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 4 - Light Motor Vehicle Combinations : Code EB licences6. The modulesModule 24: Gear changing - down (manual transmission) |
| 1. | Check rear-view mirror(s). |
| 2. | Release accelerator pedal smoothly. |
| 3. | Brake if necessary to appropriate speed for circumstances. (Braking shall be completed before a lower gear may be selected). |
| 4. | Remove right foot completely from brake pedal. |
| 5. | Place right foot accelerator pedal. |
| 6. | Depress clutch pedal fully. |
| 7. | Select gear. |
| 8. | Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel: |
| 9. | Start releasing clutch pedal slowly and smoothly to contact point. |
| 10. | Depress accelerator pedal smoothly and progressively whilst releasing clutch pedal completely. |
| 11. | Remove foot from clutch pedal. |
Note A:
If the speed of the vehicle increases considerably without application of the accelerator and if continuous use of the service brake is necessary, brake to the appropriate speed before a lower gear is engaged in order to minimise an increase in speed.
Repeat this procedure as necessary.
Should an applicant fail to select a lower gear with a 2nd attempt, it shall be regarded as coasting.
Avoid selecting a lower gear to assist or replace braking in order to reduce the speed of the vehicle.
Note B:
Gears should be changed, where possible, whilst travelling on a straight course.
Note C:
An appropriate gear shall be selected before descending a steep gradient.
Note D:
If an ascending gradient is being negotiated where road speed reduces despite continuous application of the accelerator pedal, then the change down 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 or the engine starts labouring.
