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

Notices

K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 2 - Heavy Motor Vehicles : Codes CI, C, ECI and EC

6. The modules

Module 20: Speed Control
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1.Check rear view mirrors.
2.Adjust speed (select appropriate gear) as required, in accordance with traffic pattern, gradient of road, surface, visibility and speed restriction.
3.Accelerate, if necessary.
4. Decelerate, if necessary.
5.Make use of the engine or exhaust brake if necessary.
6.Brake, if applicable.

 

 

Note A:

 

If the speed of the vehicle increases considerably without application of the accelerator and if continuous use of the service brake is necessary, brake to the appropriate speed before a lower gear is engaged in order to minimise an increase in speed.

 

Repeat this procedure as necessary.

 

Avoid selecting a lower gear to assist or replace braking, in order to reduce the speed of a vehicle.

 

Note B:

 

If during the road test, the applicant drives too slowly for the circumstances, he/she shall be penalised every 5 - 8 seconds for:

 

SPEED CONTROL

 

(5)        Slow ....................................................

 

Note C:

 

Make use of the engine exhaust brake in accordance with traffic pattern or gradient of the road.