Master Examiner Workshop

Master Examiner Workshop
DOL – Driver Training Schools Program November 13th, 2014

Check-Rides – the good, the bad & the ugly
When would you get one? - Annual audits - Complaints - Law of averages – extremely high or low passing rates Why do them? - Standardization - Public Safety - Competitive equality - Ensure proper training What has DOL seen so far? - No consistency - Lack of professionalism - Poor training by driving schools - Entitlement

DOL’S MISSION TARGET ZERO

Washington State’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan:
WHAT IS TARGET ZERO? Washington State’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan: Initiated in 2000 (currently in Phase 4) Zero deaths on WA State’s roads & highways by the year 2030

The four “E’s” – plus one
HOW DO WE GET THERE? The four “E’s” – plus one Education Enforcement Engineering Emergency Medical Services Leadership

HOW DO WE GET THERE? Education: Enforcement:
Give students and drivers proper training & good information to make the best choices while driving Enforcement: Use driver behavior data to help law enforcement officers pinpoint locations with a high number of serious collisions

HOW DO WE GET THERE? Engineering: Emergency Medical Services:
Use best practices & technological advances to prevent or reduce the severity of collisions Emergency Medical Services: Provide high-quality, rapid emergency and medical response to injury collisions

HOW DO WE GET THERE? Leadership/Policy:
Strategies that involve laws, agency rules or policy changes DOL responsibility & training Commercial & Public driving schools responsibility Public engagement & participation

WHERE ARE WE NOW? SKILLS TEST TRAINING DTS Statistics YTD 11/13/2014
Master Examiners Trained – 180 Master Examiners Certified – 144 Master Examiners Disqualified – 16 Certified Examiners Trained – 104 Certified Examiners – 48 – TOT 684 on file with DTS (5) a. 1,000 hrs of experience b. 5 yrs c. 1,000 hrs or 5 yrs of field of traffic safety

WHERE ARE WE GOING? STANDARDIZATION OF THE EXAMS RCW (1)(e) – requirement that all driver training school employees conducting driver licensing examinations meet the same qualifications and education and training standards as department employees who conduct such examinations, to the extent necessary to conduct the written and driving skills portions of the examinations Timeline – Examiners must be certified by March 31st, 2015

HOW DO WE GET THERE? Master Examiner (ME) Certified Examiner (CE)
DEFINITIONS Master Examiner (ME) Certified Examiner (CE) Certified Examiner (CE) Training Examiner Certification Process Certification Check-ride Certification Documentation

Master Examiner (ME) Licensed Trainer of Trainers Instructor (commercial or public) that has been trained & endorsed by DOL to administer Knowledge & Skills Testing, thru the Examiner Certification Process, in conjunction with the Agreement for Services contract Master Examiners may also conduct Certified Examiner (CE) trainings and certify potential Examiners, thru the Examiner Certification Process, as approved by DOL

Certified Examiner (CE)
Licensed Instructor (commercial or public) that has been trained & endorsed by DOL to administer Knowledge & Skills Testing, thru the Examiner Certification Process, in conjunction with the Agreement for Services contract

Certified Examiner Training
DOL-approved 20-hour training, taught by a DOL-endorsed ME or Tech Specialist The training certifies/endorses Instructors to administer the Knowledge & Skills Tests The 20-hour training should meet the same standard of training as is required by DOL for its own employees & should be delivered as DOL prescribes Following completion of the training, Certified Examiners (CE’s) must show the ability to properly administer the Knowledge & Skills Tests and meet or exceed DOL’s minimum public safety standards in doing so

20-HOUR TRAINING – ROAD MAP Training Pre-requisites (4 hrs) Complete online modules & quizzes w/ 100% - must bring to class Read Examiner’s Requirements & Responsibilities Manual

20-HOUR TRAINING – ROAD MAP cont… Classroom, PowerPoint & Scoring Worksheet (6 hrs) Introduction, overview & sign-in DOL-approved PowerPoint – walk-thru modules Complete scoring worksheet & review

20-HOUR TRAINING – ROAD MAP cont… In-vehicle Practice & Observation (10 hrs) Vehicle Inspection & Walk-around In-vehicle practice scoring drives – a minimum of 4 In-vehicle observation drives – a minimum of 8 Final practice drive – assesses skill level Primary focus of training

20-HOUR TRAINING – ROAD MAP cont… Specific Training Guidelines Complete training w/in 3 days Training has to be given in subsequent or adjacent days No late enrollees or partial credit Must complete all components of training in set time Send DOL – DTS Program all training documentation

Examiner Certification Process
NEW EXAMINER PROCESS Specific process by which a licensed Instructor (commercial or public), in good standing, is certified or endorsed to administer Knowledge and/or Skills Tests The Instructor must complete a DOL-approved 20-hour CE training from a DOL-endorsed Master Examiner (ME) The 20-hour CE training must be administered as specifically prescribed by DOL. Any variations in the training process, must be reviewed and approved by DOL Following completion of a 20-hour CE training, the Instructor is allowed 3 attempts to qualify for a CE endorsement

NEW EXAMINER PROCESS – cont… If an Instructor fails to qualify for their Examiner endorsement after 3 attempts (or Certification Check-rides), they will not be permitted to administer any DOL-approved examinations (Knowledge & Skills Tests) for 6 months After 6 months, Instructors may re-submit their name to become a Certified Examiner, as long as they: - re-take the 20-hour CE training & pass a Certification Check-ride - are in good standing & have no sanctions against their Instructor license - have notified DOL of their intent to re-certify & provided proof of training

CURRENT EXAMINER PROCESS Current Examiners are also required to complete a DOL-approved 20-hour CE training from a DOL-endorsed Master Examiner (ME). By March 31st, 2015, all current Examiners must complete a 20-hour CE training and have been certified by a DOL-endorsed ME, in order to maintain their CE endorsement & continue conducting examinations

CURRENT EXAMINER PROCESS cont… If after 3 attempts, a current Examiner fails to certify to keep their Examiner endorsement, they will not be permitted to administer any DOL-approved examinations (Knowledge & Skills Tests) for 6 months After 6 months, those Examiners may re-submit their name to become a Certified Examiner, as long as they: - re-take the 20-hour CE training & pass a Certification Check-ride - are in good standing & have no sanctions against their Instructor license - have notified DOL of their intent to re-certify & provided proof of training

Certification Check-ride
PRINCIPLES The Certification Check-ride is conducted by the certifying Examiner and administered to a DOL-endorsed ME (as a mock customer), upon completion of the 20-hour CE training, for the purposes of demonstrating the ability to properly administer a Skills Test The Certification Check-ride must be administered no sooner than 7 days & no later than 45 days following completion of the 20-hour CE training The certifying Examiner must exhibit all the primary requirements listed on the Certification Checklist, in order to be certified Following the Certification Check-ride, the Master Examiner (ME) must complete the Certification Documentation & send it to DOL for review and endorsement processing

