Level crossings – guarded

Level crossings – guarded 1. Check rear-view mirror(s). 2. On approach, look right and left for rail traffic. 3. Decelerate, if necessary. 4. Brake, if necessary. 5. Select appropriate gear, if necessary. 6. Proceed, if safe. 7. Stop, if necessary. 8. Apply parking brake, if necessary. 9. Select neutral, if necessary. 10. Select gear, if […]

Moving off

Moving off 1. Keep motorcycle stationary by applying the rear brake. 2. Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. 3. Check mirrors and appropriate blind spot, if applicable. 4. Signal intention, if applicable. 5. Ensure that there is clear space beyond the intersection before entering. 6. Ensure that the intersection is clear before […]

Being overtaken – on the left hand side

Being overtaken – on the left hand side 1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the right. 2. Steer and position vehicle in centre of traffic lane or as far right as is safe. 3. Do not accelerate whilst being overtaken. Note A: An applicant shall not be penalised should he/she fail to drive […]

level-crossings-unguarded

Level Crossings – unguarded 1. Check rear-view mirrors. 2. On approach, look right and left for rail traffic. 3. Decelerate, if necessary. 4. Brake, if necessary. 5. Select appropriate gear, if necessary. 6. Proceed, if safe. 7. Stop, if necessary. 8. Observe, if applicable. 9. Move off, if safe. Note A: The crossing should be […]

Gear changing – up

Gear changing – up 1. Maintain speed. 2. Cover clutch lever with left hand. 3. Start pulling clutch lever approximately to contact point. 4. Close throttle smoothly and completely whilst pulling in clutch lever completely. 5. Select higher gear, and remove foot from lever. 6. Start releasing clutch lever slowly and smoothly to contact point. […]

Being overtaken – on the right hand side

Being overtaken – on the right hand side 1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the left. 2. Steer and position vehicle in centre of traffic lane or as far left as is safe. 3. Do not accelerate whilst being overtaken. Note A: Should the applicant cause his/her vehicle to increase speed, whilst being […]

Freeways – entering

Freeways – entering 1. Select appropriate lane of the on-ramp. 2. Check rear-view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot. 3. Signal intention, if applicable. 4. Accelerate, if necessary. 5. Check rear-view mirror(s), if applicable. 6. Decelerate, if necessary. 7. Brake, if necessary. 8. Yield in accordance with traffic pattern, road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. […]

Gear changing – down

Gear changing – down 1. Check rear-view mirrors. 2. Close throttle smoothly. 3. Brake if necessary to appropriate speed for circumstances. 4. Pull clutch lever fully in. 5. Select lower gear and remove foot from lever. 6. Releasing clutch lever to contact point. 7. Open throttle smoothly and progressively whilst releasing clutch lever completely. Note […]

Intersections – turning left

Intersections – turning left 1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to left. 2. Signal intention. 3. Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. 4. Check blind spot to the left, if applicable. 5. Position vehicle in lane, if necessary. 6. Check rear-view mirror(s). 7. Decelerate, if necessary. 8. Brake, if necessary. 9. […]