Most Common Class 3A Test Immediate Failure Mistakes

1. Mount Kerb during Directional Change
   Drive up the kerb while going in and out of the course or when reserving into the lot.


Solution: 

• Position your vehicle in the center of the lane.
• Remember your stopping and turning point. i.e do not turn the steering wheel when your vehicle is stationery.
• Remember to check the position of your vehicle when it's in the reserving lot, make sure to do corrective action when turning out if your vehicle is too much to the left.

2. Improper action causing accident / near accident

• Striking & mounting of kerb
• Striking objects i.e wall, pylons, etc
• Involved in an accident 
• Requiring assistance from the tester to avoid accident

Solution: 

• Keep in the center of the lane (1 metre side clearance from left kerb)
• Keep a safe following distance, apply the 2 second rule or 4 second rule if raining
• Look far and wide, anticipate traffic movements to avoid sudden braking or steering movement.

3. Fail to obey Traffic Rules & Signs

  

• Stopping in yellow box
• Fail to obey traffic light i.e turning arrow
• Going against traffic flow, no entry, no right or left turn mandatory sign

Solution: 

• Know your traffic signs and what they mean
• Look ahead for road markings, traffic signs and traffic flow
• While approaching or waiting at traffic light junction do not forget to observe the change in traffic signal.

4. Exceed stipulated time of 3 mins during vertical parking

   3 mins or more have elapsed before the car is properly parked in the lot. 

Solution: 

• Position your car correctly
• Remember your turning point
• Keep your vehicle at low speed