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. […]
Freeways – exiting
Freeways – exiting 1. Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. 2. Check rear-view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot. 3. Signal intention. 4. Check blind spots to the right and left. 5. Maintain speed where possible and enter off-ramp. 6. Cancel signal. 7. Check rear-view mirror(s). 8. Decelerate, if necessary. Note A: Drive […]
Steering
Steering 1. Keep both hands on the handgrips. 2. Steer in a controlled manner to avoid cutting or negotiating corners and bends too wide. 3. Steer smoothly. 4. If possible, do not wander over lane markings. 5. Adjust position according to moving or stationary hazards. 6. Counter steer when necessary.
Intersections – turning right
Intersections – turning right 1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the right. 2. Signal intention. 3. Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. 4. Check blind spot to the right, if applicable. 5. Position vehicle in lane, if necessary. 6. Check rear-view mirror(s). 7. Decelerate, if necessary. 8. Brake, if necessary. […]
Freeways passing off and on ramps
Freeways passing off and on ramps Off – ramp: 1. On approach, check rear-view mirror(s). 2. Check appropriate blind spot(s). On – ramp: 1. On approach, check rear-view mirror(s). 2. Check appropriate blind spot(s). 3. Adjust speed and position to facilitate entry of vehicles about to join freeway, if necessary. Note A: Should the applicant […]
Speed management
Speed management 1. Observe. 2. Move off. 3. Accelerate and change to a higher gear. 4. Do not touch boundary lines. 5. Brake at line “C”. 6. Select a lower gear. 7. Stop with the front wheel on cross point “D” of the calibrated cross. 8. Maintain balance and do not move motorcycle until stopping […]