STEPS TO FOLLOW ME will conduct a Check-ride (acting as a customer) and the certifying Examiner will administer a full Skills Test to the ME, demonstrating all the requirements listed on the Certification Checklist NOTE: The ME should wait in the vehicle (as a customer) and the certifying Examiner should start the Check-ride from the beginning

STEPS TO FOLLOW On the Certification Check-ride, the certifying Examiner should utilize a SKILLS TEST SCORE SHEET & demonstrate all of essentials listed below (w/o the use of any training tools or extracurricular reminders): Utilize good awareness & provide clear, timely instructions Utilize exact verbiage for all the maneuvers (w/o the use of training tools) Identify all the proper deductions Score the deductions in the correct places Add the final score correctly The outcome of the certifying Examiner’s Certification Check-ride should be identical to the ME’s outcome (pass – fail) The final score should be within an appropriate range of the ME’s score (approximately 6 points or less)

STEPS TO FOLLOW Following the Certification Check-ride, the ME will complete a separate SKILLS TEST SCORE SHEET which correctly reflects their performance (and planned mistakes) as the mock customer ME compares/contrasts their performance score sheet against the certifying Examiner’s score sheet to assess that person’s ability to successfully administer an adequate Skills Test ME discusses any discrepancies made by the certifying Examiner when scoring, as compared to their own score sheet, and informs them of the results of the Certification Check-ride. ME’s should utilize their own score sheet as a reference for what was expected on the Certification drive

STEPS TO FOLLOW Complete the EXAMINER ASSESSMENT REPORT: Examiner Scoring – transfer the deductions made by the potential Examiner from their Skills Test score sheet into the corresponding columns/boxes on the Assessment Report (under the Examiner Scoring section) NOTE: there are Danger Potential, Lack of Skill and Congestion Potential boxes similar to that of the score sheet Master Examiner Scoring – transfer the deductions made by the ME from their Skills Test score sheet into the corresponding columns/boxes on the Assessment Report (under the Master Examiner Scoring section)

STEPS TO FOLLOW Complete the EXAMINER ASSESSMENT REPORT – cont…: Discrepancies – utilize the Discrepancies section to discuss the differences in scoring, identify missed deductions or mis-scored errors and/or explain any rationale for why an error should or should not have been scored by the certifying Examiner NOTE: The results of the Certification Check-ride do NOT need to be given immediately to the certifying Examiner. Master Examiners may and should consult with a DOL Master Examiner, prior to finalizing the outcome of a Certification Check-ride, if further clarification is needed when striving to be consistent with minimum public safety standards

STEPS TO FOLLOW 7. Complete the CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST: Objectives – place a “+” on the line next to each objective the potential CE accomplished. Consequently, place a “–” on the line next to each objective the potential CE did not successfully accomplish Results – check the appropriate box which corresponds with the end result of the certifying Examiner’s Check-ride Notes – give a conclusive explanation for the results of the Certification Check-ride. Speak to safety issues, outstanding areas of concern and/or significant problems that occurred while on the Certification Check-ride. ME’s should also make suggestions for additional training needs that will aid the certifying Examiner on improving deficiencies before making future attempts at Certification Check-rides

STEPS TO FOLLOW Send DOL all the completed Certification Documentation, via or fax, to the TSE inbox NOTE: a Certified Examiner (CE) will not actually receive their endorsement to administer testing until DOL has reviewed the documentation and approved it to be consistent with best practice. The newly endorsed CE must get confirmation from DOL that the documentation is in order and that the endorsement has been added to their license Driving schools must also submit an Examiner roster adding the newly certified Examiner to it. However, the Examiner can NOT begin testing until DOL has sent verification to the school that the Examiner certification process is complete and the Examiner has been added to the Portal (SAW).

RULES OF THUMB The Certification Check-ride should not end as a result of a Law Violation or a Dangerous Action, as it would end the exam prematurely and minimize the ME’s ability to fully assess the certifying Examiner for proper scoring and awareness ME’s should assess whether all the Danger Potential errors were identified and scored correctly, especially VIS & SIG The ME’s performance score on Certification Check-rides can vary, but they should largely include VIS, SIG and/or other Danger Potential deductions, as well as various smaller deductions NOTE: Two or more VIS deductions missed on any Certification Check-ride is an indicator of poor awareness by the Examiner

RULES OF THUMB – cont… The Certification Check-ride should consist of at least 6 – 8 deductions and/or an end score from the mid 70’s to the mid 80’s. Any less than that does not effectively measure a certifying Examiner’s ability to administer a Skills Test If possible, make the same error twice, on the Certification Check-ride, to ensure that the certifying Examiner knows how to properly score repetitive errors. The end result of the Certification Check-ride should be similar to the ME’s NOTE: If the end result is not the same, the certifying Examiner should not be certified. For example, an ME’s score sheet has a disqualifying score of 76 & the potential CE’s score sheet has a qualifying score of 84. In this scenario (or likewise), the certifying Examiner should NOT be passed

Certification Documentation
The required paperwork to be completed by the Master Examiner when conducting a 20-hour CE training and/or certifying an Examiner The certification documentation must be sent to the DOL – DTS program for processing/review before an Examiner’s endorsement is granted DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES: Training Notification – 14 days prior to training Training Log – 3 days after completion Certificate of Completion – 3 days after completion Certifying Examiner’s Skills Test score sheet – 3 days after completion Master Examiner’s Skills Test score sheet – 3 days after completion Examiner Assessment Report – 3 days after completion Certification Checklist – 3 days after completion

TRAINING NOTIFICATION Notify DOL a minimum of 14 days prior to conducting training List the training location, dates & times Identify the ME that will be conducting the CE training ME signs & dates prior to sending to DOL , fax or mail the form(s) to any of the addresses on the form

TRAINING LOG List location, dates & times of the training List all attendees & their license #’s 4 practice drives & 8 observation drives Final practice drive List drive dates ME signs, dates & sends to DOL w/in 3 days of completion

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION ME completes a Certificate of Completion for each trainee & keeps copy ME completes dates of training & location Trainee signs the Certificate ME signs & dates the Certificate Send in w/in 3 days of training completion

EXAMINER’S SCORE SHEET Certifying Examiners will complete a full Skills Test on their Certification Check-ride They should score everything they see & use exact verbiage ME takes Examiner’s score sheet after the Certification Check-ride is completed ME sends to DOL w/in 3 days of certification completion

