Car Instructor (Qld) Written Assessment - Manoeuvres and U-Turns

This written assessment for Car Instructor (Qld) covers the topics of driver set up, turnaround manoeuvre, and U-turns. It includes questions and answers related to the successful execution of manoeuvres and the dangers associated with U-turns.

14 - CAR INSTRUCTOR (QLD)
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
Student Name Date
ASSESSOR’S DECISION Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Attempt 1 Date
Attempt 2 Date
Attempt 1 Feedback
for Trainee
Attempt 2 Feedback
for Trainee
Assessor Name
Assessor Signature
Date
Note to assessor: Please
record any reasonable
adjustment that has
occurred to this
assessment.
(ATTENTION APPLICANTS – PLEASE IGNORE ANY REFERENCES TO “MAPPING” IN GREEN eg MAPS TO TLIC3036 – K.E.8)
DRAWING SIMPLE DIAGRAMS
NB: AS PART OF THE PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO SKETCH SIMPLE
DIAGRAMS OF THE MANOEUVRES, PLUS SKILLS SUCH AS A KERB DEPARTURE AND
RETURN, LEFT HAND CORNERING, RIGHT HAND CORNERING AND THE SYSTEM OF VEHICLE
CONTROL. SAMPLE SKETCHES HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED AS A REFERENCE FOR YOU.
REMEMBER, IT’S NOT AN ART CONTEST, IT’S ABOUT HELPING VISUAL LEARNERS BETTER
UNDERSTAND HOW TO PERFORM THESE DRIVING SKILLS.
SECTION 1: MANOEUVRES
1.1: DRIVER SET UP
Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows:
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Q1.1.1: Give ONE significant reason why the driver must be correctly set up in the driver’s seat for the
successful execution of manoeuvres.
ANSWER: Driver must be set up correctly in driving seat for the purpose of comfort and
safety of driver which is essential for safe driving. Comfort and safety are very important
for successful completion of maneuvers.
Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows:
Q1.1.2: Give ONE significant reason why the driver must be correctly set up in the mirrors for
the successful execution of manoeuvres.
ANSWER: One significant reason that driver must be correctly set up mirror is maximum
vision which ensures safety of driver.
1.2: TURNAROUND MANOEUVRE
WATTO TRAINING YOUTUBE TUTORIAL TO WATCH:
TITLE: How to do a three point turn Qld - Trainer Tutorial
Copy and paste the web address below into your browser and watch the Watto Training
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Youtube Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_Uow7tNJw&t=37s
FURTHER HINT: Read the Q-Safe Manual page 40 (in Assignment 13 folder)
Q1.2.1: True or False?
The applicant must conduct the manoeuvre on a street 6m to 12m wide.
ANSWER: True
Q1.2.2: True or False?
The applicant must turn the vehicle around between the kerbs using forward and reverse
gears with a minimum number of attempts.
ANSWER: True
Q1.2.3: True or False?
The applicant should not touch the kerbs during the manoeuvre.
ANSWER: True
NB: The examiner will say the following to the student in the test when asking them to
perform the turn around manoeuvre….
Turn around
“In preparation for a turnaround manoeuvre, please pull up alongside the kerb of the road just ahead.
Thank you.”
“Now turn the vehicle around to face the opposite direction, between and without touching the kerbs.
Please use forward and reverse gears.”
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1.3: U-TURN
WATTO TRAINING YOUTUBE TUTORIAL TO WATCH:
TITLE: How to do a U Turn (Qld) - Trainer Tutorial
Copy and paste the web address below into your browser and watch the Watto Training
Youtube Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGTTj5aWDwI&t=234s
Q1.3.1: True or False?
The applicant must turn the vehicle around in one forward movement at an intersection
with appropriate space for the turn or within the confines of a wide street.
ANSWER: True
Q1.3.2: True or False?
Where there is no dividing line or median strip, the turn should be commenced from a
position to the left of the centre of the road.
ANSWER: False
Q1.3.3: True or False?
