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