MASTER EXAMINER’S SCORE SHEET ME completes score sheet which accurately reflects their performance on the Certification Check-ride ME should contrast/compare the Examiner’s score sheet against their own for validity Go over differences with the certifying Examiner & give Certification Check-ride results ME sends to DOL w/in 3 days of certification completion

CONTRAST & COMPARE

EXAMINER ASSESSMENT REPORT Complete Assessment Report after Certification Check-ride Transfer deductions from score sheet(s) to corresponding Assessment Report scoring sections Give explanations of scoring differences in Discrepancies section & both parties sign ME sends to DOL w/in 3 days of certification completion

CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST Shows all objectives needed to certify Mark “+” for completed tasks Mark “–” for non-completed Check “Results” box “Pass – YES or NO” Give summary & conclusive explanation of Certification Check-ride in Notes section ME sends to DOL w/in 3 days of certification completion

WHERE TO FIND THESE FORMS

CE TRAINING FLOW CHART Send CE Training Notification form to a minimum of 14 days prior to conducting the training Notify DOL prior to conducting CE Training: have read the Examiner's Manual prior to attending training Trainees must complete online module quizzes w/ 100% CE Training Pre-requisites (4 hrs): & Complete PowerpPoint & modules Classroom Module (6 hrs): Scoring Worksheet Driving Module (10 hrs): 4 Practic Scoring Drives 1 Final Practice Drive 8 Observation Drives Complete Training Log & Certificate of Completion: w/in 3days of training completion Send forms to Examiner Certification Check-ride: 3 attempts to certify certify w/in 7 to 45 days after completion of CE Training Complete Examiner Assessment Report & Certification Checklist: w/in 3 days of Certification Check-ride Send a new Examiner roster to DOL w/ the newly qualified Examiner added. Wait for verification from DOL before the Examiner can begin testing School complete Examiner Roster: Retain a copy of all forms for your records: Complaints Audits

CE TRAINING FLOW CHART Required forms for CE training (send all forms to – ME’s must keep copies of all forms for their records CE Training Notification Form – send to DOL a minimum of 14 days prior to the CE Training List CE Training location, dates & times Identify ME that will be conducting the CE Training Pre-requisites for CE Training – ensure trainees have completed prior to attending training, if not – cannot attend Online module quizzes – completed w/ 100% Read the Examiner’s Requirements & Responsibilities Manual Training Log – complete w/in 3 days of training completion (don’t send to DOL unless requested) List all trainees attending & their license #’s Documents completion of Pre-requisites & Classroom module Documents 4 practice scoring drives Documents 8 observations drives Documents Final practice drive Certificate of Completion – send to DOL w/in 3 days of training completion Certification Check-ride – conduct no sooner than 7 days & no later than 45 days after CE Training completion Examiner has 3 attempts to certify If Examiner fails an attempt, the next Check-ride attempt must not be sooner than 7 days & no later than 45 days Certification Documentation – send to DOL w/in 3 days qualified Check-ride Certifying Examiner’s score sheet Master Examiner’s score sheet Examiner Assessment Report Certification Checklist Driving School Examiner Roster – driving school sends to DOL prior to Examiner being able to test

Examiner’s Manual Review

Identity Before you begin the drive test, you will want to verify the applicant’s identity to ensure the person taking the drive test is the actual person scheduled for the test. Some of the ways to verify a applicant’s identity include: Examining the applicant’s photo identification Comparing the applicant’s signature

Proof of Insurance Washington state law requires drivers to carry an insurance identification card when operating a motor vehicle Acceptable forms of insurance: Must include either the name of the policy holder(s), a description of the vehicle or both Must have effective and expiration dates of insurance coverage Broadform Insurance or SR-22 Liability Bond Faxed or Computer print-offs of insurance document Proof of insurance can be provided via a portable electronic device

Instruction Permit All applicants must have a valid instruction permit or a valid foreign Driver’s License prior to taking the Skills Test Verify that the applicant has: a valid instruction permit; or a valid foreign driver license; or a valid Temporary Authorization to Drive (DLE ) NOTE: Temporary Authorization to Drive (TAD) forms are NOT substitutes Permits or Driver Licenses. They should only be used to administer Skills Tests with customers who have no valid Permit or Driver’s License. Attach the TAD form with the Skills Test score sheet and file the together for auditing purposes.

Physical Assessment Applicants who have a physical or mental impairment, that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, must be referred to a Licensing Service Office (LSO) for their Skills Test Use of extra vehicle equipment, that may help the applicant compensate for their impairment, may potentially result in a restriction on the applicant’s driver license. The applicant must complete their Skills Test at an LSO if they require special equipment to compensate for their impairment

Physical Assessment (continued)
Some examples of impairments that might affect a person’s ability to safely operate a vehicle are: Limited strength or mobility Artificial limbs/loss of limbs Vision Temporary impairments Paralysis Severe tremors Mental limitations

An applicant that relies on outside mirror(s) for best possible vision and/or blind spot checks, due to impaired vision or limited neck mobility, should be referred to an LSO for their Skills Test NOTE: An applicant who is deaf or hard of hearing IS eligible to take a Skills Test at your school. A hearing-impaired interpreter may accompany the customer on the drive test, if requested. The interpreter can NOT sit in the front passenger seat & may only assist from the back seat, as needed. The Examiner needs the best vantage point to score the Skills Test effectively.

If the applicant brings their own vehicle for the Skills Test, check for any extra vehicle equipment that the applicant may be using to compensate for an impairment. These may include: Pedal extenders Steering knob Turn signal extensions All hand controls Panoramic mirror

Pre-trip Inspection The pre-trip inspection is used to determine if the vehicle and applicant knowledge of the vehicle meet safety standards. For any vehicle used for the drive test, the items listed below must be checked prior to taking the applicant on the test All brake lights All turn signals Parking brake License plates and tabs Seat belts Windows should roll down Windshield wipers (if raining) Headlights, snow tires, studded tires, etc. (if adverse weather conditions) NOTE: An applicant can opt to use hand signals on the Skills Test if their electronic turn signals do not work or they can use an insured driving school vehicle

Pre-trip Inspection (continued)
All applicants must demonstrate hand signals and Brake Reaction test before being allowed to continue the Skills Test NOTE: If a customer doesn’t know correct arm signals, they can be given a short period of time to independently review a training tool (as shown above) & then allowed to demonstrate the arm signals correctly. If the proper arm signals are then demonstrate correctly, the Skills Test may continue

Conducting the Drive Test
Examiners must follow the drive test course as outlined, and may not omit any part of the test. It is extremely important that instructions be given in a uniform manner. General points to remember are: Give instructions far enough in advance to make sure the maneuver can be safely completed Advise the applicant what to do, not how to do it Look at the person and use a normal conversational tone Be professional and courteous Minimize conversation once in the vehicle

