Awareness and planning

Expected outcome/competence

Display an awareness and consideration for other road users at all times. Ability to think and plan ahead, judging what other road users are going to do, predicting how their actions will affect the vehicle, and react in good time.

Ability to consider the actions of the more vulnerable groups of road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and horse riders. Anticipating road and traffic conditions, acting in good time, rather than reacting to them at the last moment

Potential deviations from expected outcomes

• Failure to judge what other road users are going to do and react
  accordingly

Examples of what might constitute something that would result in a fault being marked

Driving fault

Late reaction to what other road users are doing.

Serious fault

Last minute and sudden reaction to other road users compromising their safety.

Dangerous fault

Any situation brought about by the above fault that resulted in actual danger to the examiner, candidate, and the general public or property.