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Light Motor Vehicle: Chapter 21 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

Parallel parking – to the right

Parallel parking – to the right

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Position vehicle at starting point. Cancel signal, if applicable. Apply parking brake. Select neutral (or “P” for automatic transmission), and wait for instructions.

ENTERING

1. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the left.

2. Signal intention.

3. Select gear.

4. Obtain clutch control. (Manual transmission)

5. Observe.

6. Release parking brake.

7. Move off.

8. Check the blind spot to the right before the vehicle changes direction.

9. Steer into the parking bay without touching any obstacles or mounting the kerb.

10. Counter steer if a 2nd movement forward is required.

11. Stop the vehicle within the demarcated area.

12. Apply parking brake.

13. Select neutral.

14. Cancel signal.

LEAVING

15. Check rear-view mirror(s) and blind spot to the right.

16. Signal intention.

17. Select gear.

18. Obtain clutch control. (Manual transmission)

19. Observe.

20. Release parking brake.

21. Steer out of parking bay without touching any obstacle or mounting the kerb.

22. Cancel signal.

Note A:

Only three movements shall be permissible – that is, a reverse movement into parking bay and two additional movements once the vehicle is at least partially within the parking bay, but without leaving the parking bay completely during these two movements.

Note B:

If this manoeuvre cannot be completed at the 1st attempt as described in item 11, the vehicle shall again be positioned in the starting point from where a 2nd (final) attempt shall be made, provided that no obstacle has been touched or kerb mounted. (The stopwatch shall not be stopped)

Note C:

The number of movements to leave the parking bay shall be unlimited, however, an observation shall be done every time before moving off. The vehicle shall be driven forwards when leaving the parking bay. The signal shall be on when leaving the parking bay.

Note D:

Should the signal cancel automatically whilst entering or leaving, the applicant shall not be penalised for not reactivating it.

Note E:

No signal shall be required for movements within the parking bay.

Note F:

The final placement of the complete vehicle is of no importance as long as it is fully within the parking bay. (Including attachments and mirrors in extended position)

Note G:

Regarding (1) Count. St. …………………………………. is meant that The applicant turns the steering wheel whilst the vehicle is stationary, and That the applicant does not turn the steering wheel immediately prior to coming to a standstill so that the wheels are not a least straight if a 2nd or 3rd movement is required. (See definition of “counter steer”)

Note H:

Should the vehicle roll, a circle shall be drawn around the black block “Roll” and the test discontinued.

Note I:

Stopping and moving off in the same direction is not regarded as another movement. Stopping is permitted at any stage during a movement, however, an observation shall be done before moving off, if stationary for longer than 5 seconds.

Note J:

Should the incorrect gear be selected when moving off from the starting point, this will not be regarded as an attempt.

Note K:

On completion of the parallel parking, (left and right) the trailer shall again be hitched and coupled to the drawing vehicle, where the examiner shall check the operation of all rear lamps on the trailer before continuing with the test.”,

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