Cautions to Observe Do not hurry the applicant and avoid appearing impatient An applicant may decide to stop the drive test. You should not urge them to continue If the applicant loses control of the vehicle, you must be alert and prepared to assume control You must be careful to watch everything the applicant does. Do not get into the habit of focusing on scoring only one or two items

Teaching vs Testing It is not appropriate or permissible to provide training during the drive test Warning applicants about their bad habits throughout the drive test is not allowed However, Examiners may give clarifying directions for confusing drive route situations and/or customer’s with language barriers

Scoring System The scoring system is designed so that the applicant’s actions errors, or omissions will be considered and scored as: Danger Potential (DP): An action that would be potentially dangerous if other traffic, pedestrians, etc. had been present Lack of Skill (LS): An action that, while not particularly dangerous, clearly indicates a lack of skill Congestion Potential (CP): An action that is not necessarily dangerous, nor clearly indicates a lack of skill, but would potentially congest or inhibit the normal flow of traffic (Click for bullets) Drivers need to be knowledgeable and skilled in order to meet the demands of increased traffic volumes, and interacting with drivers of varying experience levels. The skills test should measure driver qualifications and identify areas of needed improvement that could be corrected through practice and preparation. The test provides defined scoring areas and objective observation points to be used for evaluation. The scoring system is designed so that the applicant’s actions, errors, or omissions will be considered and scored as: Danger potential: An action that would be potentially dangerous if other traffic, pedestrians, etc. had been present. Lack of skill: An action that, while not particularly dangerous, clearly indicates a lack of skill. Congestion potential: An action that is not necessarily dangerous, nor clearly indicates a lack of skill, but would potentially congest or inhibit the normal flow of traffic.

Skills Test Score Sheet
The Skills Test score sheet is FOR TESTING ONLY DO NOT teach to the Skills Test or use the score sheet in TSE curriculum whatsoever Keep a copy of the score sheet in the student file (Click for bullets) Use of this score sheet is for testing only. A copy of the completed score sheet should be kept in the student file at the driving school for audit purposes.

Skills Test Score Sheet (continued)
Use the following guidelines to begin filling out the DT Score Sheet: Name: Print the applicant’s name as shown in your records or on the applicant’s identification or permit Date of Birth: Print the applicant’s date of birth as shown in your records or as shown on the applicant’s identification or permit Driver License Number: Copy the applicant’s license number (if known) as shown in your records, on the applicant’s receipt, or on the applicant’s identification or permit (Click for bullets) The Driving Test Score Sheet must be fully completed and legible. Use the following guidelines to fill out the score sheet: Name: Print the applicant’s name as shown in your records or on the applicant’s identification or permit. Date of birth: Print the applicant’s date of birth as shown in your records or as shown on the applicant’s identification or permit. Driver/Permit license number: Copy the applicant’s license number (if known) as shown in your records, on the applicant’s receipt, or on the applicant’s identification or permit. PUBLIC, JOHN Q. 01/27/84 PUBLIJQ168B7

School Name and Number: enter the school name and number assigned by DOL Signature: have the applicant sign the score sheet. Verify that the applicant’s signature matches the signature on their identification or other documents provided Date: fill in the test date Location: fill in the city or town where the test is administered. If you use more than one route, identify the route by name or number Route #: list the route used on the Skills Test. Alternate routes on re-tests w/ customers Examiner: sign the score sheet and record your Instructor license number Start time: enter the time the test begins End time: enter the time the test concludes PUBLIC, JOHN Q. 01/27/84 (Click for bullets) School name and number: Enter the school name and number assigned by DOL. Signature: Have the applicant sign the Driving Test Score Sheet. Verify that the applicant’s signature matches the signature on the appointment slip, if used and other documents if provided. Date: Fill in the test date. Location: Fill in the city or town where the test is administered. If you use more than one route, identify the route by name or number. Examiner: Sign the Driving Test Score Sheet and record your instructor license number. PUBLIJQ168B7 MY SCHOOL/ 0001 John Q. Public OLYMPIA Route 1 10/31/14 10:00 AM 10:18 AM R. Smith #12345

The score sheet is divided into different categories designated by maneuvers for evaluation Each maneuver category contains separate skills with designated point values Each driving error or omission is scored by circling a point deduction If the performance on a single skill within a maneuver is unsatisfactory, the designated points are deducted the designated points should be circled clearly (Click for bullets) The score sheet is divided into maneuvers with specific points for evaluation. Each mistake or omission is scored by a point deduction. If the performance on a single maneuver is unsatisfactory, a number of points will be deducted

Recording the errors: Circle the abbreviation for the skill on which the error was made If an error is duplicated, put a slash thru the previously circled error for each time the error is made Circle every error you see during the exam Errors must meet the given definition to be scored (Click for each bullet) For the first error, the examiner will circle the abbreviation, For each subsequent error the examiner will place a hash mark through the circle. On the score sheet, the maximum number of points that can be deducted is indicated to the right of the maneuver. At the end of the test, the examiner will circle the point deductions for each maneuver. The point deduction for a Danger Potential error is always the maximum points for the maneuver. NOTE: Examiners should NOT circle any point deductions until the Skills Test is over. This helps remove bias from the exam & allows the Examiner to be focused solely on the customer and their surroundings.

Recording the score: Circle the corresponding point deduction for the error made (Click for bullets) In cases of an error for either Lack of Skill or Congestion Potential, the examiner would score only the points for that particular section. When errors are scored in the areas of both Lack of Skill and Congestion Potential score the maximum point deduction. Circle the points in the same manner as if they were a Danger Potential type of error.

Recording the score: When errors are made in both LS & CP sections, circle only the DP points CORRECT SCORING INCORRECT SCORING (Click for bullets) In cases of an error for either Lack of Skill or Congestion Potential, the examiner would score only the points for that particular section. When errors are scored in the areas of both Lack of Skill and Congestion Potential score the maximum point deduction. Circle the points in the same manner as if they were a Danger Potential type of error.

Recording the score: The point deductions will not be made more than once for each type of error. When two or more errors are made in the same section, score only the point value for that section Thus, the total point deduction here is 3 pts, not 12 pts (Click for bullets) By marking each instance of error with a hash mark, the examiner is noting the number of times the driving error has occurred so that they can advise the applicant. The point deductions will not be made more than once for each type of error. For example: in a single maneuver Congestion Potential may have a value of three points. The applicant has been checked four times for a Congestion Potential error on the maneuver. The deduction is for three points, not twelve. NOTE: The maximum number of points that can be deducted on any maneuver is the Danger Potential score for that maneuver

Recording the score: When errors are made in more than one section(s), circle only the DP points CORRECT SCORING INCORRECT SCORING (Click for bullets) In cases of an error for either Lack of Skill or Congestion Potential, the examiner would score only the points for that particular section. When errors are scored in the areas of both Lack of Skill and Congestion Potential score the maximum point deduction. Circle the points in the same manner as if they were a Danger Potential type of error.

