa’s K53 recommend before lane changes?
Check mirrors and the relevant blind spot, then signal.
🔗 gov.za • South Africa, Government Gazette28446,7 April2006 — K53 practical driving guidance
Does K53 require renewed observation across several lanes?
Yes. Check the appropriate blind spot before crossing each lane line.
🔗 gov.za • South Africa, Government Gazette28446,7 April2006 — K53 practical driving guidance
Where does K53 advise avoiding lane changes?
Within intersections.
🔗 gov.za • South Africa, Government Gazette28446,7 April2006 — K53 practical driving guidance
What follows a completed K53 lane change?
Cancel the signal.
🔗 gov.za • South Africa, Government Gazette28446,7 April2006 — K53 practical driving guidance
