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Summaries, methods of study, tips and tricks are only recommendations from the author, and reading any information on [drivingtestnsw.com](drivingtestnsw.com) and any publications or other study materials published by the author does not guarantee passing Roads and Maritime Services driving tests. The author has made reasonable efforts to provide current and accurate information to readers. The author will not be held liable for any unintentional errors or omissions that may be found.  \n[drivingtestnsw.com](drivingtestnsw.com) is not affiliated, approved or endorsed by the Roads and Maritime Services.  \nNo part of [drivingtestnsw.com](drivingtestnsw.com) shall be reproduced or transmitted, in whole or in part in any form, without the prior written consent of the author.  \n [drivingtestnsw.com](drivingtestnsw.com) 2 of 17  \nA Guide to the Driving Test Summary   \n1. THE DRIVING TEST 4  \nThe way the test works 4  \n2. BEFORE YOU START 5  \nBribing people is against the law 5  \nA completed logbook 5  \nTaking the test 5  \nYour car must be roadworthy and ready to drive 5  \nWhy a test can be cancelled 5  \n3. LOW RISK DRIVING 6  \nOBSERVATION 6  \nScanning 6  \nChecking blind spots 6  \nSPEED MANAGEMENT 7  \nMaintain space to the front 7  \nMaintain space when stopped 7  \nReduce speed 7  \nROAD POSITIONING 7  \nBuffering 7  \nTurns at intersections 7  \nManoeuvrers 8  \nDECISION-MAKING 9  \nAffecting the crash avoidance space of others 9  \nSituations with limited vision 9  \nRESPONDING TO HAZARDS 9  \nHazard and response 9  \n4. VEHICLE CONTROL 10  \nOperating the controls 10  \nDriving posture 10  \n5. TEST RESULTS 11  \nWhy you might fail 11  \nImmediate fail 13  \nTest termination 13  \nWhat happens after the test? 14  \n6. TIPS FOR PROVISIONAL DRIVERS 15  \nNight Driving 15  \nPassenger influences 15  \nDriving distractions 15  \nLicence restrictions for P1 licences 15  \nLicence restrictions for P2 licences 16  \n [drivingtestnsw.com](drivingtestnsw.com) 3 of 17  \nA Guide to the Driving Test Summary   \n1. THE DRIVING TEST  \nThe way the test works  \nDuring the driving test an officer will direct you through a set course of 25 zones, and record your performance on a score sheet. Your score is based on your performance ina range of situations and your ability to demonstrate low risk behaviours. You are assessed against 5 key performance areas:  \n- Speed management (S)  \n- Road positioning (P)  \n- Decision making (D)  \n- Responding to hazards (H)  \n- Vehicle control (C)  \nHigh risk driving behaviour (breaking a road rule or following too closely) will result in a fail regardless of your score. 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