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 29: Stopping - for parking (manual transmission) |
| 1. | Check rear-view mirrors and appropriate blind spot. |
| 2. | Signal intention. |
| 3. | Check the appropriate blind spot, if applicable. |
| 4. | Position vehicle, if necessary. |
| 5. | Check rear-view mirrors. |
| 6. | Decelerate. |
| 7. | Brake. |
| 8. | Select a lower gear if required. |
| 9. | Disengage clutch just before vehicle is brought to a complete standstill, without labouring or stalling the engine. |
| 10. | Obtain and/or maintain a clear space behind or alongside obstruction or other road user. |
| 11. | Stop in accordance with road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings. |
| 12. | Apply parking brake. |
| 13. | Select neutral. |
| 13. | Release clutch pedal. |
| 14. | Cancel signal and switch off accessories, if applicable. |
| 15. | Switch engine off. |
| 16. | Check rear view mirrors and blind spots before opening doors. |
Note A:
Turn the front wheels in the direction of the kerb as a precautionary measure to prevent the vehicle from moving, depending upon the gradient of the road.
Note B:
Having switched off engine an appropriate gear should be selected as a precautionary measure to prevent the vehicle from moving, depending upon the gradient of the road.
This procedure is not recommended in the case of a diesel vehicle.
Note C:
If a turbo is fitted refer to operators manual.
Note D:
If the vehicle is equipped with a foot-operated parking brake the sequence shall be to select neutral, with service brake depressed and then to apply the parking brake.