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 – 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. […]
Stopping – in traffic (manual transmission)
Stopping – in traffic (manual transmission) 1. Check rear-view mirrors. 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 necessary. 5. Disengage clutch completely just before vehicle is brought to a complete standstill, withoutlabouring or stalling the […]
Gear changing – up (automatic transmission)
Gear changing – up (automatic transmission) (manual selection) 1. Maintain speed. 2. Select gear. 3. Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel. 4. Accelerate. Note A: Manual selection should only be necessary if a lower gear is required, in order to negotiate a steep decline. Note B: Gears should be changed, where possible, whilst […]
Stopping – in traffic (automatic transmission)
Stopping – in traffic (automatic 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. Obtain and/or maintain a clear space behind or alongside obstructions or other road user, where applicable. (Approximately 4 – 5 metres behind […]
Gear changing – down (automatic transmission)
Gear changing – down (automatic transmission) (manual selection) 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 gear changing down) 4. Select gear. 5. Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel. Note A: If the speed of the vehicle […]
Stopping – for parking (manual transmission)
Stopping – for parking (manual transmission) 1. Check rear view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot. 2. Signal intention. 3. Check appropriate blind spot, if applicable. 4. Position vehicle, if necessary. 5. Check rear view mirror(s). 6. Decelerate. 7. Brake. 8. Select a lower gear, if required. 9. Disengage clutch just before vehicle is brought to […]
Left turn
Left turn 1. Check rear-view mirrors and blind spot to the left. 2. Signal intention. 3. Check blind spot to the left. 4. Steer to and position vehicle in appropriate lane. 5. Check rear-view mirrors. 6. Decelerate. 7. Select correct gear. 8. Check blind spot to the left. 9. Steer into appropriate lane. 10. Check […]
Stopping – for parking (automatic transmission)
Stopping – for parking (automatic transmission) 1. Check rear view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot. 2. Signal intention. 3. Check appropriate blind spot, if applicable. 4. Position vehicle, if necessary. 5. Check rear view mirror(s). 6. Decelerate. 7. Brake. 8. Obtain and/or maintain a clear space behind or alongside obstruction or other road user. 9. […]