When you are doing a U-turn, you must give way to all other vehicles and pedestrians—
even if other vehicles are facing a give way or stop sign.
ANSWER: True
Q1.3.4: Yes or No?
Can I do a U Turn where I see this sign in the traffic?
ANSWER: No
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Q1.3.5: U-Turn: Yes or No?
Can I do a U Turn where I see this sign in the traffic?
ANSWER: Yes
Q1.3.6: Multiple-choice:
When making a U-turn a driver must:
a) have a clear view of any approaching traffic
b) be able to make the turn without unreasonably obstructing the free movement of
traffic
c) give way to all vehicles and pedestrians
d) all of the above
ANSWER: All of the Above
Q1.3.7: U-Turn: Multiple-Choice:
Who gives way?
A: the vehicle doing the U Turn
B: the vehicle taking the left turn
ANSWER: the vehicle doing the U Turn
Q1.3.8: Study the THREE U TURN diagrams below, then answer the questions that follow.
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A: Short Answer:
Why can’t I perform a U Turn at the example shown on the LEFT?
ANSWER: Drivers are not allowed to make a U Turn across a continuous dividing line. This is
why U Turn cannot be performed as situation of car shown in left image.
B: Short Answer:
Why can’t I perform a U Turn at the example shown in the MIDDLE?
ANSWER: Drivers are also not allowed to make a U Turn across a single line left to a broken
line and this is why U Turn cannot be performed as situation shown in middle image
C: Short Answer:
Why can’t I perform a U Turn at the example shown on the RIGHT?
ANSWER: Drivers are also not allowed to make a U Turn across two parallel lines dividing
road and this is why U Turn cannot be performed as situation shown in right image.
Q1.3.9: U-Turn: True or False?
Drivers are not permitted to make a U-turn at traffic lights unless there is a U-Turn
Permitted sign displayed or a green U-turn traffic light is displayed.
ANSWER: True
Q1.3.10: Is the diagram on the RIGHT a possible manoeuvre my
student may have to perform in a driving test?
ANSWER: True
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Q1.3.11: Is the diagram on the RIGHT a possible
manoeuvre my student may have to perform in a
driving test?
ANSWER: Yes
Q1.3.12: Is the diagram on the RIGHT a
possible manoeuvre my student may have to
perform in a driving test?
ANSWER: Yes
Q1.3.13: Is the diagram on the RIGHT a possible
manoeuvre my student may have to perform in a driving
test?
ANSWER: No
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Q1.3.14: Is the diagram on the RIGHT a possible
manoeuvre my student may have to perform in a
driving test?
ANSWER: Yes
COPY THE WEB ADDRESS BELOW AND PASTE IT IN YOUR WEB BROWSER AND WATCH THE
TUTORIAL, THEN ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW ABOUT U TURNS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCy9WfIULPM
Q1.3.15: Short Answer
Where could the danger come from for the manoeuvre below? eg from the right…..from the
left….from behind….in front? (tick the box in the table “YES” or “NO” to record your answer)
Danger could come from….. YES NO
The left? 
The right? 
Behind? 
In front? 
(maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Q1.3.16: Short Answer
Where could the danger come from for the manoeuvre below? eg from the right…..from the
left….from behind….in front? (tick the box in the table “YES” or “NO” to record your answer)
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Danger could come from….. YES NO
The left? 
The right? 
Behind? 
In front? 
(maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Q1.3.17: Short Answer
Where could the danger come from for the manoeuvre below? eg from the right…..from the
left….from behind….in front? (tick the box in the table “YES” or “NO” to record your answer)
Danger could come from….. YES NO
The left? 
The right? 
Behind? 
In front? 
(maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Q1.3.18: Short Answer
Where could the danger come from for the manoeuvre below? eg from the right…..from the
left….from behind….in front? (tick the box in the table “YES” or “NO” to record your answer)
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Danger could come from….. YES NO
The left? 
The right? 
Behind? 
In front? 
(maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Q1.3.19: Short Answer
Where could the danger come from for the manoeuvre below? eg from the right…..from the
left….from behind….in front? (tick the box in the table “YES” or “NO” to record your answer)
Danger could come from….. YES NO
The left? 
The right? 
Behind? 
In front? 
(maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Q1.3.20: Short Answer
Where could the danger come from for the manoeuvre below? eg from the right…..from the
left….from behind….in front? (tick the box in the table “YES” or “NO” to record your answer)
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Danger could come from….. YES NO
The left? 
The right? 
Behind? 
In front? 
(maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Q1.3.21: Short Answer
When you reflect on your answers to the previous question, what are your THREE key
instructions to a student in relation to observation and scanning when conducting the
various U turn manoeuvres in general terms?
KEY INSTRUCTION 1: Completing all relevant performance checks while completion of
maneuver.
KEY INSTRUCTION 2: Turning the car around in single forward movement
KEY INSTRUCTION 3: Commencing turn from as close as practicable to the centre of road, if
there is dividing line or median strip
(maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Q1.3.22: A: Which lane do you think is the best
one for a student to go to if you want them to do a
U Turn then follow the road? (left, middle or
right?) B: Why?
ANSWER:
A: Middle
B: Left and Right lane are likely to lead towards
turns on each of their side and middle lane will
help in following road.
NEED HELP?
Copy and paste the web address below into your
browser and watch the Watto Training Youtube
Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihhVh_j0iPs
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NB: The examiner will say the following to the student in the test when asking them to perform the U-
turn manoeuvre….
U-turn
“Would you please do a U-turn at the intersection ahead (or at the end of the road).”
“I’d like you to do a U-turn along this stretch of road please, at ... (specify the location).”
“I’d like you to do a U-turn along this road wherever it is legal to do so please”
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1.4: STRAIGHT LINE REVERSE
For teaching tips on the straight line reverse manoeuvre, click on the link below.
Straight Line Reverse
Q1.4.1: Study the diagram below:
The training
manager of the
driving school
you work at
asks you to
identify TWO
hazards in the
above street in
relation to the
STRAIGHT LINE
REVERSE, and ONE super important tip on how to manage them safely. (maps to TAEDEL301
– 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
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HAZARD 1: People walking around the car
KEY TIP ON HOW TO MANAGE SAFELY: In order to aware people about car and managing
safely Horn is very important way that they can be made aware of car around them.
HAZARD 2: poles located in way of straight line reverse
KEY TIP ON HOW TO MANAGE SAFELY: Maintaining balance for driving and maintaining
safe distance from kerb is also helpful for this.
Q1.4.2: The training manager of the driving school you work at asks you to identify 2 reasons
why this is a good location for a learner car driver to conduct a reverse manoeuvre; and 2
reasons why this isn’t an ideal place to conduct a straight line reverse. (maps to TAEDEL301 –
7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Good location reason 1: This is a good location for reverse manoeuvre because this place does not have
much hazards because of low traffic.
Good location reason 2: Another reason for good location is that this location provides right visibility
while performing reverse manoeuvre.
Not so good location reason 1: This is not a good location because in straight line reverse there needs
to be staying within 50 CM of karb and parallel and for this location does not provide adequate space.
Not so good location reason 2: This location also does not provide adequate space when there is
requirement to move and adjust steering.
NB: The examiner will say the following to the student in the test when asking them to perform the
reversing manoeuvre….
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Reversing exercise
“I’d like you to undertake a reversing exercise. Would you please pull into a suitable position within
half a metre from the kerb? When it’s safe, I’d like you to reverse the vehicle parallel to the kerb.”
1.5: HILL START
Q1.5.1: True or False?
The hill start requirements for the Q-Safe test require
the applicant to move off smoothly from a stationary
position and travel up a moderate incline without
rolling back.
ANSWER: True
Q1.5.2: True or False?
It is a NCDE is the applicant in a Q-Safe driving test
leaves the handbrake on (or operates the handbrake)
whilst the vehicle is in motion without affecting the performance of the vehicle.
