National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)

Notices

K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 1 - Light Motor Vehicles : Code B

6. The modules

Module 5: Mirrors - use of
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1.Adjust rear-view mirror(s) for maximum rear-view vision only whilst vehicle is stationary.
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 traffic situations to the rear

 

 

Note A:

 

Care should be taken not to look in mirror(s) for too long a period

 

Note B:

 

In the case of an enclosed cabin both exterior rear-view mirrors shall be checked.

 

Note C:

 

When the vehicle is in motion and it is clear that the applicant has only made a minor adjustment to the rear-view mirror, he/she shall not be penalised, otherwise he/she shall be penalised for:

 

STEERING

(1)Method ................................................

 

Note D:

 

In the case of the applicant making an adjustment to any rear-view mirror whilst the vehicle is stationary, he/she shall not be penalised.

 

Note E:

 

When the applicant looks for too long in the rear-view mirrors he/she shall be penalised for:

 

STEERING

 

(5)Obs ....................................................

 

It is not expected of the applicant to use exterior mirrors for "observation" to the rear. In the test allowance is made for the use of exterior mirrors in the case where:—

—the vehicle is not fitted with an interior rear-view mirror, and/or
—the interior rear-view mirror for some reason does not provide enough vision.