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Land Transport Safety Authority

Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBTA)

Learner Driver Licence Syllabus

(Restricted Licence Test)

RCSC ServicesNovember 2002

LTSA New Zealand Level 1 Version 1CBTA Guide November 2002

Contents

Background...............................................................................................................................4

What is CBTA?.........................................................................................................................4

CBTA Characteristics................................................................................................................4

Competency Specification........................................................................................................4

CBTA and Driver Training/Licensing.........................................................................................5

CBTA at Learner Licence Level................................................................................................5

How to use this Syllabus...........................................................................................................5Who Can Conduct CBTA?....................................................................................................6Responsibilities of the Trainer/Assessor...............................................................................6Specific Conditions of CBTA.................................................................................................6Training and Assessment Tips..............................................................................................7Progression...........................................................................................................................7Links......................................................................................................................................8Auditing.................................................................................................................................8Sanctions...............................................................................................................................9Supervision............................................................................................................................9Parent/Supervisor Practice....................................................................................................9Trainer Advice to Parent/Supervisors.................................................................................10

Competency Based Training Tasks........................................................................................14Instrument, Gauges & Vehicle Controls..............................................................................15Starting the Vehicle (Manual Transmission).......................................................................16Moving Off (Manual Transmission).....................................................................................17Stopping the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)......................................................................18Starting the Vehicle (Automatic Transmission)...................................................................19Moving Off (Automatic Transmission).................................................................................20Stopping the Vehicle (Automatic Transmission).................................................................21Steering the Vehicle............................................................................................................22Low Speed Manoeuvres......................................................................................................23Observation (Mirrors)..........................................................................................................24Observation (Head Checks)................................................................................................25Signalling.............................................................................................................................26Gears...................................................................................................................................27Roadcraft.............................................................................................................................28

Competency Based Assessment Tasks.................................................................................30Vehicle Controls..................................................................................................................31Starting & Stopping the Engine...........................................................................................32Moving Off and Stopping.....................................................................................................33Steering Control - Forward..................................................................................................34Gears/Transmission Gear Changing...................................................................................35Steering Control - Reverse..................................................................................................36Moving off from the Kerb.....................................................................................................37Driving Straight....................................................................................................................38Stopping at the Kerb............................................................................................................39Driving Straight - At a Round-a-bout (RAB)........................................................................40Turning Left - Unburdened..................................................................................................41Turning Left - Give Way Sign..............................................................................................42Turning Left - Stop Sign......................................................................................................43

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Turning Left - Traffic Lights.................................................................................................44Turning Right - Unburdened................................................................................................45Turning Right - Give Way Sign............................................................................................46Turning Right - Stop Sign or Traffic Lights..........................................................................47Manoeuvres - 3 Point Turn..................................................................................................48Manoeuvres - Reverse into Driveway................................................................................49Manoeuvres - Reverse Parallel Park..................................................................................50Higher Speed Areas - Single Lane......................................................................................51Higher Speed Areas - Multi Lane........................................................................................52Higher Speed Areas - Driving a Curve................................................................................53Higher Speed Areas - Merge onto a Motorway...................................................................54

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BackgroundThe Land Transport Safety Authority (hereafter LTSA) has developed competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) syllabuses for novice drivers at the Restricted licence and Full licence levels. These will be trialled at the restricted licence and full licence stages (secondary school and non-school options) across New Zealand as an alternative to current driver training and licensing procedures.

What is CBTA?CBTA had its origin in teacher training and education in the 1970’s and may also be known as competency based education and training (CBET). CBTA is commonly applied to practical and vocational training and assessment in New Zealand and comparable countries such as Australia, United Kingdom and Canada.

Competency Based Training (CBT) is the term used to describe the training phase of the CBTA combined process. Competency Based Assessment (CBA) is the term used to describe the assessment phase of the CBTA combined process and concentrates on assessment against clearly defined competencies.

Together CBT and CBA form the Competency Based Training & Assessment process.

CBTA CharacteristicsCBTA focuses on:

Actual performance rather than what has been learned about a task; Explicit statements of the performance; An assessment that is independent of any learning program; Performance standards (competence) that are developed and agreed to by industry

and/or government agencies Highly objective and based on observable behaviour improving the training/assessment

standard.

Competency SpecificationCompetency is specified in terms of the following components:

Performance

The competence, skill or knowledge that is to be demonstrated, e.g. welding two sections of steel together.

Conditions

What conditions have to be present or in place to ensure that the competence or skill can be demonstrated, e.g. workshop with the appropriate tools and the steel sections

Standard

How well the competence must be performed, e.g. continuous, equal weld etc.

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CBTA and Driver Training/LicensingCBTA is utilised in a number of licensing jurisdictions in Australia, often where privatisation of the training/assessment function for a variety of licence classes has occurred. This results in the government role moving to policy setting and auditing (Steering instead of rowing).

Under CBTA, licence trainees and trainers are presented with a more flexible training and assessment process and as a result can move at a pace that meets the trainee’s needs and ability. This process also combines the training and assessment process and avoids the need for a stand-alone test conducted by the licensing authority.

The CBT component may improve the quality of training by concentrating the efforts of both the trainee and the trainer on the competencies required to safely and legally drive a vehicle. The CBA component improves the validity and reliability of the assessment by detailing the specific performance level and the precise conditions required for a trainee to demonstrate competency.

CBTA at Learner Licence LevelFor Learner licence holders (Trainees), the Restricted Licence Test requirements determine the CBA competencies. The Learner licence level syllabus utilises a two-tiered approach of Terminal and Enabling competencies. Terminal competencies are assessed for licence purposes whilst enabling competencies are assessed to ensure that the trainee has achieved ample pre-requisite skills to progress to higher-level skills.

The CBTA syllabus does not specify the training styles or methods that individual trainers need to employ prior to assessment but it does determine the standards required for a licence candidate to be deemed competent.

It is expected that trainers will offer practise (“homework”) guidance to trainees to ensure that the 50-hour supervised experience requirement is effective and valuable. It is assumed that the trainer-trainee contact hours will not increase or decrease dramatically under CBTA and that an average contact time of 8-10 hours of face-to-face training will be sufficient for most trainees to complete the CBTA program and achieve a restricted licence.

How to use this SyllabusThis syllabus is made up of two parts - Part I Competency Based Training Tasks and Part 2 Competency Based Assessment Tasks. It is designed to provide clear standards for an approved driver trainer/assessor to administer the CBTA.

Part 1 is a compilation of training tasks that are designed to assist trainers to progress trainees through a natural training curve. However, it is not meant to be restrictive. Trainers will need to vary the training emphasis as dictated by the learning capabilities of each trainee.

Part 2 is the assessment tasks (terminal competencies) that must be used to align the trainee’s competency against the Restricted Licence Test.

