Stopping

Stopping

Many penalties can be awarded if the driver
does not know how to make use of the various and different parking manoeuvres.
Some tips to remember when stopping the vehicle would be for the driver to know
correct clutch control methods as well as parking brakes (foot and
mechanical).  Remember to turn the front
wheels in the direction of the kerb and select an appropriate gear as a
precautionary measure to prevent the vehicle from moving unnecessarily. When
coming to a complete stop (If the vehicle is equipped with a foot-operated
parking brake) the sequence would be to select neutral, with service brake
depressed and then to apply the parking brake. Points will be deducted for the
following:

• Mirrors
• Blind spots
• Signal intention
• Braking
• Exhaust brake
• Disengage clutch
• Clear space
• Application of parking brake
• Application of parking brake without using
  release mechanism
• Neutral/Drive/Park
• Cancels signal
• Needless stopping