The examiner should watch all traffic whenever the vehicle is in motion to assess how it might affect the applicant’s progress. Some of the aspects to check for are any apparent neglect to watch the movement of other vehicles and to take into consideration how the applicant’s choices might conflict with the movement of other… Continue reading Fails to Check Blind Spot / Observe Properly
Category: Exit Road Test
Improper Choice of Lane / Straddles Lane / Unmarked Roadway
Slower-moving traffic, as a basic rule, should stay as close as possible to the righthand side of the highway.
Follows or Passes too Closely / Cuts in too Soon
Applicants should never follow other vehicles too closely in traffic. The exact distance depends on a variety of factors, and this factor is often difficult to assess. The principle of following distance also applies to the distance from other vehicles, parked or moving, as well as pedestrians or bicycles. Cutting too closely in front of… Continue reading Follows or Passes too Closely / Cuts in too Soon
Incorrect Use of: Clutch / Brake / Accelerator / Gears / Steering
The techniques necessary for parking also apply to the procedures for backing.
Turnabout: Control / Steering Method / Observation / Vehicle Position
This maneuver generally happens only in special testing areas off the main streets. This portion of the examination tests the applicant’s ability to turn a vehicle when limited space is available. Drivers generally refer to this maneuver as either a broken U-turn or a 3-point turn. Normally, the examiner will ask the applicant to stop… Continue reading Turnabout: Control / Steering Method / Observation / Vehicle Position
Fails to Look Around / to Rear Before / While Backing – Mirror only
While backing up, applicants are required to look behind and in several other directions repeatedly to meet the requirements for this maneuver. While the applicant is performing this maneuver, the examiner should also watch for traffic to assess how the applicant should respond to road conditions.
Incorrect Use Of: Clutch / Brake / Accelerator / Gears / Steering
Drivers should be sure to coordinate their minds with the actions of their hands and feet for the smoothest and most accurate method of operating these devices. If a license applicant is unable to operate these devices while driving, the examiner will record that as an error. One of the aspects that the examiner will… Continue reading Incorrect Use Of: Clutch / Brake / Accelerator / Gears / Steering
Fails to Signal / Improper Signal
According to the Highway Traffic Act, drivers must signal at every direction change where other traffic may be affected by the movement. Normally, it is best to keep both hands on the wheel and to use the vehicle’s electric turn signals rather than hand signals. In some cases, however, it may be difficult for drivers… Continue reading Fails to Signal / Improper Signal
Fails to observe – Uses Mirror Only
A shoulder check is normally necessary to ensure a safe opportunity before changing lanes. Turning the head to get a better view is normally necessary to look for other traffic that might conflict with the driver’s intended moves. Checking in the mirrors is useful, but only as an additional precaution. At this stage of the… Continue reading Fails to observe – Uses Mirror Only
Unable to Locate / Adjust / Operate Safety Devices
Anyone who wants to obtain a driver’s license should know where the safety devices are and how to use them. These devices include: Windshield wiper controls Horn Lights and dimmer controls Turn signal controls Ignition switch Defroster button Sun visors In the test, the examiner will test the applicant on these devices to ensure that… Continue reading Unable to Locate / Adjust / Operate Safety Devices