As previously stated the syllabus provides Enabling Competencies (ie those that underpin assessable competencies) and Terminal competencies (ie assessable competencies) that are the minimum requirements for a trainee driver to progress to a restricted licence.

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Table 1 details the sequencing required for the delivery of each competency, enabling or terminal, and how each competency relies on the trainee being competent in a previous competency. For example, it is essential to achieve competency in steering forward before attempting to turn a corner.

To ensure consistency between trainers/assessors and the Restricted Licence test, each competency has precise criteria that must be adhered to by all administrators of the CBTA or the Restricted Licence Test. Adherence to CBTA standards will be part of the auditing and monitoring process.

The CBTA is a very objective method of assessing competence – i.e. observation confirms that the driver can or cannot perform the task to the standard detailed. If they are able to demonstrate competence they are signed off on that competence and are then able to move to the next one until they are all achieved.

To completely satisfy CBTA requirements it is essential that each competency is assessed the minimum number of times consecutively. The minimum number of successful performances of each competency is nominated in the Criteria.

This syllabus is not designed to dictate the type or extent of training or the methods employed. Training required for the individual and the time it takes to reach competence are dictated by the individual’s ability to learn and to progress to higher-level skills. Some trainees will move through the syllabus at a much faster rate than others.

A CBTA trainer/assessor must be able to “change hats” to ensure demarcation between their training role and their assessor role. It is imperative that the trainer/assessor is able to take off their “training hat” and put on their “assessor hat” so that the trainee is able to demonstrate competence unaided.

Who Can Conduct CBTA?

Only LTSA approved persons are authorised to conduct the CBTA. Approved persons must reach the required individual competence in administering the syllabus by attending and passing the LTSA approved training program.

Responsibilities of the Trainer/Assessor

Note: Trainer/Assessor must check Warrant of Fitness currency and advise trainees that they should also do the same.

(LTSA to insert other issues as required)

Specific Conditions of CBTA

(As per licensing requirements etc. of LTSA)

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Training and Assessment Tips

The following systems/techniques have for some time now been recognised as some of the most important and reliable approaches to the training of novice drivers. They target basic skill development. It is suggested that they be used in the same manner as the trainer has previously applied them in non-CBTA settings.

System of Vehicle Control Smith System (Observation) Braking techniques Steering Methods Safe Driving Strategies Defensive Driving Techniques

However, the assessment part of CBTA requires the trainers to develop assessment skills required to conduct the CBTA at learner and restricted licence levels Although the CBTA assessments do not require set test routes some strategic planning is required by the trainer to ensure that all the assessment conditions are met and that the assessment is consistent and reliable.

The LTSA has documented strategies and checklists that the trainer must use to develop and record where each situation will be assessed.

The LTSA also have staff available to assist trainers should this be required.

Progression

Table 1 Sequencing of CBTA enabling and terminal competencies

Competency Group/Enabling Competency

Competency Group 1

Leave/return to the Kerb

Competency Group 2

Driving straight

Competency Group 3Turning

Left/Right

Competency Group 4

Slow speed manoeuvring

Competency Group 5

Higher speedzone driving

Enabler 1Basic vehicle controls

X

Enabler 2Start/stop engine

X

Enabler 3Slowing/stopping

X

Enabler 4Gear changing/transmission use

X

Enabler5 Steering/turning (forward)

X

Enabler 6 Steering/turning(Reversing)

X

Integrated performance -Terminal assessment of C1 -C5

Competency based assessment

(Trial Restricted Licence Test)

Minimum supervised experience hours

Minimum of 50 hours (prerequisite for CBA (TRLT)

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Links

This syllabus is linked directly to the Trainee Driver Log Book(s) (1 or 2 documents as issued by LTSA) that are official records of competence achieved. Both the Trainee Driver Log Book and the Trainer/Assessor’s syllabus may be examined and/or compared for auditing purposes.

Having successfully progressed a trainee driver through all competencies and assessed the driver via a formal assessment process, an approved Certificate of Competence is issued which can then be presented to an LTSA office for restricted licence issue.

This syllabus is also linked to the Full Licence level CBTA syllabus that progresses the Restricted Licence holder through to a Full Licence. Combined with the Driver Log Book, records shall be maintained to satisfy LTSA auditing requirements.

Trainers will also identify in this manual specific codes (Performance Checks) listed alongside the “Criteria” of the CBTA assessment tasks. These codes are to assist trainers in the linking of the CBTA task criteria to the assessment criteria of the Restricted and Full Licence Tests.

Performance Checks (PC’s)

1 Mirror Use MU Checks appropriate mirror(s) before and after moving (includes before and after turns, lane changing and in straight driving - at least once in every ten seconds

2 Search SE Searches forward, rear and to both sides to 360 to identify road and traffic hazards

3 Signal use SU Signal is applied in the appropriate direction for a minimum of 3 seconds (flashes) before moving (includes turns, lane changing, diverging and merging)

4 Head Checks HC Makes a head check in the appropriate direction before moving (includes preparing for turns and lane changing)

5 Speed Control SC A safe and legal speed is adopted throughout the assessment

6 Braking BR Brakes smoothly and effectively

7 Position PO Positions the vehicle in a safe and legal position before, during and after a hazard (includes unlaned and laned carriageways, stop sign lines and give way sign lines)

8 Gap Selection GS A three second gap, or greater, is accepted to commence movement into traffic flow (includes at intersections, diverging and merging)

Auditing

The LTSA will conduct audits on all “Approved Persons” conducting the CBTA syllabus - on a random and periodic basis. The audits will cover at least the following items:

Log Book entries

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Syllabus entries Completeness of entries Certificates issued Timings Other pertinent records

Auditing will also take the form of monitoring or field surveillance that will require the trainer/assessor to demonstrate conduct of the syllabus to an authorised LTSA auditor. “Challenge” assessment of the trainer/assessor’s trainees will most often be the assessment tool.

“Triggered audits” will also form part of the LTSA’s auditing procedure (i.e. triggered by complaints or concerns).

Sanctions

In the unlikely event that a trainer/assessor is found to fall below the required standards, sanctions may be applied. These sanctions are detailed in the CBTA contract and may be applied by the LTSA.

Supervision

LTSA will also provide educational supervision for trainers/assessors in order to achieve the highest possible standards. These services will mostly result from audits or as part of the ongoing monitoring process.

Parent/Supervisor Practice

The importance of the parent/supervisor practice should not be under estimated. Experience from research and current best practice indicates very strong support from trainee drivers for practising with their parents/supervisors.

The parent/supervisor needs to be an experienced, fully licensed driver who meets LTSA requirements and is prepared to take on the task of helping the trainee driver become a safe and skilled driver. Learning to drive doesn’t just mean practising carcraft skills such as steering, gear changing and parking.

