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Interpreting the Assessment Criteria on Form SC1 and Part 3 Exam

A guide to what might constitute a deviation from the norm, resulting in faults being recorded on the DL25 Driving test report form, therefore require attention on Standards Check or Part 3 test.

A guide as to what might constitute a deviation from the norm...

Eyesight

Highway code/Safety

Controlled stop

Reverse left (not applicable for car tests)

Reverse right (pull up on the right)

Reverse park

Turn in the road (not applicable for car tests)

Vehicle checks

Forward Park/Taxi manoeuvre

Use of mirrors well before Signalling/Changing direction/Stopping

Signals

Clearance to obstructions

Response to signs and signals

Judgement when overtaking

Positioning

Pedestrian crossings

Position for normal stops

Awareness and planning

Ancillary controls

And finally...

Thank you

Positioning

Expected outcome/competence

The vehicle should be positioned correctly for the intended route. Where lanes are marked, the vehicle should be positioned to the middle of the lane. Straddling lane markings should be avoided. Do not change lanes unnecessarily.

Potential deviations from expected outcomes

Normal driving:

Too close to the kerb
Too far from the kerb
Not using bus or cycle lanes when the times allow its use
On dual carriageways driving in the right-hand lane
Cutting across the normal road position when going ahead at roundabouts

Lane discipline:

Straddling marked lanes when going ahead
Straddling a bus lane

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

Driving fault

Positioning errors when driving too close to the kerb.

Serious fault

Persistently driving too close to the kerb, placing pedestrians at risk.

Dangerous fault

Any situation brought about by driving dangerously close to the kerb that resulted in actual danger to the examiner, candidate, and the general public or property.