READ THE EXAMINER’S MANUAL &
SKILLS TEST SCORING READ THE EXAMINER’S MANUAL &

SKILLS TEST SCORING DO THE MATH

What’s wrong?

INCORRECT SCORING - 4 and 2 point deductions were both circled for Park & Start on Hill No more than the maximum point deduction can be scored for each maneuver SO…….. Only 4 points should’ve been scored here Total score should be 92, not 90

What’s going on here?

MORE INCORRECT SCORING
DP:VIS is circled, but the CP score was deducted 2 pts were incorrectly deducted, rather than 4 pts Total score should be 90 rather than 92 PS – Qualified box was not checked either

How about this one?

Basic Math Error 100 pts – 14 pts = 86 Not 84

WHEN IN DOUBT… DO THE MATH AGAIN
SKILLS TEST SCORING WHEN IN DOUBT… DO THE MATH AGAIN

What’s wrong with this score sheet?

No deductions shown & given a score of 81

FORBIDDEN Mental scores will result in a Re-exam at an LSO &
possibly action against your school FORBIDDEN

Same customer’s re-exam at an LSO…
Slightly different outcome

On the re-exam, the customer failed with a DA early on
On the re-exam, the customer failed with a DA early on. However, despite the disqualification by DA, the LSR continued administering a full Skills Test to accurately depict the customer’s inability to drive and/or follow the rules of the road. If a DA had not been scored, the customer would’ve received a total score of 68 (w/ 22 deductions)

RE-EXAM JUSTIFICATION
RCW (1) – Incompetent or unqualified driver — Re-exams — Physician's certificate — Action by department (1) The department, having good cause to believe that a licensed driver is incompetent or otherwise not qualified to be licensed, may upon notice require him or her to submit to an examination

SCORING MODULES FOR CERTIFIED EXAMINER TRAINING
(Click for bullets) If any of the following occur, the applicant is disqualified and the skills test will be ended. Accident (ACC) Dangerous Action (DA) Violation of a Traffic Law (VIO) Failure to Perform (FTP) Accumulation of Errors The examiner will direct the applicant back to the office. Do not tell the applicant that the test is ended before returning back to the office. If there is any hazard involved in driving the vehicle, leave the vehicle, pending arrangements by the applicant for safe removal. If the disqualification occurs in a driving school-owned vehicle, the examiner should follow the policy of the school that owns the vehicle. The following are examples of disqualification and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Causes for Disqualification
If any of the following occur, the applicant is disqualified and the drive test is ended: Accident (ACC) Dangerous Action (DA) Violation of a Traffic Law (VIO) Failure to Perform (FTP) Accumulation of Errors (Click for bullets) If any of the following occur, the applicant is disqualified and the skills test will be ended. Accident (ACC) Dangerous Action (DA) Violation of a Traffic Law (VIO) Failure to Perform (FTP) Accumulation of Errors The examiner will direct the applicant back to the office. Do not tell the applicant that the test is ended before returning back to the office. If there is any hazard involved in driving the vehicle, leave the vehicle, pending arrangements by the applicant for safe removal. If the disqualification occurs in a driving school-owned vehicle, the examiner should follow the policy of the school that owns the vehicle. The following are examples of disqualification and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Causes for Disqualification (continued)
Accident (ACC) Contact with a pedestrian Contact with another vehicle Running off the road onto lawns or shrubbery Contact with a fixed object (such as a mailbox) (Click for bullets) Accident: The following are considered accidents: Contact with a pedestrian Contact with another vehicle. A slight bumper contact or slight contact with a parking pole while parking is not normally considered an accident. Running off the road onto lawns or shrubbery Contact with a fixed object (such as a mailbox)

Dangerous Action (DA) An accident that was prevented by the expert driving on the part of another Dodging by a pedestrian (the Superman effect) The examiner having to assume physical or verbal control of the vehicle (Click for bullets) These are dangerous driving situations by the applicant that are not specific violations of the law: An accident that was prevented by the expert driving on the part of another. Dodging by a pedestrian. The examiner having to assume physical or verbal control of the vehicle. Dangerous actions can also include verbal control. Examples include when an examiner has to tell an applicant to clear their fogged windows or turn on their windshield wipers when it’s raining or snowing and vision is impaired to the point the driving situation becomes dangerous.

Violation of Traffic Law (VIO) Speeding is scored only when the applicant exceeds the speed limit by more than 5 mph Failure to stop at a stop sign or traffic light Driving on the wrong side of the road Turning from a straight ahead lane (when there’s a designated turn lane) or driving straight when in a turn lane Driving the wrong way on a one-way street Any time an applicant is stopped by law enforcement and receives a warning or a citation it will be reason for disqualification Violation of a traffic law: An act for which the driver could be ticketed. Due to the scoring system, violations would normally be confined to the following: Speeding is scored only when the applicant exceeds the speed limit by more than 5 mph. (since the examiner is seated in the passenger seat, visibility of the speedometer may not be accurate, therefore if the applicant reaches five miles over the speed limit this should be clearly visible and should be scored as a violation .) Failure to stop for a sign or signal. Driving on the wrong side of the road. Turning from a straight ahead lane or driving straight when in a turn lane. Driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Any time an applicant is stopped by law enforcement and receives a warning or a citation it will be reason for disqualification. NOTE: DO NOT INSERT YOUR OWN INTERPRETATIONS OR DEFINITIONS OF LAW VIOLATIONS INTO THE SKILLS TEST

Violation of Traffic Law (VIO) HOLD ON, STOP!!! DID YOU HEAR THAT? LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN!!! DO NOT MAKE UP YOUR OWN RULES FOR THE SKILLS TEST THAT IS BAD REALLY BAD! Violation of a traffic law: An act for which the driver could be ticketed. Due to the scoring system, violations would normally be confined to the following: Speeding is scored only when the applicant exceeds the speed limit by more than 5 mph. (since the examiner is seated in the passenger seat, visibility of the speedometer may not be accurate, therefore if the applicant reaches five miles over the speed limit this should be clearly visible and should be scored as a violation .) Failure to stop for a sign or signal. Driving on the wrong side of the road. Turning from a straight ahead lane or driving straight when in a turn lane. Driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Any time an applicant is stopped by law enforcement and receives a warning or a citation it will be reason for disqualification.