New drivers need to resist peer pressure, say no to drinking and driving and avoiding risky situations. They also need sound role models to define acceptable behaviour for drivers and they should not be subjected to aggressive examples.

The parent/supervisor role is indeed a very important part of the trainee’s learning process because if it is conducted correctly, the trainee will not only learn to drive but may also learn how to be responsible for their actions.

Trainees will sometimes reject parent/supervisor advice and, of course, criticism. This is why parents often avoid being involved in the driver training process and why some trainees may not develop responsible driving behaviour.

It is better for the parent/supervisor to be selected by the trainee and generally, this will only occur if the trainee respects the parent/supervisor and trusts them emphatically. The most important step in the process is when this partnership is formed.

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Trainers can assist in forging this partnership by advising the parent/supervisor on how to approach the supervision task (“dos and don’ts”). This will assist the trainee more than providing technical training and assessment guidelines for the parent/supervisor to follow.

Trainers should suggest to the parent/supervisor to ask themselves the following questions:

“Do I have the time?”

Most trainee drivers need many hours of practice before they will feel confident enough to attempt the road test.

“Am I a safe and skilled driver?”

Safe drivers don’t tailgate or run yellow lights. Make sure you are the right person for the job.

“Do I have a good relationship with the trainee?”

Tensions can get very high on the road. Make sure that your relationship with the trainee driver can withstand the up’s and down’s.

“Am I an effective communicator”?

Parent/supervisors must be able to listen well, speak clearly and give easy to understand explanations.

“Do I have the calmness and patience for this job?”

Accompanying a trainee driver can occasionally be a challenging experience and parent/supervisors will be subjected to new and sometimes nerve-racking experiences. They must be able to cope with these.

Trainers note:

Ultimately some parent/supervisors might not succeed. However, the trainer’s role is to provide optimum support for the trainee as well as the parent/supervisor.

Remember that you are the specialist and know generally what is in store for all concerned. Use this information to get a “win, win” situation.

Trainer Advice to Parent/Supervisors

The following tips and advice will assist the trainer to guide the parent/supervisor through practice sessions.

Effective communication with the trainee is vital. The following tips may help.

Stay focused - Learning to drive requires focus and concentration. Try to save conversation not related to the task and don’t import distractions such as the car radio or extremely distracting music.

Stay calm – When talking to your trainee, you will need to display calmness and be very clear in your instructions. This is not always easy. It helps to choose safe, light-traffic roads and to give clear instructions well ahead.

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Remember that new drivers will need more time to think ahead than an experienced driver.

Be positive - The new driver needs assurance that he or she is making progress. It is imperative to use positive comments and to end each session on a positive note.

Helpful phases that a parent/supervisor may use could be:

“That turn was good but….?” “It’s getting a lot better but….?” “What did you like about the way you….?”

Give clear feedback – The best-trained driver is one who understands what to do and why. You can encourage this type of understanding by providing detailed feedback immediately. The Knowledge of Result is important for the learning process to be complete.

It is imperative to not only describe what should have been done but why.

“I liked the way you looked in all directions before you made that turn. It could have been very easy to cut off that cyclist that was coming up beside you.”

It may be very helpful to pull the trainee over to the side of the road to provide the feedback. This will give you and the trainee an opportunity to discuss the issues free of the ongoing driving task demands.

At the end of each practice session give feedback on what the trainee was able to improve on and what the trainee needs to work on. It’s a good idea to record notes on the session to provide feedback to the trainer.

The word “right” - The English language can cause some problems with interpretation especially with words that sound the same but can mean a completely different thing. The word right is used to mean correct and it also means a direction. Therefore in driver training, the word right should only be used in giving directions so as to avoid any confusion.

Use hand signals - Some trainees may find right/left directions confusing especially when they are dealing with the pressures of interaction with other road users. It is sound practice to reinforce your verbal instructions with simple hand gestures pointing in the direction of your instructions. Be careful not to overdo the gesture because that could also distract the trainee.

Know when to talk - When a trainee is trying a new manoeuvre he or she needs to concentrate totally on the task at hand. This is not a good time to give too many instructions or advice. It is better to allow the trainee to attempt the task with minimal interference.

However it is not advisable to introduce the trainee to any new tasks during practice sessions. This task should be left to the professional trainer.

Ask questions - In most cases trainees can often work out for themselves what they are doing wrong. The answers they come up with themselves will be remembered more than the advice you may give.

Parent/supervisors could use the following questions to prompt the trainee’s response.

What do you think you did wrong there?

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Where were you looking? What speed were you doing? What did you see in the rear view mirror? Did you see that cyclist?

Trainers are advised to manage the practice sessions by providing advice to the parent/supervisor as well as the trainee. The trainer should work closely with the parent/supervisor to ensure that the practice sessions follow the training plan that the trainee needs.

Discourage parent/supervisors from introducing other skills or tasks into practice sessions as this may well result in confusion or possibly a falling out between the trainee and the parent/supervisor.

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PART 1

COMPETENCYBASED

TRAININGGUIDE

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Trainee Name: Permit No.

Trainer No. (Name) Signature

Competency Based Training Tasks

Name Trainer No. Training Date(s)

Date signed off

Instruments, Gauges & Vehicle Controls

Starting the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

Moving Off (Manual Transmission)

Stopping the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

Starting the Vehicle (Automatic Transmission)

Moving Off (Automatic Transmission)

Stopping the Vehicle (Automatic Transmission)

Steering the Vehicle

Low Speed Manoeuvres

Observation (Mirrors)

Observation (Head Checks)

Signalling

Gears

Road Craft

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Instrument, Gauges & Vehicle Controls

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in identifying and correctly using the Instruments, Gauges and the Vehicle Controls

Learning Tasks Locate, identify and operate essential instruments, gauges and vehicle controls

Conditions Safe area with little or no vehicle or pedestrian traffic

Suggested Training Method

Instruments and Gauges

The trainer identifies and explains the function of the following items in either a right to left or left to right sequence in the order the instruments and gauges are presented in the dashboard.

The trainer must only explain items that are present in the vehicle and only provide a very brief explanation of the function of the item.

Fuel gauge (petrol/diesel) Speedometer Tachometer (if applicable) Water temperature Oil light/gauge AlternatorBrake Light Handbrake light Door opened light Seat belt light Low Petrol light

Vehicle Controls

The trainer identifies and explains the function of the following items in either a right to left or left to right sequence in the order the controls are presented in the vehicle.

The trainer must only explain items that are present and only provide a very brief explanation of the function and operation of the item.

The complete process should not take longer than 10 minutes to cover:

Note: The trainer should also explain the adjustment of the seat, seat belt, mirrors and the special requirements relating to “airbags”.

