CODE 10

Code 10 allows you to drive any vehicle up to

16 000kg, with a trailer of up 750 Kg. Licence also includes a ​permit to drive code 8 vehicles. A learner's license is required ​to take the test.

Code 10 drivers licence test

This is a practical test to determine the ability of heavy motor vehicle

drivers. The full test consists of two separate parts, namely a yard test

and a road test, jointly measuring the proficiency of a vehicle driver

regarding his/her handling of the vehicle, obedience to traffic rules, and

coping with traffic problems in the practical driving situation. The test

shall be used by driving licence testing centres to measure the

proficiency level of drivers in order to obtain a driving licence. Only on

the successful completion of the test can a driving licence be

authorised.

TEST REQUIREMENTS

The yard test ( PART 1 )

This section of the test shall be administered in an area that

is closed to other traffic and persons


The test shall commence with the following :


pre-trip inspection


Alley docking from the right


Reversing in a straight line


Incline start


Left turn


PRE-TRIP INSPECTION


The Pre-Trip inspection will be the first thing that you going to

do before starting with the yard test this is to check if the

vehicle that you are using is roadworthy for the test.


Alley Docking


( HMV from the right only)

Alley docking is reversing into a demarcated parking bay and then ​driving out again. You have 2 attempts, and you must not hit any ​obstacles including the kerb. Only combination vehicles (like a truck ​pulling a trailer) are allowed any forward movements (one). Touching a ​line with a wheel will result in the end of the test.


Reversing in a straight line


You will need to reserve your vehicle in a straight line into a demarcated ​area without stopping or touching any obstacles. You only get 1 ​attempt, and stopping and starting again counts as a second attempt.


  • Select reverse gear.


  • Obtain clutch control.


  • Observe 360 degrees (Rear-view mirrors ​and blind spot if applicable).


  • Release the handbrake.


  • Move off by reversing in a straight line.


  • Stop where indicated.


  • Apply the handbrake.


  • Select neutral or park


Incline Start

















You must start your vehicle on an incline and move off smoothly without ​rolling backwards, stalling, jerking or spinning the wheels. You only get 1 ​attempt.















  • Stop where the instructor indicates without allowing the vehicle to move ​backwards.
  • Apply the handbrake.
  • Select the neutral (manual).
  • Check the mirrors and the blind spot.
  • Signal intention, if applicable.
  • Select gear.
  • Obtain clutch control (manual).
  • Observe 360 degrees (Rear-view mirrors and blind spot if applicable)..
  • Release the handbrake.
  • Move off without rolling back.
  • Cancel the signal.




Left turn (HMV and code EB)


For the left turn, you will need to steer your vehicle around a left curve ​without stopping or touching any obstacles, including mounting the ​kerb. Code C1 licences may not touch the centre line. You only get 1 ​attempt, and stopping and starting again counts as a second attempt.


Road test :


Requirements for road test The road test may only commence on the

successful completion of the yard test. Every driving licence testing

centre shall have at least two pre-established routes. The test shall

be conducted on anyone of these routes.



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