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Adult Instruction

The maneuverability test is conducted in two steps. Each step is to be completed in
one continuous motion. The examiner will instruct you to steer to the right or left of the point marker. Step One
You 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 position and
stop when the rear bumper of your car is even with the "point" marker and generally parallel with the course (See
diagram above).
Step
Two
From your stopped position at the end of Step One (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
(See diagram above). Before the test is complete, your vehicle must be removed
from the test area without running over a marker or committing any other dangerous action. Scoring Points are deducted for: Stopping to check progress; Bumping
markers; Misjudging stopping distance; Not
parallel with test area; 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.
Following
are some suggestions:
Drive slowly (ride the brake if needed). You can travel as slowly as you wish as long as you do not stop within
the course. (Stopping is only 5 points. You can get up to 25 points and still pass. “0” is a perfect score and
26 points fails.)
Use both hands going forward…. You can use one hand
and “palm” the steering wheel while backing.You can look over your shoulder or use the mirrors while backing. (It’s best to be able
to do both.)
Remember, you can only start over while backing and
if you have not yet failed the test…. You must pull forward to the second stop to start over.
You can “over steer” and you can “under
steer”. Most students tend to want to over steer. Remember to steer in the direction you want
the back of the car to go….Remember that you always steer in the opposite direction of your last turn
to straighten the wheels…. And how far you turn the steering wheel in one direction, you must turn it just as far in
the opposite direction in order to straighten the wheels. (Remember what direction you last turned the steering wheel and
how far!)
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