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

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K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 2 - Heavy Motor Vehicles : Codes CI, C, ECI and EC

6. The modules

Module 11: Clutch - use of

 

1. Pull clutch lever fully in.
2. Obtain clutch control.
3. Avoid unjustified "Slipping" of clutch.
4. Avoid unjustified "Riding" of clutch.
5. Avoid unjustified "Coasting".
6. Remove hand completely from clutch lever except for purpose of gear changing, stopping, justified, "Slipping", Riding" or "Coasting".
7. Disengage clutch completely just before motorcycle is brought to a complete standstill, without laboring or stalling engine.

 

 

Note A:

 

When coming to a stop, the brakes shall be applied before disengaging the clutch, in order to prevent coasting. This is not a requirement in stop-start traffic or when stopping on an incline.

 

Note B:

 

The fingers may not rest on the clutch lever whilst the motorcycle's is in motion, except in stop-start traffic.