Driving Test Skills

Driving Skills Test Maneuvers

During the Driving Skills Test, customers must be able to adequately perform the following maneuvers:

• Three Point Turn - Turn car around in a 20–40 foot space.

• Approach of Crossing - Get in the proper lane and look in each direction.

• Yield Right-of-Way - Allow pedestrians to cross, pull over and stop for emergency vehicles, and don’t enter an intersection where you will interfere with other traffic.

• Straight-In Parking - When properly parked, the vehicle should be centered inside the space with no part of the vehicle extending out in the traffic lane.

• Parking on a Grade - Proper parking for uphill and downhill, with and without a curb.

• Quick Stop - Make a quick, safe stop when the examiner/agent instructs you.

• Backing - Back a distance of 50 feet at a slow speed while looking to the rear. Do not use the rear-view mirror or rear-view camera monitor.

• Obey Stop Signs. Approach in the proper lane, come to a complete stop before reaching the stop line or crosswalk, and remain stopped until you can move safely.

• Obey Traffic Signals - Get into the proper lane and approach the light at a speed that will allow you to stop if the light should change. When the light turns green, do not move forward until traffic has cleared the intersection.

• Signal and Turn - Get into the proper lane and signal your turn for the last 100 feet. You may use either hand signals or mechanical signals.

• Passing - Always look ahead and behind to make sure you can pass safely.

• Stay in Proper Lane - Drive in the right lane except on a one-way street. Do not change lanes until you may do so safely.

• Follow at a Safe Distance - Do not follow too closely behind other cars. Keep a minimum following distance of four seconds.

• Use Proper Posture - Keep both hands on the steering wheel and do not rest your elbow in the window.