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Section......... Page  \nBackground .........................................................................................5.1..............35  \nWhat is CDL/DPE? ............................................................................. 5.2..............35  \nSetting up the Road Test ..................................................................... 5.3..............35  \nRecording the Route ........................................................................... 5.4..............37  \nRoute Element Requirement of the CDL/DPE ................................... 5.5..............37  \nObjective of CDL/DPE ....................................................................... 5.6..............40  \nObjective of Scoring Criteria .............................................................. 5.7..............40  \nUsing the Drive Test Score Sheet ....................................................... 5.8..............40  \nPre-Drive Checklist ............................................................................. 5.9..............40  \nPre-Trip Inspection ........................................................................... 5.10..............40  \nScoring the Driver ............................................................................. 5.11..............41  \nPre-Trip Inspection is a Knowledge Test .......................................... 5.12..............41  \nPre-Trip Inspection Mechanical Postponement ................................ 5.13..............42  \nPre-Trip Inspection Criteria .............................................................. 5.14........ 42-64  \nFor Examiners Only C.O.L.A........................................................... 5.15..............64  \nAir Gauge Guide ...............................................................................5.16..............65  \nHydraulic Brake System ..................................................................5.17..............66  \nVacuum Booster................................................................................5.18..............66  \nAir Compressor Governor Cut-In and Cut Out.................................5.19..............66  \nLow Pressure Warning Signal .........................................................5.20..............67  \nAir Leakage Rate Test ......................................................................5.21..............67  \nParking Brake Test............................................................................5.22..............67  \nSkills Test..........................................................................................5.23..............68  \nDefinitions.........................................................................................5.24..............68  \nScoring the Skills Test ......................................................................5.25..............68  \nIntentionally Striking Cones (Good Faith Effort) .............................5.26..............69  \nParallel Parking of Articulated Vehicles...........................................5.27..............69  \nSkill Test Site Selection ....................................................................5.28..............70  \nSkill Test Criteria..............................................................................5.29..............71  \nExaminer Carry Along Description of the Skills Test ......................5.30..............72  \nCHAPTER 5 (cont.)  \nDPE Drive Test Requirements and Scoring Criteria  \nChapter 5 ....................................................................................... 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Page  \nSkills Tests Diagrams .......................................................................5.31........ 73-76  \nScoring the Road Test.......................................................................5.32..............77  \nCr","cbCaipcmlX2LuGtv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipcmlX2LuGtv","pdf",1493893,66,"English","# DPE Drive Test Requirements and Scoring Criteria\n## Background\n## What is CDL/DPE?\n## Setting up the Road Test\n## Recording the Route\n## Route Element Requirement of the CDL/DPE\n## Objective of CDL/DPE\n## Objective of Scoring Criteria\n## Using the Drive Test Score Sheet\n## Pre-Drive Checklist\n## Pre-Trip Inspection\n## Scoring the Driver\n## Pre-Trip Inspection is a Knowledge Test\n## Pre-Trip Inspection Mechanical Postponement\n## Pre-Trip Inspection Criteria\n## For Examiners Only C.O.L.A\n## Air Gauge Guide\n## Hydraulic Brake System\n## Vacuum Booster\n## Air Compressor Governor Cut-In and Cut Out\n## Low Pressure Warning Signal\n## Air Leakage Rate Test\n## Parking Brake Test\n## Skills Test\n## Definitions\n## Scoring the Skills Test\n## Intentionally Striking Cones (Good Faith Effort)\n## Parallel Parking of Articulated Vehicles\n## Skill Test Site Selection\n## Skill Test Criteria\n## Examiner Carry Along Description of the Skills Test\n## Skills Tests Diagrams\n## Scoring the Road Test\n## Criteria Adjustments Based on Vehicle Size\n## Road Test Score Sheet\n## Scoring Objectives\n## Score as you go\n## Giving Directions\n## Do Not Instruct\n## Scoring the Driving Maneuvers\n## Scoring Critical Driving Errors\n## Passing Score for the Road Test\n## Comment Section (On Reverse Side of the Score Sheet)\n## Completing the Score Sheet\n## Always Double Check Your Calculations\n## Simulated Downgrade Definition\n## Entrance and Exits Definition\n## Railroad Crossings Definition\n## Road Test Road Evaluation Scoring Criteria\n## Certificate of Driving Skill\n## Uses of the Certificate of Driving Skill\n## Driving Test Program","[{\"question\":\"What does Chapter 5 cover about the DPE drive test?\",\"answer\":\"It describes DPE drive test requirements and the scoring criteria used to evaluate CDL/DPE applicants, including road test and skills test procedures.\"},{\"question\":\"How are pre-trip inspection and scoring handled in this chapter?\",\"answer\":\"Pre-trip inspection is treated as a knowledge test, with procedures for potential mechanical postponement and defined inspection criteria used for scoring.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the road test scored and what guidance is included?\",\"answer\":\"The chapter explains how to use the road test score sheet, score as you go, handle directions and “do not instruct” rules, score driving maneuvers and critical errors, and determine the passing score.\"}]","DPE Drive Test Requirements and Scoring Criteria - Chapter 5 | PDF",166]