National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)NoticesK53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 2 - Heavy Motor Vehicles : Codes CI, C, ECI and EC6. The modulesModule 24: Stopping - in traffic |
| 1. | Check rear view mirrors. |
| 2. | Decelerate. |
| 3. | Brake timeously, smoothly and progressively with both brakes, without locking wheels and in complete control, keeping both hands on the handgrips. |
| 4. | Select appropriate gear, if applicable. |
| 5. | Disengage clutch just before motorcycle is brought to a complete standstill, without labouring or stalling the engine. |
| 6. | Obtain and/or maintain clear space behind or alongside any obstruction or road user, where applicable. (Approximately 4 - 5 metres behind the vehicle ahead). |
| 7. | Stop in accordance with road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. |
| 8. | Select neutral, if applicable. |
| 9. | Keep motorcycle stationary using the rear or front brake. |
| 10. | Release clutch lever, if applicable. |
Note A:
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.
Note B:
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.