Failure to Perform (FTP) Applicant refuses to try a maneuver or states they cannot perform the required action Applicant fails repeatedly to respond to instructions or directions given, to the point the test cannot be completed (Click for bullets) If an applicant refuses to try a maneuver or states they cannot perform the required action, the examiner must advise them this would be a cause for disqualification. If the applicant still refuses to try the maneuver, the test is ended. The examiner will indicate the reason in the remarks section of the score sheet. During the examination, if the applicant fails repeatedly to respond satisfactorily to instructions or directions given, to the point the test cannot be completed, they would be disqualified.

Accumulation of Errors At the conclusion of the Skills Test, correctly add the customer’s point deductions (using proper scoring) to get a total Subtract the total point deductions from 100 to get the customer’s score A score of 80 or higher is passing (Click for bullets) At the conclusion of the examination, add the point deduction for each of the errors or omissions. Subtract the total from 100 to obtain the applicant's score. A score of 80 or better is passing.

Scoring the Skills Test
This module includes definitions of the maneuvers as well as the different items to be scored. You should commit these scoring procedures to memory in order to accurately score the test The abbreviation for each possible scoring item is found at the end of each possible scoring item detailed in this module These abbreviations indicate the specific error that was made and are listed on the score sheet under each specific maneuver When scoring during the Skills Test, circle the abbreviation to indicate that an error was made. If the error was made more than once, place a hash mark thru the circled abbreviation to indicate each additional instance the error was made

Scoring the Skills Test
GOLDEN RULE: * If it’s not on the score sheet OR in the Examiner’s manual it should not be scored *

Scoring for Vision (VIS)
VIS (vision) is scored when the customer doesn’t use best possible vision when entering or leaving traffic, making lane changes, backing, entering intersections, etc. Best possible vision for each maneuver is identified in each scoring section Best possible vision depends on the vehicle You are expected to use good judgment & be practical when scoring vision Vehicles equipped with monitors, that allow a view of what is to the rear of the vehicle, can not be utilized during the Skills Test

Backing Danger Potential (DP):
Fails to utilize best possible vision to check traffic in all vulnerable areas. For best possible vision while backing, the applicant should turn and be looking primarily out the rear window unless use of mirrors is best possible vision, i.e., enclosed camper or van. Before reentering traffic, checking of the “blind spot” on the left side is required if movement of a car width or more to the left is made (VIS) NOTE: The customer must look to the rear of the vehicle anytime the vehicle is moving backwards, including during re-positioning to re-enter traffic. If not, VIS is scored

Backing (continued) Danger Potential (DP):
After stopping, the customer fails to use the required signal when re-entering traffic. One car-width movement to the left is required to be scorable (SIG) NOTE: continuing straight (next to the edge of the street) is not scored; unless a lane change or passing maneuver is made (at some point) to re-enter traffic. If significant distance has been driven since completion of the maneuver, score appropriate VIS or SIG deductions under Lane Travel or Passing sections

Fails to stop at sidewalk area, if present (SW) Fails to stop before entering travel portion of road, if no sidewalk is present (STP) NOTE: Do not score SW and STP in the same maneuver

Backs too fast and is out of control. Use good judgment. Some customers have better backing skills than others (SPD) Backs wide, going over center of the road (WIDE) NOTE: If the applicant backs wide, going over the center of the road and does not return to their lane of travel, stop the test and score as Dangerous Action (DA)

After the turn, backs up on the curb with one wheel or strikes the curb and is unable to continue backing as a result (CURB) With no curb present, backs off the road with one or more wheels and no damage to property (ROAD) NOTE: If the customer backs over the curb with more than one wheel, score as (DA). If it causes damage to lawn, shrubs, mailbox, etc., score as dangerous action (ACC)

Fails to make a second stop (if needed) to look for traffic at an obscured corner, alley or driveway. Do not score if the customer safely edges out and looks for traffic (2STP) Prior to the turn, unable to back the car around the corner, striking the curb three times. Stop the maneuver, score everything you see and continue the rest of the test (UNABLE) NOTE: If the applicant backs wide, going over the center of the road and does not return to their lane of travel, stop the test and score as Dangerous Action (DA)

Backing (continued) Lack of Skill (LS):
Backs wide (not over center of the road) during turn and right rear wheel is in excess of 18” from the curb or edge of the road (visual approximation) (WIDE) On the straight line backing portion, does not keep vehicle within 18” of road’s edge (visual approximation) (DIS)

Cuts across corner where no curb exists (CUT) While backing, strikes curb (does not stop movement) (CURB)

Once around the corner, does not keep vehicle in a straight line on the straight portion of test (WEAVE)

Parallel Parking Applicants with vehicles that have an automatic feature to assist parallel parking will be advised they cannot use the automatic feature and must manually parallel park the vehicle. Danger Potential (DP): Fails to utilize best possible vision when entering, leaving or within parking space. For best possible vision while backing the customer should turn and be primarily looking out the rear window, unless use of mirrors is best possible vision (i.e. enclosed camper or van). Before re-entering traffic, a check of the blind spot on the left side is required, including when taking a second try at parking (VIS) NOTE: When parking between two cars, if the vehicle size or position is such that it cannot be seen by oncoming cars from the rear when re-entering traffic, a left arm signal may is required.

Parallel Parking (continued)
Danger Potential (DP): Fails to signal properly when leaving parked position. Signal is scored leaving the parking area when no signal or improper signal is given and hand signal is not given when turn indicator cannot be readily observed by street traffic (SIG) Bumper contact with another vehicle (no damage) or strikes poles. (Damage to poles is not scored as an accident) (CONT)

Danger Potential (DP): Drives forward or backs through poles (THRU) Backs over curb with one wheel (CURB) NOTE: If there is damage to property, it is scored as an accident (ACC). If there is more than one wheel over the curb, stop the customer. More than one wheel over the curb with no damage to property is scored as a Dangerous Action (DA)

Danger Potential (DP): Score after two failed attempts to park by the customer. If the customer does not back in, the instructions were not understood. Give additional instructions and allow a second attempt (UNABLE) Positions vehicle so that the passenger side wheels are past the poles, as if on curb, but no curb is present (ROAD) NOTE: When parking between poles or stanchions, no left arm signal is required when re-entering traffic

Lack of Skill (LS): Strikes curb while attempting to park, stopping vehicle movement. Wheel does not go over curb (CURB) Fails to park within designated 1 ½ car lengths (Visual approximation 30 feet). The 1 ½ deduction should be scored when parking and/or when the customer is positioning to leave the parking space (1 ½)

Lack of Skill (LS): Excessive jockeying by the customer moving back and forth within parking space. Score if more than three moves are made entering and/or leaving (JOC) HINT: When counting moves, use gear changes and/or change of direction as an indicator of each move (puts vehicle from Drive into Reverse or likewise) NOTE: If while parking, the customer moves the vehicle six times in the space, stop the maneuver, score everything you see and instruct the customer to re-enter traffic to continue the test

Congestion Potential (CP): Makes more than one attempt to back from the travel portion of the road (must have backed at least ½ the car into the parking space to be considered an attempt) (TRY) Does not park within 12” from the curb, the passenger side poles or the edge of road when no curb (visual approximation). Small cars inside the space, but more than 12” from the curb, poles or edge of road will be scored even though they may not be out in the lane of traffic (DIS) NOTE: Examiners may allow customers a second try at parallel parking if the customer asks. However, Examiners should not be prompting customers to try again. Any deductions made on the 1st attempt should also be scored.

