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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCustomer Guide for Modified Skills TestCOUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Skills Testing from Outside the Vehicle (A modified skills test during the Public Health Emergency) Customer's Guide PREPARING FOR YOUR DRIVER'S TEST OCTOBER 2020 VEHICLE REGISTRATION & LICENSING DIVISION REFERENCES Skills referenced in the following come from Noncommercial Skills Testing from Outside the Vehicle developed by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Test Maintenance Subcommittee (TMS). It has been modified slightly to meet the needs and conditions of the County of Hawaii. The following modified skills test was developed to meet the need for continued road testing during the Nation's Public Health Emergency and at the same time allow the examiner and applicant to maintain the 6 -feet social distance at all times, Safety Requirements • Applicant must wear an appropriate face covering while interacting with the examiner. • Applicant and examiners are to maintain 6 -feet of distance at all times. • Applicant must remain in vehicle unless directed to exit vehicle. Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division Vehicle Safety Check Test For the vehicle safety check tested you are expected to describe to the examiner each item you are inspecting and why. Your vehicle safety check test will be conducted off-street. It will consist of the following components (in alphabetical order): • Horn Checks that the horn works. • Taillights & Brake Lights Checks that tail lights and brake lights are operational. Checks that lenses are not cracked, broken or missing. • Turn Signal Lights (front & back) Checks that all turn signal lights (front & back) are operational. Checks that lenses are not cracked, broken or missing. • Vehicle Walk -Around Walks around the vehicle indicating they are looking at the general condition of the vehicle and looking for children, animals and other objects before entering the vehicle. • Windows & Windshields Checks windows to make sure they are clear and have no obstructions or damage to the glass. Windows open and close properly. Checks windshield to make sure it is clear and has no obstructions or damage to the glass. • Wipers/Washers Checks that wiper arms and blades are secure and not damaged. Checks that windshield wipers operate correctly. NOTE: If a condition has been identified during the vehicle safety check that makes the vehicle unsafe to drive, we are unable to continue with the skills test. You will need to re -schedule your test. Applicant should speak loudly, projecting your voice as needed for the examiner to hear each response or call out. Applicant should let the examiner know when they need help in checking their brake lights and turn signals. Applicants are expected to tell the examiner what they are doing while examiner is in the back or front (i.e., turning on left turn signal, right turn signal, etc.). Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division 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 Traffic Check(s) — When performing an exercise it is important to check traffic prior to entering or exiting a roadway. You must make sure that it is safe to perform the exercise and that the roadway is clear in both directions before entering back into traffic or leaving the exercise area. You should turn your head to check traffic to the sides and rear and to check side and rearview mirrors. If you are testing in a car that has back-up or side -view cameras, you will have to check those too. You will be scored if you do not use traffic checks during the exercises. Inside 12" Curb Line — Your vehicle must be completely in the parking space and both of the vehicle's tires have to be inside the 12" curb line. If your vehicle is not within the 12" curb line when you have finished the exercise, it will be counted as an error. Final Position/Completed Exercise — It is important that you finish each exercise exactly as the examiner has instructed you. If you cannot complete an exercise; or do not maneuver the vehicle into its final position as described by the examiner, points will be added to your score. Applicant must maintain a 6` distance, speak loudly and project your voice as needed for the examiner to hear them. Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division Exercises Forward Driving — For this exercise you will be asked to drive down a straight path (such as a lane. This exercise is done on an off street course marked off with boundaries and cones). You are to drive forward without touching the boundaries or cones and stay within your lane of travel. This exercise demonstrates your ability to safely operate a vehicle on a straight road in normal traffic conditions, keeping the car in the correct position in relation to the road and other road users, staying within the posted speed limit and maintaining your place in the traffic flow without impeding progress. Reverse Straight Line Backing — For this exercise you will be asked to reverse down a straight path (such as a lane. This exercise is done on an off street course marked off with boundaries and cones). You are to reverse within your lane of travel without touching the boundaries or cones and stay within your lane of travel. You should periodically check your mirrors and blind spots for potential hazards. This exercise demonstrates your ability to safely reverse your vehicle in a straight line. Three-point Turnabout — You will be asked to drive forward into a three-point turnabout area (in an off-street area marked by traffic cones and/or lines) and execute a three-point turnabout. This area represents a two lane road. This exercise demonstrates your ability to execute a three-point turnabout and to utilize a street to reverse the direction you are traveling on a two-lane road. Basic skills needed for this exercise consist of backing skills, visual skills, judgment of space, use of mirrors and turn signals, steering, braking and acceleration control, etc. Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division (Step 1) Turn on the right turn signal and pull forward to the right side of the three-point turnabout area and come to a stop. (Step 2) Turn on the left turn signal, check traffic and pull forward while turning hard left to the other side of the area. (Step 3) Place the vehicle in reverse, check traffic and back the vehicle while turning hard right to the other side of the area. (Step 4) Place the vehicle in drive and exit the three-point turnabout area. Complete Stop — For this exercise you must demonstrate that you are able to completely stop your vehicle on the stop line or if there is no stop line, you must stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or if no stop line or crosswalk, you must stop near the entrance to an intersection. This exercise demonstrates your ability to bring your vehicle to a complete stop near the stop line. Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division Left & Right -side Parallel Park — For this exercise you will be asked to park in a parallel parking space that is on your right or left side. You are to drive past the parking space and back into it. You must get the vehicle completely within the parking space. Try to bring the vehicle within 12 inches of the curb side of the space without crossing side or rear boundaries marked by lines or cones. This exercise demonstrates your ability to Parallel Park a vehicle. This is an essential skill for parking. A parallel park is one of the best indicators that you have the basic skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle. Basic skills needed for this exercise consist of visual skills, judgment of space, use of mirrors and turn signals, steering, braking and acceleration control, etc. Left-sicle P,; --all- Park Right -side Parallel Park r { r (Step 1) Turn on the correct turn signal, drive past the parking space and back the vehicle until it is completely within the parking space. You must get the vehicle with 12 inches of the curb. (Step 2) Turn on the correct turn signal, check traffic and exit the parking space. Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division Forward Two-point Turnabout — For this exercise you will be asked to pull forward into a driveway or alley (in an off-street area marked by traffic cones and/or lines). This exercise demonstrates your ability to execute a two-point turnabout and to utilize a street, alley or driveway to reverse the direction you are traveling on a two-lane road. Basic skills needed for this exercise consist of visual skills, judgment of space, use of mirrors and turn signals, steering, braking and acceleration control, etc. (Step 1) Turn on the left turn signal and pull forward into the alley or driveway until the back end of the vehicle passes the front set of cones and the vehicle is not out in the roadway. (Step 2) Turn on the right turn signal, check traffic and back the vehicle to the right into the street area. (Step 3) Drive forward out of the exercise area (returning to the area where you started or as directed by examiner). 9 Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division Reverse Two-point Turnabout — You may be asked to drive past the entrance to a driveway or alley (during the road test or in an off-street area marked by traffic cones and/or lines). This exercise demonstrates your ability to execute a reverse two-point turnabout and to utilize a street, alley or driveway to reverse the direction you are traveling on a two-lane road. Basic skills needed for this exercise consist of backing skills, visual skills, judgment of space, use of mirrors and turn signals, steering, braking and acceleration control, etc. i . 31 i w f 1 Fs (Step 1) Turn on the right turn signal, and drive past the alley or driveway. (Step 2) Check traffic and back right into the alley or driveway until the front end of the vehicle passes the front set of cones and the vehicle is not out in the roadway. (Step 3) Turn on the left turn signal, check traffic and drive the vehicle out of the exercise area (returning to the area where you started or as directed by examiner). 10 Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division Basic Control Skills Test Guide Forward Two-point Turnabout Reverse Two-point TurnaboUt Three-point Tunnabout i i i i ■ I i {7 Right -side Parallel Park Left -side Parallel Park 11 Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division MODIFIED SKILL TEST SITE Afook Chinen Civic Center 323 Manono Street Hilo, HI 96720 Please enter from Manono Street on the Puna side of Civic Auditorium. Park in an available parking stall. Please check in with an Examiner at the blue tarp area. Please maintain six foot social distance while waiting and wear a face covering when checking in. �i 12 Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division MODIFIED SKILL TEST SITE Old K-Mart Parking Lot 74-5465 Kamaka'eha Avenue Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Please enter from Kamaka'eha Avenue and proceed to front of store. Park at the "Wait Here" sign to check in. Please maintain six foot social distance while waiting and wear a face covering when checking in. Your license driver must accompany you to the check in location. 13 Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division Skills Testing from Outside the Vehicle (A modified skills test during the Public Health Emergency) Customer's Guide PREPARING FOR YOUR DRIVER'S TEST Please complete this form and bring it with you to the modified skills test site. I, , acknowledge that I have read and understand the contents of the above referenced Customer's Guide and am prepared to take this modified skills test. Date Driver's Signature For Minors (drivers under the age of 18) I, ❑ mother ❑ father ❑ legal guardian of , acknowledge that my child has read and understands the contents of the above referenced Customer's Guide and is prepared and ready to operate a motor vehicle upon our highways. Date Driver's Signature 14 Noncommercial Skills Testing during Public Health Emergency Customer Guide: Preparing for your Driver's Test Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division