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

Notices

K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 1 - Light Motor Vehicles : Code B

6. The modules

Module 29: Stopping - in traffic (manual transmission)
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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.Disengage clutch just before vehicle is brought to a complete standstill, without laboring or stalling the engine.
5.Obtain and/or maintain clear space behind or alongside obstruction or road user, where applicable. (Approximately 4 - 5 metres behind the vehicle ahead).
6.Stop in accordance with road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings.
7.Apply parking brake, if necessary.
8.Select neutral, 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 signs, stop/start progress of traffic and the gradient of the road.

 

Note B:

 

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.

 

Should the applicant stop for a shorter period than it would take to apply the parking brake and select neutral, he/she shall not be penalised for failing to apply the parking brake and selecting neutral.

 

Note C:

 

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.

 

Note D:

 

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.