Steering Wheel HornLight Switch Turn Signal LeverWindscreen wiper & washer lever Ignition switch - Usually in 4 stagesDemister and climate controls Hand BrakeAccelerator Brake Clutch Gear Lever

Assessment of Competency

Refer CBA - Part 2 - E1-01

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Starting the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in starting the vehicle’s engine

Learning Tasks Check controls, instruments, gauges and warning lights before and after starting the engine and starts engine correctly

Conditions Safe area with little or no vehicle or pedestrian traffic.


Pre-start check –

- Check handbrake is on firmly.

- Ensure the air conditioning unit is off. This is to avoid over-loading the starter motor.

- Put the gear lever into neutral

- Depress clutch fully to the floor.

- Turn ignition switch (clockwise) to on. Trainers should emphasize the characteristics of Steering Locks to assist the trainee.

- The warning lights will illuminate.

- Turn ignition switch fully clockwise, allow the engine to start. (Modern ignition and engine computers control the fuel intake therefore accelerator use is not required).

- Allow the switch to return unaided.

- Check instruments and warning lights.

- Slowly release the clutch pedal. If the engine begins to labour (slow down) push the clutch back in and check the gear lever is in neutral.



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Moving Off (Manual Transmission)

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in moving the vehicle forward smoothly.

Learning Tasks Selects First Gear, eases clutch to friction point, adds appropriate acceleration and moves forward without stalling and stopping the vehicle.



Moving off procedure - Manual Transmission

1. Start engine (using correct starting procedure)

2. Check 360 for obstacles

3. Depress clutch fully

4. Select first gear

5. Check over right shoulder into the blind spot

6. Apply the turn signal to the right

7. Release clutch to friction point (Engine changes tone, slows, labours) and hold1

8. Release handbrake (Take pressure off by lifting lever, press button and release lever under control)

9. Increase engine revs (by 200 – 300 rpm)

10. Release the clutch a further 2 - 3 cm’s

11. Fully release the clutch, holding revs and move about 10 - 20 m

12. Check rear mirror



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Stopping the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction, the trainee will be competent in stopping the vehicle using the correct techniques

Learning Tasks Stops the vehicle and within specific stopping point/markers

Conditions Safe area with little or no vehicle or pedestrian traffic with some clear reference points for stopping, example a sign or a post, etc


Whilst moving forward in First gear:

- The trainee de-accelerates and moves the right foot gently from the accelerator to cover the brake pedal

- The clutch is depressed with the left foot to the floor

- The brake pedal is than depressed gently to bring the vehicle to a stop

Whilst moving in 2nd or 3rd or higher gears: (Gear changing needs to have been taught):

- The trainee de-accelerates and moves the right foot gently from the accelerator to cover the brake pedal

- The brake pedal is than depressed gently and then progressively more firmly until nearing stop

- The clutch is depressed with the left foot to the floor

- The brake pedal is slightly eased as the vehicle comes to a stop



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Starting the Vehicle (Automatic Transmission)

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in starting the vehicle’s engine

Learning Tasks Checks controls, instruments, gauges and warning lights before and after starting the engine and starts the engine correctly



Pre-start check

- Check handbrake is on firmly

- Ensure the air conditioning unit is off. This is to avoid over-loading the starter motor

- Put the gear lever into Park

- Place right foot on the brake pedal

- Turn ignition switch (clockwise) to on. The warning lights will illuminate

- Turn ignition switch fully clockwise, allow the engine to start. (Modern ignition and engine computers control the fuel intake therefore accelerator use is not required)

- Allow the switch to return unaided

- Check instruments and warning lights Assessment of Competency

Refer CBA - Part 2 - E2

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Moving Off (Automatic Transmission)

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in moving the vehicle forward smoothly

Learning Tasks Selects Drive Gear, adds appropriate acceleration and moves forward smoothly and under control



Moving off procedure

1. Start engine (using correct starting procedure)

2. Check 360 for obstacles

3. Place right foot on the brake

4. Select Drive gear

5. Check over right shoulder into the blind spot

6. Apply the turn signal to the right

7. Release handbrake (Take pressure off by lifting lever, press button and release lever under control)

8. Place right foot onto the accelerator and apply gentle pressure

9. Move forward about 10 - 20 m



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Stopping the Vehicle (Automatic Transmission)

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in stopping the vehicle using the correct techniques

Learning Tasks Stops the vehicle smoothly and within specific stopping points/markers

Conditions Safe area with little or no vehicle or pedestrian traffic with some clear reference points for stopping, example a sign or post, etc


- The trainee de-accelerates

- The brake pedal is then depressed gently and then progressively more firmly until nearing stop

- The brake pedal is slightly eased as the vehicle comes to a stop



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Steering the Vehicle

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in controlling the vehicle’s direction to the required standard

Learning Tasks The vehicle is controlled by correct steering techniques

Conditions Safe area with little or no vehicle or pedestrian traffic the move into light to medium traffic


- Two-hand grip (ten to two or quarter to three)

- Two types of steering Suggested Training Methods (hand over hand and pull/push)

Points to address:

- Firm grip but not too tight. Loss of feel of the vehicle and the road

- When turning hands must not be placed inside the wheel

- No palming of the wheel

- Arms never to be crossed

- Do no permit “self-centering” of the steering wheel

- Do no permit dry steering - turning the wheels when the vehicle is stationary

- Control the Steering Wheel and the rate of return when centering.



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Low Speed Manoeuvres

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in controlling the vehicle at low speed and whilst travelling in reverse

Learning Tasks The vehicle is controlled by applying correct steering, acceleration, braking and observation techniques

Compulsory Low Speed Maneuvers are:

1. Three-Point Turn

2. Reverse intro Driveway

3. Reverse Park

The Trainer should ensure that the trainee is competent in all Low Speed Maneuvers


Area to be able to cope with simulated parking bays and a Three-Point Turn to be performed safely


Points to address:

- Signalling (left and right)- Positioning- Observation (prior to moving and in

the direction of travel- Dry Steering

- Signalling- Positioning- Distance Judgement- Bumping the kerb or object

Reversing (In)- Rear observation (mirrors and head-

checks)- Looking out the rear window in the

direction of travel- Positioning- Dry Steering

Driving (Out)- Signalling- Observation- Dry Steering- Clearance


Refer CBA - Part 2 - C12-01, C13-01 and C14-01

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Observation (Mirrors)

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in using the correct mirror at the appropriate time

Learning Tasks Checks the mirror at the appropriate time

Conditions Safe area with light vehicle and pedestrian traffic then moving into light to medium as the trainee progresses


Trainer introduces mirror use as part of the System of Vehicle Control and practices the trainee during the following tasks:

- Leaving the kerb

- Returning to the kerb

- Braking

- Diverging and turning (before and after)

- Changing & Merging Lanes

Points to address:

- Checks appropriate mirror(s)

- When to check the mirror(s)

- Where to check i.e. prior to braking, turning and diverging

- Why? Safety

Stationary

Trainer asks the trainee to explain what he/she can see in the RH mirror

On the Move

Trainer asks the trainee what he/she can see in each mirror.


