Fails to Check Blind Spot / Observe Properly

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

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

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

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

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