![]() ![]() If you are turning left, keep the wheels of your vehicle straight until you start the turn. Remember, pedestrians have the right-of-way. When stopping, always stop before the stop line painted on the road (if there is one.) If there is no painted line on the road, stop before the crosswalk. Defensive driving means keeping a safe zone around you. You should be able to see the rear bumper of the vehicle in front or you, or enough room to go around the vehicle if it stalls. If you need to stop before you make a turn, be sure to leave enough room in front of you. Proceed through the turn unless you are required to stop or because of other vehicles. When approaching a turn, reduce your speed and apply the brakes smoothly. Signaling too early or too late may confuse other drivers. You should look toward or make eye contact with other drivers or pedestrians.Īctivate your turn signal at least 100 feet before a turn. You should check traffic ahead, left, right and to the rear before you reach a corner. When approaching a turn, the examiner will monitor you for traffic checks. The examiner will provide an explanation of any driving errors you may have made and how to correct them.After you have completed the road test and have parked the vehicle, the examiner will discuss the results with you.The examiner will be writing notes on your driving performance focus on your driving and not what the examiner is doing.The examiner will watch to be sure you are performing traffic checks, stopping at the correct location, observing all traffic signs and signals, etc.The examiner will not ask you to do anything illegal.This includes determining if it is safe to perform all maneuvers including backing your vehicle. You should drive at all times as if other traffic is present.The examiner will give you instructions at least one block in advance of turns or before asking you to perform other maneuvers.The examiner will ask you if you have any questions before you begin the actual driving test.If you do not understand any instruction the examiner gives you, be sure to let him/her know.Be sure you know where all controls on your vehicle are and how they work.Road test appointments can be made online 11 weeks in advance. Drivers under the age of 18 who have completed a driver education course, behind the wheel training, and 30 hours of supervised driving may qualify for a road test waiver.
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