1. (a) Using the on-road skills examination, the department shall determine whether the applicant has the ability to drive safely in a variety of on-the-road situations.

2. (b) The on-road skills examination shall consist of a qualitative evaluation of the applicant’s abilities and skills in the following general categories:

   1. (1) Caution:

      1. a. At intersection or railroad grade crossing;
      2. b. When changing lanes;
      3. c. Upon entering or exiting a highway; and
      4. d. When pulling away from curb;

   2. (2) Grade control, which shall include:

      1. a. Amount of roll-back;
      2. b. Setting of the wheel and controls; and
      3. c. Upgrades and downgrades;

   3. (3) Signs/traffic signals, which shall include:

      1. a. Obedience to signs and signals;
      2. b. Position after a stop; and
      3. c. Failing to make a full stop;

   4. (4) Right and left turns, which shall include:

      1. a. Swinging too wide;
      2. b. Cutting too short;
      3. c. Starting from the wrong lane; and
      4. d. Ending in the wrong lane;

   5. (5) Right of way, which shall include:

      1. a. Other vehicles;
      2. b. Pedestrians;
      3. c. Emergency vehicles; and
      4. d. Accepting right of way;

   6. (6) Speed control, which shall include:

      1. a. Over the speed limit;
      2. b. Too slow or needless stops;
      3. c. Basic speed;
      4. d. Turns and curves;
      5. e. Approaching corners;
      6. f. Upon entering or exiting a highway; and
      7. g. Following distances;

   7. (7) Lane usage, which shall include:

      1. a. Choice of proper lane;
      2. b. Position in the lane; and
      3. c. Smoothness;

   8. (8) Reaction to hazards, which shall include:

      1. a. Dangerous maneuvers;
      2. b. Striking an object;
      3. c. Lack of control; and
      4. d. Scanning for hazards; and

   9. (9) Railroad grade crossings, which shall include:

      1. a. Use of flashers; and
      2. b. Proper crossing.
3. (c) Point values shall be assigned to each maneuver. Each time a maneuver is not made in compliance with this section, the applicant shall have one demerit point deducted from his/her score.

Source. #8405, eff 8-2-05; ss by #10523, eff 2-18-14