Refer CBA - Part 2 - C1-01 to C18-01

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Observation (Head Checks)

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in demonstrating correct use of a head check at the appropriate time

Learning Tasks Makes a head check before diverging

Conditions Safe area with light vehicle and pedestrian traffic then moving into light to medium traffic as the trainee progresses


Trainer introduces head checks and teaches the trainee during the following tasks:

- Leaving the kerb


- Diverging

- Changing & Merging Lanes

Points to address:

- Looks over appropriate shoulder – Trainee should not rotate shoulders

- When to do a head check

- Where to look (1/4 panels approximately 110 -120)

- Where to check i.e. prior to diverging

- Why? Safety refer Blind spot diagram Handout 6

Note:The lane change should not commence until the trainee is looking back to the front.

Trainer Demonstration:

- Whilst the trainee is in the driver’s seat the Trainer should stand in a number of the blind spots and move gradually to address the issues of the need for head checks.


Refer CBA - Part 2 - C1-01 to C-18-01

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Signalling

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in demonstrating correct use of vehicle signals (turn indicators)

Learning Tasks Activates the appropriate turn signal prior to turning or diverging

Conditions Safe area with light vehicle and pedestrian traffic moving to light to medium traffic as the trainee progresses


Trainer introduces signal use and teaches the trainee during the following tasks:

- Leaving the kerb


- Diverging

- Turning left and right

Points to address:

- Correct signal used

- Sufficient time for signal (minimum of 30 m for turning and diverging and a minimum of 5 seconds prior to leaving the kerb)

- When to apply signal (Turns, Diverging)

- Why? Effective communication with other road users and a Legal requirement


Refer CBA - Part 2 - C1-01, C3-01 to C14-01 and C-18-01

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Gears

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction the trainee will be competent in demonstrating control of the vehicle using the vehicle gears, clutch and brakes

Learning Tasks Demonstrates reasonable control of the vehicle

Conditions Safe area with light vehicle and pedestrian traffic progressing to medium traffic as the trainee progresses


Trainer introduces Gear changing and teaches the trainee as part of overall vehicle control.

Points to address

- Steady course is steered

- Two hand grip on the steering wheel

- Clutch, gears, brake and accelerator is used correctly

- No roll back

- Why? Effective and efficient vehicle control



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Roadcraft

Learning Outcome At the completion of instruction and practice the trainee will be able to demonstrate safe driving practices by using roadcraft techniques

Learning Tasks The trainee demonstrates safe driving practices by applying correct judgement, appropriate position on the road, safe and correct position stopped behind other vehicles, reasonable progress with regard to road and traffic conditions and always maintaining safe and appropriate safety margins

Conditions Light to medium and then to medium/heavy traffic in a variety of locations known and unknown to the trainee


Competencies & Performance Outcome Topics to be addressed1. Gap SelectionThe applicant is required to select a safe gap in respect of giving way to other vehicles and pedestrians

Mirror checks Reducing speed on the approach to a hazard Searches (scans) in the appropriate direction Makes a safe judgement about approaching

vehicles Reacts appropriately to the presence of

pedestrians2. Position on the roadThe applicant is required to position the vehicle correctly on the road while travelling in a nominated roadway

Travels in the safest lane and entirely within the lane markings

Travels in the correct line of traffic Travels with appropriate clearance from other

road users3. Position stoppedThe applicant must come to a stop at an intersection with a stop sign or a stop line clearly marked

Stops the vehicle at the stop line at an intersection or crossing

Stops the vehicle a safe distance from the back of other stopped vehicles (enough space for a small vehicle)

4. Speed ControlThe applicant is required to maintain reasonable progress with regard to road and traffic conditions, throughout each section

Travels at an appropriate speed for the conditions

Travels around curves and turns at an appropriate speed – does not cause sideways sway of occupants

Travels at a speed not greater than posted advisory signs

5. Safety Margin (Position)The applicant is to maintain an acceptable safety margin from other vehicles and fixed objects throughout each section, and not stop on a portion of a road marked ‘Keep Clear’

Maintains a safe following distance behind other vehicles – time elapsed Suggested Training Method 2 seconds in the dry and 3 or more in the wet

Side clearance is to be at least 1.2 m of other vehicles when travelling


Refer CBA - Part 2 - C1-01 to C18-01

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PART 2

COMPETENCY BASEDASSESSMENT GUIDE

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Trainee Name: Permit No.

Trainer No. (Name) Signature

Competency Based Assessment TasksNumber Name Trainer No. Date signed

offEnabling Competencies

E1-01 Vehicle Controls

E2-01 Starting the engine

E3-01 Moving off and stopping

E4-01 Steering Control - Forward

E5-01 Gear Changing

E6-01 Steering Control - Reverse

Terminal CompetenciesC1-01 Moving off from the Kerb

C2-01 Driving Straight

C3-01 Stopping at kerb

C4-01 Straight at a roundabout or substitute

C5-01 Turning left - Unburdened

C6-01 Turning left - Give Way sign

C7-01 Turning left - Stop Sign

C8-01 Turning left - Traffic Lights

C9-01 Turning right - Unburdened

C10-01 Turning right - Give Way sign

C11-01 Turning right - Traffic Lights or Stop sign

Reversing manoeuvres2

C12-01 Three point turn

C13-01 Reverse into driveway

C14-01 Parallel Parking

Higher Speed areas - 70 to 100km/h

C15-01 Straight one lane

C16-01 Straight multilane

C17-01 Driving a curve (left or right)

C18-01 Merge onto Motorway

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Competency Name: Vehicle Controls

Competency No: E1-01

Pre-requisites: None

Outcome: The driver must be able to identify and operate the features/controls of the vehicle as required

Conditions: Stationary Vehicle in safe, off-road environment, ignition on and vehicle secured

Criteria: C NC

1. Instrument lights and dials are identified

2. Steering Wheel controls are identified and operated

3. Floor controls are identified and operated

4. Console controls are identified and operated

5. Seat and mirrors adjustment is carried out, Blind-spots are identified

6. Seatbelts are inspected

7. Task performed 2 consecutive times

Controls Checklist

The following list is to be read out by the trainer/assessor. The driver must identify the item/control by pointing/touching and either operate the control or explain how it is meant to be operated.

