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 21: Gear changing - down
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1.Check rear-view mirrors.
2. Close throttle smoothly.
3.Brake if necessary to appropriate speed for circumstances. .
4.Pull clutch lever fully in.
5.Select lower gear and remove foot from lever.
6.Releasing clutch lever to contact point.
7.Open throttle smoothly and progressively whilst releasing clutch lever completely.

 

 

Note A:

 

Avoid selecting a lower gear to replace or assist braking.

 

Note B:

 

Gears should preferably be changed whilst travelling on a straight course.

 

Note C:

 

If an ascending gradient is being negotiated where road speed reduced despite continuous application of the throttle, then the change dawn to a lower gear shall be carried out before the speed drops to a point where the use of the lower gear will not serve its purpose and/or the engine starts labouring.