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 […]
Signalling – hand signals (stop)
Signalling – hand signals (stop or sudden reduction of speed) 1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the right. 2. Extend right arm sidewards from shoulder with forearm vertical and upward and with palm of hand to the front. 3. Retract arm in good time. 4. Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel […]
Mirrors Use
Mirrors Use 1. Adjust rear view mirror(s) for maximum rear view vision only whilst vehicle is stationary. (Articulated vehicles must be straight) 2. Check rear view mirror(s) on approach to any hazard. 3. Check rear view mirror(s) every 5 – 8 seconds. 4. Checking of rear view mirror(s) should be of sufficient duration to determine […]
Signalling – horn
Signalling – horn 1. Check rear view mirror(s). 2. Signal only when necessary, in good time and only for sufficient duration. 3. Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel.
Steering
Steering 1. Position hands on steering wheel in a ten-to-two or quarter-to-three position with palms of hands and thumbs on circumference of steering wheel. 2. Keep both hands on steering wheel except for the purpose of gear changing, signalling or operating controls or devices. 3. Steer in a controlled manner to avoid cutting or negotiating […]
Clutch
Clutch – use of 1. Depress clutch. 2. Obtain clutch control. 3. Avoid unjustified ‘Slipping’ of clutch. 4. Avoid unjustified ‘Riding’ of clutch. 5. Avoid unjustified ‘Coasting’. 6. Remove foot completely from clutch pedal except for purpose of gear changing, stopping, justified ‘Slipping’, ‘Riding’ or ‘Coasting’. 7. Disengage clutch completely just before vehicle is brought […]
Speed Control
Speed control 1. Check rear view mirror(s). 2. Adjust speed (select appropriate gear) as required in accordance with traffic pattern, gradient of the road, road surface, visibility and speed restriction. 3. Accelerate, if necessary. 4. Decelerate, if necessary. 5. Brake, if necessary. Note A: If the speed of the vehicle increases considerably without application of […]
Moving off manual transmission
Moving off manual transmission 1. Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. 2. Check rear-view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot, if applicable. 3. Signal intention, if applicable. 4. Ensure there is clear space beyond intersection before entering. 5. Ensure intersection is clear before entering. 6. Maintain clear space behind vehicle ahead before moving […]
Following other vehicles
Following other vehicles 1. Obtain and where possible, maintain a minimum 3 second following distance. 2. Under adverse conditions such as rain, slippery surface, poor visibility or when being followed too closely, the following distance shall be increased. Note A: Should the applicant fail to maintain the minimum following distance of three (3) seconds, he/she […]