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 5: Mirrors - use of
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1.Adjust rear view mirror for maximum rear view vision only whilst vehicle is stationary. (articulated vehicles shall be straight).
2.Check rear view mirrors on approach to any hazard.
3.Check rear view mirrors approximately every 5 - 8 seconds.
4.Checking of rear view mirrors should be of sufficient duration to determine traffic situations to the rear.
5.Check mirror in the direction of turn to ensure the vehicle follows the correct course.

 

 

Note A:

 

Care should be taken not to look in mirrors 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 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.