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 30: Stopping - in traffic (automatic transmission) |
| 1. | Check rear-view mirror(s). |
| 2. | Decelerate. |
| 3. | Brake timeously, smoothly and progressively without locking wheels and in complete control, keeping both hands on the steering wheel. |
| 4. | Obtain and/or maintain a clear space behind or alongside obstructions or other road user, where applicable. (Approximately 4 - 5 metres behind the vehicle ahead) |
| 5. | Stop in accordance with road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. |
| 6. | Maintain pressure on brake pedal. |
| 7. | Apply parking brake, if necessary. |
Note A:
The parking brake should be applied when stationary for any length of time or where there is a possibility of rolling, but may not be necessary depending upon traffic signals, stop/start progress of traffic and the gradient of the road.
Note B:
If the vehicle is equipped with a foot-operated parking brake, the sequence shall be to select neutral with the service brake depressed and then to apply the parking brake.