Ignition Lights lever/control GaugesSteering Wheel Dash-lights & warning lights Windscreen wiper & washersRear demister Climate controls HandbrakeClutch Gear lever Brake pedalAccelerator Mirrors Horn4 way hazard switch Seat controls Seatbelts

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Competency Name: Starting & Stopping the Engine


Pre-requisites: E1-01

Outcome: The driver must be able to start and stop the engine

Conditions: Stationary, secured3 Vehicle in safe, off-road environment

Criteria: C NC

Starting Engine 1. Handbrake is activated 2. Ensures the transmission is in Neutral (manual)

or Park (automatic)

3. Clutch is depressed (manual) and right foot is placed on the footbrake (manual and automatic)

4. Key is turned to on, then turned further to engage the starter motor

5. Key is released immediately on engine activation 6. Dials and warning lights are checked

Stopping engine 7. Handbrake is activated 8. Ensures the transmission is in Neutral (manual)

or Park (automatic)

9. Clutch is depressed (manual) and right foot is placed on the footbrake (manual and automatic)

10. Dials and warning lights are checked 11. Key is turned to off, then to lock and the key

removed from ignition


3Secured means that the transmission is in neutral (manual) or Park (auto) and the handbrake is applied and ignition is off.

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Competency Name: Moving Off and Stopping


Pre-requisites: E1-01, E2-01

Outcome: The driver must be able to move off with the vehicle under full control at the first attempt and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop

Conditions: Vehicle stationary on a safe roadway with the minimum of 50m of uninterrupted straight roadway.Engine is running.

Criteria: C NC

Moving off 1. Driver disengages the clutch by depressing the clutch pedal and selects 1st gear (manual) or Drive (auto) right foot to be on the brake for auto’s

2. Appropriate power for the vehicle is applied with the clutch to friction point (manuals)

3. Driver must hold the Steering Wheel with a light grip, at the 10 – 2 or ¼ - 3 grip and maintain a straight line with minimal steering input

4. Releases the handbrake and releases the clutch at the same time (manuals only) until it is fully released

5. Driver accelerates away without stalling or rolling back, in a safe and efficient manner.

Stopping 6. Power is removed steadily from the accelerator

7. Clutch is disengaged by depressing the clutch fully to the floor

8. Foot brake is applied smoothly

9. Vehicle is brought to a smooth stop

10. Vehicle is secured – Engine stop procedure


Competency Name: Steering Control - Forward


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Pre-requisites: E1-01 – E3-01

Outcome: The driver makes appropriate steering inputs to manoeuvre the vehicle left and right through 90 turns.

Conditions: Safe, off or on-road area with marked lanes with 90 corners or traffic cones set to simulate 90 corners.

Criteria: C NC

1. The driver adopts an appropriate two-handed, light grip on the steering wheel – at 10-2 or ¼ -3

2. Vehicle is steered through corners requiring small steering inputs progressively through 0 to 60 curves in 10 increments

3. Vehicle is steered through a number (minimum 5 each) left and right corners maintaining a correct lane position

4. Driver steers through simulated road conditions requiring large steering inputs - up to 90

5. Driver controls steering wheel centring 6. Steering method must be either “Pull-Push” or

“Hand over Hand”. No hands in the steering wheel or cross arm action

7. Full vehicle control is maintained throughout

8. The driver observes in the direction of the turn.

9. Task performed a minimum of 5 consecutive left and 5 consecutive right hand 90 corners

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Competency Name: Gears/Transmission Gear Changing


Pre-requisites: E1-01, E2-01, E3-01, E4-01, C1-01

Outcome: 1. The driver can select the appropriate gear and use the clutch and accelerator in a coordinated manner.

2. The driver will be able to change gears (manual only) up and down in a smooth manner, maintaining steering control and without looking at the gear lever and be able to accurately select the appropriate gear for the situation.

Conditions: 1. Safe area, vehicle ignition off.

2. Vehicle is running, normal road network.

Criteria: C NC

Gears/Transmission 1. Gear pattern is explained by driver 2. Gears are selected on request with clutch and

accelerator operated in a coordinated manner a minimum of 5 times. (Manual Only)

Gear Changing 1. Moves off smoothly from a stationary position in the appropriate gear (1st gear for manuals and Drive for auto’s)

2. Changes gears from 1st to the highest gear that is suitable for the situation, without clashing or missing the gear and without unnecessary jerking the vehicle

3. On request, changes down through all gears (highest to various appropriate gears) without significant jerking or false selection

4. Demonstrates ability to select the appropriate gear for the situation/road speed without over-revving or labouring the engine

5. Task performed a minimum of 5 times

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Competency Name: Steering Control - Reverse


Pre-requisites: E1-01 – E5-01, C1-01

Outcome: The driver makes appropriate steering inputs to manoeuvre the vehicle left and right through 90 turns whilst travelling at slow speed in reverse.

Conditions: Safe, off or on-road area with marked lanes with 90 corners or traffic cones set to simulate 90 corners.

Criteria: C NC

1. Driver selects reverse gear and searches 360 2. Adopts an appropriate method for looking

towards where the vehicle is travelling - Mirrors or through the rear window

3. Vehicle is maintained in a straight line for a minimum of 10 m

4. Vehicle is steered through a number (min. 5 each) left and right corners maintaining a correct lane position

5. Steering method must be either “Pull-Push” or “Hand over Hand”. No hands in the steering wheel or cross arm action.

6. Full vehicle control is maintained throughout

7. The driver observes in the direction of the travel


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Competency Name: Moving off from the Kerb

Competency No: C1-01

Pre-requisites: E1-01 - E5-01

Outcome: The driver must be able to move off from the kerb in a safe and efficient manner with the vehicle under full control at the first attempt.

Conditions: 1. Vehicle stationary and parked legally against the left kerb normal roadway with the minimum of 50m of uninterrupted straight roadway. Vehicle engine is started but the vehicle is secure.

2. In a 50-60 km/h zone.

Criteria: C NC

1. Driver checks all around the vehicle, rear view and right hand mirror (SE & MU)

2. If safe, Driver applies the right hand traffic signal for the minimum of (3) seconds prior to moving (SU)

3. Driver disengages the clutch by depressing the clutch pedal and selects 1st gear (manual) or Drive (auto) - right foot to be on the brake for auto’s

4. Appropriate power for the vehicle is applied with the clutch to friction point (manuals)

5. Steering is adjusted to suit situation

6. Driver checks the right hand mirror again and checks the right hand blind spot with a head (shoulder) check (HC & MU)

7. If safe, releases the handbrake and releases the clutch at the same time (manuals only) until it is fully released & the clutch is fully engaged

8. Driver accelerates away from the kerb without stalling or rolling back, in a safe and efficient manner (GS)


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Competency Name: Driving Straight



Outcome: The driver is able to drive the vehicle on a straight roadway in normal traffic conditions positioning the vehicle correctly, maintaining safe clearance and remaining within the posted speed limit whilst maintaining headway.

