Behaviours that can lead to immediate failure
Not signaling for five seconds before moving from a stopped position.
Not coming to a complete stop behind the stop line (within 1 meter) before proceeding.
Crossing a lane line (even slightly) without signaling or having a valid reason.
Exceeding any speed limit, including school zones, roadworks zones or when passing emergency vehicles with flashing lights (25km/h in South Australia).
Following too closely behind any object at the vehicle's speed (tailgating), passing parked cars closer than 1.2 meters at 50–60 km/h, or passing bicycles closer than 1 meter at 60km/h or under (1.5 meters over 60km/h).
Causing another vehicle to slow or change direction when it has the right of way, such as when changing lanes, entering a busy road, or turning right from a busy road or traffic light intersection.
Driving too slow and obstructing the traffic.
Failing to obey traffic lights, signs or road markings.
This is determined at the assessor's discretion.
Verbal or physical intervention by the assessor to prevent a collision or traffic offense.
Common faults that may affect your assessment result
Not checking mirrors (center and side) before signaling, or the center mirror before braking.
Not signaling for a reasonable time before slowing to turn.
Approaching an intersection too quickly for a turn, resulting in rough cornering or not enough time to observe, or approaching too quickly to stop/yield, causing abrupt stopping or jerking.
Incorrect positioning (too far forward/back or to the left/right) before turning, at give-way/stop signs, turning right from a laned road, or entering a busy laned road.
Not looking in both directions when turning at intersections, including traffic lights and roundabouts, or not checking blind spots before changing lanes.
Missing opportunities or choosing unsafe gaps, causing other road users to adjust speed when entering a busy road, turning right from a busy road, or turning right at a traffic light.
Not following the correct order for vehicle control (e.g., signaling before checking mirrors when turning).
Poor use of vehicle controls, such as wipers, hazard lights, air conditioning/heater, brakes, accelerator, or gear selection.
Following, passing, or stopping too closely.
Driving at an unreasonable speed that hinders other road users.
Handling unusual situations inappropriately, maneuvering around a bus at a bus stop, passing a garbage truck, or failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.
