Preparing for your Modified Skills Test - 2

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Your basic control skills test will be performed off-street. It will consist of six exercises as shown below: 1) Forward Drive 2) Reverse, Straight Line Backing 3) Three-point Turnabout 4) Complete Stop 5) Parallel Park (left / right) 6) Forward Two-point Turnabout or Reverse Two-point Turnabout These exercises are shown on the following pages. With a parent/guardian or friend, who is properly licensed and over the age of 21, practice these exercises in a safe area, such as a parking lot or residential area until you can correctly complete them. Try practicing the exercises in a variety of vehicles and locations. Instructions The examiner will give you detailed instruction for completing the test exercises and you will be given the opportunity to ask questions. Scoring Reversal — A reversal is when you stop and change direction to get a better position. Each exercise will require you to change your direction twice (2 times) to complete it correctly. You will not receive points for the first two reversals. Each time you reverse direction it is counted as an error. Stopping without changing direction does not count as a reversal. Encroachments — Touching or crossing over an exercise boundary line or cone with any part of your vehicle, other than the vehicle's mirrors is considered an encroachment. Each encroachment will count as an error. Turn Signals — When performing an exercise you must use the correct turn signal to indicate the direction that you are turning. Each time you fail to use or improperly use your turn signal it will count as an error. If your turn signal cancels automatically make sure to reactivate it when necessary. Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division