National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)NoticesK53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 2 - Heavy Motor Vehicles : Codes CI, C, ECI and EC6. The modulesModule 16: Reverse in straight line |
- | Position the vehicle at the starting point. |
- | Apply parking brake. |
- | Select neutral. (or "P" for automatic transmission) |
11. | Select reverse gear. |
12. | Obtain clutch control. |
13. | Observe. |
14. | Release park brake. |
15. | Move off. |
16. | Keep vehicle in straight line as indicated, without touching the side boundary lines. |
17. | Stop where indicated. |
18. | Apply parking brake. |
19. | Select neutral, (or "P" for automatic transmission) |
20. | Release clutch pedal if manual transmission. |
Note A:
Only one attempt will be allowed.
Note B:
Should the vehicle roll, a circle shall be drawn around the black block "Roll" and the test shall be discontinued.
Note C:
Should the vehicle stop for any reason after having moved off before the manoeuvre is completed a circle shall be drawn around a black block "No att", and the test discontinued.
Note D:
Stop with the rear wheels of the vehicle within the 5 m stopping zone or beyond.
Note E:
Should the incorrect gear be selected when moving off from the starting point, this shall not be regarded as an attempt.
Note F:
Should the vehicle coast during this manoeuvre, it shall be regarded as an "Uncontrolled action" and a circle shall be drawn around a black block and the test discontinued.