National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)NoticesK53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 1 - Light Motor Vehicles : Code B6. The modulesModule 6: Signalling |
1. | Check rear-view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot, if applicable. |
2. | Signal in good time and for sufficient duration. |
3. | Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel, as necessary. |
4. | Ensure that signal is cancelled after completing manoeuvre or that presence has been established, for example, when using the horn. |
Note A:
Care should be taken not to signal too early where it could create confusion for other road users.
Note B:
Use of direction indicators or hand signals within an intersection should be avoided unless necessary.
Note C:
Brake lights are a signal that can be kept on (especially at night) and it is not necessary to cancel these after the vehicle has been brought to a complete standstill.
Note D:
The checking of blind spots is not necessary when the brake lights, headlights or horn are used as a signal.
Note E:
When a signal is cancelled too soon, the applicant shall not be penalised for:
(4) | Sig can ............................................. |
but for
(5) | Sig ....................................................... |
due to the fact that the signal’s duration was insufficient.
Note F:
Brake lights are considered a signal. The rearview mirror(s) shall be checked before braking commences. No blind spots should be checked before braking.