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

Notices

K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 4 - Light Motor Vehicle Combinations : Code EB licences

6. The modules

Module 15: Left turn
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1.Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the left.
2.Signal intention.
3.Check blind spot to the left.
4.Steer to and position vehicle in appropriate lane.
5.Check rear-view mirror(s).
6.Decelerate.
7.Select correct gear.
8.Check blind spot to the left.
9.Steer into appropriate lane.
10.Check rear-view mirror(s) whilst turning to ensure safe follow through of vehicle(s) round the bend.
11.Accelerate smoothly.
12.Cancel signal.
13.Check rear-view mirror(s).

 

 

Note A:

 

Only one attempt shall be allowed.

 

Note B:

 

The full dimensions of this manoeuvre may be used, however no boundary lines shall be touched.

 

Note C:

 

This manoeuvre only commences once the vehicle is in motion, therefore, should the vehicle stop for any reason after having moved off and before the manoeuvre is completed, a circle shall be drawn around the black block "No att" and the test discontinued.

 

Note D:

 

This manoeuvre is completed when the steering axle of the drawing vehicle, is on the left-hand side of the road, adjacent to the 45° line, where it meets the broken centre line.