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Manueverability Test

 

 

***In order to obtain a valid Driver's License, students must pass both the manueverability and driving components of the skills test. This page will provide you with a brief summary of the Manueverability Test and how to successfully pass this portion of your examination.

Setup

 

 

The course is composed of a 9 feet x 20 feet rectangular box consisting of 4 orange cones. Approximately 20 feet ahead of this box lies a cone which we will call the "point marker". 

 

Steps

 

 

 The maneuverability test is done in only two steps. Each step is to be completed in one continuous motion. Stopping in the middle of one of these steps will result in a small point deduction The examiner will instruct you to steer to the right or left of the point marker.

 

 

 

 

Step 1:

 

Students must drive forward through a box (9' by 20') formed by 4 markers. Steer to the right or left of the "point" marker (20' ahead of box in center of course) as directed by the examiner. Steer to a straight ahead course and stop when the rear bumper of your car is even with the "point" marker and generally parallel with the course. 

Step 2:

 

From your stopped position at the end of Step 1, you must be back past the "point" marker. Straighten your car and back through the box and come to a stop with your front bumper even with the two rear markers and generally parallel with the course. If you stop your vehicle because of striking a marker, you will have to go back to start and begin again.

The video to the right shows an aerial view about how to successfully navigate through the maneuverability course

Scoring: 

 

 

Points are deducted for:

 

 

 

  • Stopping to check progress;                                                                 minus 5 for each occurrence

  • Bumping markers (without demolishing them);                                     minus 5 for each occurrence

  • Misjudging stopping distance;                                                               minus 5 for each occurrence

  • Not parallel with test area;                                                                     minus 10 for each occurrence
     

  • Immediate failure=running over or knocking down a marker or other dangerous action.

 

 

 

Passing Score: Applicant will have passed this portion of the examination provided he does not                                 receive a minus score in excess of 25 points. 

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