Reverse
The driver
will be required to reverse the vehicle in a straight line. The driver will
only be allowed one attempt at the manoeuvre. The driver should position the
vehicle at the starting point and apply parking brake selecting the neutral gear.
(or “P” for automatic transmission). When given the instruction the driver
should select the reverse gear. It is imperative the drive obtains proper
clutch control. Do the necessary observation technique. Release the park brake
and move off. It is very important to make sure the vehicle is kept in the
straight line as indicated, without touching the side boundary lines. Stop the
vehicle where indicated. Apply the parking brake. Select neutral, (or “P” for
automatic transmission). The instructor will remove points for the following:
- Lets
vehicle roll (immediate failure) - Application
of parking brake - Observation
- Gear
changing/selection - Moving off
- Stalls
engine - Touch
line/road marking - Number of
attempts