National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)NoticesK53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 2 - Heavy Motor Vehicles : Codes CI, C, ECI and EC6. The modulesModule 3: Starting Procedure - manual transmission |
| 1. | Ensure that the parking brake is applied. |
| 2. | Ensure that gear-lever is in "neutral" position. |
| 3. | Check that all instruments are in non-function position. |
| 4. | Turn ignition keg to "on" position without starting engine. |
| 5. | Check dashboard instruments for malfunction. |
| 6. | Apply choke if necessary or ensure choke is cancelled. |
| 7. | Select engine control switch to "on" (Diesel vehicles only). |
| 8. | Use pre-heater if required (Diesel vehicles only). |
| 9. | Turn ignition key to start engine. |
| 10. | Release hold on key as soon as engine starts. |
| 11. | Check dashboard instruments for systems malfunction. |
| 12. | Build up air pressure by letting engine idle until appropriate instruments indicate that air pressure is correct. |
| 13. | Cancel operation of choke, where applicable. |