National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (107 of 1998)
R 385
National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)NoticesK53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 1 - Light Motor Vehicles : Code B6. The modulesModule 22: Speed Control |
| 1. | Check rear-view mirror(s). |
| 2. | Adjust speed (select appropriate gear) as required, in accordance with traffic pattern, gradient of the road, road surface, visibility and speed restriction. |
| 3. | Accelerate, if necessary. |
| 4. | Decelerate, if necessary. |
| 5. | Brake, if necessary. |
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 the 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 .................................................... |
