HAR §19-122-14. On-street skill test for category 3 light motor vehicles

(a) When required by the examiner of drivers to take an on-street test, an applicant for a category 3 license shall: (1) Provide for the test a motor vehicle in serviceable condition of the category for which the applicant desires to be licensed, except that an autocycle shall not be used to take the class 3 test. The vehicle may be equipped with manual or automatic shift transmission. (2) Start the vehicle; drive through a business 122-19 3407 §19-122-14 district; park parallel to a curb in a space provided; make proper right and left turns; exhibit skill in the use of the clutch or transmission when moving on a slight grade from a standing start whether proceeding forward or reversing; operate the vehicle in reverse; observe, without hesitation, traffic signs and signals; drive through heavy traffic; exhibit proper braking procedures when coming to a stop and when following or driving through heavy traffic; and exhibit proper signaling of intention to turn or stop. If possible, the course shall include at least two stop signs and two traffic signals; a straight course to demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of signals; at least three right turns and three left turns incorporating all turning situations that the driver might encounter; and at least two unmarked intersections which may be of a type where the applicant's view of cross traffic is partially obscured. The route shall be planned to allow the examiner to rate the applicant's ability to read and interpret traffic signs and roadway marking; alertness and resistance to distractions; ability to size up difficult traffic situations and make intelligent decisions; and ability to apply knowledge of county traffic ordinances, state laws, and safe driving practices. (b) An applicant shall be considered to have passed the on-street test if the applicant satisfactorily demonstrates the following: (1) Starting. The engine is started without difficulty and the vehicle is placed in motion smoothly. (2) Stopping. The vehicle is brought to a smooth and comfortable stop. (3) Steering and turning. The vehicle is kept on a steady course with no swaying in traffic. Left and right turns are executed 122-20