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone 2. 2 way carriageway, minimum of 200m to a maximum of

500m in length3. Intersecting roads – no traffic lights

4. Light to medium traffic flow5. Parked vehicles or small shopping precinct

Criteria: C NC

1. Keeps the vehicle as near as practicable to the left kerb (PO)

2. Keeps the vehicle wholly within the marked lane (PO)

3. Uses the lane to maintain a safe clearance from parked vehicles or kerbside hazards and oncoming vehicles (PO)

4. Maintains an appropriate speed for the conditions (SC)

5. Maintains headway and a safe following distance (SC)

6. Checks the appropriate mirrors regularly (not less than once every 10 seconds of travel (MU)

7. Searches forward and to both sides to identify potential hazards (SE)


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Competency Name: Stopping at the Kerb


Pre-requisites: E1-01 – E5-01, C1-01, C2-01

Outcome: The driver must be able to bring the vehicle to a safe and legal stop against the left kerb from normal road and traffic conditions.

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone

2. 2 way straight carriageway minimum of 200 m in length

3. Intersecting roads – no traffic lights

4. Light to medium traffic flow

5. Legal and safe parking areas

Criteria: On request, the driver is asked to select a safe and legal parking area and to park the vehicle.

C NC

1. A safe parking is identified and the appropriate mirrors are checked (SE & MU)

2. Vehicle is slowed smoothly (BR)

3. Vehicle is positioned appropriately to move into the kerb (PO)

4. The appropriate indicator is applied (SU) and a shoulder check completed (HC)

5. Vehicle is parked in a legal and safe position, within 300mm of the left kerb and reasonably parallel (PO)

6. Vehicle is secured


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Competency Name: Driving Straight - At a Round-a-bout (RAB)



Outcome: The driver must be able to legally a safely manoeuvre through a RAB in normal road and traffic condition

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone

2. 2 way straight carriageway with Round-a-bout


Criteria: C NC

1. Driver identifies hazard - RAB (SE)

2. Checks appropriate mirrors (MU)

3. Slows vehicle to an appropriate speed to complete the manoeuvre without reapply the brake (BR & SC)

4. Selects an appropriate gap in the traffic flow (GS)

5. Positions the vehicle appropriately through the RAB (PO)

6. Signals for exiting the RAB (SU)

7. Accelerates back to an appropriate road speed for the conditions (SU)


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Competency Name: Turning Left - Unburdened


Pre-requisites: E1-01 - E5-01, C2-01

Outcome: The driver must be able to legally and safely manoeuvre the vehicle through a left turn at an intersection where the driver is turning from a through road

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone, minimum of 200m in length

2. 2 way straight carriageway with intersections to the left and right

3. 90 turn at the intersection

4. Light to medium traffic flow & possible pedestrian movement

Criteria: On request to make a left turn at a designated intersection

C NC

1. The driver checks the appropriate mirrors (MU)

2. Searches for blind-spot traffic (HC)

3. Applies the appropriate indicator (SU)

4. Slows the vehicle (BR)

5. Positions the vehicle for the turn (PO)

6. Searches the corner and the exit point (SE)

7. Position the vehicle during the turn (PO)

8. Gives way to pedestrians if appropriate (GS)

9. Maintains an appropriate speed through the manoeuvre (SC)


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Competency Name: Turning Left - Give Way Sign



Outcome: The driver must be able to legally and safely manoeuvre the vehicle through a left turn at an intersection where the driver is facing a give way sign.

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone, minimum of 200m in length2. 2 way straight carriageway with intersections to the left

and right3. 90 turn at the intersection with a Give Way sign4. Light to medium traffic flow & possible pedestrian

movement


C NC

1. The driver checks the appropriate mirrors (MU) 2. Searches for blind-spot traffic (HC) 3. Applies the appropriate indicator (SU) 4. Slows the vehicle (BR) 5. Positions the vehicle for the turn (PO) 6. Searches the corner and the exit point (SE) 7. Gives way to pedestrians and vehicles as

appropriate (GS)

8. Position the vehicle during the turn (PO) 9. Maintains an appropriate speed through the

manoeuvre (SC)

10. Accelerates to an appropriate speed according to conditions (SC)

11. Checks appropriate mirrors (MU) 12. Task performed a minimum of 3 times

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Competency Name: Turning Left - Stop Sign



Outcome: The driver must be able to legally and safely manoeuvre the vehicle through a left turn at an intersection where the driver is facing a Stop sign.

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone, minimum of 200m in length2. 2 way straight carriageway with intersections to the left

and right3. 90 turn at the intersection with a Stop sign4. Light to medium traffic flow & possible pedestrian

movement


C NC

1. The driver checks the appropriate mirrors (MU) 2. Searches for blind-spot traffic (HC) 3. Applies the appropriate indicator (SU) 4. Slows the vehicle (BR) 5. Positions the vehicle for the turn (PO) 6. Brings the vehicle to a complete and legal stop

at the Stop Line (PO)

7. Searches the corner and the exit point (SE) 8. Gives way to pedestrians and vehicles as

appropriate (GS)


manoeuvre (SC)



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Competency Name: Turning Left - Traffic Lights



Outcome: The driver must be able to legally and safely manoeuvre the vehicle through a left turn at an intersection where the driver is facing Traffic Lights.

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone, minimum of 200m in length, 2 way straight carriageway with intersections to the left and right 90 turn at the intersection with Traffic Lights



C NC

1. The driver checks the appropriate mirrors MU) 2. Searches for blind-spot traffic (HC) 3. Applies the appropriate indicator (SU) 4. Slows the vehicle (BR) 5. Positions the vehicle for the turn (PO) 6. Brings the vehicle to a complete and legal stop

at the stop Line if the traffic light is Red or Amber (PO)

7. Continues with the manoeuvre when legally permissible and safe to do so

8. Searches the corner and the exit point (SE) 9. Gives way to pedestrians and vehicles as

appropriate (GS)


manoeuvre (SC)



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Competency Name: Turning Right - Unburdened



Outcome: The driver must be able to legally and safely manoeuvre the vehicle through a right turn at an intersection where the driver is turning from a through road. (Turning right across traffic)

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone, minimum of 200m in length, 2 way straight carriageway with intersections to the left and right 90 turn at the intersection


Criteria: On request to make a right turn at a designated intersection

C NC

1. The driver checks the appropriate mirrors (MU) 2. Searches for blind-spot traffic (HC) 3. Applies the appropriate indicator (SU) 4. Slows the vehicle (BR) 5. Positions the vehicle for the turn (PO) 6. Searches the corner and the exit point (SE) 7. Gives way to pedestrians and vehicles as

appropriate (GS)


manoeuvre (SC)




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Competency Name: Turning Right - Give Way Sign



Outcome: The driver must be able to legally and safely manoeuvre the vehicle through a right turn at an intersection where the driver is facing a Give Way sign.

