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A road test is just adriver examiner observing your driving on a route they determine for you. The information provided in this guide will help you learn what a driver examiner is looking for. The sections match the road test checklist used by your examiner.  \nDriving errors that are committed during a road test result in points against you and are scored on a checklist. Some errors are five points and some are 10 points. The same error can be marked three times during the test. Pay attention to the tips—these are the areas where drivers commonly make mistakes and pick up points.  \nMake sure you are familiar with the Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing (available online at [http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/531.htm](http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/531.htm) ) . It contains information on good driving practices. You may have received similar  \ninformation from your driving instructor if you took driver education.  \nRoad test prices and availability may be different at each registry office. Contact more than one office to find the right fit for you.  \nAll of the registry offices in Alberta are listed at:  \n[www.servicealberta.ca/1641.cfm](www.servicealberta.ca/1641.cfm).  \nThe registry agent office where you book your road test will give  \nyou an information sheet. This sheet explains the office’s cancellation andrescheduling policies, as well as information about the vehicle you will need to provide for the test. Make sure you understand all of this information when you book your test.  \nBefore the road test starts, the examiner will explain how he or she will provide directions while you are driving. Make sure this is clear and that you ask any questions before the test starts. Remember, the examiner cannot help you during the test-they are only there to observe your driving. At the end of the test, the examiner will give you a copy of the road test checklist, provide a summary, and explain areas where points were assigned.  \nOkay, let’s get started!  \nA) Controls  \nYou are expected to be familiar with all the controls in the vehicle you are using and identify them when requested by the examiner. During the test, the examiner will evaluate your use of the controls. Know how to:  \n􀁸 use the defroster when the windows fog up;  \n􀁸 turn on the windshield wipers;  \n􀁸 keep both hands on the wheel whenever possible (approximately 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock);  \n􀁸 use your signal light when moving away from the curb, turning , or changing lanes;  \n􀁸 steer smoothly at all times;  \n􀁸 accelerate smoothly, adjusting to weather, road and traffic conditions; and  \n􀁸 bring the vehicle to a smooth stop and start braking in advance of your stopping position to avoid sudden stops.  \n\n| B) Parking/starting/backing |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Parking safely requires good control of the vehicle, accurate judgment, and observation and steering skills. During the road test you will be required to perform a parallel and a hill park. Inability to successfully complete one of these skill maneuvers in three attempts will result ina failure of the road test.\u003Cbr>Parallel park\u003Cbr>The examiner will have you position the vehicle beside a parked vehicle, and then back into a legally parked position behind it. One pull-ahead is allowed on each attempt to correct the vehicle position. If either tire is more than 50 cm from the curb, the park attempt is repeated.\u003Cbr>Tips:\u003Cbr>􀁸 Observe around and behind you by both turning and using the mirrors before and during backing.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Perform the manoeuver smoothly.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Do not hit the curb hard or allow your tires to climb over the curb.\u003Cbr>􀁸 If a back-up camera is equipped on your vehicle, it may be left on and used as a reference. 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