Common faults that students commit when taking the Vehicle On Road Test:
Mirror faults (M):
- Failing to check the centre mirror prior to signalling or braking
Signal faults (S):
- Failing to signal for a reasonable time before slowing to turn
Approach faults (A):
- Approaching an intersection to turn too quickly causing the vehicle to go around the corner roughly or not allowing sufficient time to make observations prior to the turn
- Approaching an intersection to stop or give way too quickly causing the car to stop abruptly or jerk unnecessarily
Position faults (P):
Incorrect positioning (too far forward/back or to the left/right);
- Prior to turning left or right at an intersection
- At a give way or stop sign
- Turning right from a laned road
- Entering a busy laned road
Observation faults (O):
- Failing to look in both directions when turning at an intersection, including at traffic lights and roundabouts
- Failing to do a blind spot check before changing lanes
Judgement faults (J):
Missing an opportunity or choosing a gap causing minor adjustment of speed of other road users when:
- Entering a busy road
- Turning right from a busy road
- Turning right at a traffic light
Sequence faults (Q):
- Failing to follow the correct sequence for the SOCC
- Signaling before checking the mirror when turning
- Signaling after checking the blind spot during a lane change
Vehicle Control (VC):
- Unable to use all of the controls competently
- Unable to use the windscreen wipers, hazard lights and air conditioner/heater when required
- Unable to use the brakes and accelerator competently to provide a smooth ride without unnecessary jerking and jolting
- Unable to select the correct gear when required
Safety Margins (Marg):
Traveling too close when;
- Following another vehicle
- Passing another road user or stationary object
- Stopping behind another vehicle
Progress (Prog):
- Driving along the road and through intersections at an unreasonable speed which causes obstruction to other road users
Special:
- Dealing with unusual situations inappropriately or awkwardly
- Moving around a bus at a bus stop
- Moving past a garbage truck
- Moving out to the way of an emergency vehicle
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