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 12: Moving off |
1. | Keep motorcycle stationary by applying the rear brake. |
2. | Obey all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. |
3. | Check mirrors and appropriate blind spot, if applicable. |
4. | Signal intention, if applicable. |
5. | Ensure that there is clear space beyond the intersection before entering. |
6. | Ensure that the intersection is clear before entering. |
7. | Maintain clear space behind vehicle ahead before moving off. (Approximately 4 - 5 metres) |
8. | Select gear, if applicable. |
9. | Obtain clutch control, if applicable. |
10. | Observe. |
11. | Move off without lifting front wheel. |
12. | Maintain balance and place both feet on the front footpegs as soon as the motorcycle starts moving. |
13. | Accelerate as necessary. |
14. | Cancel signal, if applicable. |
Note A:
Should the vehicle roll, a circle shall be drawn around the black block "Roll" on the test report and the test shall discontinue.
Note B:
Observation and gear selection can be done simultaneously.
Note C:
Apply the front brake before releasing the rear brake and selecting the gear.
Note D:
Numbers 8,9 and 10 may be done m one flowing movement.
Note E:
Observation shall be done before moving off, including during stop-start traffic.
Note F:
During moving off, the applicant shall not cause the wheel of the motorcycle to spin. Should the applicant do so he/she shall be penalised for:
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Note G:
Should it happen that the applicant touches a boundary line with one of his/her feet after moving off, he/she shall be penalised for "Balance", and not for "T. Line".