Driving Lesson

Crash data shows that the risk of Provisional Drivers crashing is greater at night, particularly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. If possible, avoid driving at these times

On the driving test you will be asked to do a number of maneuvers that will be selected from the following:

• A kerb side stop

• A hill starts

• A three-point turn

• Parking (Reverse parallel)

Observation is an essential skill for a low risk driver. The testing officer will be assessing your observation techniques throughout the test. You will fail if your observation is poor. When scanning must look:

• In the distance

• At the road surface

• To the left and right

• In your mirrors

• At the instruments and gauges

The driving test follows a set-course, comprising of 25 zones. During the test, a testing officer will be in the car with you, directing you where to drive and record your performance on a score sheet.

You are assessed against 5 key performance areas:

• Speed Management (S)
• Road Positioning (P)
• Decision Making (D)
• Responding to Hazards (H)
• Vehicle Control (C)