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 […]
Signalling
Signalling 1. Check rear view mirrors and appropriate blind spot. 2. Signal in good time and for sufficient duration. 3. Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel, as necessary. 4. Ensure that signal is cancelled after completing manoeuvre or that presence has beenestablished, for example, when using the horn. Note A: Care should be […]
Parallel parking – to the right
Parallel parking – to the right Position vehicle at starting point. Cancel signal, if applicable. Apply parking brake. Select neutral (or “P” for automatic transmission), and wait for instructions. ENTERING 1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the left. 2. Signal intention. 3. Select gear. 4. Obtain clutch control. (Manual transmission) 5. Observe. 6. […]
Signalling – hand signals (turning left)
Signalling – hand signals (turning left) 1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the left. 2. Signal intention using direction indicators. 3. Check blind spot to the right. 4. Extend right arm sidewards from shoulder. 5. Turn forearm in a vertical and downward position from elbow. 6. Move forearm in a circular anti-clockwise motion. […]
Incline start – manual transmission
Incline start – manual transmission 1. Stop where indicated without allowing the vehicle to move backwards. 2. Apply parking brake. 3. Select neutral. 4. Check rear view mirrors and appropriate blind spot if applicable. 5. Signal intention, if applicable. 6. Select gear. 7. Obtain clutch control. 8. Observe. 9. Release parking brake. 10. Move off […]
Signalling – hand signals (turning right)
Signalling – hand signals (turning right) 1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the right. 2. Signal intention using direction indicators. 3. Check blind spot to the right. 4. Extend right arm horizontally from shoulder with palm of hand to the front. 5. Retract arm in good time. 6. Replace hand to appropriate position […]
Incline start – manual transmission
Incline start – manual transmission 1. Stop where indicated without allowing the vehicle to move backwards. 2. Apply parking brake. 3. Select neutral. 4. Check rear view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot, if applicable. 5. Signal intention, if applicable. 6. Select gear. 7. Obtain clutch control. 8. Observe. 9. Release parking brake. 10. Move off […]
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 […]
Incline start automatic transmission
Incline start automatic transmission 1. Stop where indicated without allowing the vehicle to move backwards. 2. Apply parking brake. 3. Check rear view mirrors and appropriate blind spot if applicable. 4. Signal intention, if applicable. 5. Observe. 6. Release parking brake. 7. Move off without rolling back. 8. Cancel signal, if applicable. Note A: Should […]