Abbreviations and Terms

Abbreviations and Terms cont.
Steer sharp:
Turn the steering wheel sharply in the direction indicated, e.g. steer sharp left, steer sharp right.

Move off:
Drive off smoothly, without stalling the engine or jerking the vehicle in any way.

Accelerate:
Increase your speed safely and with due consideration to the traffic situation, road gradient, road surface, weather conditions and visibility, and in accordance with any applicable speed limits.

Slow/ brake/ stop:
Decrease your speed as appropriate, applying the footbrake if necessary, and stop if necessary with both hands on the steering wheel/handlebars.

Stop:
Use the footbrake to slow down and bring the vehicle to a safe stop, with both hands on the steering wheel/ handlebars.

Follow through:
When turning a corner while towing a trailer, check in the mirror to ensure a safe follow - through of the trailer so that it does not bump the kerb, or cut the corner.

Move back / backwards:
In reverse gear, move the vehicle backwards carefully.

Without rolling:
Ensure that the vehicle does not roll forward or backward, according to the slope of the roadway.