National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)NoticesK53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 4 - Light Motor Vehicle Combinations : Code EB licences6. The modulesModule 16: Reverse in straight line |
- | Position vehicle at starting point. |
- | Apply parking brake. |
- | Select neutral, (or "P" for automatic transmission) and wait for instructions. |
1. | Select reverse gear. |
2. | Obtain clutch control. |
3. | Observe. |
4. | Release park brake. |
5. | Move off. |
6. | Keep vehicle in straight line as indicated, without touching the side boundary lines. |
7. | Stop where indicated. |
8. | Apply parking brake. |
9. | Select neutral, (or "P" for automatic transmission) |
10. | Release clutch pedal, if applicable. |
Note A:
Only one attempt shall be allowed.
Note B:
Should the vehicle roll, a circle shall be drawn around the black block "Roll" and the test discontinued.
Note C:
Should the vehicle stop for any reason after having moved off and before the manoeuvre is completed, a circle shall be drawn around the black block "No att" and the test discontinued.
Note D:
Stop with the rear wheels of the vehicle within the 5 metre stopping zone or beyond.
Note E:
Should the incorrect gear be selected when moving off from the starting point, this will 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 the black block and the test discontinued.