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 46: Freeways - entering
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1.Select appropriate lane of the on-ramp.
2.Check rear-view mirrors and appropriate blind spot.
3.Signal intention, if applicable.
4.Accelerate, if necessary.
5.Check rear-view mirrors, if applicable.
6.Decelerate, if necessary.
7.Brake, if necessary.
8.Yield in accordance with traffic pattern, road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings.
9.Stop, if necessary.
10.Select gear, if necessary.
11.Observe, if applicable.
12.Move off/proceed, if necessary.
13.Check the necessary blind spots.
14.Merge with traffic and obtain sufficient clear space.
15.Cancel signal.

 

 

Note A:

 

Ridge between edge lines of the on-ramp.

 

Note B:

 

Do not overtake on a single lane on-ramp.

 

Note C:

 

A left and right blind spot check shall be done upon entering a freeway.

 

Note D:

 

Additional blind spot checks for a safe gap may be necessary.