Anything in this list is fair game for a road test, so be sure to prepare either with your parents or in driving lessons!
1. Vehicle Safety Check (Pre-Test)
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The examiner will check your car for required equipment: brake lights, turn signals, horn, seat belts, windshield wipers, mirrors, etc.
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You’ll need to demonstrate knowledge of basic controls (turn signals, windshield wipers, emergency brake, headlights).
2. Basic Skills / Parking Lot Maneuvers
These are done in the DDS testing area before going on the road:
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Parallel parking (between two cones)
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Backing up in a straight line for about 50 feet while looking back
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Turning, stopping, starting smoothly
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Three-point turn (turnabout) — making a U-turn using limited space
3. On-the-Road Driving
You’ll drive in traffic with the examiner, demonstrating safe habits like:
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Obeying stop signs, traffic lights, and speed limits
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Using turn signals properly
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Yielding the right of way when required
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Keeping proper lane position (not drifting)
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Observing mirrors and surroundings frequently
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Smooth lane changes and turns
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Following at a safe distance
4. Critical Error Checks
Automatic failure can occur if you:
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Run a red light or stop sign
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Cause an accident or near-accident
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Speed or break traffic laws
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Refuse to follow examiner’s directions
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Fail to yield to pedestrians or emergency vehicles
5. Scoring
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You begin with a certain score (usually 100 points).
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Points are deducted for mistakes (e.g., not signaling, rolling through a stop, hitting cones).
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A passing score is typically 75 or higher.
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