HINT see page 48 of your Q-Safe Policies and Procedures Manual
ANSWER: False
Q1.5.2: True or False?
It is a NCDE is the applicant in a Q-Safe driving test rolls on a grade where safety is
compromised.
HINT see page 49 of your Q-Safe Policies and Procedures Manual
ANSWER: False
NB: The examiner will say the following to the student in the test when asking them to perform the hill
start manoeuvre….
Hill start
“I’d like you to do a hill start ahead. Would you please stop parallel to the kerb near (indicate a
location). Thank you.”
“Please drive off when you’re ready.”
1.6: GEAR CHANGING EXERCISE (AUTOMATICS)
Q1.6.1: True or False?
The gear change requirements (automatic cars only) for the Q-Safe
test require the applicant to select a lower gear of the vehicle and
then re- select the normal “drive” gear while moving.
ANSWER: False
Q1.6.2: True or False?
If practicable it is preferable for the applicant in the Q-Safe
test to conduct the gear change requirements (automatic
cars only) while travelling down a slight to moderate
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decline.
ANSWER: True
NB: The examiner will say the following to the student in the test when asking them to perform the
gear changing (automatics only) manoeuvre….
Gear changing (automatics only)
“I’d like you to do a gear changing exercise. Please select a lower gear. Thank you.”
“When you’re ready, re-select normal drive gear.”
1.7: REVERSE PARK
WATTO TRAINING YOUTUBE TUTORIAL TO WATCH:
TITLE: How to do a reverse park (Qld) - Trainer Tutorial
Copy and paste the web address below into your browser and watch the Watto Training
Youtube Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpy8K5wAqy8&t=53s
Measurements only tutorial….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF5nIyiIyaU
Q1.7.1: True or False?
The applicant must reverse into a space behind a parked vehicle using a maximum of one
reverse movements and one forward movement.
ANSWER: False
Q1.7.2: True or False?
The applicant must finish within a maximum of 55cm from the kerb.
ANSWER: False
Q1.7.3: True or False?
The applicant must finish 2m to 2.5m from the vehicle in front.
ANSWER: True
Q1.7.4: True or False?
Any reverse movements by the applicants must be conducted with a maximum distance of
3.5m between the parked vehicle and the front of the test vehicle.
ANSWER: False
Q1.7.5: True or False?
The applicant must drive off after completing the manoeuvre using a maximum of one
change of direction (that is, one reverse movement) if required.
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ANSWER: True
Q1.7.6: Short Answer:
Study the picture. The training manager of
the driving school you work at asks you to
provide TWO reasons why it would not be
safe to conduct a reverse park on the white
car.
Reason 1:
ANSWER: This is not right to park this
side because the car is too close to
drive way.
Reason 2:
ANSWER: Another reason is that on-
bend there is restricted vision that can
lead to accident with white car.
(maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Q1.7.7: Short Answer:
A trainer decides to get their student to conduct a REVERSE PARK on the vehicle in the
diagram near the corner of the road. Outline TWO KEY SAFETY ISSUES that would deem this
decision unsafe, as well as your REASONS WHY (saying the reason is that it’s unsafe is not an
acceptable response, be specific). (dot points acceptable). (maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Safety Issue 1:
ANSWER: too close to corner
Reasoning:
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ANSWER: Car is too close to corner and this can lead to leading car outside corner which is
highly unsafe and can lead to accident of the car.
Safety Issue 2:
ANSWER: Shadow
Reasoning:
ANSWER: shadow can affect vision and this can create difficulty in driving and can la to
wrong turns and moves. This is a safety issue while pulling alongside within one meter of
parked vehicle ahead.
NB: The examiner will say the following to the student in the test when asking them to
perform the reverse park manoeuvre….
Reverse Park
- “Next I’d like you to do a reverse park. Please pull alongside, and within one metre, of the
(describe vehicle) parked ahead. Thank you.”
- Could you now reverse behind the parked car as if you were manoeuvring to park between
two vehicles. Remember you are allowed one forward movement and two reverse
movements.”
