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Restricted Licence Test guide (class 1) © Roads Corporation (VicRoads) 2008 September 2012 ISBN 978-0-478-39405-4 (online) ISBN 978-0-478-39406-1 (print) Copyright information This publication is copyright © Roads Corporation (VicRoads). The images belong to the NZ Transport Agency. Images may be reproduced for personal or in-house use without formal permission or charge, provided suitable acknowledgement is made to this publication and the NZ Transport Agency as the source. Requests and enquiries about the reproduction of material in this publication for any other purpose should be made to: Manager, Information NZ Transport Agency Private Bag 6995 Wellington 6141 The permission to reproduce material in this publication does not extend to any material for which the copyright is identified as being held by a third party. Authorisation to reproduce material belonging to a third party must be obtained from the copyright holder(s) concerned. Disclaimer The NZ Transport Agency has endeavoured to ensure material in this document is technically accurate and reflects legal requirements. However, the document does not override governing legislation. The NZ Transport Agency does not accept liability for any consequences arising from the use of this document. If the user of this document is unsure whether the material is correct, they should refer directly to the relevant legislation and contact the NZ Transport Agency. More information NZ Transport Agency Version 2 (June 2014) Originally published February 2012 ISBN 978-0-478-39405-4 (online) ISBN 978-0-478-39406-1 (print) If you have further queries, call our contact centre on 0800 699 000 or write to us: NZ Transport Agency Private Bag 6995 Wellington 6141 This document is available on the NZ Transport Agency’s website at www.nzta.govt.nz. Page ii Contents 1 Introduction to the Restricted Licence Test 1 2 Overview of the structure of the Restricted Licence Test 3 3 Pre-drive checks 5 4 Assessable tasks 7 5 Task assessment items 14 6 Critical errors 26 7 Immediate failure errors 33 8 Glossary 43 Restricted Licence Test guide (class 1) Version 2 June 2014 Page 1 1 Introduction to the Restricted Licence Test Introduction This booklet provides detailed information about the new Restricted Licence Test (RLT or the test) that came into effect on 27 February 2012. It will help professional driving instructors and coaches work with learner drivers as they approach the new RLT, but it should not take the place of a well-structured and comprehensive lesson plan, together with high levels of supervised driving experience in a broad range of driving situations. In preparing for the test, the Transport Agency recommends that all novice drivers and their coaches become familiar with this test guide, the Road Code and the Practice programme (www.practice.co.nz). These resources contain all the necessary information to enable novice drivers to practice the necessary skills to become safe drivers and subsequently be ready to sit the test. Being a safe driver is the first goal and test readiness is the second. The graduated driver licensing system The graduated driver licensing system in New Zealand consists of three stages: • learner licence (supervised driving only) • restricted licence (unsupervised or solo driving with restrictions) • full licence (no restrictions). At each stage, drivers must pass a test (theory test for learners, practical tests for restricted and full) before they earn a new licence with fewer restrictions and more responsibilities. The new Restricted Licence Test In 2010 the New Zealand Government announced a package of reforms focused on young drivers, including making the RLT more difficult to encourage 120 hours of supervised driving practice. The new RLT is based on the Victorian Government probationary licence test and calibrated for New Zealand driving environments. The new RLT was developed to assess the higher skill levels expected of today’s more experienced licence applicants. With a 45 minute drive time, it is longer than the previous test, which allows a more comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s safe driving skills. An applicant is more likely to have the necessary skills to pass the test if they have had at least 120 hours of supervised driving experience. Test routes The test is undertaken on test routes that have been developed according to a set of standard requirements. This ensures that all test routes used are of a nationally consistent standard. Restricted Licence Test guide (class 1) Version 2 June 2014 Page 2 The role of the testing officer A testing officer undertakes many tasks during the test including directing the applicant around the route, observing and marking driving behaviour and keeping an eye on safety. Because of this, it is unlikely that the testing officer will have time to engage in conversation with the applicant. Ensure the applicant is aware of this, is prepared for it and is not offended by it. Restricted Licence Test guide (class 1) Version 2 June 2014 Page 3 2 Overview of the structure of the Restricted Licence Test Test duration The test takes a total of one hour to administer. This time allows for: • meeting the applicant • conducting the pre-drive vehicle safety check • conducting a 45 minute practical drive • adding up the test score sheet at the end of each stage • providing feedback to the applicant on their performance at the end of the test. Test route stages The test comprises two stages. • Stage 1 of the test takes 10 minutes and is a set of relatively simple driving tasks conducted in a less complex traffic environment designed to assess the applicant’s driving ability. This stage is conducted in speed zones of up to 60km/h and determines whether the applicant is a sufficiently skilled and safe driver to proceed to the more challenging driving tasks and