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Road Test Tips
Observation:
Always check your blind spot /over your shoulder before signaling
Scan every intersection with a quick glance
Check mirrors every 3-5 seconds and after every turn
Pay attention to pedestrians and bicyclists
Also pay attention to all traffic signs
Use your peripheral vision
Look up the road as far as your eyes can see
Turns:
When turning, turn at the top of the steering wheel to get tighter turns
SLOW DOWN while turning (Max speed 25 KM/H)
When making a left turn, pull up then turn to avoid 45° left turn
Always check for ROW before turning
Driving Along:
Always stay in the right lane unless it's a turning lane only
Obey the speed limit!
Do not straddle the white or yellow line
Do not brake suddenly, always brake gradually
Aim high
Parallel Parking:
Before making a parallel park, look ahead to see if the car is bigger than yours and how close it is to the curb
Slow down, signal right & blind spot check and either match up your right exterior mirror to the adjacent car or check if their tail light can be seen in your back triangle window
Look over both your shoulders
Put your car into Reverse
Turn the wheel ¾ to the right or point of signal
Let go of the brake slowly
Keep on checking over both shoulders
As soon as you can see the adjacent car's left taillight in the right part of your windshield stop
Then turn your steering wheel all the way to the opposite side
Look around once again
Keep looking while reversing
As soon as your car is in line with the car in front of you stop and recover the steering wheel twice the opposite side
Switch into Drive
Pull up (and if needed straighten) the car a little bit
Pull up the hand brake
Put the car into Park
To get out of the parallel park:
Look back in both directions
Put your car into reverse and backup enough so you can see the parked car's tires in front of you
Stop the car, look over your shoulder, signal left
Turn your steering wheel 1 full turn towards the signal
Check again, start driving and recover the wheel
Back Parking:
Find the spot you are going to back up into using the ABC method
Make sure your car is straight
Signal and look around for other vehicles
Put the car into Reverse
Let go of the brake slowly and keep looking back while reversing
Once your car is in line with the guided lines in front of you (or when your car is completely straight) stop and turn your wheel 2 full turns in the opposite direction
Look back and reverse enough so that your car is in the parking space (check the guided lines beside you to check so you can be in the parking space properly)
Pull up the parking brake and put the car into Park
Uphill/Downhill Parking:
Find the spot you are going to park on the hill (observe to see if there is a curb or not)
Check over your shoulder, signal right and slow down
Drive up beside the right shoulder
Pull up the parking brake
Put the car into Park
Depending if you're uphill or downhill turn your wheels accordingly
Uphill (with curb) – Turn your steering wheel all the way (or partially) away from the curb
Downhill (with curb) – Turn your steering wheel all the way (or partially) toward the curb
*If there is no curb ALWAYS turn your steering wheel all the way (or partially) towards the shoulder of the road.
Tips/Advice:
Don't be nervous (if you are nervous, the only solution is to use the "say & do" method)
Always observe for ROW and pedestrians
Always do as the examiner says
Stop at a stop sign for 3 seconds after a complete stop
Copyright for Dominion Driving Schools April, 2013.