Petroleum Products Act, 1977
R 385
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 21: Gear changing - down |
| 1. | Check rear-view mirrors. |
| 2. | Close throttle smoothly. |
| 3. | Brake if necessary to appropriate speed for circumstances. . |
| 4. | Pull clutch lever fully in. |
| 5. | Select lower gear and remove foot from lever. |
| 6. | Releasing clutch lever to contact point. |
| 7. | Open throttle smoothly and progressively whilst releasing clutch lever completely. |
Note A:
Avoid selecting a lower gear to replace or assist braking.
Note B:
Gears should preferably be changed whilst travelling on a straight course.
Note C:
If an ascending gradient is being negotiated where road speed reduced despite continuous application of the throttle, then the change dawn to a lower gear shall be carried out before the speed drops to a point where the use of the lower gear will not serve its purpose and/or the engine starts labouring.