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone, minimum of 200m in length, 2 way straight carriageway with intersections to the left and right 90 turn at the intersection with a Give Way sign



C NC

1. The driver checks the appropriate mirrors (MU)

2. Searches for blind-spot traffic (HC)

3. Applies the appropriate indicator (SU)

4. Slows the vehicle (BR)

5. Positions the vehicle for the turn (PO)

6. Searches the corner and the exit point (SE)

7. Gives way to pedestrians and vehicles as appropriate (GS)

8. Position the vehicle during the turn (PO)

9. Maintains an appropriate speed through the manoeuvre (SC)




Competency Name: Turning Right - Stop Sign or Traffic Lights


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Outcome: The driver must be able to legally and safely manoeuvre the vehicle through a right turn at an intersection where the driver is facing a Stop sign or Traffic Lights

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone, minimum of 200m in length, 2 way straight carriageway with intersections to the left and right 90 turn at the intersection with a Stop sign or Traffic Lights



C NC

1. The driver checks appropriate mirrors (MU) 2. Searches for blind-spot traffic (HC) 3. Applies the appropriate indicator (SU) 4. Slows the vehicle (BR) 5. Positions the vehicle for the turn (PO) 6. Brings the vehicle to a complete and legal stop

at the Stop Line (PO)

(Alternative) 7. Brings the vehicle to a complete and legal stop at the stop Line if the traffic light is Red or Amber (PO)

8. Continues with the manoeuvre when legally permissible and safe to do so

9. Searches the intersection for hazards (SE) 10. Gives way to pedestrians and vehicles as

appropriate (GS)


manoeuvre (SC)



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Competency Name: Manoeuvres - 3 Point Turn


Pre-requisites: E1-01 – E6-01, C1-01 – C3-01

Outcome: The driver must be able to complete a 3 point turn safely without using more than 3 movements, touching any kerb or using driveways


2. 2 way straight carriageway wide enough to complete the manoeuvre but is narrower than the turning circle of the vehicle

3. Light traffic flow & possible pedestrian movement

4. No parked vehicles

Criteria: On request to complete a 3 point turn C NC

1. Competency C3-01 2. Competency C1-01 3. Whilst moving slowly the steering is turned

quickly to the right almost to full lock if required

4. Prior to the vehicle pointing in the opposite direction the steering wheel is straightened then approximately 1 m from the kerb, the wheel is quickly turned to the left

5. Stops the vehicle before reaching the kerb 6. Selects Reverse gear and applies handbrake if

required

7. Reverses on left lock until approximately 1m from the kerb and quickly turns the wheel to the right

8. Stops before reaching the kerb 9. Selects the appropriate gear and checks mirrors

and blind spots (MU & HC)

10. Competency C1-01 11. Task performed a minimum of 1 time

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Competency Name: Manoeuvres - Reverse into Driveway


Pre-requisites: E1-01 - E6-01, C1-01 - C3-01

Outcome: The driver must be able to manoeuvre the vehicle into a driveway from a roadway safely.

Conditions: 1. 50-60 km/h zone, minimum of 200m in length2. 2 way straight carriageway with driveways 3. Light traffic flow & possible pedestrian movement4. No parked vehicles

Criteria: Driveway is nominated by the Assessor C NC

1. Competency C3-01

2. Competency C1-01

3. Positions the vehicle beyond the driveway selected in a safe position (PO)

4. Checks mirrors and blind spots (MU & HC)

5. Gives way to pedestrians and vehicles (GS)

6. Looks out the rear window whilst reversing (SE)

7. Positions the vehicle in the driveway clear of the footpath and with equal space either side of the vehicle. (PO)

8. Secures the vehicle

9. Re-enters the traffic to the left (SE, GS, & MU)

10. Task performed a minimum of 1 time

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Competency Name: Manoeuvres - Reverse Parallel Park


Pre-requisites: E1-01 - E6-01, C1-01, C2-01

Outcome: The Driver must be able to reverse parallel park the vehicle between two suitable Parking Poles representing a normal parking bay


2. 2 way straight carriageway

3. Light traffic flow & possible pedestrian movement

4. Parking poles

Criteria: On request to park the vehicle in the nominated location

C NC

1. Positions the vehicle to the right of, parallel to and just past the parking bay’s front pole or vehicle (PO)

2. Checks in appropriate directions for pedestrians and traffic (SE, HC & MU)

3. Applies the left indicator (SU)

4. Reverses the vehicle into the parking bay without touching the poles or the kerb

5. Positions the vehicle parallel to and within 300mm of the kerb and equally spaced front and rear

6. Uses no more than 4 direction changes

7. Re-enters the traffic – Competency C1-01

8. Task performed a minimum of 1 time

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Competency Name: Higher Speed Areas - Single Lane


Pre-requisites: All enablers and competencies C1-01 – C11-01

Outcome: The driver is able to safely drive the vehicle at higher speeds whilst maintaining safe positioning and within the posted speed limit.

Conditions: 1. 70 - 100km/h zone

2. 2 Way carriageway


Criteria: C NC

1. Keeps the vehicle as near as practicable to the left kerb (PO)


(All-round safety cushion) 3. Uses the lane to maintain a safe clearance from parked vehicles or kerbside hazards and oncoming vehicles (PO)






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Competency Name: Higher Speed Areas - Multi Lane



Outcome: The driver is able to safely drive the vehicle at higher speeds whilst maintaining safe positioning and within the posted speed limit.


2. Multi-laned, 2 way carriageway


Criteria: C NC

1. Selects the appropriate lane for travel








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Competency Name: Higher Speed Areas - Driving a Curve



Outcome: The driver is able to safely drive the vehicle at higher speeds whilst maintaining safe positioning and within the posted speed limit through a left or right curve.


2. 2 Way carriageway


Criteria: C NC

1. Selects an appropriate position to commence the curve








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Competency Name: Higher Speed Areas - Merge onto a Motorway



Outcome: The drive is able to merge the vehicle safely onto a Motorway via a merge lane or from the kerb


2. 2 Way carriageway or a multi-laned motorway with a merge lane


4. No sight obstructions

Criteria: C NC

(Enter from the side of the road from a stop)

1. Competency C1-01

2. Accelerates quickly to an appropriate speed to blend with the traffic but remaining within the posted speed limit (SC)

3. Checks the appropriate mirrors (MU)

(Enter via a merge lane) 4. Accelerates to blend with the traffic speed but remains within the posted speed limit (SC)

5. Searches for an appropriate gap in the traffic (SE)

6. Selects an appropriate gap in the traffic (GS)

7. Accelerates quickly to an appropriate speed to blend with the traffic but remaining within the posted speed limit (SC)

8. Checks the appropriate mirrors (MU)


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