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

1.1        Purpose of the test

This is a practical test to determine the ability of motorcycle riders. The full test consists of a yard test, which includes a pre-trip inspection, a starting procedure and a skill test. The test is a measure of the motorcycle rider's ability in respect of the handling of a motorcycle, obedience to traffic rules and the use of the system of vehicle control. The test will be used by A- and C grade driving licence testing centres to measure the proficiency of motorcycle riders in order to obtain a driving licence. Only on the successful competition of the test can a driving licence be authorised. Instructors possessing the necessary knowledge and skills can also make use of this manual to determine training requirements. Modules in respect of various traffic situations have been included in this manual for that purpose, though not all have a bearing on the test.

The test is administered on a prescribed test track and is marked on the standard test report (see page 10) by an examiner who is trained and registered as prescribed. Should the test be terminated for any reason at any stage, the full test will have to be repeated. (This includes Part 1 and Part 2 of the test).

The items are classified under separate categories clearly indicated on the test report. During the test the examiner marks the incorrect responses in the appropriate category by placing a mark in the space opposite the appropriate item. For tests of speed management, turning speed judgement, emergency stops and swerves an apparatus measuring time and distance against predetermined standards is used, and the test report is marked accordingly.

Directly after the successful completion of the Part 1 (see page 5) of the test, which is conducted under the supervision of an examiner who is fully conversant with the contents of this document, can Part 2 (see page 6) of the test be administered, and shall be done on the same day. Every test shall be completed in full before another test can be conducted by an examiner.

This test has been designed for riders of solo (two-wheeled) motorcycles, and not for three-wheeled (tricycle) or four-wheeled (quadrucycle) motorcycles nor for a motorcycle with sidecar.

Use of cellular phones and smoking is not permissible. (Examiner and applicant, as well as Inspectorate/Provincial monitor if applicable).