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Light Motor Vehicle: Chapter 16 of 55

Light Motor Vehicle

55 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
  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. Parallel parking - to the right
  20. Parallel parking - to the left
  21. Parallel parking - to the right
  22. Incline start - manual transmission
  23. Incline start automatic transmission
  24. Mirrors Use
  25. Steering
  26. Speed Control
  27. Following other vehicles
  28. Lane changing
  29. Stopping - in traffic (manual transmission)
  30. Stopping - in traffic (automatic transmission)
  31. Stopping - for parking (manual transmission)
  32. Stopping - for parking (automatic transmission)
  33. Traffic control signal
  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. Intersections - turning left
  39. Intersections - turning right
  40. Intersections - proceeding straight
  41. Intersections - stop signs
  42. Intersections - yield signs
  43. Intersections - uncontrolled
  44. Intersections - traffic lights (flashing red)
  45. Intersections - traffic lights (steady red)
  46. Intersections - traffic lights (green)
  47. Intersections - traffic lights (flashing amber)
  48. Intersections - traffic lights (steady amber)
  49. Intersections - roundabout (traffic circle)
  50. Block pedestrian crossing - uncontrolled
  51. Level crossings - guarded
  52. level-crossings-unguarded
  53. Freeways - entering
  54. Freeways - exiting
  55. Freeways passing off and on ramps

Gear changing – down (automatic transmission)

Gear changing – down (automatic transmission) (manual selection)

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1. Check rear view mirror(s).

2. Release accelerator pedal smoothly.

3. Brake if necessary to appropriate speed for circumstances. (Braking shall be completed before gear changing down)

4. Select gear.

5. Replace hand to appropriate position on steering wheel.

Note A:

If the speed of the vehicle increases considerably without application of the accelerator and if continuous use of the service brake is necessary, brake to the appropriate speed before a lower gear is engaged in order to minimise an increase in speed. Repeat this procedure as necessary. Avoid selecting a lower gear to assist or replace braking in order to reduce the speed of the vehicle.

Note B:

Gears should be changed, where possible, whilst travelling on a straight course.

Note C:

An appropriate gear shall be selected before descending a steep gradient.

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