Sometimes you don't pass your the first time. There are quite a few things you can do that will cause you to fail your driver’s test. The information I have gathered this from comes from the score sheet the examiner had while I was driving, as well as some K53 manuals that I poured over. Note that this information applies to the South African driving test and maybe other countries that follow the K53. Covered are things that will garner penalty points (enough of which will lead you to fail your test) as well as actions that will lead you to instantly fail your test. This information also pertains to the Code B or light motor vehicle group.

The Driving Test Points Sheet for Cars & Trucks We explain how the K53 examiners will mark you during your Driver’s Licence Test – see what errors will cost you the most points and what areas you need to focus on most.

• If your car fails the roadworthiness test which consists of both an exterior and interior inspection of the vehicle, which is conducted during the yard test. The examiner may allow minor defects to be rectified. • If the vehicle is not licensed. • If you mount the kerb at any point during the yard test. • If you allow any of the wheels to touch the boundary line during the yard test.

• If you hit any obstacles during the yard test, such as hitting the poles while attempting a parallel park. • If you cannot complete a manoeuvre such as a, or emergency stop during the exam within the 2 attempts provided.

• If you cannot complete a or which both only allow 1 attempt. Download microsoft visual basic 2008 express edition offline installer windows 10. • If, during the yard test, after executing a three point turn in the required three moves (2 forward and 1 reverse) you don't end up on the other side of the section of road. • If you do not complete the yard test in 20 minutes 59 seconds or under (which is accepted as 20 minutes, not 21).

• If you exceed 50 penalty points for the yard test. • If you violate any traffic laws, road signs, road markings or signals, such as going through a red light, or failing to stop behind the white line at a stop street. • If you commit an uncontrolled/dangerous action. • If the car rolls forwards or backwards at any point of the yard or road test. • If you become involved in a traffic collision (car accident) that you could have avoided. • If you exceed 8 penalty points per minute during the road test. 21 minutes x 8 = 168 penalty points.

• Not doing an observation when necessary, such as before moving off, will get you 5 points. • Looking in mirrors for too long will result in 5 penalty points, because you are not looking at the road ahead. It should be a quick glance every 5 - 8 seconds.

• Not looking in your blind spots when necessary, such as when changing lanes or overtaking, will result in 5 penalty points being allocated. • Not signalling for a sufficient duration will result in 5 penalty points. You may also be penalised for signalling too early, causing confusion in other drivers. This does not apply for most if not all manoeuvres during the yard test, except the. If your signal is cancelled prematurely here, you will not be penalised. • If your following distance is too close you will receive 5 points every 5 - 8 seconds. Ideally it should be a 2 second following distance which is about 4 - 5 metres in ideal weather conditions.

• Not leaving enough clear space between you and the car in front when stopping or overtaking another vehicle or hazard will get you 5 points. The clear space should be the same as the following distance. • Looking at the gears when changing gear will result in 5 points, for not keeping your eyes on the road. • Driving too slowly for conditions and obstructing traffic will result in 5 points every 5 - 8 seconds.

• Driving too fast for conditions will result in 5 points (exceeding the speed limit will result in a fail). • Not being able to execute an emergency stop on the first attempt will result in 5 points (not doing so on the 2nd attempt means a fail). • Failing to check both right and left for cross traffic at an intersection will result in 5 points. • Changing gear whilst cornering will result in 4 points.

• If you go too wide or cut corners while steering, you will receive 4 points. • Failure to cancel a signal promptly after completing a manoeuvre will result in 4 points.

• Bumping a kerb at any point during the yard test will result in 4 points. • Not looking in your rear view mirror when necessary, such as when slowing down, equals 3 points. • Unjustified coasting, as in driving for any length of time in neutral (no gear) or having the clutch pushed in while driving, will result in 3 penalty points. You should only have neutral engaged when you are at a full stop or parked on a level road. • Not giving the correct hand signal when asked to do will result in 3 points. • Changing lanes in an intersection will result in 3 points.