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 2 - Heavy Motor Vehicles : Codes CI, C, ECI and EC6. The modulesModule 5: Mirrors - use of |
| 1. | Adjust rear view mirror for maximum rear view vision only whilst vehicle is stationary. (articulated vehicles shall be straight). |
| 2. | Check rear view mirrors on approach to any hazard. |
| 3. | Check rear view mirrors approximately every 5 - 8 seconds. |
| 4. | Checking of rear view mirrors should be of sufficient duration to determine traffic situations to the rear. |
| 5. | Check mirror in the direction of turn to ensure the vehicle follows the correct course. |
Note A:
Care should be taken not to look in mirrors for too long a period
Note B:
In the case of an enclosed cabin both exterior rear-view mirrors shall be checked.
Note C:
When it is clear that the applicant has only made a minor adjustment to the rear view mirror he/she shall not be penalised, otherwise he/she shall be penalised for:
STEERING
| (1) | Method ................................................ |
Note D:
In the case of the applicant making an adjustment to any rear-view mirror whilst the vehicle is stationary, he/she shall not be penalised.
Note E:
When the applicant looks for too long in the rear-view mirrors he/she shall be penalised for:
STEERING
| (5) | Obs .................................................... |
It is not expected of the applicant to use exterior mirrors for "observation" to the rear. In the test allowance is made for the use of exterior mirrors in the case where:
| - | the vehicle is not fitted with an interior rear-view mirror, and/or |
| - | the interior rear-view mirror for some reason does not provide enough vision. |
