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DOT Certification of Road Test

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Pretrip:
Pretrip:
  Pass Fail
Adjusts mirrors properly
Turns on headlights.
Fastens seatbelt.
Open Road
Open Road
  Pass Fail
Maintains 15 second eye lead time.
Eyes lead vehicle around corners and turns.
Scans mirrors every 5-8 seconds.
Moves eyes every 2 seconds.
Evaluates objects for information and makes good decisions.
Maintains space cushion around vehicle and avoids traveling in clusters when possible.
Avoids traveling behind larger vehicles when possible.
Maintains 4 second following distance.
Consistently selects "lane of least resistance".
Seeks eye contact and communicates when conditions suggest the need.
Speed is appropriate for conditions.
Appropriately adjusts to weather conditions.
Changing Lanes
Changing Lanes
  Pass Fail
Activates turn signal seconds before beginning lane change.
Checks mirrors before changing lanes.
Times lane changes to ensure adequate space cushion once in other lane.
Changes lanes slowly and well before needing to make a turn.
Intersections
Intersections
  Pass Fail
Demonstrates and properly executes "the point of no return".
Scans intersections before entering and railroads before crossing.
Brakes early to activate brake lights.
Checks mirrors as they begin braking.
When stopped, leaves at least one car length in front of vehicle.
Delays start on green light until vehicle in front begins to move.
Waits for proper signal and ensure adequate distance before turning in front of oncoming traffic.
Parking & Backing
Parking & Backing
  Pass Fail
Parks to avoid backing when possible.
Avoids parking in congested areas.
Avoids parking next to larger vehicles to maximize visibility.
Uses a spotter or walks around vehicle if forced to back.
Backs at a slow rate of speed.

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