SECTION 2: LEARNER DRIVER TRAINING
Q2.1: The training manager of the driving school you work at asks you to identify from the
situation below TWO KEY ROAD SAFETY CHALLENGES a learner driver must manage as they
approach this situation in a driving test just after leaving Harristown Transport Department.
Outline HOW the learner should safely manage each of the challenges. Be specific, clear and
concise with your answer. (dot points acceptable). (maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Safety Issue 1:
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ANSWER: Safety and consideration about Pedestrian
How it should be managed?
ANSWER: This issue can be managed by adequately considering Pedestrian and managing
adequate speed enabling control over vehicle and not hurting anyone on the road.
Safety Issue 2:
ANSWER: Traffic Signal
How it should be managed?
ANSWER: This is another issue it should be managed by considering places where there are
traffic signals located and considering speed at such locations and controlling vehicle in
most efficient way is way to manage this issue.
Q2.2: This is what a learner driver sees when they look to the left when departing the car
park from the Caboolture Department of Transport. List your THREE KEY INSTRUCTIONS to
the learner for safely leaving the drive way and taking a LEFT turn in this situation. (maps to
TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Key Instruction 1:
ANSWER: Looking at the right to avoid potential accident with vehicles coming from the
right side.
Key Instruction 2:
ANSWER: Maintaining adequate and predictable speed to avoid accident that can take
place with vehicles
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Key Instruction 3:
ANSWER: ensuring that vehicle standing and running before are not reversing for avoiding
accidents. This can also be said as monitoring movements of vehicles before the car.
Q2.3: Outline TWO SITUATIONS a c class driver trainer might use dual controls in a driving
school car and the reasoning behind WHY the trainer would use them in each of the chosen
situations. (maps to TAEDEL301 – 7.3KE, 7.4KE)
Situation 1:
ANSWER: When learning driver is less confident
Reasoning:
ANSWER: This is a situation when driver who is learning is not enough confident then dual
controls in driving school car.
Situation 2:
ANSWER: When driver of school car is not able to control school car in a traffic led
situation.
Reasoning:
ANSWER: learner might not be able to control and manage balance of school car in a
situation that is led by traffic in such situation dual controls needs to be used.
SECTION 3: LEARNER RESOURCES
Q3.1: Name the publication produced by Transport Main Roads that can assist learners with
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studying the road rules as well as safe driving behaviours.
ANSWER: Your keys to driving in Queensland
HINT: https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/your-keys-to-driving-in-queensland
SECTION 4: BLUE CARD
Q4.1: True or False?
Accredited Driver trainers are required to possess a suitability card (blue card) issued by
the Queensland Public Safety Business Agency.
ANSWER: True
SECTION 5: MASTER DRIVER TRAINER
Q5.1: Short Answer:
Provide ONE reason why a driver trainer might choose to become a Master Driving
Instructor?
ANSWER: A driver trainer might choose to become Master Driving Instructor because it
helps in ensuring customers that title is justified because this title is annually audited from
external parties than business.
SOURCE: https://adta.com.au/master-driver-trainer/
SECTION 6: KEYS TO DRIVE
https://www.keys2drive.com.au/
Q6.1: True or False?
By becoming a Keys2drive accredited driving instructor, you can provide Commonwealth-
funded Keys2drive free driving lessons.
ANSWER: True
Q6.2: True or False?
If you want to be accredited as a Keys2drive accredited driving instructor, you must have a
four-star ANCAP rated vehicle that is no more than ten years old.
ANSWER: False
Q6.3: True or False?
If you want to be accredited as a Keys2drive accredited driving instructor, you must provide
a current comprehensive motor vehicle insurance policy statement.
ANSWER: False
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Q6.4: True or False?
If you want to be accredited as a Keys2drive accredited driving instructor, you must
complete the Keys2drive online accreditation course.
ANSWER: True
Q6.5: True or False?
If you want to be accredited as a Keys2drive accredited driving instructor, you must abide by
the Keys2drive-accredited driving instructor Code of Practice.
ANSWER: True
END OF ASSESSMENT
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