Comprehensive QLD Car Instructor Assessment: Driving Manoeuvres

This document presents a written assessment for a car instructor in Queensland, focusing on essential driving manoeuvres and road safety knowledge. The assessment includes questions related to driver setup, turnaround manoeuvres, U-turns, and straight line reverse exercises. It tests the instructor's understanding of correct procedures, safety considerations, and relevant road rules. The assessment requires the instructor to identify potential hazards, explain safe management strategies, and provide key instructions to students. Diagrams and scenarios are used to evaluate the instructor's ability to assess and teach these critical driving skills effectively. This solved assignment is available on Desklib, where students can find a wide range of study tools and resources including past papers and solved assignments.

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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