Examiners worldwide are looking for these basic mistakes
Explanations of these errors and advice on correct driving procedures
is fully covered in the ebook.
BEFORE STARTING Vehicle not prepared correctly (doors / belts) Lack of knowledge of non driving controls Correct documents not produced Vehicle not suitable for test Non arrival in time for test STARTING Unfamiliarity with procedure to start Races engine Fails to depress clutch pedal Uses wrong gear to start Fails to release hand brake Moves off in jerks - or stalls Moves off too fast Moves off without checking traffic Fails to signal GEARS Doesn't change gear soon enough Changes gear too soon Clashes gears Looks at gear lever while changing Presses button from 2nd to Drive (auto) Changes to incorrect gear Jolts vehicle changing gear Changes gear while turning corner Coasts in neutral or depresses clutch Poor knowledge of gears STEERING Incorrect position of hand on wheel Unnecessary steering with one hand Erratic movement of steering wheel Arm or elbow out of window Both hands off steering wheel Allowing steering wheel to self centre NORMAL DRIVING Fails to keep reasonably to left Unreasonably slow Erratic speed Erratic course Fails to use rear view mirror frequently Exceeds speed limit Following too closely Overtakes incorrectly Over centre of road when not necessary Mounts or brushes kerb REVERSING Reverses too fast Reverses into approaching traffic Erratic steering Uses clutch unnecessarily Fails to look to rear adequately Poor reverse STOPPING & STARTING ON HILL Fails to angle front wheels to kerb when parked Does not apply hand brake fully Poor co-ordination between clutch & brake starting Rolls back when starting creating danger STOPPING Depresses clutch before brake in high gear stopping Excessive or erratic braking (except in emergency) Locks up or skids Uses handbrake at high speed Stalls engine PARALLEL PARKING Fails to check or give way to traffic ahead or behind Stops in incorrect position to reverse Bumps kerb (except very slightly) Parks too far from kerb Parks illegally TURNS Turns from incorrect position on roadway Fails to check other traffic before turning Too fast for comfortable turn Cuts corner Swings too wide on corner Makes poor about turn in street or intersection Turns across oncoming traffic
LANE DRIVING Does not change to correct lane early enough Unnecessary lane changing Not completely in correct lane Does not check traffic when changing lanes Uses wrong lane OVERTAKING Fails to check other traffic Overtaking when oncoming traffic too close Cuts in front of overtaken vehicle Slows down unnecessarily in front of overtaken vehicle Not enough clearance given to vehicle being overtaken Overtakes on incorrect side of vehicle Overtakes illegally at intersection, pedestrian crossing, or railway crossing. APPROACHING INTERSECTIONS Approaches too slowly Brakes or swerves at last minute Approaches too fast Fails to look both ways RIGHT OF WAY Uncertain of obligations Does not proceed when has ample opportunity to do so Stops inappropriately Fails to give way (right hand rule or terminating road) Fails to give way (GIVE WAY sign) Proceeds before way is clear at STOP sign Fails to give way at pedestrian crossing Too fast to be able to give way at crossing or intersection DRIVER SIGNALS Gives slovenly signal (handsignals) Gives correct signal but not enough warning Duration of signal too short or long Fails to signal intention to veer to right or left Fails to signal intention to turn right or left Fails to signal intention to stop or slow down Gives wrong signal TRAFFIC LIGHTS Stops in wrong position Stops when not necessary Starts before signal turns green Proceeds on amber when could have stopped safely Proceeds on red signal Fails to notice lights Crosses continuous white line TRAFFIC SIGNS Fails to check condition referred to by signs Stops in wrong position at STOP sign Fails to act on advice given by warning sign (e.g. "slow" "advisory speed signs") Fails to notice or obey mandatory sign (e.g. "Stop", "keep left" "no entry" etc.) RAILWAY CROSSINGS Approaches too fast (without caution) Fails to obey automatic warning devices Fails to obey crossing keeper Fails to look both ways Fails to stop at STOP sign Crosses while red lights still active DEMEANOUR Shows general lack of anticipation Shows lack of concentration Over confident Excessively nervous Lack of co-ordination Drives in manner to compromise road safety Fails to use System of Vehicle Control Fails to use 2 sec Gap Rule suitably Fails to cross Edge Line for left turns Inability to safely merge and exit on Freeways Fails to maintain speed within 15k of Limit when safe Fails to assess traffic problems correctly
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