Congestion Potential (CP): Fails to center the vehicle properly and is too far forward or back (use approximation ) (CENT)

Park and Start on Hill Danger Potential (DP):
Fails to use best possible vision (VIS) Fails to give proper signal when entering traffic (SIG) NOTE: If movement to the left is made, the customer must signal and check “blind spot” prior to re-entering traffic

Park and Start on Hill (continued)
Danger Potential (DP): Fails to secure the parking brake (PB) Fails to put manual transmission in gear or an automatic transmission in park (GEAR)

Danger Potential (DP): Fails to turn front wheels in proper direction (WH) Fails to position front tire, or entire car within approximately 12” of the curb or edge of the road (DIS) NOTE: Two wheels over the curb is scored as a Dangerous Action (DA)

Danger Potential (DP): Does not maintain complete control of vehicle or allows vehicle to roll forward or backward significantly while parking (CTL) One wheel over the curb when leaving (CURB)

Lack of Skill (LS): Make more than two moves when positioning vehicle after driving to the side of the road (jockeying back and forth) (JOC) Strikes curb when leaving parked position (if only slight scrape do not score) (CURB)

Lack of Skill (LS): Releases parking brake before vehicle is controlled by engine or foot brake (CTL) Congestion Potential (CP): Rear tire over 12” from curb or edge of road (DIS)

Starting Danger Potential (DP):
Fails to use best possible vision when re-entering traffic (VIS) Fails to signal properly when re-entering traffic (SIG)

Starting (continued) Danger Potential (DP):
Goes over curb or off shoulder of road with one wheel when leaving parked position (CURB) NOTE: Two wheels over curb or off shoulder of road is a dangerous action (DA)

Approach to an Uncontrolled Intersection
Danger Potential (DP): Fails to observe all possible areas for approaching traffic prior to entering intersection. If view is clear upon approach to intersection, vision is not scored (VIS) Fails to decrease speed if necessary before entering intersection (SPD) NOTE: An uncontrolled intersection is a 3 or 4-way intersection without any signs, lights or traffic devices that control traffic flow. Score only when turn is not made

Approach to an Uncontrolled Intersection (continued)
Congestion Potential (CP): Makes unnecessary stop at uncontrolled intersection with an unobstructed view (STP) Hesitates: Slows unnecessarily when approaching an uncontrolled intersection with an unobstructed view (HES) NOTE: Deductions are only scored under uncontrolled intersections when driving straight thru them. If a turn is made, it is scored under Left/Right Turn sections

Traffic Control Devices
Danger Potential (DP): Fails to comply with or take necessary precaution when indicated by a traffic control device (i.e. yield signs, traffic cones, railroad signs, traffic dividers, flashing yellow lights, bicycle lanes, white fog lines, round-a-bouts, traffic circles, etc). This includes striking or putting one wheel over the curb in a roundabout or traffic circle (FTC) Congestion Potential (CP): Makes unnecessary stop at traffic control device (yield sign, railroad crossing, school zone sign, etc) (STP)

Stop Sign/Flashing Red Traffic Light
Danger Potential (DP): Fails to look both directions before starting (VIS) Fails to make a second stop (or fails to edge out slowly) when needed (2STP) EXAMPLES: When the view is obstructed and an additional stop is needed to observe for cross traffic or to yield right-of-way; or when stop line is excessively far back from edge of the intersection and an additional stop is needed to safety proceed NOTE: Do not score if the customer safely edges out and looks for traffic, but doesn’t need to stop a second time

Stop Sign/Flashing Red Traffic Light (continued)
Congestion Potential (CP): Fails to stop before crossing the designated stop line (SL) Fails to stop before entering a marked crosswalk (CW)

Stop Sign/Flashing Red Traffic Light (continued)
Congestion Potential (CP): Fails to stop before the edge of the road or intersection when there is no marked crosswalk or designated stop line (INT)

Traffic Signal Light Danger Potential (DP):
Fails to look both directions before starting, when driving straight through the intersection, if the customer’s vehicle is the first in the lane (VIS) Fails to anticipate a change of signal on approach, entering on yellow when stop could have been made safely (YEL) NOTE: If turning at a traffic light, score VIS under the Left/Right Turn sections

Traffic Signal Light (continued)
Congestion Potential (CP): Fails to stop before crossing a designated stop line (SL) Fails to stop before entering a marked crosswalk (CW)

Traffic Signal Light (continued)
Congestion Potential (CP): Fails to turn right on red after stopping when no prohibiting sign is posted (ROR) NOTE: Do not score if vision is obscured or if ability to make turn safely is in question. Stops unnecessarily or fails to proceed when traffic light is green (HES)

Mechanical Operation Danger Potential (DP):
Fails to manually cancel turn signal if it does not shut off automatically; or if the customer signals when no turn or lane change is being made (SIG) Drives unnecessarily with less than 1/3 of steering wheel between hands; or if the hands are positioned anywhere other than on the outside of the rim (HANDS) NOTE: Don’t score if a customer’s hands change position or are inside the rim of the steering wheel during turns, as long as they return to proper hand control position after turning is completed

Mechanical Operation (continued)
Danger Potential (DP): Elbow out of window or on sill while driving (ARM) Seated in a manner impairing vision or vehicle control (POS)

Danger Potential (DP): Unnecessary one hand driving (i.e. while shifting or giving hand signals in turn, one hand on gearshift lever, etc) (1HAND) Fails to depress clutch when starting engine; car lurches forward (CLUTCH)

Danger Potential (DP): Puts selector in improper gear causing the vehicle to go in the wrong direction (GEAR) Unnecessary hard braking (BRK)

Lack of Skill (LS): Jerky clutch engagement (CLUTCH) Stalls engine (STALL)

Lack of Skill (LS): Difficulty starting engine (if turned off while on the test). Do not score if vehicle is at fault (START) Races engine (RACES)

