Turn in the road (not applicable for car tests)

Expected outcome/competence

Ability to display low-speed control and observation skills necessary to carry out this exercise safely with due regard for other road users and pedestrians.

Potential deviations from expected outcomes

Control:

  • Poor co-ordination of controls
  • Mounting the pavement or kerb
  • Stalling
  • Turning the wheel, the wrong way
  • Taking an excessively long time to complete the manoeuvre

Observation:

  • No blind spot checks
  • Not looking to the left or right before reversing or pulling forwards
  • Not looking directly behind
  • Not reacting to passing or approaching vehicles
  • Not reacting to pedestrians
  • Waiting unnecessarily for other road users

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

Driving fault

Essential observation late when starting the manoeuvre.

Serious fault

Essential observation missed when starting the manoeuvre, unaware of the presence of other road users.

Dangerous fault

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