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National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)

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K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 2 - Heavy Motor Vehicles : Codes CI, C, ECI and EC

6. The modules

Module 24: Stopping - in traffic

 

1. Check rear view mirrors.
2. Decelerate.
3. Brake timeously, smoothly and progressively with both brakes, without locking wheels and in complete control, keeping both hands on the handgrips.
4. Select appropriate gear, if applicable.
5. Disengage clutch just before motorcycle is brought to a complete standstill, without labouring or stalling the engine.
6. Obtain and/or maintain clear space behind or alongside any obstruction or road user, where applicable. (Approximately 4 - 5 metres behind the vehicle ahead).
7. Stop in accordance with road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings.
8. Select neutral, if applicable.
9. Keep motorcycle stationary using the rear or front brake.
10. Release clutch lever, if applicable.

 

 

Note A:

 

Neutral should be selected when stationary for any length of time, but this may not be necessary depending on traffic signals and stop/start progress of traffic.

 

Note B:

 

When coming to a stop, the brake pedal shall be depressed before disengaging the clutch, in order to prevent coasting. This is not a requirement in stop-start traffic or when stopping on an incline.