Lack of Skill (LS): Improper shifting or clashes gears; fails to shift when necessary or starts in improper gear (GEAR) Fails to release the parking brake (PB)

Lack of Skill (LS): Lacks knowledge of the vehicle’s controls and/or does not properly use them (i.e. windshield defroster, wipers, lights, etc) (CTL) Spins wheels excessively on wet or slick road (SPINS) NOTE: If vision is obstructed due to windows being fogged by rain, ice, snow or other conditions and the customer proceeds without taking action causing driving to become hazardous, score as a Dangerous Action (DA)

Lane Travel Lane changes made while in traveling in traffic or while driving to the side of the road for Park & Start on Hill and Starting maneuvers will be scored in this area. Movement of one car width to the left or right is necessary before scoring in Lane Travel. Danger Potential (DP): Fails to use best possible vision (usually a blind spot check) to determine if a lane change can be made safely (VIS) Fails to signal before changing lanes (SIG)

Lane Travel (continued)
Danger Potential (DP): Does not keep to the right where no clear center line or center markers are visible on a two way street (RT) Does not keep vehicle in a single lane or overlaps lanes where two or more lanes in the same direction are clearly marked (LANES) NOTE: If more than one tire width is over a marked center line on a two way street, score as a violation (VIO).

Danger Potential (DP): Strikes curb or puts one wheel over the curb when driving to the side of the road (CURB) Congestion Potential (CP): Occupies both lanes where there are two or more lanes in one direction and the lanes are not marked or defined, creating confusion of intentions (LANES)

Congestion Potential (CP): Changes lanes unnecessarily back and forth from one lane to another (i.e. around parked vehicles or in residential areas) (WEAVE)

Following Danger Potential (DP):
While driving, follows too close for conditions, existing traffic or road/weather conditions (CLOSE) Congestion Potential (CP): Leaves more than one car length of distance (approximately 20’) between their vehicle and the vehicle stopped ahead of them (DIS)

Passing Danger Potential (DP):
Fails to use best possible vision prior to passing or after completion of pass (VIS) Fails to signal prior to passing or after completion of pass (SIG)

Passing (continued) Danger Potential (DP):
Passes excessively wide of vehicles or others object being passed (WIDE) Passes excessively close to other vehicles or objects being passed (CLOSE)

Passing (continued) Danger Potential (DP):
Needless travel on left portion of road before or after pass (LEFT) Passes on the right when not safe (RIGHT)

Passing (continued) Congestion Potential (CP):
Does not pass when safe to do so (PASS)

Right of Way Danger Potential (DP)
Right of way not clearly yielded (ROW) Congestion Potential (CP) Right of way not taken when clearly yielded by others (ROW)

Left and Right Turns Danger Potential (DP):
Fails to use best possible vision prior to and during turns while observing for traffic or pedestrians (VIS) Fails to give correct signal for at least 100 feet (or five car lengths) before turn, unless at a stop sign or red traffic light (SIG) NOTE: Do not score if a customer approaches a stop sign or red traffic light, stops and then signals their intent to turn prior to proceeding

Left and Right Turns (continued)
Danger Potential (DP): Approaches or goes into turn too fast requiring braking in turn (SPD) Cuts corners with the wheels or front of the vehicle (on right turns hits curb, goes over curb or off the road with one wheel; on left turns goes over center line or divider) (CUT)

Danger Potential (DP): Fails to move as far to the right or left as practical before turning (when lanes are not defined or the road is extremely wide). Practical means far enough either way to prevent other vehicles from passing or squeezing thru on the turning side (POS) Turns excessively wide into an improper lane (the farthest lane on a two-way road in the same direction); or driving with one wheel off the road on a left turn; or slightly crosses the center line or center of the road on right turns (WIDE)

Lack of Skill (LS): Turns wide, but completes turn into proper lane (WIDE) Congestion Potential (CP): Late getting into turn lane or proper lane prior to turn (LATE)

Congestion Potential (CP): Stops vehicle unnecessarily at intersections (STP) Turns to center of lane, straddling two marked or unmarked lanes (LANES)

General Driving Performance
Danger Potential (DP): Customer fails to stop at a stop sign located in a parking lot, or fails to react safely to traffic conditions (i.e. vehicles, turns or stops by others, pedestrians, weather conditions, etc). Examiner must be able to describe a specific occurrence to the customer (ATTN) Drives more than 10 mph below the posted or safe speed limit, unless conditions warrant (SLOW) NOTE: After scoring, advise the customer to “drive the posted speed limit.” If the customer continues to drive more than 10 mph below the speed limit after being advised two times, they can be disqualified for Failing to Perform (FTP)

General Driving Performance (continued)
Danger Potential (DP): Makes unnecessary stop while driving straight ahead with no traffic controls (STP) Congestion Potential (CP): Drives more than 5 mph below the posted or safe speed limit, unless conditions warrant (SLOW) Hesitant to proceed or waits for distant traffic (HES)

Scoring in Parking Lot YES SERIOUSLY!!!
Parking lots are considered private property, and thus, are not amenable to regular deductions on the Skills Test If a customer fails to stop for a stop sign located in a parking lot, score ATTN in General Driving Performance. Stop lines and other markings are not scorable Dangerous Actions (DA) and Accidents (ACC) are also scored if they occur in a parking lot All other items on the Skills Test are not scorable items in a parking lot YES SERIOUSLY!!!

SIGNALS are not required during:
SKILLS TEST SCORING COMMON MISTAKES SIGNALS are not required during: Backing maneuver OR Parallel Park maneuver NO SCORE

SKILLS TEST SCORING Lane Travel COMMON MISTAKES
When driving to the side of the road – VIS, SIG, and CURB deductions are scored under Lane Travel When re-entering traffic, they are scored under the actual maneuver

WHAT’S AT STAKE YOURS, MINE & THE PUBLIC’S SAFETY

POST-WORKSHOP THINGS TO REMEMBER
Any & all instruction (which includes warm-up drives) WILL be conducted in licensed & insured driving school vehicles, per RCW (2) Instructor license requirements need to be met prior to taking CE training Do not use pictures of insurance cards… they can be faked For testing, front & back plates are required on customer cars that have a place for them Pre-trip Inspections are required on all Skills Tests, including with driving school testing vehicles If an Applicant pulls into the intersection at a green or yellow light and it turns red the Examiner should fail for violation

THINGS TO REMEMBER cont…
POST-WORKSHOP THINGS TO REMEMBER cont… Blind spot checks are not required on turns, except when pedestrians or bikers are present… it’s situation specific MEs should call the Department if they have questions about their decision on a Skills Test and/or Certification Check-ride for an Examiner

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