§ 75.16. Driving examination for Class C driver’s license.
The following maneuvers and faults apply to the driving examination for a Class C driver’s license:
(1) Accident (31 points).
(i) An accident, however slight, which the applicant could have prevented.
(ii) Contact with a pedestrian which the applicant could have prevented.
(2) Lack of cooperation (31 points).
(i) Refusal to obey instructions of examiner.
(ii) Refusal to attempt maneuver when instructed to by the examiner.
(iii) Offering bribes or gratuities to the examiner.
(3) Serious traffic offenses (31 points).
(i) Stop sign offenses.
(A) Failure to stop for stop sign.
(B) Failure to stop before proceeding into intersection.
(C) Failure to make second stop, if necessary.
(ii) Red light offenses.
(A) Failure to stop for a red light.
(B) Failure to decelerate when approaching a yellow light.
(C) Entering into intersection as light turns red.
(iii) Failure to yield right-of-way.
(A) Failure to yield to pedestrian.
(B) Failure to yield to oncoming driver when making left turn.
(C) Failure to yield promptly to emergency vehicles.
(D) Failure to yield to traffic having right-of-way.
(iv) Driving in opposite lane continuously. Crossing double yellow line and remaining in opposite lane for extended period of time.
(v) Improper passing.
(A) Insufficient clearance for pass.
(B) Passing within or too close to intersection.
(C) Returning to lane too quickly after passing, forcing overtaken vehicle to slow down.
(D) Passing on right where illegal.
(E) Passing in no-passing zone.
(vi) Restriction violation.
(A) Being unaccompanied by licensed driver.
(B) Violating restriction on learner’s permit or driver’s license.
(vii) Speeding. Exceeding speed limit.
(4) Striking/jumping curb or markers (31 points).
(i) Driving one or more wheels over the curb or onto sidewalk.
(ii) Making contact with curb, sidewalk or marker.
(5) Failure to exhibit knowledge of controls (31 points).
(i) Improper use or failure to operate headlights—low and high beam.
(ii) Improper use or failure to activate turn signals.
(iii) Improper use or failure to activate windshield wipers.
(iv) Improper use or failure to sound horn.
(6) Failure to properly start engine (31 points).
(i) Failure to start engine due to lack of knowledge.
(ii) Failure to start engine with standard transmission in neutral.
(7) Improper turnabout (31 points).
(i) Beginning maneuver from left side of street.
(ii) Improper interference with traffic.
(iii) Making more than three backups.
(iv) Failure to look in both directions.
(8) Other traffic offenses (16 points).
(i) Improper turning.
(A) Failure to get into proper lane.
(B) Swinging too wide on turn.
(C) Failure to maintain safe clearance when turning.
(D) Cutting too short on turn.
(ii) Speed control according to conditions.
(A) Driving too fast for conditions.
(B) Sliding or skidding due to speed.
(C) Failure to decelerate when appropriate.
(D) Failure to maintain an 8 to 10 miles per hour speed in serpentine.
(iii) Crossing center line or crossing double yellow line momentarily.
(iv) Following too closely or failure to follow 4-second rule.
(v) Improper stopping.
(A) Stopping in crosswalk.
(B) Stopping over stop line.
(C) Stopping unnecessarily on roadway.
(vi) Failure to signal or improper signaling.
(A) Incorrect signal given.
(B) Signal continued after turn is completed.
(C) Signal initiated at less than appropriate distance, that is, less than 100 feet from turning or stopping points.
(D) Failure to signal before starting, stopping or turning.
(E) Failure to give audible signal before passing.
(9) Improper parking (16 points).
(i) Parking more than 12 inches from curb.
(ii) Failure to set parking brake.
(10) Failure to observe traffic (16 points).
(i) Failure to turn head to check for traffic.
(ii) Failure to check for traffic when going through intersection on green light.
(iii) Taking eyes from road to talk to examiner while vehicle is in motion.
(iv) Failure to use mirrors.
(11) Improper steering (16 points).
(i) One-hand driving when not required.
(ii) Allowing steering wheel to spin back after turning.
(iii) Erratic steering causing vehicle to swerve when turning or driving straight.
(iv) Failure to use hand-over-hand method.
(v) Driving off course in serpentine.
(12) Failure to exercise proper judgment in traffic (16 points).
(i) Failure to yield.
(ii) Failure to maintain a safety margin in all traffic situations.
(iii) Improper choice of action when reacting to hazardous or emergency situations.
(iv) Failure to activate windshield wipers, defrosters or headlights when necessary.
(13) Improper starting of engine and failure to exhibit smooth driving (8 points).
(i) Rolling back more than 12 inches.
(ii) Failure to release parking brake before attempting to start vehicle in motion.
(iii) Spinning wheels when starting.
(iv) Stalling engine.
(v) Driving in an unsmooth manner.
(vi) Difficulty in shifting.
(A) Automatic transmission.
(I) Using improper gear.
(II) Failure to come to complete stop before shifting from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward.
(B) Standard transmission.
(I) Failure to keep eyes on road when shifting.
(II) Using improper gear.
(III) Grinding gears.
(IV) Shifting in middle of curve.
(V) Swerving vehicle while shifting.
(14) Improper backing (8 points).
(i) Failure to look around.
(ii) Improper steering when backing, such as:
(A) One hand driving when not required.
(B) Allowing steering wheel to spin back after turns.
(C) Jerky motions.
(D) Failure to use hand-over-hand method.
(iii) Excessive weaving while backing.
(15) Improper braking (8 points).
(i) Improper foot position on brake pedal.
(ii) Sudden or hard braking when not necessary.
(iii) Applying brakes in middle of a curve rather than prior to entering the curve.
(iv) Braking when unnecessary.
(v) Failure to come to a smooth stop.
(vi) Foot slips off brake pedal.
(vii) Foot misses brake pedal.
(viii) Failure to apply brakes in a timely manner.
(16) Failure to maintain minimum speed limit, unless conditions warrant caution (8 points).
(i) Applicant over cautious.
(ii) Driving 10 miles per hour below the speed limit unless conditions warrant caution.
(iii) Interfering with other vehicles by driving too slowly.
Authority The provisions of this § 75.16 amended under Vehicle Code,
Source The provisions of this § 75.16 adopted May 25, 1990, effective May 26, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 2769; amended September 15, 1995, effective September 16, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 3854. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (147514) to (147516).
Cross References This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 75.14 (relating to conduct of driving examination).
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