environments of Stage 2 of the test. An applicant who does not achieve a satisfactory score in Stage 1 is not permitted to undertake Stage 2 of the test. In this way, applicants who are not ready to tackle the more challenging tasks in Stage 2 are screened out before they can pose a danger to themselves and other road users. • Stage 2 of the test takes 35 minutes and is designed to assess the applicant’s ability to perform more challenging tasks in moderately challenging environments within speed zones of 60km/h and over. To pass the RLT, an applicant must demonstrate safe decision-making, observance of road rules and satisfactory car-handling skills throughout the whole test. Stages 1 and 2 of the RLT must be undertaken during a single test booking. They cannot be split into separate appointments. Driving tasks There are two types of driving tasks in the RLT: • Assessable tasks include left and right turns, lane changes (or turning right across traffic where lane changes are not available), merging with other traffic, straight drives, straight or right at a roundabout and a reverse parallel park. The applicant’s performance on each assessable task is assessed according to predetermined task assessment items. • Linking manoeuvres join up the assessable tasks into a complete driving route that begins and ends at the car park of the testing office or other suitable location for the start. Linking manoeuvres include similar driving manoeuvres to the assessable tasks but do not have associated task assessment items assigned to them. Restricted Licence Test guide (class 1) Version 2 June 2014 Page 4 There are seven assessable tasks in Stage 1 and 18 assessable tasks in Stage 2. The Assessable Tasks used in the RLT are described in section 4. Assessment items During the test the applicant will be assessed against three different assessment criteria: 1. Task assessment items which assess one aspect of driving performance during the execution of each assessable task. The task assessment items are described in section 5. 2. Critical errors which are recorded at any time they occur during the RLT, whether during an assessable task or not. The critical error types are described in section 6. 3. Immediate failure errors are also recorded at any time they occur and result in the immediate failure of the test. The immediate failure error types are described in section 7. Note that this guide does not cover the number of driving faults that are permitted during the test as the pre-test preparation should not be focused around how many driving faults may be made during the test, but rather whether the novice driver has the necessary skills to be a safe driver (ie, they can consistently perform the driving tasks to the required standard). If the novice driver is making any critical errors or immediate failure errors in training then they are clearly not yet ready to attempt this test. Restricted Licence Test guide (class 1) Version 2 June 2014 Page 5 Pre-drive checks Overview Before beginning the RLT, the testing officer will: • check the candidate’s identity • conduct a pre-drive safety check • conduct an in-vehicle safety check. Documentation Prior to commencing the test the testing officer will: • sight the applicant’s learner licence to ensure it is current and to confirm their identity • check the vehicle to be used in the test for: – a current warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness label – two learner licence plates (L plates) displayed correctly – a current vehicle licence (registration) label – a current road user charges (RUC) label if it is a diesel vehicle – sufficient fuel to complete the test. If any of these requirements cannot be met, the test will be cancelled. Vehicle roadworthiness and controls The vehicle to be used for the test must comply with the legal provisions that govern its use on the road. While testing officers do not examine the vehicle in detail, they will check the items listed below to ensure that all safety items are in a roadworthy state. Applicants will be requested to assist with the pre-drive check. If the vehicle is not roadworthy, the test will not proceed. Vehicle posture The vehicle is sitting square to the road, indicating all tyres have (car only) equal or close to equal pressure. Body work The vehicle has no obvious damage that could be considered dangerous. Tyres and wheels Tyres should have the required tread depth and no uneven wear, and wheels should appear undamaged (visual inspection only). Winter and summer tyres are not mixed. The test cannot proceed if a space-saver tyre is fitted to the vehicle. Indicators and Indicators and brake lights (to meet equipment requirements) brake lights operate correctly and all lenses are intact. Head lights Lenses must be intact and high and low beams operate if the test is to take place in low light conditions. Restricted Licence Test guide (class 1) Version 2 June 2014 Page 6 Windscreen wipers Wipers must operate satisfactorily if the test is to take place in rain or fog. Horn The horn must operate. Driver/rider safety Mirrors are checked for position and seatbelts are in safe and serviceable condition. In-vehicle safety checks The testing officer will check the applicant is able to identify where the following controls are located in the vehicle: • handbrake • windscreen demister • rear window demister (where fitted). If the applicant is unable to identify the items above they will be pointed out to them and the applicant will still be able to undertake the test. However if it becomes necessary to use one of the controls during the test and the applicant requires assistance to operate the control, an immediate failure error would result. The pre-drive safety check and in-vehicle check do not contribute to the applicant’s test score. Restricted Licence Test guide (class 1) Version 2 June 2014

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