South African Institute for Drug Free Sport Act, 1997
R 385
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 20: Speed Control |
| 1. | Check rear view mirrors. |
| 2. | Adjust speed (select appropriate gear) as required, in accordance with traffic pattern, gradient of road, surface, visibility and speed restriction. |
| 3. | Accelerate, if necessary. |
| 4. | Decelerate, if necessary. |
| 5. | Make use of the engine or exhaust brake if necessary. |
| 6. | Brake, if applicable. |
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.
Avoid selecting a lower gear to assist or replace braking, in order to reduce the speed of a vehicle.
Note B:
If during the road test, the applicant drives too slowly for the circumstances, he/she shall be penalised every 5 - 8 seconds for:
SPEED CONTROL
(5) Slow ....................................................
Note C:
Make use of the engine exhaust brake in accordance with traffic pattern or gradient of the road.
