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If an item listed in the Pre-Drive Checklist ( Items 1-8 or 15-17) on your vehicle does not pass the criteria requirement (known as a “mechanical failure”) , your driving test will be rescheduled.  \nNote: If you cannot locate and/or demonstrate the operation of 4 or more items from Items 9-14 , your driving test will be counted as “unsatisfactory” (failure) .  \nInterpreters may be used during the pre-drive inspection for the identification and use of certain controls in the vehicle, but may not accompany you during the driving test.  \nOnly the examiner is allowed to accompany you during the driving test. Exceptions are made for training, service animals, and certain law enforcement situations.  \n\n| Item | Requirement |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1. Driver Window | The window on the driver side must be open. You will be asked to open the window if the window is closed. |\n| 2. Windshield | The windshield must provide a full unobstructed field of view for you and the examiner |\n| 3. Rear-view mirrors | The vehicle must have at least 2 mirrors\u003Cbr>● 1 must be located outside the left side of the vehicle.\u003Cbr>● The other mirror may be located inside the center or outside on the right side of the vehicle.\u003Cbr>● Mirrors must be secure, unbroken, and provide clear visibility. |\n| 4. Turn signals | Both right and left turn signals on the front and back of the vehicle must be operational. |\n\n\n| 5. Brake Lights | Both brake lights ( 1 on the right side and 1 on the left side of the vehicle) must be operational.\u003Cbr>Note: this does not include the center light (usually on the rear window) . |\n| --- | --- |\n| 6. Tires | Each tire must have 1/32 inch tread depth in any 2 adjacent grooves.\u003Cbr>Note: The vehicle cannot have bald tires. |\n| 7. Foot brake | There must be at least 1 inch of clearance between the pedal and the floorboard when the pedal is depressed. |\n| 8. Horn | The horn must be:\u003Cbr>● Designed for the vehicle and in proper working condition.\u003Cbr>● Loud enough to hear from a distance of at least 200 feet.\u003Cbr>Note: The horn cannot be a bicycle horn |\n| 9. Emergency ( Parking brake) | You must be able to locate and demonstrate how to use the parking brake (set and release) .\u003Cbr>Note: Your driving test will be rescheduled asa mechanical failure if your parking brake does not work or if the brake does not set during the check. |\n| 10. Arm signals | You must correctly demonstrate arm signals for:\u003Cbr>● Left turn.\u003Cbr>● Right turn.\u003Cbr>● Slowing down or stopping. |\n| * 11. Windshield wipers | You must correctly locate the windshield wiper switch and/or control. |\n| * 12. Defroster | You must correctly locate the front windshield defroster button. |\n| * 13. Emergency flasher ( Hazard warning lights) | You must correctly locate the emergency flasher switch/button if the vehicle is equipped with emergency flashers. |\n| * 14. Headlights | You must correctly locate the headlightswitch. |\n| 15 Passenger door | The front passenger side door must open and close properly. |\n\n\n| 16 Glove box | The glove box door must be securely closed. |\n| --- | --- |\n| 17. Seat (Safety belts) | All vehicles designed with seat (safety) belts must have seat (safety) belts for both you and the examiner.\u003Cbr>All seat (safety) belts must work properly and be used by the individual(s) in the car. |\n\n* During inclement weather, the driver must demonstrate that items 11-14 work properly or the driving test will be rescheduled.  \nDriving Performance Evaluation ( DPE) Scoring Criteria  \nThe following scoring criteria is the DMV’s standard for evaluating an applicant’s driving ability. 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