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

Notices

K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 4 - Light Motor Vehicle Combinations : Code EB licences

6. The modules

Module 30: Stopping - in traffic (automatic transmission)
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1.Check rear-view mirror(s).
2.Decelerate.
3.Brake timeously, smoothly and progressively without locking wheels and in complete control, keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
4.Obtain and/or maintain a clear space behind or alongside obstructions or other road user, where applicable. (Approximately 4 - 5 metres behind the vehicle ahead)
5.Stop in accordance with road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings.
6.Maintain pressure on brake pedal.
7.Apply parking brake, if necessary.

 

 

Note A:

 

The parking brake should be applied when stationary for any length of time or where there is a possibility of rolling, but may not be necessary depending upon traffic signals, stop/start progress of traffic and the gradient of the road.

 

Note B:

 

If the vehicle is equipped with a foot-operated parking brake, the sequence shall be to select neutral with the service brake depressed and then to apply the parking brake.