CODE 10 Road test Tips Part 1

Requirements for road test
The road test can only commence on successful completion of the yard test.
Every driving licence testing centre shall have at least two pre-established routes.
The test shall be conducted on anyone of these routes.
The following features shall be included in every test route:
(a) A road, with more than one lane in the same direction, containing at least two controlled
intersections and clearly demarcated road markings where a lane change shall be done.
(b) At least one intersection controlled by four-way stop signs.
(c) At least four intersections controlled by stop signs or traffic lights.
(d) At least two intersections controlled by yield sign(s) -
(i) where the applicant shall yield right of way at one of the intersections; and
(ii) where the applicant has right of way at one of the intersections.
(e) None of the intersections forming part of a test route may be crossed more than twice from
the same direction.
(f) At least 65% of the test route shall consist of public roads in an urban area.
(g) A right turn shall be made at least at two of the intersections mentioned in (c)
(h) Crossing of two-way traffic shall be made at least at two intersections.
(i) Flashing green arrow indicators for turning vehicles shall not form part of the crossings
mentioned in (g) and (h).
Prior to the commencement of the road test the applicable information and instructions shall be
given to the applicant whilst the vehicle is stationary and the engine is switched off.
Following a pre-established test route, the examiner shall not give any instruction to carry out an illegal action, and shall instruct the applicant:
(a) well in advance,
(b) in a clear, concise and audible manner,
(c) if necessary, repeat any instruction,
(d) giving, as far as possible, one instruction at a time,
(e) that, if he/she has a physical disability, he/she shall nevertheless attempt to check the
appropriate blind spot,
(f) that, should the test be terminated at any stage, the full test shall have to be repeated,
(this includes the yard test and road test)
(g) that the wearing of the seatbelt is now compulsory as well as the “push and pull”
method of steering, and
(h) all road traffic signs, signals, rules and markings shall be obeyed.
A lane change and at least one of the hand signals shall be executed irrespective of the weather
conditions on instruction of the examiner during every test.
For the purpose of this test the following shall constitute a road test:
(a) The duration of the road test shall exceed 20 minutes.
(b) The pre-established test route which complies with minimum requirements shall be
completed, and
(c) when 45 minutes has elapsed, provided the minimum requirement have been met on
such test route have been met.

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[@Mabu3035]

Thanks for the tips. Going for a test in mid October and I will pass

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