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Heavy Motor Vehicle: Chapter 31 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 – in traffic (automatic transmission)

Stopping – in traffic (automatic transmission)

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1. Check rear-view mirror(s).

2. Decelerate.

3. Brake timeously, smoothly and progressively without locking wheels and in complete control, keeping both hands on the steering wheel.

4. Obtain and/or maintain a clear space behind or alongside obstructions or other road user, where applicable. (Approximately 4 – 5 metres behind the vehicle ahead)

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

6. Maintain pressure on brake pedal.

7. Apply parking brake, if necessary.

Note A:

The parking brake should be applied when stationary for any length of time or where there is a possibility of rolling but may not be necessary depending upon traffic signals, stop/start progress of traffic and the gradient of the road.

Note B:

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.

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