Driving Skills Test Study Guide

General Information

• After passing the Knowledge Test, you are eligible for the Driving Skills Test.
• Videos of test maneuvers are available for review.
• A warm-up drive can be scheduled by calling or registering online.

Key Components of the Driving Skills Test

Starting the Vehicle

• Check all controls and make sure they are functioning.

Leaving the Curb

• Signal and wait until safe to re-enter traffic.

Controlling the Vehicle

• Use gas pedal, brakes, and steering wheel correctly.
• Adjust speed for traffic, pedestrians, road and weather conditions.

Driving in Traffic

• Use proper lanes and signals.
• Change lanes carefully and check blind spots by turning your head.
• Maintain a safe following distance.

Obeying Traffic Signals and Signs

• Turn into proper lanes without wide turns.
• Scan for signs, signals, pedestrians, and vehicles.
• Correctly yield and take right-of-way.

Stopping

• Stop smoothly and at correct spots.
• Ability to perform emergency stops.

Backing Up

• Look over right shoulder.
• Back in a straight line with full control.

Judging Distance

• Maintain safe distance from other cars and pedestrians.

Respecting Rights of Others

• Be courteous to other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
• Pay full attention to driving tasks.

Performing Specific Maneuvers

• Arm signals for turns and stops.
• Brake reaction test and emergency stop.
• Parking on a hill and parallel parking.
• Simulating backing out into traffic.

Helpful Hints: The Four "B's"

• BREATHE: Stay calm and relaxed.
• BRAKES: Ensure full stops.
• BLINKER: Use turn signal when changing lanes or moving from the side.
• BLINDSPOT: Always check blind spots.

Parking & Starting on a Hill

• Instructions on how to park on a hill (uphill/downhill, curb/no curb).
• Perform a "Neutral Check" to verify hill presence.

Parallel Parking

• Park between two vehicles or designated poles.
• Instructions include stopping, turning, straightening, and aligning.
• Limit use of backup camera/mirrors.

Backing Around a Corner

• Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks.
• Back around the corner, keeping close to the curb.
• Maintain a straight line when instructed.

Starting Maneuver

• Check blind spots thoroughly.
• Stop for approaching vehicles within 100'.

Additional Notes

• Follow instructions carefully during the test.
• Practice maneuvers and anticipate test scenarios for better preparation.