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Heavy Motor Vehicle: Chapter 33 of 56

Heavy Motor Vehicle

56 chapters

  1. Pre-Trip Inspection, Exterior
  2. Pre-Trip Inspection, Interior
  3. Starting Procedure Manual
  4. Starting Procedure Automatic
  5. Signalling
  6. Signalling - hand signals (turning left)
  7. Signalling - hand signals (turning right)
  8. Signalling - hand signals (stop)
  9. Signalling - horn
  10. Clutch - use of
  11. Moving off manual transmission
  12. Moving off automatic transmission
  13. Gear changing - up (manual transmission)
  14. Gear changing - down (manual transmission)
  15. Gear changing - up (automatic transmission)
  16. Gear changing - down (automatic transmission)
  17. Left turn
  18. Reverse in straight line
  19. Alley docking - to the right
  20. Parallel parking - to the left
  21. Parallel parking - to the right
  22. Incline start - manual transmission
  23. Incline start - manual transmission
  24. Incline start automatic transmission
  25. Mirrors Use
  26. Steering
  27. Speed control
  28. Following other vehicles
  29. Lane changing
  30. Stopping - in traffic (manual transmission)
  31. Stopping - in traffic (automatic transmission)
  32. Stopping - for parking (manual transmission)
  33. Stopping - for parking (automatic transmission)
  34. Overtaking - to the left of a hazard
  35. Overtaking - to the right of a hazard
  36. Being overtaken - on the left hand side
  37. Being overtaken - on the right hand side
  38. Traffic control signal
  39. Intersections - turning left
  40. Intersections - turning right
  41. Intersections - proceeding straight
  42. Intersections - stop signs
  43. Intersections - yield signs
  44. Intersections - uncontrolled
  45. Intersections - traffic lights (flashing red)
  46. Intersections - traffic lights (steady red)
  47. Intersections - traffic lights (green)
  48. Intersections - traffic lights (flashing amber)
  49. Intersections - traffic lights (steady amber)
  50. Intersections - roundabout (traffic circle)
  51. Block pedestrian crossing - uncontrolled
  52. Block pedestrian crossing - uncontrolled
  53. Level crossings - guarded
  54. Freeways - entering
  55. Freeways - exiting
  56. Freeways passing off and on ramps

Stopping – for parking (automatic transmission)

Stopping – for parking (automatic transmission)

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1. Check rear view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot.

2. Signal intention.

3. Check appropriate blind spot, if applicable.

4. Position vehicle, if necessary.

5. Check rear view mirror(s).

6. Decelerate.

7. Brake.

8. Obtain and/or maintain a clear space behind or alongside obstruction or other road user.

9. Stop in accordance with road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings.

10. Apply parking brake.

11. Select “P” position.

12. Cancel signal and switch off accessories, if applicable.

13. Switch off engine.

14. Check rear view mirror(s) 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:

If a turbo is fitted, refer to operators manual.

Note C:

If the vehicle is equipped with a foot operated parking brake the sequence shall be to select neutral, withservice brake depressed and then to apply the parking brake.

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