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 […]
Moving off automatic transmission
Moving off automatic transmission 1. Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. 2. Check rear view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot. 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 off. […]
Lane changing
Lane changing 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 appropriate blind spot. 5. Steer to selected lane, if safe. 6. Cancel signal. Note A: Changing lanes within an intersection should be avoided. Note B: Where more than one lane […]
Gear changing – up (manual transmission)
Gear changing – up (manual transmission) 1. Maintain speed. 2. Place left foot on clutch pedal. 3. Start depressing clutch approximately to contact point. 4. Release accelerator pedal smoothly and completely whilst depressing clutch pedal completely. 5. Place right foot on accelerator pedal. 6. Select gear. 7. Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel. […]
Stopping – in traffic (manual transmission)
Stopping – in traffic (manual transmission) 1. Check rear view mirror(s). 2. Decelerate. 3. Brake timeously smoothly and progressively without locking wheels and in complete control, keeping both hands on the steering wheel. 4. Select a lower gear, if required. 5. Disengage clutch just before vehicle is brought to a complete standstill, without laboring or […]
Gear changing – down (manual transmission)
Gear changing – down (manual transmission) 1. Check rear view mirror(s). 2. Release accelerator pedal smoothly. 3. Brake if necessary to appropriate speed for circumstances. (Braking shall be completed before a lower gear may be selected) 4. Remove right foot completely from brake pedal. 5. Place right foot accelerator pedal. 6. Depress clutch pedal fully. […]